katherine bradley

Grades Taught:

Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Subjects Taught:

English Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual & Performing Arts

BRENNEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Columbia, SC

My career as a drama and music teacher gave me opportunites to write plays about many different subjects,and I truly enjoy writing to enhance a student's enthusiasm for learning. My principal wanted our plays to support S.C. State Standards in Social Studies, ELA, and Science... so I was able to research and develop shows that would both teach AND entertain our student body, & also the parents in our audiences. Social Studies was my favorite area, and my play for 3rd grade S.C. History became a 6 part series titled "Detective Bonz and the SC History Mystery" , which is now accessible for viewing on knowitall.org. I am retired from classroom teaching now, but get to continue the research, writing, and teaching I LOVE... as a member of the KNOWITALL team!

Contributed Lessons

Autumn Acrostics : "Fall" Into Writing Poetry!
Autumn Acrostics : "Fall" Into Writing Poetry!

Lesson

Acrostic poetry is a form that is fun, relaxing, and understandable to most age groups who are readers and writers. Acrostic "name poems" are composed as early as 2nd grade in ELA classes; but that...

Designing a Career in Architecture
Designing a Career in Architecture

Lesson

This lesson provides students with views of the different areas in which an architect may work, depending on the focus of their interests and training. If a student is comfortable with math and...