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Emergency Sub Plan - Missing Teacher Substitute Teacher Lesson and Activity

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Emergency Sub Plan - Missing Teacher Substitute Teacher Lesson and Activity: This emergency sub plan is ready-to-use for any day off! This lesson and activity will keep your students totally engaged and on-task. The assignment is about your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities: Engage your middle and high school students with Shirley Jackson's compelling short story, The Lottery, using this comprehensive resource designed to engage your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.9...

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Discussion Activity - What Would You Do? Speaking Activity Prompt Cards

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Discussion Activity - What Would You Do? Speaking Activity Prompt Cards: These discussion cards are designed to engage even the most reluctant students in active discussion and conversation in the classroom. The product provides all the necessary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Task Cards

CCSS:

SL.7.1, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1, SL.11-12.1, CCRA.SL.1

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Acting Improvisation Role Play - Drama or Theater Scenarios and Scene Starters

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Acting Improvisation Role Play - Drama or Theater Scenarios and Scene Starters: Elevate your drama class with this creative resource designed to inspire improvisation and role-play scenes! Included are 50 improvisation topic cards. Students simply

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English Language Arts, Other (Arts), Drama

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Games, Task Cards

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Class Rules Posters - Famous Quotes - Creative Back to School Bulletin Board

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Class Rules Posters - Famous Quotes - Creative Back to School Bulletin Board: Grab your students' attention with these unique back-to-school classroom rules posters that blend famous quotes from celebrated figures in history with essential classroom

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English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Birthday Board Bulletin Display - Classroom Decor Staff or Student Birthdays

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Birthday Board Bulletin Display - Classroom Decor Staff or Student Birthdays: Birthday Bulletin Board Display: Make birthdays extra special with this vibrant and festive bulletin board display! Whether it's for your classroom or staffroom, this

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Specialty, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

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Not Grade Specific

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Joke of the Week - Funny Jokes Classroom Posters or Weekly Bell-Ringer Slides

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Joke of the Week - Funny Jokes Classroom Posters or Weekly Bell-Ringer Slides: Bring laughter into your classroom each week with these 40 hilarious jokes that your students will absolutely love. Each of the pages or slides includes a funny joke with

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English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Inference Activity - Making Inferences in Song Lyrics Music Reading Assignments

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Inference Activity - Making Inferences in Song Lyrics Music Reading Assignments is a creative bundle of activities designed to help your students improve their inferential thinking. Students will examine the lyrics of four songs that require

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.8.1, CCRA.R.1

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Valentine's Day Writing Assignment - Writing a Break Up Letter or Text Message

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Valentine's Day Writing Assignment - Writing a Break Up Letter or Text Message: Teach your students how to write the perfect break-up letter or text message with this fun anti-Valentine's Day writing resource! Students will learn what to include in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.7.4, W.7.10, W.8.4, W.8.10, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.10

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The Giver Ceremony of Twelve Activity - Novel Simulation of the Ceremony of 12

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The Giver Ceremony of Twelve Activity is an interactive classroom activity that your students will never forget! In The Giver by Lois Lowry, children are assigned their careers during The Ceremony of 12. Bring this into your classroom and allow your

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Printables, Games

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343

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The Landlady by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities

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The Landlady by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities: Engage your middle and high school students with Roald Dahl's captivating short story, The Landlady, using this comprehensive resource. This short story resource includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Halloween

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

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371

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Thanksgiving Close Reading Inference Mystery - Who Stole the Pumpkin Pie?

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Thanksgiving Close Reading Inference Mystery - Who Stole the Pumpkin Pie?: Engage your students with a captivating close reading inference activity that challenges them to explore and find text evidence, make inferences, and read more closely. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

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Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments

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Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments: Introduce students to the highly engaging short story, Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, with these ready-to-use resources. Designed to engage students with its

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

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Main Idea vs Theme Lesson - Presentation, Posters, and Worksheet Assignment

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Main Idea vs Theme Lesson - Presentation, Posters, and Worksheet Assignment: Help your students develop their understanding of the difference between main idea and theme with this ready-to-use resource. Students frequently confuse these two terms

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2, RL.6.2

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Halloween Reading Comprehension - Superstitions Nonfiction Articles & Questions

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Halloween Reading Comprehension - Superstitions Nonfiction Articles & Questions is a ready-to-use Halloween resource that will engage even your most reluctant readers. Students will read four high-interest nonfiction texts about widely-held

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.10, RI.8.1, RI.8.10, CCRA.R.1

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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension - Articles and Reading Response Assignments

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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension - Articles and Reading Response Assignments: Bring engaging nonfiction articles with modern topics for teens into your classroom with this ready-to-use reading comprehension resource. This packet features links to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.8.4, RI.8.5, RI.8.6, RI.8.10

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Figurative Language in Song Lyrics Assignment - Music Poetry Activity

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Engage your students in poetry by having them label figurative language in song lyrics with these fun assignments. Students will read excerpts from popular songs and label figurative language examples of metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification,

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.7.5, L.8.5, L.8.5a, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5a, CCRA.L.5

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End of the Year Memory Book Assignment - End of the School Year Writing Activity

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End of the Year Memory Book Assignment - End of the School Year Writing Activity: End your school year on a reflective note with this ready-to-use end of the year memory book. This memory book makes for a great last week of school assignment as it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.49

190

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Inference Activity - Making Inferences on Social Media Reading Assignments

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Inference Activity - Making Inferences on Social Media Reading Assignments is a creative activity designed to help your students improve their inferential thinking. Students will examine three social media profiles and use their reading skills to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, CCRA.R.1

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353

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Poetry One Pager Assignment

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Use this poetry one pager assignment to help your students show their understanding and analysis of any poem you are reading in a fun and meaningful way. One pagers allow students to show their creativity by displaying specific elements of a poem

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.8.10, CCRA.R.1

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203

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bonnie from Presto Plans spent almost a decade in the English Language Arts classroom teaching all grades at the middle and high school level. She also has training and experience instructing English as an Additional Language both in Canada and Internationally and has worked as a resource teacher working with students who have special needs or exceptionalities. She now works full time developing resources and sharing teaching strategies for an amazing community of ELA educators. You can connect with her, and thousands of other teacher, in her free Facebook Group called Presto Plans: The English Teachers' Lounge!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Modeling
Real-world connections
Balanced literacy
Inquiry-based instruction
Student-centered
Cooperative learning

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated with Honors with Distinction
SMART Exemplary Educator Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

- Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English Language and Literature and a minor in French Second Language.
- Bachelor of Education in Middle and High School Education
- Masters advanced certification in literacy education.
- International Baccalaureate Training (English B).
- Training in Resource and Methods (Special Education)

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, French, Chinese, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Canadian History, British History, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Economics , Character Education, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, en francais, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning