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Frank Marrero

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Unit 1: ATTENTION! Teach children to focus, persist, and rest.

By Frank Marrero

Big Philosophy for Little Kids begins with lessons on attention. The task of improving attention anchors the lessons as well as the student. This strengthening attention provides a firm foundation for the rest of life (especially schoolwork!) and

Subjects:

Reading, Character Education, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.9, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3d, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.9a, W.5.10...

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Duration: 06:46

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Unit 3: Brief and Long-Lasting Happiness2

By Frank Marrero

Brief and Long-Lasting Happiness The distinction between inherent happiness and the happiness that is caused forms a central theme in most every great religion and philosophical persuasion. It is not the things or the power you have that makes you

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Character Education, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Homeschool Curricula, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.9, RL.5.10, RF.5.4a, RF.5.4c, W.5.1a, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, W.5.2a, W.5.2c, W.5.2e...

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Unit 3: Brief and Long-Lasting Happiness

By Frank Marrero

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Character Education, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Homeschool Curricula, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.9, RL.5.10, RF.5.4a, RF.5.4c, W.5.1a, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, W.5.2a, W.5.2c, W.5.2e...

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Unit 5: Response-Ability 1) Responsive Paragraphs 2) Breath and Feeling

By Frank Marrero

1) The Responsive Paragraph Using a couple of mnemonic prompts over a couple of weeks, students learn to "Respond" to a series of wise sayings. They develop familiarity developing a host of responses to ideas they encounter and writing basic

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Character Education, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Homeschool Curricula, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.9, RL.5.10, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.9, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, W.5.2c...

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Duration: 20:20

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Unit 4: Self-Knowledge The Stories of Narcissus AND Daedalus and Icarus

By Frank Marrero

The Two Arms of Self-Knowledge We often think that self-knowledge is not for children, that only adults are involved in such weighty matters. We tend to forget that every tragic drama, every lesson of the fairy tale, and every moral to the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Character Education, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.9, RL.5.10, W.5.1a, W.5.1c, W.5.2b, W.5.2c, W.5.2d, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c...

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Unit 2: Tell Me a Story AND The Legend of English

By Frank Marrero

Tell Me a Story features the basics of story-telling: Setting, Character, and Plot. This is a teacher-directed section of the curriculum, using the download of Big Philosophy for Little Kids for all the worksheets, ideas, and activities.The Legend

Subjects:

Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Video Files

CCSS:

RI.5.5, RI.5.6, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3d, W.5.3e, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.10, SL.5.1b, SL.5.1c

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CORE Stories

By Frank Marrero

These are the multicultural Supplemental Stories to the writing curriculum: Big Philosophy for Little Kids. Four themes are supported using stories from around the globe, giving the kids a world of wisdom: Growing Attention!, True Happiness,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Short Stories

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

For Parents, Cultural Activities

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"Philosophical" OVERVIEW for BIG PHILOSOPHY for LITTLE KIDS -- Affective Writing

By Frank Marrero

This is an old submission to TED-Talks. Whilst it may be 'flawed', it provides inspiration for affective education, embedded in a writing program. The Art of Teaching There is an art whereby a teacher elicits learning, elicits participation,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Character Education

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Lectures, For Parents, For Principals & Administrators

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Duration: 02:38

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have worked in the inner-city trenches as well as exclusive private academies. I am a thrice-published author who loves to teach kids to WRITE!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I'm a dad who loves to teach. FUN, engaging.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

-- "You Make a Difference" Award (2 out of 3000) -- Most Prominent Student/ Most Prominent Alumni -- Twice featured on local SF-Oakland TV for classroom activities

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I had to drop out of college 'cause I couldn't write. (Founded in a disability.) When computers were invented, I was reborn. In addition to ten years of seminary studies, I have a Masters in the Arts of Education. My Master's Thesis was published in Ken Wilber's Integral Journal ("An Integral Approach to Affective Education").

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Father of two. Happily married.

GRADES

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, ESL-EFL-ELL, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Writing-Essays