Ileigh Simons
Fallon, Nevada, United States
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I have taught across the ELA spectrum, from remedial 8th grade to AP Literature and Composition. I've also taught a high school Mythology elective and loved it!
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CrashCourse Mythology Ep. 1 "What is Myth?" Comprehension Questions
If you are getting ready to introduce a Mythology unit or class, CrashCourse Mythology's first episode is a great anticipatory activity! It defines Mythology in a way that is inoffensive to religious students and explains what Mythology is -- and isn't. I used this CrashCourse as the backbone for my Mythology class with great success, but even if you don't plan on using all of the later episodes, this is a good introduction. The resource has six comprehension questions that follow along with the
6th - 12th
Ancient History, Other (ELA), World History
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About the store
Experience
I have taught across the ELA spectrum, from remedial 8th grade to AP Literature and Composition. I've also taught a high school Mythology elective and loved it!
Teaching style
I tend to see myself as a guide on the path to knowledge. I try to spend very little time lecturing and instead allow students the time and space to discover the content for themselves. I definitely do incorporate direct instruction when needed, but most of my class time is devoted to students working independently or collaboratively with a partner or small group. My philosophy is that students should work at least as hard if not harder for their knowledge and grade!
My own education history
I obtained my BA in English and my MA in Curriculum and Assessment from Vanguard University of Southern California. I also have an MA in Learning and Technology from Western Governor's University.
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