Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Characteristics and Behaviors of the Gifted
Focus on the person's strengths and be well aware of his or her uniqueness, preferences, and challenge areas.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
17 Rules for Controlling ADHD Emotions
Beautiful list! No matter what age you are, Dr. Hallowell's suggestions provide you with concrete actions to navigate your emotions. Print and post. Follow!
Monday, July 6, 2015
The Story Behind a Nonfiction Novel; Interview with Truman Capote
"I have finished the book, but in a sense I haven't finished it: it keeps churning around in my head. It particularizes itself now and then, but not in the sense that it brings about a total conclusion. It's like the echo of E.M. Forster's Malabar Caves, the echo that's meaningless and yet it's there: one keeps hearing it all the time." Truman Capote
In Cold Blood - FULL audiobook
Follow along in the novel. Remember to make margin notes as you go along.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Study Guide Questions
Good study questions to Copy and paste and answer as you read each section.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Mrs.Gapper's Notes | Guides and Resources for Students and Parents
I've moved my blog! I'm planning to leave blogspot up for now. Please head on over to my new blog! Enjoy!
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Civics EOC Review Sheet With Answers
The ads make this study guide difficult to read, but at least you can check the accuracy of your answers.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
To my summer studies and fall 2015 students, please sign up for this course in June or July. It's free. Aim to complete the course by mid August. You'll need approximately 4 hours. I recommend that you enjoy each of the 4 sections, giving yourself a day or two in-between sections. If you are meeting with me this summer, then we'll discuss a section each week.
Cell Transport - Biology Video
Patrick Roisen from Stanford University explains cellular transport - active and passive.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
EOG Math 8 practice tests
Do you best, 8th graders. Get familiar with the format before you sit down to answer the questions. I wish you the best!
Monday, May 25, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
The Minds Behind The MOOCs
Here's a graphic profile of MOOC - Massive Open Online Courses. Publish Post
Learning How to Learn
Dr. Barbara Oakley's intro to her online course to learn about learning . . . Notes are provided, too. I recommend my students take the 4 hour course.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Best Online Speed Reading Courses 2015
For most students, summer looms with possiblities! So, I challenge you to capitalize on your schedule by taking an online speed reading course this summer. High school and college students - this means you, rising freshman - do it! See what course fits you best.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Best reminder and task apps - we all need them!
Students, I'm searching for an app that will alert you about due dates. Quick and easy. Here's a recommended list. What do you think?
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Regents Prep U.S. History & Government: Multiple-Choice Questions
Great online review for civics and history students.
MPHS EOC Blitz Study Sessions
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MPHS Freshmen and Sophomores - FYI
EOC Blitz Sessions
(Targeted Review, Snacks & Prizes)
English II Sessions
Dates: May 27 & June 3
Times: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: LA Building
Biology Sessions
Dates: May 26-28, June 1 & June 2
Times: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: CB Building
Math I Sessions
Dates: May 29, May 30 & June 1-3
Times: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for all except May 30, which is 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Math Building
Please note that students will need to provide their own transportation in order to participate. If you have questions, contact Allyson Davis, Assistant Principal (980-343-5800 ext. 4003929). For additional subject specific questions and/or information, please contact your child's teachers.
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Monday, May 11, 2015
ADHD and ODD: Dealing with Your Child's Anger
"Signs of ODD can be seen in a child's behavior toward his primary caregiver. The defiant behavior may spread to a secondary caregiver and to teachers or other authority figures, but if it appears in a child with ADHD, ODD will appear within two years of an ADHD diagnosis.
If a child does start to become defiant, there is an easy way to tell whether that behavior is a consequence of ADHD or is a sign of ODD. 'ADHD isn't a problem with starting a task, it's a problem with finishing a task,' says Russell Barkley, Ph.D., a clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. 'If a child can’t start a task, that's ODD.'"
If a child does start to become defiant, there is an easy way to tell whether that behavior is a consequence of ADHD or is a sign of ODD. 'ADHD isn't a problem with starting a task, it's a problem with finishing a task,' says Russell Barkley, Ph.D., a clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. 'If a child can’t start a task, that's ODD.'"
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Time Management Strategies for ADHD Teens: Be a Time Cop
Challenged by time? I know that I can be! Take a look and find 1 or 2 strategies you'd like to experiment with to help you do the things you really want/need to do.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
EOG Science 8
Here is a practice test with 60 questions! Answers provided at the end of the test. Try it out!
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Adjective Clauses (Relative Clauses)
Need practice and diagramming help? See how to use the relative pronouns - that, which, who, whose, whom, whoever, whomever, whichever - to build stronger sentences.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
MLA Basics: Parenthetical Citations
Conduct a final edit before you submit your final paper. Be sure to follow the MLA format for intext citations. These examples should help to make it easy for you.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
ADHD Awareness Month: Learning About The New ADHD
While ADHD behavior gets lots of attention (pun intended), developmental impairments are the real culprits.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
Understanding ADD/ADHD with Dr. Edward Hallowell - YouTube
Just what's going on? Why is this teen or young adult unable to complete their work, show up to the very things they want? Why the cover up? Understanding ADHD is vital to success. Students, parents, grandparents, friends, and educators, if you have ADHD or know someone who is, then listen to Dr. Edward Hallowell's strength-based approach to ADHD.
TrackR bravo - Never lose anything again with the coin sized bravo!
Such good news! When we can't find our keys, wallet . . . a tracker to the rescue. Just love technology.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Analyze My Writing
Want to check your revision progress? Pop your text into this free app to check readability, repetition, and sentence pattern variety.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Flashcard Monkey
Love this! Do you know the "hands-down" best way to learn vocabulary is to create a silly story that helps you to associate the word and its meaning? Try it out!
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Strengthening your writing: Active and Passive Voice
It's easy to get into the passive voice. OWL at Purdue shows you how to flip your sentence to create an active voice.
Passive Voice: The book is being read by most of the class tonight.
Active voice: Tonight, most of the class is reading the book.
Passive Voice: The book is being read by most of the class tonight.
Active voice: Tonight, most of the class is reading the book.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Crash Course - YouTube - When You Need Someone to Explain the Material Again
I love these brothers' YouTube tutorials on history, biology, chemistry, and a bit more!
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Improving Your Writing: Active and Passive Voice Explained
Does your teacher write "passive voice" on your papers? Are you unsure of the meaning and how to correct the error? As always, OWL at PURDUE comes to the rescue with clear examples and directions on how to construct strong sentences.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Friday, March 6, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Shurley English Jingles Parts of Speech
If your child/student needs to learn the parts of a speech and he or she learns best by singing - then start playing these jingles.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Writing a Compare/Contrast Essay - Graphic Organizer
Spelled out - clear format directions for students. Print and follow.
Monday, February 16, 2015
LearningWorks for Kids - Playing Smarter in the Digital Age
Games and apps for those of us who prefer to learn using more than just our eyes and ears. Interaction is key. Yes!
Friday, February 13, 2015
Dyslexia and the Brain
The International Dyslexia Association is an excellent resource site to find articles and current research on dyslexia.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Adolescent Lying: What it costs and what to do. Dr. Carl Pickhardt's POV
The Ten Commandments of Lying
1) "I already did it."
2) "I didn't do it."
3) "I'll do it later."
4) "I didn't know."
5) "I forgot."
6) "I didn't think you'd mind."
7) "I didn't know that's what you meant."
8) "I didn't think you were serious."
9) "It wasn't my fault."
10) "It was an accident."
The Journey of Adolescence
Parents and teachers, you may find Dr. Pickhardt's articles on the journey of adolescence reassuring. He describes the priorities and needs of teens and young adults, including lying, and how to respond. Be sure to look at his articles, which address specific ages. READ OFTEN.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
What Ira Glass Explains In 1-Minute Will Change Your Life Forever
Embrace the work and process. Yes, you have passion, so remember that it does take years to develop solid skills. That's normal!
Friday, January 23, 2015
Cell Transport - animation
It is one thing to read an explanation in a Biology book, but to see an animated explanation provides the visuals that the mind needs in order to remember.
Microscope Parts Quiz
The first week of Biology class, you'll need to identify the parts of a microscoope. Make it fun.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
100 Most Common SAT words
High school freshmen! This may be the vocabulary list you need to know. Use this SAT list to copy and paste into your Quizlet study sets. Better yet, search Quizlet for each set.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
World History EOC Exam Practice Test
Get familiar with the WH EOC test questions and answers well before exam day.
Monday, January 12, 2015
U.S. History II EOC practice exam
For all you American History II exam takers - get familiar with exam questions and answers 2-3 weeks before the exam.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
NC Civics & Economics Unit 1 & 2 Study Guide flashcards | Quizlet
Remember to study the terms and ID's from the start of the unit. Waiting to study until just before the test means you've shifted into cram mode.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Chemistry with Tyler DeWitt - YouTube
Love these, Tyler DeWitt! A go-to resource for chemistry students.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Searching an online text makes it easier to find key quotes and descriptions. Use COMMAND + F (Mac users) or CONTROL + F to search.
Monday, January 5, 2015
ADHD Experts Podcasts by ADDitude
This list of available lectures/webinars on ADHD gives us access to current research. Practical recommendations sweeten the experience.
How Much Time Do I Spend? - Daily Calculator
If you often think you don't have enough time or plenty of it, but quite the opposite happens, then this time calculator should help. Perfect for high school and college students who want to understand where their time really goes.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
ADDitude: ADHD Symptoms, Medication, Treatment, Diagnosis, Parenting ADD Children and More
I was speaking with a mom, now a grandmother, whose son and granddaughter have been diagnosed with ADHD, and we both commented on the plethora of ADHD information now available to parents. It wasn't always so. Fortunately for all, experts and parents share a wealth of insights, guidelines on the science and management of ADHD online.
If you're looking for a go-to source, then this online magazine is a must read. The articles are short, timely, and to the point. The monthly webinars give you access to lectures with Q & A's with leaders in the ADHD field.
If you're looking for a go-to source, then this online magazine is a must read. The articles are short, timely, and to the point. The monthly webinars give you access to lectures with Q & A's with leaders in the ADHD field.
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