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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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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
+5
Also included in: 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
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: MYP IB Historical Fiction Writing Summative
MYP IB Historical Fiction Writing Lesson Plan
Summary: The Historical Fiction Unit is comprised of the following: Reading an excerpt from Fever 1793 and required writing assignmentsParticipating in group class discussions Conduct research related to self-chosen historical periodWrite a historically researched short story of 4-6 pagescreate a SPARK peer review and annotated/edited draft Submit a final copy and analysis that includes proof of how you applied your research (3-4 paragraphs)This lesson plan is an addendum to the PPT .
6th - 8th
English Language Arts
Also included in: MYP IB Historical Fiction Writing Summative
Holiday AI Scavenger Hunt
Activity: Use both Copilot and Chat-GPT to find the answer to these International Holiday Questions. Verify the answer by clicking on their reference link. Paste the website address below your answer.
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Instructional Technology
46 weeks of English Roots presentation
TO prevent the plateau effect in language acquisition, students need to develop their understanding of how words are made so they know how to decode new words they find as they are in their CORE subject classes. Teacher tested power point slides for each week of the year. I used this with year 6.7.8.9 EFL and Native English speaker English courses. Great for warm up bell work. Each of the 4 Terms has a little bit different layout to keep it fresh and to develop the complexity of the learning ou
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Grammar, Vocabulary
Also included in: 46 weeks vocabulary bundle
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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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