Differentiating for Differences
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Hiram, Ohio, United States
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I have been lucky enough to wear a couple of different teaching hats with the areas of certification I have. I spent 9 years as a 3rd grade classroom teacher prior to staying home for a couple of years to just sport my mom hat. When I returned to teaching, I returned to the middle school level where I was a 7th grade reading/language arts teacher for 7 years. The past 5 years I have been able to develop a program for students with cognitive delays and other disabilities in my middle school as I have been an intervention specialist in charge of our multi-age resource room.
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The Lightning Thief webquest - a book introduction
This webquest is a Google slideshow that will help build background knowledge for students to have a better understanding of the book The Lightning Thief. The webquest is divided into 3 parts that will introduce your students to the Greek mythology that is tied to the book. Part #1 - blue slides introduce the 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses and who the Big 3 are Part #2 - red slides introduce what a Demigod is Part #3 - yellow slides introduce 4 of the monsters from Greek mythology that Percy Jacks
4th - 8th
Literature, Reading
Story Elements Comic Strip Activity
This activity will have your students putting your knowledge of story elements to the test as they create a 6 frame comic strip. They will follow the link in the activity to an online website that will walk them through creating their comic strip. A rubric is included for grading purposes. I used this as an assessment at the end of our unit on story elements, but it can also be used as a practice tool. Be sure to check out my other products related to the study of the story elements: * Story
3rd - 8th
Literature, Reading
Also included in: Story Elements Bundle
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Experience
I have been lucky enough to wear a couple of different teaching hats with the areas of certification I have. I spent 9 years as a 3rd grade classroom teacher prior to staying home for a couple of years to just sport my mom hat. When I returned to teaching, I returned to the middle school level where I was a 7th grade reading/language arts teacher for 7 years. The past 5 years I have been able to develop a program for students with cognitive delays and other disabilities in my middle school as I have been an intervention specialist in charge of our multi-age resource room.
Teaching style
We are a hands on learning environment where the students in my classroom learn by doing. We interconnect all we do and my passion is bringing learning to life. I am a project centered, exploration teacher and firmly believe that learning happens through doing.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I am very blessed to receive positive feedback from my students' parents, my current students, and my former students throughout my career. This is the greatest honor I have received as a teacher. Knowing that I have made a difference is the best award I could hope for.
My own education history
Bachelors in Elementary Education - Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio
Bachelors in Special Education - Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio
Masters in Reading - Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio
Additional biographical information
Although the teaching hat I wear each day is very important to me, the hat I wear that says "Mom" on it is my pride and joy. I am the lucky mom to 6 kids, 4 girls and 2 boys that range in age from 5 to 18. The wonderful thing about a spread of ages like that is I have every level of school covered from kindergarten to high school. Each one of my children has had their successes and challenges in school which has helped me grow as an educator.
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