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Below are examples of some of the lessons and tools
I've used in the
classroom. Please make use of them if you feel they would help you, too.
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Writers
Workshop
I'm a firm believer that we learn about writing through
reading. I like to introduce my students to a wide variety of literature
through writing units. I build unit plans keeping this in mind.
Here are a
few samples of specific lessons I've taught:
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Reading
A reading unit on Margie Palatini turned into one
of my favorite units. I used this as a precursor for writing interesting
narratives. Ms. Palatini's use of figurative language provided many
examples. We finished the unit with a Reader's Theater rendition of
Earthquack (which brought the house down!)
My students really enjoyed contributing clues for their favorite
books in order to play
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Math
Problem solving can be a
tough thing to learn - so I've animated many of the problems we work
with. It really keeps the interest high - and it shows how breaking
problems into manageable piece parts is a great tool:
Inquiry
is a fabulous way to engage students in learning math. The more we can
involve them in what they're learning, the more it stays with them. Here
is a lesson that taught (on the surface) about story graphs - but led to
the students discovering what slope is all about.
The
Discovering Algebra series is a terrific way to gently lead students
into a solid understanding of algebra. Each unit contains investigations
to explore new concepts. Coupled with additional material from the
Connected Math series, students learned about ratios and probability
with ease.
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Science Lessons
Science is such an
excellent way to engage students in the world around them and use all of their
skills - math, reading, and writing. This heat and matter unit will give you an
idea of my approach to teaching science.
Unit Plan for
Heat and Matter
Supporting
documents:
Force and Motion
Electricity
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