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Teachers Resource Page

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For my rubric, [|click here]

Caron, S. (2011). //Harry potter-inspired learning activity: Character sketch for a new wizard//. Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/harry_potter_learning_activity/character_sketch_for_a_new_wizard.shtml [|This] was the inspiration for my lesson plan.

[|This] is a great worksheet that can explain character sketches better for student and teacher. If after the project, a student does poorly or needs a little extra help "getting it", this would be a great way to work on it.

MeisterLabs. (2011, May 3). //Mr. v uses mindmeister in the classroom to engage and inspire//. Retrieved from http://www.mindmeister.com/blog/2011/05/03/mr-v-uses-mindmeister-in-the-classroom-to-engage-and-inspire/ A great [|blog post] on using Mindmeister in the classroom

Education World. (2009, November 23). //The concept-mapping classroom//. Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech164.shtml An [|excellent article] about the benefits of using concept maps in the classroom.

List of Adjective Words. (n.d.). Retrieved April 27th, 2012, from http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-speech/adjectives/list-of-adjective-words.html A great [|list] of adjectives that the students can use in their writing.

//Harry potter wikipedia//. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page This is a [|wikipedia site] that can be used by students to check Harry Potter facts and get ideas.

SparkNotes Editors. (2003). SparkNote on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Retrieved April 25, 2012, from http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/harrypotter/ If you have not read the Harry Potter series, a full overview can be found [|here].

media type="youtube" key="sanFvb97ens" height="336" width="595" etownsife. (2012). //Microsoft word 2007 tutorial part 2 ec-sife w/ subtitles for kids!// [Theater]. Available from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sanFvb97ens This is a great web tutorial for students on Microsoft Word, in case anyone needs a refresher.