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“The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe: Setting and Tone

By Rockermom's World of Literature

This is a nice “take a break from non-stop writing” sort of lesson plan, and it appeals to those future Van Gogh’s and Picassos in your classroom, as well. Using Poe’s delightfully melancholy and bizarre poem, “The Raven,” students discuss first

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Halloween

Grades:

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

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Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.4

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MCAS PREP for ELA: Grades 6,7,8, and 10

By Rockermom's World of Literature

(please let me know if you'd like me to send this to you as a Google doc.)This a four-week, twenty day, MCAS prep unit for English Language Arts; all of the lesson plans—activator, mini-lesson, activity, wrap-up—are included, and most importantly,

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ELA Test Prep, Study Skills, Test Preparation

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

$20.00

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The Eight Parts of Speech in: "I'm Nobody! Who are You?" by Emily Dickinson

By Rockermom's World of Literature

I adore Emily Dickinson—who she is as a person and her poems which live on even today. So, no big surprise that I figured out a way to use one of her poems, “I’m Nobody, Who Are You?” as a parts of speech activity. Included are the lines from the

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

L.6.1

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Native American Heritage Month/Famous Native Americans Scavenger Hunt

By Rockermom's World of Literature

Native American History Month is in November, but I, even as an educator, didn’t know this until I was in my late 30’s. I polled my own students and they, like me, know less than we should about Native American heroes; I am embarrassed by

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Native Americans, Character Education, Thanksgiving

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities

CCSS:

RI.6.1

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Edgar Allan Poe and “The Tell Tale Heart” Figurative Language Cut and Paste

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This is wonderful extension activity to Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart,” to a study of figurative language in poetry, or it stands alone on its merit, and can be a wonderful use of time and mind and fingers kept busy for sub plans. This

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English Language Arts, Halloween, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

L.6.5a

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Edgar Alan Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart” Wanted Poster and Reflection

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This is another creative way to engage students in the macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart:” a wanted poster for the narrator!! Included is the rubric for the assignment, a reflection question, and an overarching Common Core

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Short Stories

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Sheltered English Immersion State Requirement Entire Class on File for YOU:)

By Rockermom's World of Literature

This portfolio of my MA. RETELL S.E.I. endorsement course work includes all of my Sessions work—my reflective papers on the readings, my lesson plans specifically altered and geared for the ESL student, reflections and adaptations on WIDA lesson

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Education, Linguistics, ESL / ELL / EFL

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Higher Education, Adult Education

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Research, Teacher Manuals, Professional Documents

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A Tiny House PBL: How Can Your Tiny House Change the World?

By Rockermom's World of Literature

This is timely PBL following the seven step process with a focus on climate change and empowering students to be the catalyst for change in the creation of Tiny House models complete with "green" features. Using as much of a Tiny House documentary

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Science, Environment, Engineering

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5^th, 6^th

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Projects

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Vision Board: Dreams for the Future PREP AND STRESS FREE

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“Vision boards” are a wonderful way to scaffold students’ dreams and plans for their futures; this activity stands alone in terms of the value the lesson as an end of year vision for the future after all of the hard work of learning with you, for a

Subjects:

Character Education, For All Subjects, End of Year

Grades:

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

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Projects, Rubrics

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Bob Dylan: Music as Poetry with "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"

By Rockermom's World of Literature

This is a wonderful way to introduce the blurred lines between genres, as well as a great way to engage in the learning process—for all students of all ages love music. They may be reluctant poets, but once the connection is made that some songs

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Thematic Unit Plans, Songs, Cultural Activities

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Edgar Allan Poe The Tell Tale Heart Illustrated Timeline

By Rockermom's World of Literature

No one is immune to the creepy and bizarre world of Edgar Allan Poe; his short story, "The Tell Tale Heart," has disturbed generations and influenced such literary greats as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Ray Bradbury, and Stephen King. Combining the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.3

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Survivor! Prep Free Lesson Plan on Surviving the Great Outdoors

By Rockermom's World of Literature

This is a prep free seven days worth of activities lesson plan with the overarching theme of SURVIVING in the great outdoors! Students will love the activities such as learning how to make a teepee shelter, types of wood needed to make a fire, how

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

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

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Activities

$2.50

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PARCC ELA: Most Often Used Vocabulary Words

By Rockermom's World of Literature

This is a list of the ten most often used ELA PARCC vocabulary words gleaned from writing prompts and multiple choice questions of archived PARCC exams, grades 3-8. Included is a lesson on the importance of knowing these words to build success on

Subjects:

Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

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

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Native Americans: An Introduction for Young Children PREP FREE!

By Rockermom's World of Literature

This is a PowerPoint introducing Native Americans with the young learner in mind; it is part of a PowerPoint series for young children; the overarching positive message is one of the similarities between Native Americans upon first contact and

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Native Americans, Thanksgiving

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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PowerPoint Presentations

$2.00

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Book Report Project Ideas--25 Original and Creative Ideas

By Rockermom's World of Literature

Each book report project idea is original and creative and designed for students in grades 2-8. This list can be used throughout the academic year as part of a regular read a book and complete a project requirement, or as an extra credit

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

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Dr. DeSoto by William Steig

By Rockermom's World of Literature

Dr. DeSoto , with the fox that tries to trick the sweet, yet savvy Desoto’s, is the perfect book to teach the fox as trickster in literature and also the concept of perspective, specifically first-person. Just because I think you are terrific doing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.3

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ZOG: A Lesson Plan on Fighting Stereotypes and Teaching Acceptance

By Rockermom's World of Literature

Zog by Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler: a wonderful book on many levels and one that can be the stepping stone for a discussion and activities on stereotypes, both what they are and most importantly, how to break them! This is a wonderful

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

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Chris Van Allsburg: Jumanji

By Rockermom's World of Literature

Jumanji, with Robin Williams, is still a terrific children’s movie—it has held up well! Most children, however, do not know that Jumanji originally was a book first! Chris Van Allsburg’s beautiful and award winning book for children is just the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4

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Memoir: A Two Day Unit on Writing One’s Own

By Rockermom's World of Literature

Memoir: take advantage of students' intrinsic love of writing about themselves in this two day unit. Students will discuss the qualities of memoir, compare and contrast two memoirs--links to "Woodsong" and "How to Tell a True War Story"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9

$2.00

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Back from Christmas Break: REVISIT Rules and Procedures by Creating a Play

By Rockermom's World of Literature

This is an engaging and fun activity to breathe life and understanding into something we all have to have in our classrooms: rules and procedures. This is a day's lesson plan, but will take at least TWO days to see to its fruition--it is a way to

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

English teacher with professional Massachusetts certification, SEI endorsed; MCAS prep and PARCC prep for grades 3-10; literature, reading, writing, and grammar for grades K-12; assist with research, writing, editing, and MLA format for term papers.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe within each child there lies a genius in waiting. It is my job, as an educator, to be patient and kind and with time, each child will reach their potential.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Awarded top graduating English student award--many moons and a lifetime ago.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I am a mother and I think the qualities necessary to mother are those same qualities inherent in a good teacher. Over my teaching career, I've been a member of Americorps, working with adjudicated teens; an enrichment teacher; run a small school library and taught English and America literature; and worked in an urban setting in a large middle school as both an 8th and 6th grade ELA teacher. I have a B.A. in English literature, a Master's Degree for Teachers of English, and am Sheltered English Immersion endorsed by the state of Massachusetts.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Lucky am I to have had each of my wonderful students: they are the brilliance and promise of a better tomorrow.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, International Baccalaureate, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Child Care, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community