Tara Okun

okuntara@gmail.com

Building Background

Accessing Prior Knowledge

Instructional Highlights: Introduction, Student Empowerment, Escape Rooms, Group Roles, Student-Led Teams, Discussion Protocol, Collaboration and Problem-Solving, Google Maps, Self and Peer Assessment, Student Choice, Project-Based Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Thesis Statements, Close Reading Activities, Full Units, and Technology.

Developing Academic Writing

6+1 Writing Traits

Formal Writing Rules

Peer Revision Circles

Quote Integration

Creative Writing

Thesis Thunderdome

Multiple Mediums

Reflection & Goal Setting

Department Meeting

Struggling or Accelerated Learners

Writing Lessons and Activities would differ for struggling or accelerated learners. Ask me how!

For all of the above assignments, student-produced products can be provided as well as writing prompts and rubrics. 

March Madness 

April is National Poetry Month!

SAT Practice