Greg Frates
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California, United States
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I have taught for 24 years in an array of grade levels ranging from 2nd grade inclusive to graduate school for teachers.
I am a Master Teacher, Seminar Leader, College Instructor in the Education Department & in charge of the Common Core adoptions in my subject area.
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4 Tools for Comprehension, Brainstorming & Vocabulary Development!
Greg Frates again bringing you 4 quick comprehension skill pages to be used immediately in any subject or class setting!
Enjoy 'Story Summary' as kids work on short comprehensive summaries for any story.
'ABC Brainstorm' helps kids to think of key words from any story or topic.
'A-Z Brainstorm' helps kids think of key words and visualizes them.
'Word Ladder' helps students think strategically about key words they are learning.
Finally 'Top 10 List' is a brainstorm generator for any topic in
K - 6th
For All Subjects
Reading 'Warm-Ups'
Essential, basic skills to jump start any English class. Edit to accomodate differentiated learners, use at any point during lesson & expand on daily skills.
Fold it into a mini booklet with a cover page included!
Parts of a story, syllables, compound words, multiple-meaning words & alliterations are just a few of the daily skills students can practice.
Can be used for Science,Math or History to build language awareness and usage in a variety of subjects. Perfect for any genre book!
2nd - 6th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
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About the store
Experience
I have taught for 24 years in an array of grade levels ranging from 2nd grade inclusive to graduate school for teachers.
I am a Master Teacher, Seminar Leader, College Instructor in the Education Department & in charge of the Common Core adoptions in my subject area.
Teaching style
I am 'hands-on', thus I want my students busy, problem solving and working independently or in teams on tasks that last longer than 5 minutes.
I like to maximize the space on any worksheet so I avoid graphics while utilizing as much opportunity for practice.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My own education history
B.A. History, Sonoma State.
Multiple Subject Credential, San Francisco State
Single Subject Credential, S.F. State
CLAD Credential, S.F.State
Master of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction, S.F. State
Additional biographical information
I am the author of 'Eggtimer', a comprehensive book providing daily K-6th grade practice in the essential skills of Common Core.
I've also written the app, 'Eggtimer', found on Itunes! It is a daily compilation of the Common Core calendars any student can do at home or school.
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