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Margaret taught at the elementary level for 20 years (mostly 4/5/6) then over the next 20 years, established and coordinated district-wide gifted services in math and language arts for a diversified suburban school district (K-8).
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The Power of Chocolate: A Non-Fiction Study
Power of Chocolate Description
This is an in depth study of a nonfiction book entitled Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest by Robert Burleigh. This unit is written with the gifted or high potential learner at the 3rd-5th grades in mind. It seeks to address the needs of second language learners of English. The unit is multidisciplinary. The unit incorporates the CCSS and includes 5 rubrics which address learning logs, collaborative work, and project based activities. There is also a parent let
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.3
, RI.5.4
, W.3.2
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Experience
Margaret taught at the elementary level for 20 years (mostly 4/5/6) then over the next 20 years, established and coordinated district-wide gifted services in math and language arts for a diversified suburban school district (K-8).
Teaching style
Margaret's teaching style emphasizes student engagement, thinking, problem solving, teamwork, writing, discussion and presentation.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Margaret was honored by the Illinois State Board of Education with a "Those Who Excel Award of Merit."
My own education history
Margaret earned her BS in Education from Northern Illinois University; an MA in instruction and curriculum from National-Louis University; and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Administration and Supervision from National-Louis University.
Additional biographical information
Margaret is the mother of 3 very talented middle school teachers! Retired; educational consultant for a Regional Office of Education; runs a small antique business.
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