I have over 30 years direct teaching as a special educator and classroom instructor with experience working with preschool to high school students. I have taught all classroom subjects as well as served on numerous curriculum committees. I have also had post graduate training in both language arts and mathematical instruction.
You can use this free Powerpoint of the five United States regions alone or with my United States Regions lesson bundle. Each region is introduced with a student identification of states. Students visit each region via two national parks. This Powerpoint can be used to help students create a distinct visual picture of each region.
This instructional Powerpoint file contains 30 slides that will help your students understand how multiple readings of the same short nonfiction article will lead them to improved comprehension. The strategy involves three steps:
read for the big picture, overview
reread for the main ideas contained in paragraphs with supporting evidence
reread to integrate with another informational source.
Students are guided through the steps with visuals and then practice using the strategy with two short
4th - 5th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.9
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Experience
I have over 30 years direct teaching as a special educator and classroom instructor with experience working with preschool to high school students. I have taught all classroom subjects as well as served on numerous curriculum committees. I have also had post graduate training in both language arts and mathematical instruction.
Teaching style
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
Benjamin Franklin
This quote sums up my teaching philosophy which is to involve students and make them accountable for their learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
graduated summa cum laude,
graduate assistant while pursuing master degree,
honored as teacher of the year after become a classroom teacher
My own education history
undergraduate degrees in science and children's literature
master degree in science
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