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Kris Downs

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San Angelo, Texas, United States
About the store
I have been teaching for 18 years. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. People often ask which of these is my favorite. That's almost impossible to choose! The joy you find in an 8 year old as he learns to multiply is just as wonderful as the achievement you see in an 11 year old's smile as she completes a report on the Civil War. Being in the middle of learning is my favorite thing.
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Preview of Don't be Shrek-less! A unit to be used with "Shrek" by William Steig.

Don't be Shrek-less! A unit to be used with "Shrek" by William Steig.

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Kris Downs
"Shrek" by William Steig is a wonderfully fun story. This packet contains enriching activities that tie into the book. Included in the ten page packet are the following: a thought-provoking introductory page, a reading comprehension paper, several vocabulary builders, a math problem solving worksheet, a perimeter and area worksheet, a science paper, a writing graphic organizer, and a poetry paper. All these go together to add fun and excitement to your classroom as you build a community of liter
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Last Lines - an epitaph

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Last Lines - an epitaph

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem is an epitaph. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - My pal - palindromes

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - My pal - palindromes

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem is about palindromes. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Pencils - free verse

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Pencils - free verse

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem is written in free verse. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Gulp - onomatopoeia

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Gulp - onomatopoeia

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem focuses on onomatopoeia. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Cloud Vendetta - personification

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Cloud Vendetta - personification

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem focuses on personification. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - I Met a Four - metaphors

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - I Met a Four - metaphors

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem focuses on metaphors. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Nicholas - a clerihew

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Nicholas - a clerihew

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem is a clerihew. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Wrap Warp - anagrams

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Wrap Warp - anagrams

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem focuses on anagrams. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Oh crud! - light verse

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - Oh crud! - light verse

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem is a poem in light verse. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
Preview of Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - My Dog - a Cinquain

Spotlight Poems for Enriched Student Learning - My Dog - a Cinquain

Created by
Kris Downs
Help your students meet common core standards by using my spotlight poems. Each poem pack focuses on a poem that's fun and unique. This particular poem is a cinquain. Start by spending 10 to 15 minutes reading the poem of the week. Then each following day a new element is spotlighted for class discussion. A great way to introduce literary terms! The pages can be projected and discussed whole class, or simply duplicate the poem for each child.
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Experience

I have been teaching for 18 years. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. People often ask which of these is my favorite. That's almost impossible to choose! The joy you find in an 8 year old as he learns to multiply is just as wonderful as the achievement you see in an 11 year old's smile as she completes a report on the Civil War. Being in the middle of learning is my favorite thing.

Teaching style

There has to be fun and flair in learning that is balanced by boundaries and calm. I endeavor to give my students the most creative lessons that ignite in them a yearning for more. I let my students know that I am here to give them every opportunity to learn and grow. They are our future.

Awards & shining teacher moments

My shining moment? When I happened to meet a student I taught 16 years ago and they said, "I so loved your class! I still remember all about Hercules! That's why I took more mythology in college!" I have hosted two educational videos available from the Technology in Education office in Rapid City. One was on formative assessment and the other was on bullying.

My own education history

I have my bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism. I worked in television and radio for a decade before I became a teacher. I chose teaching so that I could help make this world a better place - one student at a time.

Additional biographical information

I am married to a great guy. Together we raised a super young man. I am so lucky to have these two men in my life.