Additional Projects
in Curriculum, Educational Research, and Parent Communication

1. Curriculum
   • K-3 Flowchart for the Writing Process (BPT initiative, 2002-2003)
   • K-3 Writing Rubrics (BPT initiative, 2002-2003)
   • K-3 Student and Teacher Editing Checklists (BPT initiative, 2002-2003)
   • Overview of 3rd Grade Content (one page)
   • Year at a Glance (Science and Social Studies)
   • Cross-Curricular Unit: Triggers of Change
   • Example of Long-range planning for Guided Reading and Writing using the
     Optimal Learning Model

2. Educational Research
   • Summary of Research Projects in Grade 3

3. Parent Communication
   • A Guide for the Grown-Ups
   • Newsletter for Story Map Writing (Problem-Solution) (PDF Document) (Word)
   • Newsletter for Story Map Writing (Cause-Effect) (PDF Document) (Word)
   • Newsletter for 4-Square Writing (and Holiday Essays) (PDF Document) (Word)
   • Newsletter for 4-Square Problem Solving (PDF Document) (Word)
   • Newsletter for Harry Potter Literature circle (PDF Document) (Word)
   • Directions for Getting on Class Blackboard Site
   • Two examples of newsletters for parents regarding Story Map Writing on
     Problem-Solution (as Special Education teacher): Example 1 and Example 2
   • Third example of newsletter for parents regarding 4-Square Writing a Letter
     using Character Traits Example 3