JLinInstructor
2 Followers
West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
About the store
As an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher, I taught all levels of English language fluency from beginners to intermediate and advanced level ESOL students. I wrote hundreds of unit plans and lesson plans!
In my career, I taught Pre-K, and K-12 level. I also taught Continuing Education for adult English as a Second Language (ESL) students and ESL courses at the Community College level. I continue to teach and share my knowledge and resources!
Read moreAll resources
Filters
Grade
Subject
Resource type
Audience
Supports
The Fighting Ground by Avi Comprehension Questions
The Fighting Ground by Avi is a great way to introduce the American Revolutionary War. Students can answer comprehension questions about this historical fiction. Learn about the Minutemen, the Red Coats, and the Hessians as they enjoy the engaging plot!
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, U.S. History
Charlotte's Web Comprehension Questions
Charlotte Web is an American "Classic." Your students will enjoy the story and answer the comprehension questions. They will be introduced to new vocabulary, the elements of a story and be able to share their knowledge with the class. Enjoy this lesson plan!
3rd - 12th
Graphic Organizers!
Graphic Organizers! (GO) for various lessons. These GO can help students help students identify the information from fiction and non-fiction sources. After reading the GO can be completed as a class, in small groups or individually.
3rd - 8th
Informational Text, Literature
Halloween Journals
Student can use their imaginations while practicing writing, Using each of the Halloween Journal topics they can write an introduction, supporting details, and a conclusion for each of the five topics.
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing
Following Directions--A great beginning of school activity!
This activity shows the importance of following directions. Your students need to read and follow directions! It also shows you how students interpret the directions that they receive.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Reading
Friendship
Through the poem "Me and My Giant" discuss the qualities of a friend. Let's begin to learn about your classmates by interviewing and introducing them!
3rd - 6th
Showing 1-6 of 6 results
About the store
Experience
As an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher, I taught all levels of English language fluency from beginners to intermediate and advanced level ESOL students. I wrote hundreds of unit plans and lesson plans!
In my career, I taught Pre-K, and K-12 level. I also taught Continuing Education for adult English as a Second Language (ESL) students and ESL courses at the Community College level. I continue to teach and share my knowledge and resources!
Teaching style
I teach students individually, in small groups and whole groups. The levels are differentiated especially for the students' English language proficiency levels. My philosophy for education is with patience and understand students will learn.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Author of a 17-book Street Rhymes Series, Short Vowels to help new readers learn to read. It is also available in a 5-book Series and a 2-book set. My latest Book is Basic English Sounds for New Readers.
As a poet, I have published four poetry books. All of my books are available on Amazon.
I was the editor, writer, and photographer for our local union newsletter. As the editor, I won first place in the CEA statewide competition for 14 years!
My own education history
BS elementary education;
MA bilingual/bicultural, ESOL
6th Year in education at various universities
Certified Teacher
Additional biographical information
Author of several education articles, books, poems, and PD topics. The topics include new readers, ESOL, and poetry.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands