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All of my syllabi are done in WordDoc. With the use of “Inserts” (such as shapes, Text Box), I created what you see below. I studied as a Graphic Designer, therefore, those skills were put to use here. It’s really not all that hard. If I have the time, I will make a YouTube tutorialContinue reading “Syllabi: High School, Grades 9-12”

I have created a syllabi for middle school. You are more than welcome to use any of these and adjust accordingly. Happy teaching! Note: I am in the process of updating the look of the syllabi, much like the ones you see for grades 9-12 on one of my posts. I prefer an eye-popping-engaging look.Continue reading “Syllabi: Middle School, Grades 6-8”

Ah, the chatter, the lost eyes, the smiling faces, the please-don’t-talk-to-me-I’m-looking-for-my-friends-look, the high fives, the squeals of laughter, the “please use inside voices” or “walking feet” echoing through the crowded hallways while students choose to ignore the teachers’ demands, and lost, but wide-eyed hopeful 6th graders with their new schedules in their hands. Regardless, weContinue reading “First Day of School: Changing Times”

“Who Are You” and “Random Questions Jar” This has three parts – Parts I, II, and III – with the last one being the actual game.  The questions in Part I are rather basic, but may be adjusted at your discretion and/or convenience.  Part II is for creating random questions for the “Random Questions” jar. Continue reading “First Days of School: Icebreaker Game”

This is the first thing I talk about early in the school year. This is typically introduced prior to starting a unit on Night by Elie Wiesel, but it can be for any books that talk about social injustices, racism, segregation, etc. I review this for The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad and afterContinue reading “1. The Pyramid of Hate”

“Let’s Talk. With powerful prose and images, thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem. Here is an invitation to all families to be advocates and allies for change.” Editors: Wade Hudson & Cheryl Willis Hudson The individual stories are inspiring and will hopefully open up discussions withContinue reading ““The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love and Truth””

There are tons of reliable resources and what will work for one may not work for another. The above books are my favorite teacher resource “help” books. “Teach Like a Champion” is, by far, my personal favorite. I give it a five out of five. I highly recommend this book, especially if you are aContinue reading “Teach Like a Champion 2.0/First Days of School”

(Grades 7-9) This graphics novel is a nice break away from the traditional black and white pages and my favorite material to teach. When I first taught this book, I found that my students read through the entire contents (in one sitting, no less!) and it took away from the excitement of “foreshadowing” and “predicting”.Continue reading ““American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen Yang”