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Tierney Jacobs Montoya

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Series_ Mystery of the Missing Park Ranger

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In this non-fiction article, students will read about a Park Ranger in Borneo who turns up missing. After searching for him, authorities in the area turn up a 50' Burmese Python with human remains found in its stomach! There is a 10 question test

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Monster Energy Drinks Linked to Deaths

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is an outstanding article about the dangers of drinking Monster Energy Drinks and other high caffeine drinks. Even though this is a reading article it can also be used in Health classes to warn students of the dangers of energy drinks. There

Subjects:

Reading, Health, Reading Strategies

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Adam's Law_Shaken Baby Syndrome

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is an important article to read as many middle school and high school students watch younger siblings or babysit. While many young people have patience, some do not and are also not aware of the permanent damage that can be caused by shaking a

Subjects:

Reading, Health, Child Care

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Teen Charged in Death of 4 in NY Crash

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This article is important for all teens to read, especially in the light of some states deciding to legalize marijuana in small amounts. Whether the cause of the accident was related to the teen’s use of marijuana or was just a result of high

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English Language Arts, Health, Reading Strategies

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Printables, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Benjamin Button Brothers in Real life

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is a high interest story about two brothers that are similar to the Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons. The two brothers have a rare type of leukodystrophy disorder that causes them to age mentally backwards. The disorder is also debilitating

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Reading, Health, Study Skills

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Real life Benjamin Button brothers

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Reading, Health, Study Skills

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Illinois Man Killed by Cyanide After Lottery

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This is an interesting article using a “Who Dunnit?” approach. Students can analyze information and form a hypothesis backing their suspicions with information presented in the article and the FIRST Video. The SECOND video reveals who may have

Subjects:

ESL / ELL / EFL, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Printables, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Autistic Artist S. Wiltshire Draws NY from Memory!

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is a wonderful article to help students understand not to be so judgmental with they see a person with disabilities. The article focuses on several savants and their special abilities but the main focus of the article is about an autistic

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English Language Arts, Reading, Health

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Printables, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Bullfighting in Spain stays Alive

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is an interesting article that will appeal to many students, but especially Hispanics as many are familiar with such a national past time. Although many areas of Spain have outlawed bullfights, the people have been unwilling to give up their

Subjects:

Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Internet Gamers death goes Unnoticed for 9 hours!

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

A short article about a young man in Taiwan who sat in an internet cafe, surrounded by others, and died from a DVT (blood clot). He was dead for 9 hours before anyone noticed he had died. Article is a great springboard for discussion about social

Subjects:

Reading, Health, Sociology

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_The Tarahumara barefoot Running Tribe of Mexico

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

The Tarahumara Indians are a tribe who have chosen to live apart from modern western culture. They live primitively (no modern conveniences), subsisting on corn, beans, and their livestock. In the winter they live in caves, moving into small log

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Reading, Native Americans, Health

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Bluebeard. A classic Fairy Tale

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

A classic Fairy Tale sure to grab the attention of Reluctant Readers! This story of Bluebeard includes 15 questions dealing with: inference, context, vocabulary, and mood in a test prep format. Answer Key & test strip is included as well as a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Printables

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Man Dies after CockRoach Eating Contest!

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is a short story based on a newspaper article about a man who passed away after participating in a Cockroach eating contest!! The story is GROSS and can be taught in one setting and demonstrates to students how they to use all 5 of their

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Python Kills 2 Year Old

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is a short, sad story about a two year old girl that was eaten by the family pet python. The article relates the dangers of pets that become to difficult to handle and what can happen when they are not properly cared for. The article can

Subjects:

Reading, Social Work, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Printables, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Parkour_Free Running

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

Parkour's development into a physical discipline first began in 1988 in Lisses, France, when David Belle was 15 years old. Belle was greatly influenced by his father's experiences as a renowned rescuer and military firefighter in the Paris regiment

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Reading, Physical Science, Study Skills

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_MIT Students and 6th Sense Technology

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is an amazing article about the events taking place at the MIT Lab using 6th Sense Technology. It is inspiring to watch young people exploring new technology and how it can be used to benefit mankind. I have also used this article and its

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Yuk! The End of Boring Writing and Overused Words!

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

A wonderful way to get students to successfully self edit before peer editing. This strategy, which I have used with great results for several years, helps students to identify sentences variation, length of sentences (112 words! Oh, my!), and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Rare Diary Gives Details to Khmer Rouge

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is a story about Poch Younly, his life under the Khmer Rouge and the importance of keeping the written word safe to pass on to future generations. This is can be used in an English/Reading class to spur on a conversation about journal writing

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Social Studies - History), Test Preparation

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Reflective Journals for Teachers, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_ 76 Yr old Carla W. Still on High Wire!

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

This is a nail-biting article of suspense and daredevil aerial acts. Meet the Flying Wallendas and their Matriarch who is 76 years old and still performing! This is a great article to read for those who believe that old people are not productive

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

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My Reluctant Teen Readers_Dr. Ruby Dog_the Diabetic Alert Dog

By Tierney Jacobs Montoya

A heart warming, human interest story about a 2 year old child that would have died from complications of diabetes if it wasn't for her diabetic alert dog, Ruby. A 9 question test with answer key is included, as well as 2 links to YouTube about the

Subjects:

Reading, Career and Technical Education, Health

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 22nd year teaching middle school students in a large inner city. I love my job. It is my passion and my driving force. I am currently working with students who were removed from their school due to behavior problems, possession of weapons or drugs. I try desperately to find new ways to reach reluctant learners and have discovered that without inspiration, nothing will get done.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands on, visualization, incorporating all 5 senses into the reading process.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

numerous. My favorite "honor" has been written on evaluative statements when I have finished conducting a workshop. My adult students have asked, "What are you on and can we have some?" I a 'on' nothing, but demonstrate a passion and firm belief for what I do. We have the ability to change the world! What an honor and a challenge.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

University of Nevada Las Vegas

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mom of four. Grandma of 2.5 !!!