Sharp Thoughts

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Victoria, Australia

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Over 15 years of engaging students to achieve their best. I thrive off individual growth from students who are engaged and learning in any classroom, but especially in English, Drama, Art, Humanities, and Social Emotional development.

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Worksheet, Analysing the cover, 'Trash', Andy Mulligan

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Pre-reading activity for a novel study of 'Trash' written by Andy Mulligan. Skill focus: - Begins to develop analytical skills for visual literacy. - Develops verbal collaboration and detail development via conversation. - Uses guided questioning to elicit specific responses. - Students work using the 'Think, Pair, Share' routine to develop answers before recording them. Year levels: 5-9, upper primary, middle school Timing: 20-40mins

5th - 9th

Literature, Novel Studies, Writing

'Stone Cold' a novel study

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A complete unit of activities including reading, writing, visual literacy, media and literary form and feature analysis. The assessment of the unit involves the students composing an analytical literature essay.

8th - 10th

English Language Arts

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Direct Instruction, student self-regulation strategies, step-by-step chained activities, critical thinking routines, recursive and process writing, frequent feedback from peers and teachers, collaborative efficacy, small group structured responses...

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Master of Special Education Teaching English to Students of Other Languages Diploma Diploma of Education Bachelor of Communication Studies Whole School Literacy Leader Wellbeing Coordinator House Mentor Community Engagement Leader