Artifacts
This is the Google site that I created for my Language Arts 6-12 course. The highlights include; my literacy history, lanuage arts newsletter, innovations, and thematic unit.
| google_site.pdf |
The Language Arts Newsletter was created to be a resource for the other teachers at my school. I wrote it as if I were the reading resource teacher, offering advice on various subjects.
| language_arts_nl.pdf |
My vocabulary and word study project is a detailed report of ten different vocabulary strategies. I explain how these strategies can be used, what the rationale is for using them, and I show an example.
| vocab_and_ws_project.pdf |
This is the research proposal plan that I created with my partner, Saleeta Cook, for our Introduction to Educational Research course. We chose to investigate whether bullying prevention programs could have a positive effect on student reading levels.
| group_9_research_prop_final.pdf |
This is one example of many research article reviews that I completed during my two research courses. I really enjoyed learning how to analyze and review these research plans.
| article_review_1.pdf |
My innovations were created to be part of my Google site for my Language Arts 6-12 course. The document contains a description of each of my four innovations as well as a link to view them.
| garrick_innovations.pdf |
Below is the power point that I created that focuses on fluency and how it can be improved in the classroom. I also go into detail about how I use Reader's Theater in my classroom.
| fluency-readers_theater.ppsx |
This is a unit that I created for my Language Arts 6-12 course. It is an integration unit that focuses on scientists and explorers but offers lessons in language arts, math, and social studies as well.
| scientists_and_explorers_unit.pdf |
My practicum case study delves into the relationship that I developed with my case study student, Nico Borga. I discuss his strengths, weaknesses, and ways to best accommodate his needs in the classroom.
| garrick_practicum_case_study.pdf |
