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Amanda Write Now

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Fiction Writing Unit for Middle Schoolers

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Social Media Inquiry Unit

$15.00

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Free Choice Writing Project

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Poetry Unit for Middle School | Writing Workshop | Poetry Mini Lessons

By Amanda Write Now

This unit has ten mini lessons designed to engage students in the practice of reading and writing poetry. There are editable tools, fun poetry, posters, station, activities, and more to make poetry fun for both you and students!Here are the mini

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$20.00

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Government Simulation

By Amanda Write Now

I always dread teaching the branches of government. Understandably students think it is dull and unrelated to their lives, well not anymore! I created this simulation pack to get students up and actively participating in the branches of government.

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, Government, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Simulations

$20.00

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Informative Writing Mini Lessons | Informative Writing Unit | Info Writing Unit

By Amanda Write Now

This comprehensive writing workshop unit includes 13 mini-lessons, mentor texts, editable writing charts, editable student handouts, editable writing samples to use during mini-lessons and editable assessment tools: a conference tracking chart,

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.6.2c, W.6.2d, W.6.2e, W.7.2a, W.7.2b, W.7.2c, W.7.2d, W.7.2e, W.7.2f...

$25.00

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Informative Writing Unit, Informational Writing Unit, Expository Writing

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This 60 page unit includes 16 mini lessons, 16 videos, 9 charts, 5 writing process posters, 9 graphic organizers, 16 writing samples to use during mini lessons, 1 student checklists and 1 grading rubric. UPDATED 12/2017 to Include: Clickable Table

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

$15.00

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Launching Reading/Reader's Workshop Mini Lessons

By Amanda Write Now

Here are 20 easy to follow reading mini lessons to teach a love of reading! Each lesson guides students through the reading process using the workshop method described below. 20 Mini Lessons Structured in the Following Way:• Materials (including

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Lesson

$10.00

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Mafia Game, Mafia Game Cards, Mafia Game for the Classroom

By Amanda Write Now

Mafia is officially school appropriate with this game set that up to 45 students (of all ages) can play! This game is great for community building in any class subject area, and especially Drama and Theater Arts! Here's what you get with this fun

Subjects:

Drama, Theater Arts, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

$7.50

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Fiction Writing Unit for Middle Schoolers

By Amanda Write Now

This editable Google Drive Fiction Writing Unit includes everything you need to have fun with fiction writing while also covering English content standards. Note: You must have a Gmail account and be logged in to use this unit. This resources

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

$18.00

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Encyclopedia Memoir Writing Project

By Amanda Write Now

This is an awesome writing project to get your class lovin' writing! This project gives students the opportunity to reflect on their personality and life, write in any format (paragraph, list, poem, table, song) about 26 school topics for each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, End of Year

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Projects, Lesson

$8.50

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Mentor Text Mini Lessons for Eleven by Sandra Cisneros

By Amanda Write Now

This three week narrative writing unit centers around the mentor text Eleven by Sandra Cisneros. This story is short and packed full of powerful narrative writing techniques to teach students. Each mini lesson takes you through analyzing this text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

$12.00

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Middle School Memoir Unit | Memoir Writing Unit | Memoir Mini Lessons

By Amanda Write Now

This editable unit provides the foundation your students need to be successful with memoir/narrative writing this year! This unit includes 50 mentor text options! The mini lessons mainly utilize The Jacket by Gary Soto, but because this unit is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.3d, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.3a, W.7.3b...

$25.00

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3rd-5th Grade Writing Workshop Bundle

By Amanda Write Now

✎This bundle is comprehensive, easy to follow, engaging, and all you need for teaching narrative, information, and persuasive writing this year! If you are a teacher who loves the writing workshop model, you'll LOVE this bundle...UPDATED 07/2018 to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.3.6, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.4.4, W.4.5...

$50.00

$45.00

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Narrative Writing Mini Lessons, Personal Narrative Writing Unit, Workshop

By Amanda Write Now

Here are 20 easy to follow writing mini lessons to teach narrative writing! Each lesson guides students through the writing process using the workshop method described below. 20 Mini Lessons Structured in the Following Way:• Materials (including

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

$20.00

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Free Choice Writing Project

By Amanda Write Now

This is a very engaging project for middle and high schoolers! This project includes editable Google Slides to teach your students about 18 different genres of writing! For each slide (genre of writing) you'll find: Mentor texts/writing samples

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.W.10

$12.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Reading and Writing Workshop Mini Lessons | Launching Workshop Mini Lessons

By Amanda Write Now

This bundle of two units includes 40 mini lessons! These lessons are straightforward and easy to follow. Each lesson is structured in the following way:Materials (including pre-made charts for use with the lesson) Hook- a fun way to start the mini

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RF.3.4, RF.3.4a, RF.3.4b, RF.3.4c, RF.4.4, RF.4.4a, RF.4.4b, RF.4.4c, RF.5.4, RF.5.4a, RF.5.4b...

$20.00

$15.00

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Launch Reading and Writing Workshop in the Middle School Classroom

By Amanda Write Now

This editable unit has ten mini-lessons and much more to provide the foundation your students need to be successful with both reading and writing workshop this year! UPDATED to include distance learning plan, great for when students are absent! This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.10, RL.7.10, RL.8.10, W.6.10, W.7.10, W.8.10

$25.00

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Opinion Writing Unit, Persuasive Writing Unit, Persuasive Writing Mini Lessons

By Amanda Write Now

Here are 16 easy to follow writing mini lessons to teach opinion, persuasive and touch on argumentative writing! Don't know the difference between the three? I've got you covered with a handy table that explains the differences succinctly and in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Rubrics, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, W.3.1a, W.3.1b, W.3.1c, W.3.1d...

$15.00

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Economics Simulation

By Amanda Write Now

This jobs bundle is just what you need to manage your classroom and teach a little Social Studies too! This product includes:27 Real-World Job Descriptions- can be printed six per slide and used for a classroom job bulletin board for next year

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Business, Economics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Simulations

$8.00

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Social Media Inquiry Unit

By Amanda Write Now

What are my rights and responsibilities in this social media consumed world? In this seven lesson unit students will investigate this essential question through videos, handouts, discussion and writing. Here's an overview of each lesson: Lesson One:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, Instructional Technology

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts, Google Apps

$15.00

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Argumentative Writing Workshop Unit for Middle School

By Amanda Write Now

This editable unit has ten mini lessons, mentor texts, choice boards, assessment tools, and much more to provide the foundation your students need to be successful with argumentative writing this year!There are ten mini lessons on the following

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1e, W.8.1...

$15.00

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Types of Folktales - Creative Writing Workshop - Halloween Stories

By Amanda Write Now

This reading and writing unit includes four interactive, editable Google Doc mini lessons with links to mentor texts, five editable student handouts, videos, writing samples, answer keys, and a rubric. NOTE: You must have a Gmail account to use this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.10, RL.6.10, RL.7.10, RL.8.5, RL.8.10, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.10, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.10...

$7.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My passion, drive and inspiration come from the classroom. It is a fast paced, exciting and ever-changing place where teachers should be learning side by side with their students. I have been teaching and learning in 3-8th grade for the last thirteen years and can't see myself doing anything else, well besides creating resources for teachers.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am an interactive teacher who loves using project based learning and simulations to teach math, science and social studies. I am a huge advocate for using reading and writing workshop methods to teach Language Arts. I also enjoy integrating art, music and drama into all subject areas.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended Western Washington University to obtain my undergraduate degree in English and my teaching license in secondary education. Later I obtained my elementary license, ELL and math endorsements. I've also attended the Teachers College Summer Institute in NYC and was trained by the leading think tank in writing workshop today.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I currently live in the Bay Area with my husband and four year old. We love the outdoors!

GRADES

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Graphing, Measurement, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Computer Science, Drama, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Business, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Valentine's Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Classroom Community