Monday, February 4, 2019

NCLD Shares Success Factors for Transitioning to College

Did you know that only one fourth of students diagnosed with a learning disability will disclose this information when they enter college? Only 19% will disclose their learning disability to their employer. It is important that these students have a plan for success and know how to find the supports they may need for success in college. Check out this great article to learn more about what helps students stay in college and succeed: https://www.ncld.org/transitioning-to-life-after-high-school

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Dream Theme

American Literature students enjoy exploring the theme of dreams in poetry. We read A Dream Within a Dream by Edgar Allan Poe, I Dream’d in a Dream by Walt Whitman, Dreams in The Dusk by Carl Sandburg, and Hold Fast to Dreams by Langston Hughes. Students also record their dreams throughout the week, which leads to some great discussions and writing. I am happy to offer my lesson plans for this poetry unit here.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Propaganda in Advertising

Students are excited to create their own commercials! Check out my lesson plan, Propaganda in Advertising on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Propaganda-in-Advertising-3679569

Thursday, October 30, 2014

My Alphabet Book

Please check out A is for Adventure: The Beauty of Maine from A to Z...words and photographs by me, Sherrie Brann. I had fun celebrating my home state of Maine through the creation of this little book.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Review of Literature: Web 2.0


       “Web 2.0 is any World Wide Web technology or website that allows interactive content,”  including

Creating and Managing an Effective Learning Environment By Sherrie Brann


       As an ELA teacher, I teach students who are avid readers, and others who never read for pleasure. I teach students who plan, lead, and become excited by challenging projects, and others who struggle to complete assignments to pass my class. Some of my students thrive on social interaction and collaborative learning, while others feel uncomfortable working with their peers. Some are visual learners, some auditory,

Universal Screening for Reading Problems | RTI Action Network

Universal Screening for Reading Problems | RTI Action Network

NCLD Shares Success Factors for Transitioning to College

Did you know that only one fourth of students diagnosed with a learning disability will disclose this information when they enter college? ...