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Fresno, California, United States
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I have been an elementary teacher for 17 years. I have taught every grade in elementary except K in that time. 3rd grade is my all time favorite grade to teach.
Last June, I packed up my classroom and moved into my new position as an instructional coach for new teachers and BTSA.
Miss having my own classroom, but LOVE my new job!
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The Navajo Weaving Tradition -Cultures, Artifacts, rugs/blankets Common Core
This 24-page Powerpoint presentation introduces the tradition of Navajo Weaving; from the raising of the Navajo sheep and goats to the shearing, spinning, dying, and weaving of the rugs. It includes a map of the Navajo Nation, as well as a map that show what traditional designs come from what parts of the reservation.
This presentation is appropriate for the study of Native Americans, the study of different cultures, the study of native artifacts and textiles.
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Native Americans, Visual Arts
Social Studies -Types of Communities
This powerpoint presentation defines the different kinds of communities; urban, suburban, and rural. The lesson compares and contrasts the types of communities, and gives pros and cons of each. It finishes with a reveiw quiz.
3rd - 4th
Social Studies
Science-Volcanoes Powerpoint Lesson
This 21-slide powerpoint explains the structure of volcanoes, the causes of eruptions, and the steps of an eruption. Illustrated by many photographs, this powerpoint shows volcanoes around the world. It shows the Mount St. Helens area before and after eruption, as well as the long years of recovery. It ends by discussing the study of volcanoes as a scientific profession.
This is a great science powerpoint. It is also appropriate following the 3rd Grade HM story "Dogzilla" as a science link.
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences
Subject Predicate PPT Lesson
This Powerpoint lesson teaches Subject Predicate with tons of examples. It is themed like puzzle pieces that have to connect to make a complete sentence. Designed for student participation.
2nd - 4th
Grammar
5th Language Arts HM 5.1 A Boy Called Slow Vocab PPT
This colorful and engaging Powerpoint covers the vocabulary from the 5th Grade Houghton Mifflin story "A Boy Called Slow". It associates each vocabulary term with a memorable photo. Each term is defined and used in a sentence. Finally, it ends with a quiz matching terms to definitions to assess student learning.
Please check out my other 5th Grade products for HM Series.
More for 5th grade will be added very soon!
5th
Vocabulary
Introduction to Main Idea and Details - What they are, Where to find them PPT
Distinguishing Main Idea and Details can be a tough idea to teach. Students often struggle with the abstract nature of this concept.
This PowerPoint presentation is designed to be a first introduction to main idea and supporting details. It starts by explaining how a good paragraph is constructed. Students then learn where within a paragraph to look for main idea and for details.
Once students know where to find them, the lesson seeks to teach what main idea and details are - what is thei
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Writing, Writing-Expository
Mapping our World - Geography Powerpoint
This is a Powerpoint that covers; maps vs globes, latitude/longitude, hemispheres, map features (key, scale, inset, compass rose). It then introduces different kinds of maps (physical, political, topographic, specialty- uses California for map examples). The Powerpoint is very colorful and engaging, with examples for every term.
3rd - 6th
Geography
Math Geometry Vocabulary - Types of Angles PPT with Review Page
This Powerpoint presentation introduces three kinds of angles, rights, acute, and obtuse, and compares them to everyday objects, to make them memorable. It then ends with a short review.
This Powerpoint stands alone, but was designed to go with my other Geometry Powerpoints.
3rd - 4th
Geometry
SENTENCES PACK - LESSONS/PRACTICE QUIZ/TEST/CUE CARDS
This .doc file is a Sentences Pack. It has lessons with lots of examples on Sentence Types and Ending Punctuation. It has a Quiz that assesses progress on sentence vs. fragment, sentence types, and subject-predicate. It has comprehensive test at the end, and a master for cue cards for students to study at home. Perfect for on-level and below-level students.
2nd - 4th
Grammar, Writing
4th Language Arts HM Story 2.1 Tomas Library Lady-Vocab n Spell 4 Home
This Word document lists spelling words, vocabulary & definitions, overview of decoding, overview of grammar for the story. I send this home with students on the first day of each new story for home practice. It works much better (and is harder to lose) than the tear-out spelling strip from the practice book.
Look for this page with each HM story for 4th grade!
4th
Balanced Literacy
Math Geometry Vocabulary - Plane Figures PPT with Quiz
This powerpoint presentation describes plane figures and how they are named. The lesson associates plane figures with common daily objects. It ends with a double matching quiz.
This Powerpoint stands alone. It was intended to go with my other Geometry Powerpoints.
3rd - 4th
Geometry
Three States of Matter Solid, Liquid, and Gas Science Powerpoint
This colorful and engaging Powerpoint presentation introduces the young learner to the three states of matter, using water as the primary example. Your students will learn; what matter is, what the three states look like, what causes them to change, and the characteristics of each state.
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles
Prof Development-How to Teach a Common Core Literature Study Unit - For Teachers
This easy to use Powerpoint presentation is for teachers. It teaches in a step-by-step manner how to begin a Common Core Literature Study with your students, and even suggests books to start with.
The presentation includes a Response Journal Form for student use. The form supports students as they make Text to Text, Text to Self, and Text to World connections between the books they study.
Teach your students to talk and write about their thoughts and feelings through the use of high-qual
2nd - 8th
Literature, Writing
4th Grade HM Theme 2 Bundled Vocab and Spelling 4 Home
This Word document bundles the Vocabulary and Spelling for Home Study for all four stories in Theme 2 for 4th Grade. There is a page for each story with; vocab and definitions, spelling words, and a brief description of the grammar, vocab topics for the story with examples of each.
These are great to send home on the first day of a story. Parents LOVE them, because they don't get lost like the spelling strips from the back of the practice book. They are also much more complete.
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4th
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
4th Grade HM Theme 1 Bundled Vocab and Spelling 4 Home
This Word document bundles the Vocabulary and Spelling for Home Study for all four stories in Theme 1 for 4th Grade. There is a page for each story with; vocab and definitions, spelling words, and a brief description of the grammar, vocab topics for the story with examples of each.
These are great to send home on the first day of a story. Parents LOVE them, because they don't get lost like the spelling strips from the back of the practice book. They are also much more complete.
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4th
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
Math Geometry Vocabulary - Solid Figures PPT with Review Page
This powerpoint describes solid figures and contrasts them with plane figures. It gives everyday examples of solid figures, and finishes with a review page.
3rd - 4th
Geometry
Genre Study Project with Rubric
This Word document describes a study on Fiction Genres that is appropriate for grades 4-6. There is a rubric for scoring student projects as well.
My students chose the genre that interested them, and worked in small groups. Projects can be on regular 81/2 x 11 paper, or enlarged to poster size. I used Print Shop Deluxe, imported photos of the books, and printed the final project in 2 pg x 2 pg size. The students then presented the genre they investigated.
4th - 6th
Literature, Other (ELA)
5th Language Arts HM 5.3 Black Cowboy Wild Horses Vocab PPT
This colorful and engaging Powerpoint covers the vocabulary from the 5th Grade Houghton Mifflin story "Black Cowboy Wild Horses". It associates each vocabulary term with a memorable photo. Each term is defined and used in a sentence. Finally, it ends with a quiz matching terms to definitions to assess student learning.
Please check out my other 5th Grade products for HM Series.
More for 5th grade will be added very soon!
5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
5th Language Arts HM 4.2 Mom's Best Friend Vocabulary PPT
This Powerpoint covers the vocabulary from the 5th Grade Houghton Mifflin story "Mom's Best Friend". It associates a memorable picture with each term to aid memory. It also uses each term in a sentence.
The presentation ends with a matching quiz to assess learning.
Please check out my other HM materials.
More 5th grade products coming soon.
5th
Vocabulary
5th Grade HM Theme 5 Vocab and Spelling for Home Bundle
This Word document includes Vocab and Spelling for Home Study for all four stories in Theme 5. Each page includes the spelling words, the vocab and definitions, and the grammar with examples for each story. I send it home every Monday so students can practice for Friday's test.
This bundle is a great savings. Purchased individually, you would pay $10.00!
Be sure to check out my vocabulary powerpoints for Theme 5 also. More themes will be available soon.
5th
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
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About the store
Experience
I have been an elementary teacher for 17 years. I have taught every grade in elementary except K in that time. 3rd grade is my all time favorite grade to teach.
Last June, I packed up my classroom and moved into my new position as an instructional coach for new teachers and BTSA.
Miss having my own classroom, but LOVE my new job!
Teaching style
I believe all students can learn, no matter who they are or where they come from. Students grow when we take an interest in them and treat them with respect. When we believe in them, they learn to believe in themselves. They rise to the level of our expectations.
My own education history
I received a BS in Nursing from Cal State, Hayward. I worked as an oncology and hospice nurse for 12 years. Then, after testing out of the liberal studies coursework, went back to get my teaching credential at Fresno Pacific University. In August of 2015, I became an Instructional Coach supporting new teachers and BTSA Induction.
I taught for many years at an inner city school in a very rough area of Fresno. I choose to stay, rather than transferring to a more affluent school, because the kids we serve need a teacher with experience, confidence, and backbone. Their parents need someone that doesn't judge them.
The longer I teach, the more I have to learn. There is no final destination in education. We are "works in progress", along with our students - constantly learning, constantly growing.
Additional biographical information
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My Pinterest site is: http://www.pinterest.com/mlcowan/
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