TeachingTheHook

This culmination of lessons focuses on identifying the themes in the poem, “The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman.  Gorman is a Harvard graduate and the youngest person to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration.  Students will have opportunities to work individually and collaboratively throughout the lessons.  Lessons include:  Front loaded vocabulary, theme identification, annotation, modifications, short response writing.  The technology format of the lessons is Google; Google Slides, Docu

This high interest vocabulary lesson is always a hit among students of all ages. The lesson caters to the needs of a student’s specific learning style. The lesson focuses on showing students how to study and learn based on their personal learning style. Students will decide on their learning style based on a multiple intelligence quiz. At the end of the lesson students will evaluate their learning through a self-reflective exit ticket. The lesson provides students with vocabulary study

Students will enjoy learning plot structure through the use of a video!  Students will be expected to identify the elements of plot in a story. Students will be shown and should discuss the plot structure diagram.  Students will take notes on a “notes sheet” that is provided. Next, students will watch a short video clip from Disney’s Aladdin.  Students and teacher can discuss the different parts of the plot structure based on the video clip.  Students can rewatch the video clip and fill in th

Often times students need strategies to identify unknown words when reading. These materials are meant to guide students so that they can become successful readers. :) The material provided includes: 1) a handout that gives students strategies of how to identify unknown words in context. 2) a graphic organizer to use in class and one for homework. 3) an exit slip