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Leadership Activities | TED Talks Lesson | Classroom Management

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Teach your students a new definition of "leader" that includes them; and demonstrate how smallest of actions can make a huge difference in someone's life. And you will promote positive classroom relationships at the same time!➜This lesson is also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Classroom Management, Character Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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Middle School ELA Mini Lessons | High School English | Sub Plans ELA

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Hook and reel in your teens' interest any time with these enjoyable and engaging Language Arts mini lessons! Hooks, discussion starters, sub plans, re-engagement strategies, brain breaks, extended bellringers - you name it - that you'll love to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1

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END OF THE YEAR AWARDS English Language Arts Certificates, Middle & High School

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

CCSS-aligned awards for Language Arts middle school and high school students are great as end of the year awards - or any time you're looking to provide recognition and incentive! 60 ready-made and 49 blank and customizable award certificates. These

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$5.00

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Reader's Theater Bundle: 4 Scripts and Lessons, Middle & High School

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Allowing your students to perform rather than simply read a play brings a new dimension to a class study of a dramatic piece. When students get up and act out the parts for their audience –usually comprised of non-acting students in the class – it

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English Language Arts, Reading, Drama

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

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Activities, Scripts, Lesson

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.6, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.6, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2...

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Song Titles | Main Idea and Symbolism | Language Arts Worksheets

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Songs and song lyrics are so important to teens, and this is one of my students' favorite lessons all year. Teenagers - actual teenagers - have complimented me on this lesson plan. That was a wow-factor for me, because I really didn't expect quite

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4

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Twelve Angry Men | 12 Angry Men Drama Unit

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose for middle school and high school language arts. This lessons will engage your students, invoke critical thinking, and promote high-level discussions. Lessons, assessments, performance pack, and more! Motivate your

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Reading, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.2...

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Brain Breaks for Middle School and High School

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

When students’ minds become overloaded - take a break to refocus their thoughts on something completely different to re-energize them for the next activity. These activities and "not-really" worksheets will do just the trick! This product is also

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$6.00

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Horror Mini Lessons | ELA Reading & Creative Writing

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Halloween friendly! Ready to have students in the palm of your hand and give them plenty of reasons to want to be working in your class - all year long? If your students like scary stories and other things frightful - read on!This product is also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.5, RL.9-10.5, RL.11-12.5, W.8.3, W.8.3a, W.8.3d, W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3a, W.9-10.3d, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.3a...

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Classroom Management Plan | Bundle for Middle and High School Back to School

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Ready to take your discipline management strategies to the next level? Great for back to school, this is a complete system that supports effective discipline management from a multitude of strategies and, together, they'll help you lead your

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English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$39.00

$26.00

189

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The Twilight Zone 5 Lesson Bundle | Science Fiction and Horror

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Motivate your students, encourage deep thinking, and use these CCSS aligned lessons. Buy the bundle and save 25%. The Twilight Zones Lessons "The Bundle, Resources for 5 Episodes" - includes: "Time Enough at Last," "The Masks," "To Serve Man," "A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2...

$15.00

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130

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Reader's Theater Script "Everyman" + Lessons Middle & High School

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Medieval drama has never been this fun - share a taste of Medieval European culture and drama with your students, both middle school and secondary! With this purchase, you will receive BOTH the PLAY and lesson materials for a cross-curricular

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Middle Ages, Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1

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Christmas Games for Middle & High School Language Arts Challenging & Fun CCSS

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

❄ Six Christmas-themed, fun, yet challenging, games and puzzles - Charades, "Cattergories" (based on Scattergories), Literary Devices Crossword Puzzle, Genres Bingo, Word Scramble, and Cranberries to Cranberries (based on the popular Apples to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

SL.7.1b, SL.8.1b, SL.9-10.1b, SL.11-12.1b, L.7.1b, L.7.3, L.7.6, L.8.1b, L.8.3, L.8.6, L.9-10.1b...

$5.00

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Character Archetypes Lessons | Editable | Middle and High School ELA

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

This collection of archetypal characterization lessons (with editable student handouts) will introduce the concept of archetypes as universal characters to your students and provide ongoing lessons to deeper their understanding.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$6.00

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Reader's Theater Script | Horror Urban Legend | Foreshadowing Lesson

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Your students will absolutely love this script and accompanying lessons! Based on the famous Japanese urban legend "The Girl in the Gap," this script is written specifically for teen enjoyment and English Language Arts CCSS. This product is also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Scripts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1, SL.11-12.1

$5.00

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Procedures & Routines | Classroom Management

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

This product is perfect for back to school season! It's also available in my Classroom Management & Self-Discipline Bundle. Plus, it's a growing bundle, regularly updated - check it out. Managing discipline is an ongoing process and this bundle

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

$4.00

173

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English Language Arts Teacher's Toolkit Bundle | Back to School | Middle & High

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Three of my most-loved products bundled here to help make planning your lessons and assessments a breeze! Middle school and secondary mini-lessons, brain breaks, and assessments provide a well-rounded mixture of tools for you to use, time and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1...

$19.50

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Creative Writing Prompts with Art Inferences | Middle & High School

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Two class periods devoted to inferring the story inside art pieces - it's a short time with big results. Kids practice creativity, building a narrative, and using fact-based inference skills. Their enjoyment will enhance the powerful effect of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.3, W.8.3, W.9-10.3

$3.00

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Argumentative Writing and Logical Fallacies Bundle

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

This persuasive writing bundle brings creativity and fun to your students as they learn the process of logical thinking and argument.It is also available in my mega-bundle ELA Mega Bundle Collection. Check it now for some great deals!This bundle

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.4, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.4, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.4, SL.8.3, SL.8.4, SL.9-10.3, SL.9-10.4, SL.11-12.3...

$19.50

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Tone ELA Lesson | Game | Activities

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Teaching tone and mood will make a splash with your students using these lessons and games! You'll be using an effective scaffolding technique, combining cognitive and affective teaching strategies, while addressing multiple intelligences and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.7.3, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.3, SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1

$4.00

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Elements of Fiction PowerPoint & Guided Note-Taking, Introduction or Review

By Teaching and Motivating Teens

Teach and review Literary Elements with this set of Language Arts resources. A 45-page PowerPoint presentation, Guided note-taking pages, Self-guided PowerPoint quiz, and Instant feedback form. Includes an instructional PowerPoint of the following

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.2

$4.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Welcome to my shop - I am so glad you're here! I have taught for fifteen years in public school middle & high, part-time college courses, private high school, Sunday school, and was a part-time volunteer librarian. I have a degree in Humanities, English, Education, and Paralegal Studies and earned my master's degree in education. I have a Rank One in teaching. Teaching & Motivating Teens Pinterest Find my blog at: http://mirandafjordan.blogspot.com/

MY TEACHING STYLE

My specialty is engaging and motivating teens by building lessons that make them want to come to school, enjoy being part of our positive, dynamic environment, question whether there is even a box to think out of, build upon their learning, and - most importantly - guiding each and every student to see the gifts that lie within themselves. Every child is gifted in their own distinct way. I like to set the stage for them to realize their gifts, develop them, and to take pride in their accomplishments and in themselves. Differentiation. Brain-based learning. Modalities Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Bloom's Taxonomy

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Outstanding Graduate Honor from M.Ed. Program

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.Ed.; +30 Rank I

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

25 years teaching experience.

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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Other (Performing Arts), Drama, ELA Test Prep, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Psychology, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning