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I am nothing if not eclectic.
I have taught in private schools in the US, Vietnam, and Ecuador, as well as at a university in Mexico.
As a Washington State native, I continually revisit my roots. Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching at an IB Private school in Bellevue.
Previously, I taught Language Arts in Arizona.
I have also taught Adult Education in Grant writing, reading, the ACT & TOEFL test taking, and writing fiction.
I am currently a PHD student at California Institute of Integral Studies where we consider the spaces where the intersectionality of thought systems can coexist in conversation.
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Inkheart Novel Study Bundle
Combined resources of all my products for the independent or literature group activities for Inkheart. - grammar practice - varied vocabulary comprehension activities - Literature circles inference/ context clues/comprehension questions/all write - Includes 2 quizzes for writing, drawing and acting out vocabulary -Bonus material: chapter 32-end Tested material on both standard Language Arts courses and advanced ESL International students. They loved the combined grammar activities that they
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature
House of the Scorpion
I taught this with 6th grade IB International baccalaureate MYP students. This item has nearly 50 slides to take your students through the reading experience, looking at similes and word choice, as well as character development and relationships. There are lesson plans and visual activities with which your students can engage. It includes activities for learning about cloning, and and focusses on the theme of Nature vs. Nurture. There are three major projects due at the end of the unit, The f
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Hiroshima by John Hersey
These questions encompass the book as a whole rather than by chapter. Students are then to choose one area of interest and find artifacts, to support their knowledge to turn in with the questions.
The Book: John Hersey recorded the stories of Hiroshima residents shortly after the explosion, and gave the world first-hand accounts of the destruction.
Lexile 1190, pages: 152 [for unabridged version]
7th - 12th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â World War II novel studies- bundle
Holes by Louis Sachar Book Activities
Chapter by chapter activities. roleplays, summaries, poster making, and much more.
Writing for a specific audience
WRiting to reflect -
text to self
text to text
inquiry and research - a make your own Youtube - Roleplay activity
fact finding and using quotations to support a claim
5th - 12th
Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
, RL.7.4
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Self-reflective essay
All new and updated with warm up metaphor art activity!! Preview instructions Look into a mirror. The first thing you probably see is yourself looking back at you. Keep looking though and you'll also see what's behind you. Writing a reflective essay is similar .... Reflective essays are usually written at the completion of a milestone. You are a project in progress .... In most reflective essays, as well as describing what went right, you'll also want to describe what went wrong .... This work i
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
Inkheart ch 1-5 assignment Questions
This is the first set of questions for the close reading of Inkheart, by Cornelia Funke. It includes: - Vocabulary with page references - Group questions divided by type: explain, infer, etc. - Connection short essay questions - gap fill questions for grammar practice I have also created a free Quizlet vocab : https://quizlet.com/_3bgrvz
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading
Also included in:Â Inkheart Novel Study Bundle
leadership, Charisma, Music and Writing Unit
Objective: Creating art, music, writing, and impact that matters Students will: listen to an interview ofa famous musician, write a lyrical poem, research a charismatic leader, create a white board, reflect, write, present. Activity Outcome: -Write about how the musician and poet used their life -experience and the inspiration of a thought leader to create art that matters. -create a group project Cultural impact - how do words and art and feeling work together to create charismatic change - h
6th - 10th
Art, English Language Arts, Writing
MYP IB Historical Fiction Writing Summative
Bundled MYP writing Summative Includes Powerpoint for conducting class activities Lesson PlanHandouts (18 pages) Rubric Criteria a, b, c, d This assignment was conducted in both a traditional classroom as well as a Microsoft OneNote hybrid course. Students enjoyed having a choice as to whether they could use the forms in one note, or write them in pencil. They liked sharing updates with their peers on interesting facts that were researching about times and places at least 20 years in the past.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts
Irregular English Verbs
There are 86 irregular verbs. AudienceI used these for many grade levels in various countries. They are very supportive for your ESL students to get talking with each other. They can also be used with native English speakers that are learning to spell irregular verbs. UseThese are great bell ringers and end of period activities for your ESL students or Spelling activities. There are enough of them for you to break up the stack for five workgroups. Students can quiz each other. The sentences ar
3rd - 11th
Grammar, Spelling
Writing Historical Fiction Summative
Students will write a historical fiction story, demonstrating their understanding of story elements as well as research skills to create an authentic historical experience for the reader. Timeline: students had 2 weeks to research, write, edit, peer review, and submit a final. This summative assignment uses an example snippet historical text: Fever from 1793 and contains questions as well as example slides of how to research a historical event. (You can use whatever text you prefer.) Directions
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
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Also included in:Â MYP IB Historical Fiction Writing Summative
the three Act PLOT structure
FULL Lesson PLan includes:
Visuals
Notes
Activities, writing,discussing, review, and Kinesthetic
Purpose: introducing Plot structure concepts, examples,
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
46 weeks vocabulary bundle
Struggling with integrating vocabulary into your already busy schedule? 5-10 minutes at the beginning of the week can be a game changer- helping students with their reading skills in and outside of your classroom. - Most have fun interactive web-based quizzlets or other activities Roots, suffixes and prefixes are the keys to advancing vocabulary from the mundane to the intriguing. Get your writers new material with this weekly shared experience.
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
World War II novel studies- bundle
A collection of questions suited to a study of books related to World War II. Small groups read and answer guided by questions. There is a compilation of questions that tie the whole class together in a final discussion of the era and its varied experiences.
8th - 12th
Literature, Social Studies, World History
MYP IB Historical Fiction handouts
Pairs well with the Powerpoint activities and formally written lesson planrubrics Criteria a,b,c,d for MYP This is the "handout" document to guide students through research, citations, planning character development.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â MYP IB Historical Fiction Writing Summative
Interactive Activities for TOEFL Vocabulary
This product is a template created for you to project activity instructions for students in simple English for your high school or adult ESL students. Each activity takes about 15 minutes and can be extended to 30 minutes. There are 17 slides with objectives posted for each activity. Ancillary cards and vocabulary lists are not provided. They are great for Brain breaks, opening activities or introducing new vocabulary.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Vocabulary
Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury
REVISED Lesson
Chapter questions for group discussion, jigsaw, etc.
It details the life of Tomi, a Japanese-American boy, and his family during World War II, when Americans of Japanese descent were being sent to internment camps. Tomi lives in Hawaii, and witnesses the attack on Pearl Harbor. The story centers on the racist persecution of Tomi's family by others, the government's suspicion of the Japanese, and the family's efforts to downplay their Japanese heritage. He is joined by his haole
5th - 10th
Social Studies
Also included in:Â World War II novel studies- bundle
World War II book study, literature circles
In the cases where a jigsaw or literature circles are the format for book reading, it is helpful to have questions that are universal in nature to check for understanding, make connections between experiences, and develop background knowledge among the entire class. Uses: These can be used as bell work, journal entries, or exit tickets.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in:Â World War II novel studies- bundle
WWII jigsaw universal questions
Lesson PLan In the cases where a jigsaw or literature circles are the format for book reading, it is helpful to have questions that are universal in nature to check for understanding, make connections between experiences, and develop background knowledge among the entire class. I have used 10 books at a time with these questions. My students were 8th grade, English as a second language. Class time is careful scaffolded to ensure clarity in directions and discussion.
7th - 11th, Higher Education
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â World War II novel studies- bundle
IB Language and Literature Rubric Historical Fiction Writing
Rubrics A, B, C, D Detailed and tailored for writing a historically researched and accurate fiction piece. This is a summative assignment. Takes approximately two to three weeks. Originally tested out by 7th grade L & L in a hybrid in-person /microsoft teams environment. Students reported loving learning about a moment in to that they were passionate about and creating a character not unlike themselves. I loved learning about new moments in history! Additional products for this item include:
7th - 9th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â MYP IB Historical Fiction Writing Summative
Getting Started with Writing
This power point takes students step by step through teacher expectations about how to fully answer a question by rephrasing, etc. Additionally, it provides several practice slides with specific reading examples and links to online short reading passages. The assessment piece uses 1, 3, 5 as a score to show depth and complexity in sentence generation to help students know and decide for themselves how complete of an answer they want to create for the grade they want to earn.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I am nothing if not eclectic.
I have taught in private schools in the US, Vietnam, and Ecuador, as well as at a university in Mexico.
As a Washington State native, I continually revisit my roots. Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching at an IB Private school in Bellevue.
Previously, I taught Language Arts in Arizona.
I have also taught Adult Education in Grant writing, reading, the ACT & TOEFL test taking, and writing fiction.
I am currently a PHD student at California Institute of Integral Studies where we consider the spaces where the intersectionality of thought systems can coexist in conversation.
Teaching style
Interdisciplinary, with an emphasis on historical context, student interaction and creative process.
IB world schooling
group work
Project based learning
Right Question Institute
Specific structures leading to student independence
Awards & shining teacher moments
Project Excel, Federal Grant, 4 years, $40,000
AVID CORE curriculum teacher
Artist in Residences, 2010, 2011
Graduate school, University Grants
My own education history
PH.D candidate - Women's Studies
IB school training
AVID curriculum training, San Diego, CA
ESL Certificate, Arizona State
Pacific Lutheran University, MA in Education
Seattle University, Bachelors English and Studio Art
Visions in old Masters oil painting technique, Italy
Additional biographical information
https://mwilber-teaches.my.canva.site/hire
Private Sector work
-Professional Tutor and writing editor
-Grumbacher Art teacher
-Copy editing for various authors
- Art Curator; Volunteer Coordinator of an art 501 3C, Seattle
- Art Director, Community Development Programs, Seattle
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