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After sixteen years in the classroom--taking risks, researching new methods, and working hard to figure out how to teach my students to think for themselves--I know what works.
I have written my own curriculum for over 25 books; I have prepared students for the MCAS, SAT, and AP tests; I have helped hundreds of students write successful college essays.
If you want to learn how to find success in just about any kind of writing; if you want to learn how to approach a challenging text and understand it; if you want to learn why studying English is so much fun and really worth your time, I can teach you what you need.
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Theme in Poetry, Imagery in Poetry, Word Choice, & Analysis for 4th, 5th, & 6th
Looking for an innovative poetry unit that will get your students excited about reading, discussing, and writing their own poetry?Poetry can be so much fun and such a great learning experience for students, but so often, poetry units that focus on upper elementary only incorporate silly poetry or poetry written for kids. But kids can read real-deal poetry too!This proven resource will conquer your students’ fear of verse and get them exploring their world through poems. Focusing on some classic
3rd - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.4
, RL.3.5
+37
Nature Poetry: Mary Oliver "The Summer Day" | Outdoor Activity & Poetry Writing
Looking for a fun poetry lesson to get your students outdoors, reading poetry, and writing creatively? Students love this lesson because they get to play and create. You will love this lesson because it is ready to go and it will engage your students in a close reading of a challenging text. The active nature of this poetry lesson will make it one that your students will remember throughout the year. When your students complete these activities they will—strengthen their close reading skills
2nd - 5th
Close Reading, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.4
, W.4.3d
Fixed & Growth Mindset for Kids | Fixed Mindset Examples | Growth Mindset Books
Looking for lesson plans to empower your students to fearlessly make mistakes, try new things, and grow their brains?Made famous by psychologist Carol Dweck, growth mindset is more than just a belief in effort. There are a few key elements that must be included in any attempt to teach students to adopt this way of thinking, but once you do teach students how to grow their brains, the results will be astounding. This three-day mini unit introduces students to the theory and starts them on a path
2nd - 5th
Character Education
CCSS
RL.5.2
, SL.5.1
, SL.5.1d
+2
What is Growth Mindset? A Letter for Parents | No-Prep
What is growth mindset? This letter is a no-prep way to explain growth mindset to your students’ parents or guardians.This letter to send home is a short but complete explanation of growth mindset. It includes three specific, concrete recommendations for parents or guardians who want their kids to have a growth mindset.When you send this letter home to your students' parents, you will:• have support from home as you push your students to face new challenges • help ensure that parents aren’t
3rd - 12th
Character Education
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech: Activities, Writing, Interactive Notebook
Looking for an innovative way to get your students excited about Sharon’s Breech’s wonderful novel Walk Two Moons?When you encourage your upper elementary and middle school students to explore the book with the 149 different activities, prompts, and discussion questions included in this resource you will: get your students excited to write with the engaging freewrite promptsengage your classes in a critical thinking by using the ready-to-go discussion questionsfulfill common core requirements w
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
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Experience
After sixteen years in the classroom--taking risks, researching new methods, and working hard to figure out how to teach my students to think for themselves--I know what works.
I have written my own curriculum for over 25 books; I have prepared students for the MCAS, SAT, and AP tests; I have helped hundreds of students write successful college essays.
If you want to learn how to find success in just about any kind of writing; if you want to learn how to approach a challenging text and understand it; if you want to learn why studying English is so much fun and really worth your time, I can teach you what you need.
Teaching style
One of the best pieces of advice that I ever received as a teacher was that at the end of the day, the students should have worked harder than I did. I don't do the "sage on the stage" lecture. Instead, I empower students with the skills to find their own answers. In the end, what they've learned is to think for themselves.
My own education history
I have a MA from Stanford in English Literature and a BA from Barnard College, also in English literature.
Additional biographical information
After many years as a public school teacher, I have moved my family to a rural eco village. When I'm not busy homeschooling my kids, I am hauling water to our off-grid home or meeting with neighbors about how best to work together.
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