ErikkTeaches
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SEATTLE, Washington, United States
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I've been an educator since 2014 and I still love it! I've taught college students, high school students, and – currently – I'm teaching middle school students. You can find more about my experience here: https://www.eahood.com/resume
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Encanto (2021) Movie Trivia Game with Slides, Handouts, Assessments, and Videos!
How Might You Use This Resource?In-Class MovieAfter School EventFamily Game NightDescription of ActivityThe primary goals of this activity are to enhance (1) cognitive skills – reviewing knowledge and memory of the movie; (2) social skills – allowing students to participate collectively in a friendly game; and (3) academic skills – presenting a low-stakes way to practice test-taking strategies as well as writing practice. Of course, the hope is that your students or family enjoys it! Encan
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English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.6.7
, RL.6.9
, RL.7.7
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Quiz for New Kid by Jerry Craft – Google Form, Handout, and Easel Assessment!
New Kid (2019) by Jerry Craft is a graphic novel about a 7th Grader (Jordan) and his experience as student at a private school where he is one of the few Black kids in his entire grade. This resource is a quick way to assess student (plot) knowledge of New Kid. While I recommend using this resource towards the end of your reading, I could see this resource being used as a pre-assessment and post- assessment of their knowledge! OR – a refresher before reading Class Act, the sequel to New Kid
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
Monomyth Cycle (Hero's Journey) Activity Using "Piper" (2016) – Pixar Short Film
Piper (2016) is a Pixar short film that follows the journey of a young, sandpiper (bird) aptly named, Piper! This activity uses the short film as a way to engage student discussion and analysis of the Monomyth Cycle, or Hero's Journey. As of February 11, 2022, the short film is available on the Disney+ streaming service, or alternatively, you can purchase the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 on Amazon, which includes Piper. It is highly recommend this short film is paired with the pub
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Ancient History, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
, RL.2.2
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Knolling Activity (Organization, Backwards Planning, and Executive Functioning)
This is an activity designed to encourage students of any grade level to think meta-cognitively about large, complex, multi-step projects, assignments, or tasks. The Knolling Activity gives students a chance to showcase their interests while also practicing some Executive Functioning Skills, which assists with management of their projects, assignments, and tasks. The activity involves documenting (via photography or videography) their organization methods as well as reflecting on the importance
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For All Subjects, Visual Arts
Mood Meter Chart (Blank and Colorized) + RULER Acronym Explanation
This is a remix of the Mood Meter chart found in the book, Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive by Marc Brackett, Ph.D (Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Yale Child Study Center). While Dr. Brackett and his team created a great downloadable PDF of the Mood Meter Chart – I wanted to create a remix that allowed for easier visuals (i.e., font color differentiation) and re-create the chart as an image (PNG), which would a
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Health, School Counseling
Reel Injun Movie Guide (and Answer Key) + Discussion Questions (and Handout)!
Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian (2009) is a helpful documentary film for Washington State History courses as well as a social studies courses focused on Indigenous (Native American) History. As of September 30, 2021, the film is available for the Prime Video streaming service, Alternatively, you can purchase the film as DVD on Amazon. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find it anywhere else online (the National Film Board of Canada had a downloadable version, but access
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Native Americans
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About the store
Experience
I've been an educator since 2014 and I still love it! I've taught college students, high school students, and – currently – I'm teaching middle school students. You can find more about my experience here: https://www.eahood.com/resume
Teaching style
Project-Based Learning, Game-Based Learning, and Remix in the Classroom!
Awards & shining teacher moments
(1) Minecraft Education Edition Blog Contributor – Using Students’ Interests and Voices to Design Minecraft Projects (2) Featured Presenter at Microsoft's Live Event - Hack The Classroom: Episode 8 | Rich Multimedia (3) Panel Speaker at the Northwest Council for Computer Education - Permission To Be Creative: A Panel On Transformational Collaboration
My own education history
I received my undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Sociology (with a minor in Film & Digital Media). I also attended the University of Texas at El Paso and received an M.A. in Rhetoric & Writing Studies with a focus on games and learning.
Additional biographical information
No, the spelling of my name is not an error. However, I will never hold it against anyone if they were to spell it incorrectly – it happens quite a bit!
I was born in Idaho, but I spent my formative years in a small town in Alaska. Then, I moved to an equally small town in Texas. And now I reside in Seattle, Washington. I had an unorthodox upbringing, in that I was raised by my wonderful (non-biological) grandparents who have been an inspiration throughout my life and have shaped the person I've become.
In terms of education, I received my undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Sociology (with a minor in Film & Digital Media). I also attended the University of Texas at El Paso and received an M.A. in Rhetoric & Writing Studies with a focus on games and learning.
I don’t have the prototypical story of becoming a teacher. I started teaching college students research and writing, then middle school, high school, and now back to middle school! I often think, “How in the world did I end up teaching?” And in reflection, it’s abundantly clear that it was the kindness of others – my grandparents who saw my life as valuable, friends who encouraged me, and – of course – the many teachers whose shoulders I stand upon.
In my precious free time, I enjoy making videos; watching films about Hobbits trying to destroy a ring; researching video games; playing some sort of sport or game to relieve the stress; and spending time with my family.
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