This class is taught in English.

Students will gain knowledge of a historical event from the perspective of a woman trying to gain fame at the turn of the century!  Students will also gain appreciation for an incredible natural wonder:  Niagara Falls!

I have enjoyed 27 years in the public school system and have the following experience:

*Currently teaching middle school ELA
Elementary Education--certified (with preschool, elementary, and middle school teaching experience)
Preschool Special Education--certified
Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Education Administration

Homework Offered
Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over.  Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send me the student's work through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like some additional feedback on the student's writing.  
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed informally through participation, questioning, and by completing a written response and drawing based on the book we read.  (Note: We will review pre-writing strategies for young writers who do not yet write words.)  Students are asked to complete their assignment if they do not finish before class is over.  Students/parents are welcome and encouraged to send the student's work to me through Outschool if they would like it proofread and/or would like some additional feedback on the student's writing.  
Grades Offered

Queen of the Falls by Chris Van Allsburg will be read aloud to your child during the camp.  Because the book will be shared through a document camera, there is no need to purchase copies of the book.  I will read them to your child.