Margaret M. Williams
Margaret M. Williams (Peggy) has been a teacher for over 25 years. She currently teaches first grade in a classroom that combines native English speakers with those for whom English is their second—and sometimes brand new!—language.
As a freelance writer, Peggy has seen over 300 of her educational and corporate video scripts go into production. She has written feature articles for both print and web media.
Her article “Kyoto By The Book” was published in The Christian Science Monitor and reprinted in The Seoul Times. “Dinner Theater With a Catholic Twist” can be found in St. Anthony Messenger. She had a great time profiling Michael Feldman of Public Radio’s Whad’Ya Know? program for 50 Plus Lifestyles magazine. She has been published at Education.com, as well as a special edition of Writers Digest Magazine, “Writing From the Heart.”
With screenwriting partner Christine DeSmet she writes screenplays and theatrical plays, several of which have done well in competition or been optioned. Their screenplay Chinaware-Fragile (co-written with Robert Shill) took first place in the Slamdance screenwriting competition several years ago and was subsequently optioned by New Line Cinema.
Peggy has also completed her first mystery novel, On The Road To Death’s Door, with another writing partner, Mary Joy Johnson. On her own, she has completed one juvenile chapter book and one picture book manuscript which she is also marketing.
Peggy holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University, and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin. She is a member of Writers Guild of America East, Wisconsin Screenwriters Forum, and Sisters in Crime.
Peggy says: “Since becoming an empty nester, writing has become more of a passion than ever for me because it empowers me to go beyond what I already know and to research and learn about people and topics that are endlessly intriguing."
Peggy is the Madison (WI) Political Buzz Examiner for Examiner.com.
Follow Peggy on Twitter: @MadCityWriter.
Latest Articles
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Spanish Language Learning iPad Apps for Kids
Spanish learning will be fun for primary and middle grade kids with these inexpensive and entertaining iPad applications.
Jan 17, 2011
- Margaret M. Williams
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Spanish Language Learning iPad Apps for Young Children
Make Spanish learning fun for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and even some school age kids with these inexpensive and entertaining iPad applications.
Jan 9, 2011
- Margaret M. Williams
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Review of Hello-Hello Spanish Language Learning App for iPad
Spanish language learners have an opportunity to download a self-paced, research-based course on their iPads. Find out if Hello-Hello is worth the money.
Dec 28, 2010
- Margaret M. Williams
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Adult Spanish Language Students
Try these suggestions for Spanish language gifts for adults and teens that are both fun and educational.
Dec 22, 2010
- Margaret M. Williams
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How to Teach American Idioms to Advanced ESL Students
Idioms can be confusing and frustrating for English language learners. Try these tips for teaching these colloquial American expressions to ESL students.
Dec 19, 2010
- Margaret M. Williams
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Strategies to Help ESL Students Organize Their Writing
Learn how to scaffold writing instruction to help English language learners organize their written work in a 6 Traits framework.
Nov 30, 2010
- Margaret M. Williams
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Entertainment and Media Themed Spanish English Cognates
Build Spanish vocabulary with Spanish/English cognates. Learn Spanish words specific to television, movies, theater, and the Internet.
Nov 23, 2010
- Margaret M. Williams
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Free Spanish Language Learning Apps for iPhone and iPad
Learn Spanish on the go with self-paced, interactive audio-supported applications designed for iPad, iPhone and iPod.
Nov 14, 2010
- Margaret M. Williams
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Help ESL Students Develop Ideas and Content for Effective Writing
Scaffold 6 Trait writing instruction to support English language learners as they develop strategies specific to generating ideas and creating content.
Jul 26, 2010
- Margaret M. Williams
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Adapting 6 Traits Writing for Elementary ESL Students
Learn how to support English language learners by scaffolding the Six Traits model for writing to meet the needs of English language learners.
Jun 28, 2010
- Margaret M. Williams
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