I've taught 8th grade Language Arts over 15 years now. Within the subject, I've specialized in support classes, intensive classes, core classes and advanced classes. I've also taught the student newspaper elective, public speaking elective, yearbook and multimedia electives.
I like to introduce a topic through direct instruction. I believe that students should talk to one another about their learning and work together. Group work and partner work also show up in my classroom, as well as lots of writing.
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B.A. Communications. Minor, Women's Studies. M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction.
I've been happily married for the last 15 years and have three kids at home!
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, Native Americans, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Computer Science, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading