Somer Sharp
Lesson Plans
Play Here: Cell Rap!
In my five years at James Madison University and in my four years of teaching I created many lesson plans and curriculum that I hope to one day apply in my classroom. They cater to different grades, subjects, and themes, and many are integrated curriculum, STEM and STEAM. I have also created several ESL lessons during my time teaching in China.
Reader's Theatres
Scripts I wrote or adapted for reader's theatre performances.
Zoology Project
The resources created to turn our classroom into a rain forest!
Literacy Lessons
Created to be applied with Virginia SOL standards
Reader's Theatre Comprehension Lesson Plan
Walk Two Moons Chapter Read Aloud Lesson Plan
Science Lessons
Created to be applied with Virginia SOL standards
History Lessons
Created to be applied with Virginia SOL standards
STEM & STEAM Lessons
Created to be applied with Virginia SOL standards
The Art of Magic in the Classroom STEAM Curriculum
This curriculum was created in light of a Harry Potter Classroom Theme I developed
Fairy Tale STEAM Unit
Resources
Compilations of books or technology with ideas on how to use them in class
African American History & Diversity Appreciation Text Set
ESL Lessons
Applied with Mandarin-speaking students studying English
These English Lessons were prepared weekly for Primary, Kindergarten, and Pre-School students. I was able to build my own curriculum, so these are story PowerPoints incorporating the words for the week. These stories would then be supplimented by games, songs, and videos. Most videos were found on the YouTube channels of Debbie & Friends and The Singing Walrus. They were taught to one class of about fifteen students ages 4-6, then adjusted and taught to a class of about ten students ages 2-3. I used some of these same story lessons with the Primary students, ages 6-9 but they were supplemented with more assessment activities, and used along-side a purchased ESL curirculum.
Research Projects
At James Madison University we conducted final research projects to fullfill both undergraduate and graduate requirements.
Inquiry Research Project
A group study of the definition of hands-on activities in the classroom
