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The Outsiders, SE HINTON: Pre-Reading, Character Handout

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Before starting the novel, THE OUTSIDERS by SE HINTON, pass out this wildly popular handout. Read the different "friend requests" out loud and have students determine whether they would FRIEND or DENY the requests, base on the words written. Each

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Dear Martin: Student Workbook, Novel Guide

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How do experiences and choices play a part in shaping identity? How does the way a person defines him/herself impact how he/she perceives others? DEAR MARTIN, by NIC STONE is a socially relevant novel about the justice system. A novel like this

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Black Ships Before Troy: Student Workbook, Novel Guide

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BLACK SHIPS BEFORE TROY by Rosemary Sutcliff is a story of love, deception, courage and war. This retelling of THE ILLIAD is sure to engage students from upper elementary all the way to high school-- unfortunately the resources all seemed to fall

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Standards Based Mini-Lesson: Analyzing impact of dialogue

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WAIT! You can purchase this product as part of my READING BUNDLE #1 for a discounted price! Check it out: Reading Bundle #1 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This mini-lesson uses the song "Just Give Me a Reason" by Pink to teach the

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

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Songs, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.3

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Dear Justyce: Student Workbook, Novel Guide

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What is destiny, and what factors in life determine our destiny? What role de relationships (or lack of relationships) have on our destiny? Are our lives and our ability to achieve our dreams controlled by fate or free will? DEAR JUSTYCE, by NIC

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Odyssey: Collaborative Activity- Cyclops Escape Plan!

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The Odyssey Group Challenge. "And now I pondered how to hurt him worst, if but Athena granted what I prayed for. Here are the means I thought would serve my turn" (The Odyssey). Odysseus (and crew) are being held captive by a man-eating Cyclops.

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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Activities, Handouts

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Black Ships Before Troy BUNDLE: Student Workbook and Act-it-Out Scenes

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Learn about the Great Achilles through reading about, responding to and acting out key scenes from BLACK SHIPS BEFORE TROY. This bundle provides what you need to keep students engaged both individually and interactively as a class! This bundle

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English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

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

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Workbooks, Activities, Scripts

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Dear Martin, Dear Justyce, Nic Stone: Novel Workbook BUNDLE

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There are many benefits to teaching two or more novels by the same author. Allowing students access to Nic Stone's DEAR MARTIN and DEAR JUSTYCE will open the doors to author style analysis, comparing/contrasting perspectives and development of

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Workbooks, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RI.8.1, RI.8.3, RI.8.6, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

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BUNDLE #1: Reading Standards, Song Analysis, Literary Terms, Figurative Language

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Reading Standards, Literary Terms, and Figurative Language. Imagine greeting your students with a song as they walk into your classroom! Music is an engaging way to introduce Reading Standards and encourage students to critically work through a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

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Fictional Narrative, Personal Narrative, and Memoir Writing with Song Lyrics

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7th-12th grade Narrative Writing: This "print and teach", standards-aligned unit contains 4 engaging lessons that will walk your students through the process of writing both fictional and personal narratives. This unit uses songs from Kelly

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English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Lesson

$8.50

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Hero's Journey Board Game, for ANY NOVEL, Student Project, Independent Reading

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It is important for students to have choice when it comes to reading. This project allows students to choose from a wide variety of novels that feature the "Hero's Journey" plot structure. Assign this independent project to reinforce "journey"

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities

$2.50

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Standards Based Mini Lesson: Anayzing Theme Development, Song of the Day

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Theme Mini-Lesson. WAIT! You can purchase this product as part of my READING BUNDLE #1 for a discounted price! Check it out: Reading Bundle #1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This mini-lesson uses the song "Cat's in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Songs, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.2

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Maya Angelou Author Study, Background Powerpoint and Activities

By Classics on Caffeine

"I simply close my mouth and become an ear"-- Maya Angelou made this comment when asked how she dealt with all the difficult moments of her childhood. In this THREE PART activity, students will get to read and discuss and one of the biggest

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.50

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Notice and Note: Board Game Project for ANY novel, Fiction Signposts

By Classics on Caffeine

Are you looking for a way for students to practice identifying the FICTION NOTICE AND NOTE SIGNPOSTS (Beers, Probst) and are tired of the same old bookmarks and note taking sheets? Then this project may be just what you need!! Once my students had

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

$2.50

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Maya Angelou Author Study, "Still I Rise" analysis

By Classics on Caffeine

This single sheet poetry response is ready for you to print and use! This handout is designed to compliment my other Maya Angelou resources or to stand alone as a poetry analysis activity. Within minutes, students will be able to dive into

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English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Standards Based Mini-Lesson: Connotation, Figurative Language and Tone

By Classics on Caffeine

WAIT! You can purchase this product as part of my READING BUNDLE #1 for a discounted price! Check it out: Reading Bundle #1 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This mini-lesson uses the song "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" by Green Day to teach

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Songs, Lesson

$3.00

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Accountable Talk: for Middle School and High School

By Classics on Caffeine

50 DIFFERENT SENTENCE STEMS AND QUESTIONS WILL KEEP YOUR STUDENTS TALKING AND ENGAGED!! These Cafe Conversation Cards were created to help students learn how to ask thought-provoking questions and engage with classmates for an academic purpose.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles, Task Cards

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4

$4.00

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To Kill a Mockingbird: SCRIPT MEGA BUNDLE!

By Classics on Caffeine

"Are we acting today?" "Can I be Scout.. I just HAVE to be Scout!!" Are you looking for a way to break up the daily routine of a novel study and get students EXCITED about attending class? Why not try these sweet, hilarious, true-to-the-novel

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Scripts

$18.00

$15.00

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Standards Based Mini-Lesson: Citing Textual Evidence, Song of the Day

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Citing Textual Evidence Mini-Lesson. WAIT! You can purchase this product as part of my READING BUNDLE #1 for a discounted price! Check it out: Reading Bundle #1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This mini-lesson uses the song "Tom's Diner" by

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Songs, Lesson

$3.00

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To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 11 Readers Theater Script

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Are you ready to applaud your students for "Acting Out" in class? In this packet you will find all you need to put on a mini-production of Chapter 11 from To Kill a Mockingbird. Allow students to meet the memorable, Mrs. Dubose, by actually

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Scripts

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

19 years teaching 8th grade English 8, English I, English 9 and Gifted/Talented Extensive experience serving on curriculum writing teams

MY TEACHING STYLE

I enjoy the challenge of creating units that 100% engaged students! Through my song connections, articles of the week, movie analysis, writing challenges, and heated debates, students are surprised to discover the RELEVANCE in what is being studied. My classroom is one of constant variety and ever-changing experiences all tied directly to state standards and assessments.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2016 School District Teacher of the Year 2016 Middle School Teacher of the Year National Board Certification: Adolescent Literature National Board Certification Renewal: Adolescent Literature

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors Degree: English/Secondary Education (7-12) and Journalism Masters Degree: Adolescent Literature

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