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NBPTS Workbook & Evidence Manual (NEW Revised & Updated QR
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"A Gilgamesh Play for Teen Readers: A Tale of Ancient Meso
"A Gilgamesh Play for Teen Readers: A Tale of Ancient Mesopotamia"
By Jerry Parks
Gilgamesh and Enkidu. The oldest story known to man. In a teaching unit, performable play format, A Gilgamesh Play for Teen Readers tells the essence of the Gilgamesh story without the archaic (and often inappropriate) language. It is the only such
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History
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7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
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Writing Effectively for NBPTS Certification
Writing Effectively for NBPTS Certification
By Jerry Parks
(This workbook is a revised, enhanced, and expanded edition of So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher? published a number of years ago.)I was so discouraged... I recall sitting in my car in Wal Mart’s parking lot when she called.
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NBPTS Workbook & Evidence Manual (NEW Revised & Updated QR
NBPTS Workbook & Evidence Manual (NEW Revised & Updated QR coded Edition, 2012!)
By Jerry Parks
NOTE: Although this book has been one of the nation’s bestselling books on National Board Certification for teachers, be aware that the portfolio entry submission requirements have been modified since the book was published. I would strongly
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Education, Professional Development, Writing
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Workbooks, Research
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"So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher?"
"So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher?"
By Jerry Parks
NOTE: Although this book has been one of the nation’s bestselling books on National Board Certification for teachers, be aware that the portfolio entry submission requirements have been modified since the book was published. I would strongly suggest
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Education, Professional Development, Tools for Common Core
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Higher Education, Staff
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"Alexander the Great: Hero or overrated?"
"Alexander the Great: Hero or overrated?"
By Jerry Parks
A resume of Alexander the Great.
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Ancient History, Writing, Writing-Essays
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6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
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"Designing an Effective Lesson Plan!" (rubric & evidence chart)
"Designing an Effective Lesson Plan!" (rubric & evidence chart)
By Jerry Parks
Effective lesson design is of primary importance in preparing for your students. Your lesson plan should be geared toward the standards and expectation of the NBPTS. The following is a lesson plan chart specifically designed to integrate both the
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Education, Professional Development, Tools for Common Core
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Staff
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Lesson
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"Rubric for successful Entries 2 & 3 (videos) for NBPTS ce
"Rubric for successful Entries 2 & 3 (videos) for NBPTS certification"
By Jerry Parks
NOTE: Although this book has been one of the nation’s bestselling books on National Board Certification for teachers, be aware that the portfolio entry submission requirements have been modified since the book was published. The author, therefore,
Subjects:
Education, Professional Development, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
Staff
Types:
Worksheets, Reflective Journals for Teachers
$5.00
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"Accomplished Teaching: the Model & the Goal"
"Accomplished Teaching: the Model & the Goal"
By Jerry Parks
Accomplished teaching is the model and the goal for all teachers--especially those seeking National Board Certification. This basic checklist and self-assessment offers teachers the paradigms for what is considered Accomplished teaching.
Subjects:
Education, Professional Development, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
Higher Education, Staff
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Teacher Manuals, Reflective Journals for Teachers, For Principals & Administrators
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"Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known!"
"Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known!"
By Jerry Parks
"Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known!" is designed for Pre-service and new middle school teachers. It is an indispensable survival manual for any teacher entering the wonderful world of middle schoolers! It provides practical,
Subjects:
Education, Professional Development, Back to School
Grades:
Higher Education, Staff
Types:
Teacher Manuals, Reflective Journals for Teachers
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"How to set up and construct Middle School Political Debates"
"How to set up and construct Middle School Political Debates"
By Jerry Parks
Political debates are controversial and exciting! For middle schoolers--even more so! This lesson instructs you on how the kids apply to debate, learn their own political persuasion (they LOVE this!), and practice point and counterpoint arguments. A
Subjects:
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Activities, Handouts
$6.00
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"National Board Certification (NBPTS)--Is it for YOU?"
"National Board Certification (NBPTS)--Is it for YOU?"
By Jerry Parks
NOTE: Although this book has been one of the nation’s bestselling books on National Board Certification for teachers, be aware that the portfolio entry submission requirements have been modified since the book was published. However, the emphasis on
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Education, Classroom Management, Professional Development
Grades:
Higher Education, Staff
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Assessment, Reflective Journals for Teachers
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First Open House Parent Support List!
First Open House Parent Support List!
By Jerry Parks
OK, you are about to meet middle school parents for the first time this year! What is it you would like to tell them? What list of suggestions would you like them to 'pin to the fridge' and look at daily? Here is my Parent Support List that I give
Subjects:
Study Skills, Back to School, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Homework, Classroom Forms, For Parents
$1.50
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"Help! My Child is Starting Middle School!"
"Help! My Child is Starting Middle School!"
By Jerry Parks
The 6th grade! The first year of middle school is often a convulsive and frightening wake-up call to parents! In this book, parents are guided through the experiences to expect--and pitfalls to avoid--as the mom or dad of a new middle schooler.
Subjects:
Education, Life Skills, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschool, Staff
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Homework, For Parents
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"150 Tips, Room Essentials, & Supplies for Opening Day!"
"150 Tips, Room Essentials, & Supplies for Opening Day!"
By Jerry Parks
You think you've thought of everything--room preparation, what to tell the kids, information parents need to know....but have you forgotten anything? The first day of school is organized chaos, kid confusion, and Murphy's Law all rolled into one!
Subjects:
Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
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Classroom Forms, For Principals & Administrators
$2.00
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"The 25 Teaching Exemplars of Robin Williams in Dead Poet'
"The 25 Teaching Exemplars of Robin Williams in Dead Poet's Society"
By Jerry Parks
The movie 'Dead Poet's Society' features Robin Williams as an instructor at a small college-prep New England school for boys. Williams is an excellent example of a master teacher. His characteristics of good teaching are a model for all new and
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Education, Professional Development, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
Higher Education, Staff
Types:
Movie Guides
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Mark Antony's Eulogy for Caesar (Shakespeare)
Mark Antony's Eulogy for Caesar (Shakespeare)
By Jerry Parks
My middle schoolers are fascinated by our study of Julius Caesar. As a concluding experience, I give them a modified version of Mark Antony's speech (according to Shakespeare!) and challenge them to memorize it. The language arts teachers will then
Subjects:
Ancient History, Literature
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Worksheets, Printables
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"How to do the Greek Olympics with Middle Schoolers"
"How to do the Greek Olympics with Middle Schoolers"
By Jerry Parks
Since Greece is a part of my 7th grade social studies curriculum, I incorporate a 'real' Olympics for the kids into our ancient history unit. Keeping Hellespoints and competing for a pizza party has kept my kids motivated in this unit for many years!
Subjects:
Ancient History
Grades:
6th, 7th
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Activities
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"Favorite Palindromes & Oxymora!"
"Favorite Palindromes & Oxymora!"
By Jerry Parks
Palindromes and Oxymora are most fascinating to middle and high schoolers! Here is a short list of some of the most complex as well as well-worn favorites!
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Handouts
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"The Girls' Political Debate!"
"The Girls' Political Debate!"
By Jerry Parks
A brief, oral political debate between Mary and Brandy. Used as an introduction to political beliefs (and debates) in middle school, but can be amended for use at any grade level. Introduces basic persuasions of each party, and elicits from kids
Subjects:
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Homework
$2.00
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"What is a Middle Schooler?" (the poem)
"What is a Middle Schooler?" (the poem)
By Jerry Parks
Middle schoolers are like no other kids. Their world at school is frazzled, jumbled, confused, and follows a routine that only they can honor. Here is the original poem that has been passed around the Internet for so many years. I haven't changed a
Subjects:
Back to School, Poetry, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschool, Staff
Types:
For Parents, For Principals & Administrators
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Dr. Parks has taught ancient civilizations to 7th graders for nearly 30 years. He is a National Board Certified Teacher, and NBPTS mentor, and member of the National Teacher's Hall of Fame.

MY TEACHING STYLE

The Law of Teaching Triangulation: "If the teacher loves the subject, and the students the subject is taught to, the students will be drawn to love the subject."

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

"National Teachers Hall of Fame"; 2009 USA Today All-American Teacher Team; 2007-08 USA Today All-American Teacher Team: honorable mention, 2002-03 State Finalist: Kentucky Teacher of the Year, 2000-01 Ashland Oil Teacher Achievement Golden Apple Award, 2000-01 Teacher of the Year, Kentucky Council for Social Studies, 1999-2000 "Top Ten Teacher in Kentucky" Award, sponsored by Ashland Oil, 1988

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Also has an earned Th.D from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, IN. Regular speaker at the NMSA & NCSS national conferences, as well as the Arkansas NBPTS conference, Searcy, Arkansas

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Author of numerous books, including: 'Teacher Under Construction” Weekly Reader Press (Handbook for new middle school teachers) 'So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher?Weekly Reader Press 'So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher: Workbook & Evidence Manual' Weekly Reader Press 'So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher: Workbook & Evidence Manual: New Revised QR-coded Edition!'' Weekly Reader Press 'Help! My Child is Starting Middle School!' Weekly Reader Press 'Mentoring the NBPTS Candidate' Weekly Reader Press "God, Help Me Pray!" Weekly Reader Press "With Joseph in the University of Adversity" Weekly Reader Press "Dragons, Grasshoppers & Frogs!"--A commentary on the Book of Revelation for teens & newbies Weekly Reader Press

GRADES

4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Specialty, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, World History, Life Skills, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Study Skills, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects

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