Deffner's Data Driven Resources
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Peoria, Arizona, United States
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I have a strong love for reading and highly value critical thinking. My lessons focus on analyzing text, drawing inferences, and understanding character development through the full spectrum of ELA standards without pulling the reader out of the story, but rather allowing them to grow deeper connections to what they read.
My background is in high school education, as well as teaching both 7th and 8th grade ELA. Currently, I partner with various multi-grade homeschool co-ops making novel based curriculum.
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Harry Potter Characterization Activity
As they read J.K Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, students will make a list of all the characters mentioned and a description of each (example list is provided as well as a rubric). From the list the students make, they will each chose their most enjoyed character to do a visual character study that shows clear examples of characterization. Rubric is included.
4th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.3
, CCRA.R.1
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone High School Full Curriculum (8 week)
Asch Conformity Experiment Article Questions
Students will learn about the psychological aspect of conformity by examining this analysis on the Asch Conformity Experiment. Product includes link to article, 7 critical thinking questions, example answers, and a link to an engaging video of the experiment being done recently.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Psychology
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.R.8
 +1
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone High School Full Curriculum (8 week)
Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World!
Students are able to explore the traditions celebrated around the world with this complete week of activities (5 lesson thematic unit)! First, students will research various countries' traditions through the step by step guide of close reading the informational articles given, and a tradition- country matching activity. Second, students will read original stories of various people celebrating this day around the world! As they read, they will identify key vocabulary words, work to define them,
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
 +13
Compare and Contrast Essay Packet: Compare 2 countries
Use this guided outline to brainstorm and layout a compare and contrasting research paper. Utilizes the "NewsELA" text sets (free online resource) on countries to allow for students to have a closed library of research to pull from. Students not only are able to practice researching and writing but open up their view points to learn about other countries as well! Additional teaching note- with my struggling writers, I color coordinate the graphic organizer with each paragraph (Making location/
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, Geography
CCSS
W.7.2
, W.7.2a
, W.7.2b
 +7
Compare and Contrast Power Point
Introduction to compare and contrast concepts with key terms and scaffolding practice. Introduces a Venn Diagram, opportunity to compare and contrast based on photos of owners and their dogs, and then use a text to find comparisons. (I used as intro to Amigo Brothers, but will work for any compare and contrast unit).
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 6-8th grade curriculum
The Giver: Argumentative Essay with step by step outline
A final essay for "The Giver" by Lewis Lowry to help students plan and execute a successful argumentative essay.
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
 +1
Argumentative Essay Are Video Games Harmful?
3 articles regarding the effects of video games being harmful or helpful to society and individuals. Each includes room for annotations.
Includes a brainstorming page to begin argumentative essay outline.
Includes detailed 5 paragraph argumentative outline that explains in detail each portion of the paper including each part of individual paragraphs.
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
Argumentative Essay School Uniforms
3 articles regarding the implementation of school uniforms with room for annotation. Brainstorming page to argue for or against the topic. Also includes a detailed outline to format a 5 paragraph essay breaking up each individual part.
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
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Experience
I have a strong love for reading and highly value critical thinking. My lessons focus on analyzing text, drawing inferences, and understanding character development through the full spectrum of ELA standards without pulling the reader out of the story, but rather allowing them to grow deeper connections to what they read.
My background is in high school education, as well as teaching both 7th and 8th grade ELA. Currently, I partner with various multi-grade homeschool co-ops making novel based curriculum.
Teaching style
I love to give clear guided instruction as well as creative activities which emphasize writing throughout all lessons.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Microsoft Innovative Educator,
My own education history
Graduated with Honors
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