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26 years in the classroom prior to retirement during Covid.
*Years 1-6 Competitive Speech/Debate Coach Arlington, TX GR 10-12.
*Years 7-8 Creative Dramatics Raytown, MO GR 6-7.
*Year 9 ELA Mansfield, TX GR 8.
*Year 10-15 GT/AP English Mansfield, TX GR 10.
*Year 16-26 GT/AP English WM, LA GR 10.
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Unit
Unit includes reading comprehension questions for prologue and chapters 2-4; extensive worksheet in choosing appropriate text support covering Chapter 5, building to step by step DBQ writing. Excellent pre-AP building blocks for teaching AP writing.
6th - 12th
Biology, English Language Arts, Social Studies
Oppenheimer and FDRs Pearl Harbor Address
Students will love examining Top Secret documents! The transcript of Oppenheimer's concerns regarding the nuclear bomb, a Top Secret phone call from military leaders, plus a biography of Oppenheimer are all included. Questions over the documents as well as the keys are provided. FDR's Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation is also included with questions and a key as well as a group discussion activity. Use activities as a unit or as individual lessons easy for a substitute or excellent reading
7th - 11th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
August Rush Movie Questions
Included are 40 questions over the movie, answers to questions, and eight discussion questions.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Music
Nonfiction Article Analysis
Included are the requirements for the nonfiction article analysis, an example of completed project, and a rubric. Ideal for scientific texts Focused on the college bound / AP/ IBA learner Easily simplified for younger students
9th - 12th
Informational Text, Science
Brave Questions and Unit Activities
File contains 30 questions and answers for the movie, Brave. File also contains Enrichment Questions for a more in depth project. May be researched by individual students or in group work. Additional instructions for playing age appropriate Highland Games as well as questions specifically for Christian Education are also included.
7th - 12th
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Studies
Night by Elie Wiesel
Folder contains two google slide presentations Overview of Jewish and Nazi Terminology present in novel History of Anti-Semitism Quizzes for each section of novel AP enrichment activities
6th - 9th
Literature, Reading, Writing
"Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Quiz
3 Multiple Choice Questions 2 Fill in the Black Questions 3 Short Answer Questions Provides teacher with a generalized overview of student comprehension of short story and understanding of basic literary terms such as climax, resolution, and theme
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Song Lyric Analysis Worksheet
Great high interest activity that can take a day or a week! Easy to leave with a substitute and high interest. Also teaches students about editing lyrics for school appropriate content
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Music, Writing
Group Novel Presentation Rubric: 100 points for content/50 points for group work
Areas of analysis covered in rubric include plot overview, identification of literary devices that contribute to the development of both plot and characters, identification of both conflict and theme, and coverage of student opinion of author's work. 50 points included for group work takes into consideration the quality of the visual aide and member participation and sharing of group responsibilities.
7th - 12th
Literature, Social Studies
The Great Debaters Movie Questions
Thought questions as a companion to The Great Debaters (2007) staring Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker
9th - 12th
For All Subjects
The Truman Show Movie Questions
Great movie to spark relevant discussion for today even though The Truman Show staring Jim Carey and Ed Harris premiered in 1998. Great for a sub day!
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Social Studies
Novel Presentation Rubric 100 points
Easy rubric to use especially for summer reading novel presentations. Includes plot overview, identification of literary devices and how they contribute to plot and character development, identification of conflict and theme, student analysis, and 20 points allotted for visual aid.
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies
Group Short Story Presentation Rubric: 125 points
Assist students in identifying how author's use literary devices in short stories. This rubric emphasizes the discovery of literary devices and to what effect with 30 points of the grade being devoted to the identification of the literary devices and 10 points to the explanation. Also includes overall analysis of story, visual aide, and group member participation grade.
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
DIDLS Explained
Two page visual reference to explain Diction, Imagery, Details, Imagery and Syntax. Can easily be turned into a handout, poster, Smartboard slide, or copied to google folder for quick reference.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
LITERARY TERMS FOR COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS (Complete)
Teacher Companion to student literary term resource complete with definitions for all 90 terms and examples
9th - 10th
English Language Arts
Anxiety Lessons
Four articles provide a biblical perspective on anxiety. Graphics of the Genesis story offer a visual representation of the origin of anxiety and scriptural references and strategies to assist in combatting the daily pressures associated with daily stresses.
Adult Education
Religion, School Counseling
15 Minutes of Fame- Discussion of Cultural Obsession with Social Media
15 Minutes of Fame is a collection of 4 essays comparing social media problems confronting today's generation with the Covid-19 pandemic - something familiar and relatable to both modern adolescents and adults. Utilize these essays to prompt thoughtful discussion regarding social media habits and help students and adults alike diagnose their level of disease.
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Religion
LITERARY TERMS FOR COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS (BLANK)
90 terms a rising junior must master in order to prepare for the AP English Language and Composition Exam - Student Copy
9th - 10th
English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
26 years in the classroom prior to retirement during Covid.
*Years 1-6 Competitive Speech/Debate Coach Arlington, TX GR 10-12.
*Years 7-8 Creative Dramatics Raytown, MO GR 6-7.
*Year 9 ELA Mansfield, TX GR 8.
*Year 10-15 GT/AP English Mansfield, TX GR 10.
*Year 16-26 GT/AP English WM, LA GR 10.
Teaching style
Each individual child on this earth is gifted in something. As an educator, my goal is to facilitate a child in discovering unique giftedness. Realizing academic giftedness is easy. But what about being kind, or treating people with respect, or taking time to listen? In today's world, I extremely value the intangible gifted attributes as much as the academic excellence.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was around a long time, and I am proud of the accolades I received but do not feel it necessary to list them.
My own education history
1989 - Bachelor of Arts in Communication University of Louisiana at Monroe.
1999 - Certification in Gifted Education University of North Texas.
2018 -Masters in Theological Studies with Biblical Cognate Liberty University.
Additional biographical information
Jeff and I have been married for 35 years, and during Covid, I quit teaching to become his medical scribe. I call my current job Alzheimer's prevention as I am learning an entirely new profession and skill set in my 50s. We have two daughters - an LSU graduate who is obtaining her PhD in Anatomy at UNTHSC, and a University of Alabama graduate who is living the teacher life every day as a middle school music teacher in Orlando. I pray for all our teachers daily as I know how difficult the profession has become.
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