Danielle Garzon
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Kearny, New Jersey, United States
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I started my career as a first grade teacher for seven years, then became a literacy coach who provided support and training for teachers in grades K-8. I am currently teaching a fun-filled group of second graders. I have presented throughout the Jersey City district various sessions on: Test Prep Strategies, Writing to Sources, Pearson Reading Street, Literacy Center Activities, Student Engagement & Higher Order Questioning.
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Teacher Created Unique Progress Report Comments
Ever have a hard time trying to figure out what to write on your student's progress report or report card. Well, check out these FREEBIE comments to help you explain how your students are succeeding or struggling in the classroom. Enjoy!
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Common Core Aligned Lesson Plan Bundle - Reading Street/EnVision Math
This is a 3 part lesson plan objective bundle of September 29th thru January 19th lessons for Reading Street, EnVision Math, Interactive Science & Social Studies for 2nd grade!
Each page has the CCSS connections for each subject area for grade 2, the "I Can" statements and essential questions for each day of the week, and lesson overviews that correlate with the daily lessons!
DOES NOT INCLUDE WORKSHEETS or ASSESSMENTS!
If you are a first year second grade teacher, you will be off to a great
2nd
English Language Arts, Math, Science
State Standards Aligned Project Based Learning - Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology interests students in so many ways that informational text cannot. Here are a list of various Greek Mythology Project BAsed Learning Activities to go along with your unit study. With the upcoming PARCC assessment on the horizon children are having a difficult time paying attention in the classroom. Now it the time to introduce them to Greek Myths to enhance their critical thinking skills and promote higher order questioning.
2nd - 6th
Ancient History, English Language Arts
CCSS
W.2.1
, W.2.2
, W.2.3
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Monthly Student Behavior Chart Template
Check out this monthly behavior log to either use for the entire class or for individual students. These charts are great for character education and are used throughout the school year (September to June).
Excellent for Classroom Management!!
K - 3rd
Character Education
Homework for the Week (September 8th to March 30th) BUNDLE
Homework for the Week Bundle (Beginning of September 2014 - End of March 2015)
This bundle includes weekly homework assignments. The homework log includes literacy, Reading Street assignment, Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or Health. Often will include a project based learning research assignment as well. Project based learning activities are listed under a separate item.
There is a weekly question for the week. Students and parents find this great because their is a weekly lay out as to w
1st - 5th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Math
HIGHER ORDER SELECTIVE RESPONSE ANCHOR CHARTS - ALIGNED TO THE STANDARDS
Display large, easy to read anchor charts for grades K-5 as a step by step test prep guide to assist students to answer PARCC like selective response questions. This pdf anchor chart provides students with the knowledge to read and reread questions, answers and cite evidence to support the BEST answer they chose using test taking strategies.
K - 8th
ELA Test Prep
Project Based Learning Social Studies Projects - EARTH DAY
Project Based Learning Activity in which students will create various Earth Day activities!
The mini packet includes a cover letter describing the steps to follow, presentation options and four Earth Day task cards.
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies)
Higher Order Response Prompts to Promote Student Engagement
Includes various prompts to post throughout the classroom or around your Promethean/SMART board. My students take part in daily discussions using response prompts as a part of enhancing their higher order thinking. Effective response strategies has to be taught and modeled repeatedly throughout the course of the year. It takes roughly about a month for students to catch on and become comfortable using these responses in their vocabulary. Thank you to various websites that provided samples of
K - 8th
English Language Arts
Literacy Center Activities & Center Chart Cards
These great activities can be used either during small group instruction. Students are able to independently work collaboratively in groups and be completed engaged in the activities.
Make as many copies as you need in order to effectively set up literacy center activities in the classroom. Have fun!
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCCS Greek Mythology Project Rubric
Rubric for students to use as a guideline to create and assess their projects. Students will gain an understanding of what is required on their project, how it should be presented and how points are allocated.
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Other (Social Studies), Short Stories
Writing Workshop Research Report Writing
There are fifteen writing mini-lessons included in this document to help students learn the basics of the writing process. There are a list of recommended non-fiction texts, individual mini lessons allowing for a short lesson of about 5 minutes followed by writing time for the students.
Included: 15 writing mini lessons, KWL chart (template), student friendly writing checklist & revising and editing checklist
1st - 2nd
Writing
NJSLA/Writing to Sources/Pearson CCSS Written Responses Anchor Chart
This is an EXCELLENT anchor chart to remind kids what to do when completing a College and Career Readiness constructed and extended writing response. Reminders of procedures, underlining key words, circling clues and finding evidence in the text! This is an AMAZING way to help students think critically.
K - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Reading Street Aligned Weekly Grading Log
Ever wonder how to keep your parents up to date on their child's assessments throughout the marking period! Well, here is how you can do it!!
This Reading Street aligned, Envision Math and Interdisciplinary Weekly Grading Log is a useful tool for classroom teachers, students and parents. Teachers can use this template to track their student's grades every marking period.
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Math
PUNCTUATION STATION!!
This is a SIMPLE and MEANINGFUL why to teach punctuation marks to elementary students, or even older students as a fun review. You can use any punctuation related books to go along with it and make it even more fun. Enjoy and have fun!
1st - 5th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading
CCR Reading Street Aligned - Center Chart Signs
These practice station signs are great for display on a class center chart. The pictures are great to help those non-readers know where they are suppose to go for their centers. The practice station cards match the components of the Reading Street Curriculum which is aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies
ELA Writing Anchor Charts
Through the Common Core, our students are being asked various components of the writing process.
The Writing Anchor Charts included in this pack are:
Compare and Contrast Words
Personal Narrative Writing
Speculative/Narrative Writing
Sequencing
Transitional Words
Directional Writing Sample (How To)
Display these anchor charts either in your writing center or throughout the classroom pending wall space with pieces of student work as examples of each type of writing piece.
Enjoy! Please leave
1st - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository
1st Day of Second Grade Activities
There are 9 first day of second grade activities for you to use in your classroom. Enjoy!
2nd
English Language Arts, Math
State Standards Text-Based Comprehension Close Reading Strategies Anchor Chart
This is an EXCELLENT anchor chart to remind kids what to do when completing a close reading activity. Reminders of procedures, underlining key words, circling, unfamiliar words and finding evidence in the text! This is an AMAZING way to help students think critically.
1st - 8th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies
Reading Street Aligned Pen-Pal Email (Persuasive Writing & Response)
Persuasive letter writing is a fun way for students to practice their writing skills. Students will be able to utilize their prior knowledge of letter writing and incorporate persuasion to make it fun! In these anchor chart ideas, students can view a modeled persuasive letter from a son to his dad and then the dad's response to his son's request. Not only did my students love this project, but their letters and pictures came out amazing!
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
MASKED AVENGERS CLASS RULES!
Every child loves a GREAT superhero! What better way then to show our children that even kids can be superheroes by following the rules.
K - 3rd
Character Education
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About the store
Experience
I started my career as a first grade teacher for seven years, then became a literacy coach who provided support and training for teachers in grades K-8. I am currently teaching a fun-filled group of second graders. I have presented throughout the Jersey City district various sessions on: Test Prep Strategies, Writing to Sources, Pearson Reading Street, Literacy Center Activities, Student Engagement & Higher Order Questioning.
Teaching style
Hands on learning, student centered classroom strategies focusing on the students individual needs by integrating the curriculum and differentitating instruction
Awards & shining teacher moments
New Jersey Department of Education 2015-2016 Hudson County Teacher of the Year
National Association Professional Woman of the Year 2015
Dr. Michael Conti Public School #5 Teacher of the Year 2014-2015
It’s Greek to Me! Greek Mythology Brought to Life Donors Choose Project Funded December 2014
Dr. Michael Conti Public School #5 Teacher Leader 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2014-2015
Dr. Michael Conti Public School #5 Mentor 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015
Dr. Michael Conti Public School #5 Doctoral Award Recognition 2013-2014
Publication: Teacher Evaluation of the Scripted Reading Street Program and the Level of Satisfaction among Its’ Sub-Scale Components, October 2013
Grant Writing Award – 2007, 2008 & 2009
NCUST Award – 2007 Excellence in Education Recognition
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education K-8, Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision and A Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy K-12
Additional biographical information
Visit my website at www.daniellegarzon.com
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