Teacher Resources
Sontag Classroom Resources:
- Ancient Elements Series Resources, including chapter quizzes, a WebQuest, lesson plans, and Accelerated Reader Questions —https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1s1PBdekcbkYm0xQUJtLUZaY1E
- Ancient Mesopotamia Lessons —https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1s1PBdekcbkN1B3cW5GQkMwOEE
- Rising Hope Teaching Resources —https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1s1PBdekcbkZ3hXRGZfZ2FoTVk
- A Learning Theory for 21st Century Students —https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1s1PBdekcbkaXRXaUQyMFowaG8
- California Trail Discovered – S.T.E.A.M. Projects
– https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YHVCJxs64pqbcwzAZX-4DIJGfxKX7MTm?usp=sharing - Yosemite Discovered – Alice Project Resources
*Video, Yosemite – Two Points of View: youtu.be/f1NOH4JJb_o
*Primary Sources – Yosemite: Two Points of View (pdf) –
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JNggPltTELl17jwBhS6kAnyWfdKB9V70/view?usp=sharin
*Alice Project Teacher Sample – Shows both points of view (GoldRush 1) https://youtu.be/7oiVApTWfhQ
*Alice Project Student Sample – Shows only Indian’s point of view https://youtu.be/7lrfkfrQ5qc
You can use this QR code to download Dr. Sontag’s bio page and its hotlinks.
AUTHOR TALK TOPICS
Email Dr. Sontag to book an author visit. Here is a list of topics she has addressed.
- Inspiration and Motivation – How Do We Find Them?
– Example of Ryan Murphy, Three-time Olympic gold medalist
– What inspiration and motivation means, and how I find these for my writing
– How students can find and maintain inspiration and motivation - The Writing Process – Like Baking a Cake!
– What’s involved in the fiction writing process
– Personal writing-process examples
– Tips for students when writing fiction - Dreams Are Like Hard Boiled Eggs
– How I pursued my childhood dream of becoming an author
– Help students identify dreams they have
– Motivate students to pursue their dreams
- Read below to see what others have said about visiting and hearing Marie speak.
What Others are Saying
Thank you for your fun, friendly and information packed presentation. The students loved the story line, the in-class reading, the artifacts and of course, the freebies!
We eagerly anticipate your next book in the series. Best wishes from the Lion's den
Classroom Teacher, Santa Cruz, CAMr. LivingstonWhat a delightful way to learn about an ancient culture!
Principal, El Carmelo School, Palo Alto, CAChuck MerrittDr. Sontag captures the Ancient Mesopotamia culture in a captivating tale of a young boy's survival. Armed with his lucky dagger, Sam sets out on an adventure where he encounters numerous challenges and foibles, leading him to a lesson in forgiveness. A great read!
Educator: Assistant Superintendent, CADr. Donna Lewis