Leticia Hallmark
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   I have neglected #sschat lately as I've been in a "STAAR" trance according to my coworkers, but now that's it's over, I'm trying to take a week or so and really reflect on the activities, lessons, and reviews I did with my classes.  One thing I know is that I'm tired.  Two Saturday sessions, tutoring after school every day, and reviewing and then reviewing some more took its toll on me, and I'm thinking on the kids too.     I mean my PreAP kids came to class the day after the test yelling at…See More
Apr 28
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Leticia Hallmark replied to Jesse Peters's discussion DBQ Assessments in the group Middle School Social Studies
"Jesse, Our school uses dbqs that were created by the American History Grant through our education service center.  They used to be posted at www.esc13.net under social studies.  I think they were removed though.  I can email you the…"
Mar 24, 2012
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Dec 22, 2011
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Leticia Hallmark replied to Cosby Hunt's discussion Wanna help write a NAEP question? in the group US History Educators
"What about using political cartoons?  There's a whole bunch at the link - Clear Lake Cold War Political Cartoons.  Also - can you share what the "passing rate/norm" was for the 2012 national US history test, and if it's…"
Dec 14, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Scott Anthony Munford's discussion Revolutionary War in the group US History Educators
"AIH is American Institute of History and TCI History Alive is a fabulous program you really should check out.  My files contain so many pics - they're too big to load - I have old computer - BUT...am always looking for new ways for…"
Nov 12, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Kristi Barber's discussion Interact Simulation -- Independence in the group US History Educators
"Any way to post the lesson so we can see it?"
Nov 12, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Daniel K. Edwards's discussion Overwhelmed? in the group Middle School Social Studies
"lol - I have to laugh...deep from the pits of my broken heart!  YES.....BUT my school has NOT been failing in SS - in fact, our school is cited as a "Best Practices School" by the state.  We've received the highest awards…"
Nov 12, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Kristi Barber's discussion Colonial America lessons in the group US History Educators
"Hi Brian - I was asking Christina but I like your poster idea too - I may try it next year if you'd still be willing to share.  I'm always looking for new ways to teach the same thing.  I might use yours in a tutoring session too…"
Oct 24, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Kristi Barber's discussion Colonial America lessons in the group US History Educators
"Thanks Christina"
Oct 24, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Scott Anthony Munford's discussion Revolutionary War in the group US History Educators
"Hi Scott and welcome!  I'm still a couple of weeks away from the Revolution but the AIH stuff is pretty good as is the old TCI/History Alive binder of lessons for this unit.  I need to look to see if I have any of the things I use…"
Oct 21, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Kristi Barber's discussion Colonial America lessons in the group US History Educators
"I would love to see your assignment - I was talking to the theater teaching today about having the kids act out skits, and this sounds exactly about what we were brainstorming about...or at least could be an extension of your assignment.  If…"
Oct 21, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Kristi Barber's discussion Colonial America lessons in the group US History Educators
"Thanks! :)"
Oct 18, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Kristi Barber's discussion Colonial America lessons in the group US History Educators
"Love this too!"
Oct 18, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Kristi Barber's discussion Colonial America lessons in the group US History Educators
"Here is the file that goes with the project for Pre-AP kids. Let me know what you think - I've been tweaking this for years, and it still isn't where I want it to be. :)"
Oct 17, 2011
Leticia Hallmark replied to Kristi Barber's discussion Colonial America lessons in the group US History Educators
"We start out by having students compare the 3 regions using the History Alive matrixes and descriptors of 9 of the 13 colonies. Then we have the students complete a spectrum on the 9 colonies...which would be suited for them to live in....and…"
Oct 17, 2011
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Games in Social Studies

Games and simulations used in all realms of social studies classes.
Oct 11, 2011
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Del Valle Middle School
About Me:
8th Grade US history teacher and geek who loves her job and collaborating with other teachers.
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Our fabulous coaches at DVMS set up the gym with obstacles paralleling the trek west.  Students had to cross the Appalachians, then the Mississippi River, then the Great Plains,  and the Rocky's.  They not only learned the basic geographic features but got in a lot of exercise too.

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POST STAAR

   I have neglected #sschat lately as I've been in a "STAAR" trance according to my coworkers, but now that's it's over, I'm trying to take a week or so and really reflect on the activities, lessons, and reviews I did with my classes.  One thing I know is that I'm tired.  Two Saturday sessions, tutoring after school every day, and reviewing and then reviewing some more took its toll on me, and I'm thinking on the kids too. 

   I mean my PreAP kids came to class the day after the test…

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Posted on April 28, 2013 at 12:06am

The First Week of School, 2011

2011 2nd period contract.doc

     Wow - I can't believe the first week of school is over already, and I'm really thrilled with everything my classes accomplished this week.  On Monday, I had the students participate in a roundabout that answered 7-8 questions about the class using primary sources from…

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Posted on August 28, 2011 at 2:30am — 6 Comments

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