EpiphanyofTruth
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Brownsburg, Indiana, United States
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I have taught for 13 years at a variety of schools from urban to suburban to rural, from private to public. I have taught language arts, etymology, writing, reading, and English. I have students of various ability levels, including general education, honors, college prep, Pre-AP, English Language Learners, and inclusion.
I have led professional development at both the school and district levels.
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Daily Idiom
Students choose an idiom. They write a newspaper article as though the idiom was literal. They can make it funny, creative, etc. Then, on the back side of the story, they will write the real meaning of the idiom as well as use it in a sentence. It includes an example and a scoring guide. I have uploaded it in Word so that you can make changes if you wish.
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Figurative Language
Symbols and Motifs in Holes handout/worksheet
This is the handout that students will use to research and discover symbols in the novel as well as throughout the Bible. This should be used on Day 15 of the Holes unit.
5th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
Also included in: Holes Unit Bundle with a biblical perspective
reading log
This is for Holes, but it could be used for any novel with a switch of title and page numbers. This should be given Day 2 of Holes unit.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
Also included in: Holes Unit Bundle with a biblical perspective
conflict worksheet
This conflict worksheet is connected with Day 16 of the Holes unit, but it can be used with any text.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
Also included in: Holes Unit Bundle with a biblical perspective
character map for Holes
This is a character map to help students keep all of the characters straight.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
Also included in: Holes Unit Bundle with a biblical perspective
irony notes
This is the handout of notes and activity. It is to be used on Day 2 of the Holes unit.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
Also included in: Holes Unit Bundle with a biblical perspective
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Experience
I have taught for 13 years at a variety of schools from urban to suburban to rural, from private to public. I have taught language arts, etymology, writing, reading, and English. I have students of various ability levels, including general education, honors, college prep, Pre-AP, English Language Learners, and inclusion.
I have led professional development at both the school and district levels.
Teaching style
I use media and common interests to hep make content relatable and applicable. I use Kagan strategies as well as active learning strategies. I use a lot of visual examples and group work to understand concepts.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have been written about in educational books.
I have written and published three books of my own.
I am a teacher consultant of the National Writing Project.
I have been part of the school improvement team, been a team leader, and have led professional development at both the school and district levels.
My own education history
I have a B.A. in English Education.
Additional biographical information
I am a wife, mother, author, teacher, and mentor. I have also done youth ministry, both as a pastor and a volunteer. I have coached multiple sports as well.
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