Lessons by Shelle
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Vancouver, Washington, United States
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I'm an experienced secondary and graduate level teacher who really loves her job. I am primarily an arts educator, instructional technology specialist, and gifted specialist with a focus in visual art, drama, stagecraft, oral communications, and costume and makeup. I have also taught three styles of 9th grade English, high school readiness career education courses, and ACT test prep, along with graduate level classes in media production, online teaching, and Universal Design for Learning.
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Hand Sewing Final Project: Drawstring Bag Powerpoint Steps and Photos
This is a PPT tutorital containing steps and photo examples for hand sewing a drawstring back using the running stitch, backstitch, and blind hem (slip) stitch. It is the final project for my students after they learn the most common stitches and sewing terminology. This is specifically for my costume design students, but is very applicable in FACS or any textile course. They complete this bag in place of a test. It requires 1 fat quarter of fabric and a 24" piece of cord, ribbon, bias tape,
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Family Consumer Sciences
Hand Sewing Flipbook w/Videos, Tutorials, Spanish Translation Distance Learning
This flipbook organizes four hand stitches (running, backstitch, whip/applique, and blind hem) and three types of fasteners (buttons, snaps, hook and eyes) for students beginning a hand sewing unit. This document is self contained and provides written instructions for stitches, guided practice for each stitch and instructional videos and/or tutorials for each technique. It can also pair with my hand sewing unit available from my shop. Pages can be taught as stand alone lessons or used as indep
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Art, Family Consumer Sciences
Sewing a Hook and Eye Tutorial
This file walks students through the process of hand sewing a hook and eye fastener through both written instructions and close-up photos.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Not Specific
Drama, Family Consumer Sciences
Sewing a Button Tutorial and Video
This is a step by step photo tutorial that will guide students through the process of sewing a 4-hole button. This method stresses the use of a spacer while sewing to create a shank that allows the fabric space to loop over the button, reducing stress on the garment. The same process may be applied to 2-hole buttons. A video is embedded as the last slide that demonstrates the method in action.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Not Specific
Drama, Family Consumer Sciences
Distinguishing between narrative, expository, and biographical writing
My students were having a lot of trouble telling the difference between these three writing styles. This lesson is designed around gradual release. Students take notes on the three qualities given for each style then use those notes to determine which is which for two themed sets of three examples each. They then write on an assigned topic before moving onto a freewrite in which they may write a narrative, expository, or biographical piece of their own. These freewritten pieces are crumpled
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
Hand Sewing Test & Rubric
This is a practical hand sewing test that accompanies my hand stitches flipbook available in my shop. It includes brief instructions, a photo of the example exam from front and back, and the rubric/grade sheet in English and Spanish.
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Art, Family Consumer Sciences
Apostrophe Use Strategy and Rules: PuNCS
This short powerpoint reviews simple apostrophe rules using the mnemonic PuNCS which stands for Possessive Nouns, Contractions, and Symbols. It uses amusing sentences to demonstrate proper usage according the rules given. A free worksheet for practice is available in my store for use after this ppt or own its own.
5th - 11th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Art and Passion Five Category Pinwheel Template Organizer
As is written, students create a visual representation of different types of art and how they are related to their personal passions. This template could be adapted to any purpose like the Great Depression and four reasons it began or one art movement and four examples from artists within it. It's an awesome way to encourage creative thinking that surpasses the typical graphic organizer. The pinwheels look awesome displayed on the wall or bulletin board. Each pinwheel will require a loose br
1st - 12th
For All Subjects
Apostrophe Use Practice Worksheet
This worksheet uses amusing sentences to practice the apostrophe use rules taught in my powerpoint available at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Apostrophe-Use-Strategy-and-Rules-PuNCS-1269041
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
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About the store
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I'm an experienced secondary and graduate level teacher who really loves her job. I am primarily an arts educator, instructional technology specialist, and gifted specialist with a focus in visual art, drama, stagecraft, oral communications, and costume and makeup. I have also taught three styles of 9th grade English, high school readiness career education courses, and ACT test prep, along with graduate level classes in media production, online teaching, and Universal Design for Learning.
Teaching style
Hands on! Learning by doing is the best way to learn. The biggest goal in my classes is to expand my students' creativity by equipping them with new skills and forcing them to apply those skills in novel ways with minimal limits. My kids repeat my mantra to me: "create something you're proud of!"
Awards & shining teacher moments
Superintendent's Honor Role;
Three time Innovative Teaching Award winner;
Google Certified Educator Level 2
My own education history
As an undergrad, I attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia, and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. My B.A. degree is a double in American Studies (American Identity) and English (American Literature), Magna Cum Laude.
I earned my Master of Education degree in 2010 from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock with a focus on English and Speech/Drama in secondary settings with high honors. I earned my Master of Science in Instructional Technology in 2024 from University of Central Arkansas. I have also completed two post-graduate specialist programs in Gifted and Talented Education with a focus on the creatively gifted and underachievers and in Online Teaching and Learning. I was the first educator in Arkansas certified in Online Teaching.
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