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Active and Passive Voice for Middle School Students by Dianne Watson

By The Language Lemur

If you want a simplified way to teach active and passive voice, this is it. No prep--just print and teach. I use this with my students, and they master the concepts quickly!The activities include identifying voice, converting voice, and using

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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L.8.1, L.8.1b

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The Crossover Novel Study--Thinking Critically About Text

By The Language Lemur

In Power Point format. Easily converts to Google Slides! This is a complete and no-prep novel study of the The Crossover by Kwame Alexander-- the winner of the 2015 Newberry Medal. It is a story told in free verse and hip-hop verse. It tells the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4...

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Counting by 7s Novel Study--A Complete Novel Study!

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COUNTING BY 7S by Holly Goldberg Sloan is an award-winning novel (Amazon.com Best Books of the Year 2013: Ages 9-12; SLJs Best Books of 2013, Fiction; Bulletin Blue Ribbon 2013, Fiction; YALSA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults; Horn Book Fanfare,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

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Christmas Day in the Morning Short Story Analysis for the Common Core

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Pearl S. Buck's short story is one of a teenage boy's life-changing recognition of his father's love a few days before Christmas. The study applies the Common Core literary standards. The study includes:1. The story in blocked paragraphs with

Subjects:

Short Stories, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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The Breadwinner Novel Study

By The Language Lemur

The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis is the heart-wrenching story of Parvana, a young Afghan girl who must survive under the Taliban regime. My students love this book so much. Boys and girls alike couldn't wait to read Parvana's story each day.My

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.7, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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"The Veldt" A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards

By The Language Lemur

NO PREP! Standards-Aligned! Distance Learning with Digital Activity!"The Veldt" is a classic story by Ray Bradbury. It centers on a family who has allowed technology to take over the rearing of their children, and the horrible consequences. My

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1...

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Navigating Early Novel Study--Complete and Common Core Aligned!

By The Language Lemur

Navigating Early by Newberry author Clare Vanderpool is a Newberry Honor Book. The novel centers on two unlikely friends who set out on an adventure to find one's dead brother. This novel is written in first person and is full of rich language.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1...

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The War that Saved My Life Analyzing Text and Balanced Literacy

By The Language Lemur

This is a 2016 Newberry Honor Book by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. It is historical fiction set in England prior and during World War II. It tells the story of an abused, disabled girl and her fight for her own freedom from her life of abuse. I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1...

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Grade 8 Grammar Workbook Study Guides, Practice, Quizzes, Common Core Aligned

By The Language Lemur

Just print and teach. This is 244 pages of eighth grade grammar standards' study guides, practice pages, and quizzes.I have designed the workbook to use with my own students. The workbook includes1. The Eight Parts of Speech Study Guide, Practice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.8.10, L.8.1, L.8.1a, L.8.1b, L.8.1c, L.8.1d, L.8.2, L.8.2a, L.8.2b, L.8.3, L.8.3a

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Three Times Lucky Novel Study by Dianne Watson

By The Language Lemur

NO PREP! Three Times Lucky Novel Study by Dianne WatsonThree Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage is a 2013 Newberry Honor Book. It is a murder mystery but so much more. The story is told from the main character's (Mo) point of view. Mo is funny and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

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Stargirl Novel Study by Dianne Watson

By The Language Lemur

No Prep! Stargirl Novel Study is intended to engage students with the text with higher level thinking activities. Writing is embedded throughout the study. This study addresses Common Core Standards:RL7.1, 7.2, 7.4 and RL8.1,8.2, 8.3, 8.4.The

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon Comprehension and Critical Thinking and More

By The Language Lemur

Just print and teach! No prep!The 2017 Newberry Medal winner is truly worthy of the award. It is the story of love. It is the story of Xan and Luna and a Sorrow Eater and magic. Your students will LOVE this fantasy filled with excitement and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6...

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The Little Match Girl Christmas Short Story Analysis for the Common Core

By The Language Lemur

The Little Match Girl is a classic story by Hans Christian Anderson. This analysis applies the common core standards for literature. The goal of the study is to challenge students with critical thinking questions directly connected to the

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.7, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.7...

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Paragraphing Practice: Logical Order, Recognizing Irrelevancies

By The Language Lemur

Paragraphing Practice: Logical Order and Recognizing Irrelevancies This is now a digital activity!This is a collection of six practice pages. Students put the sentences of a scrambled paragraph in logical order while also recognizing the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

$2.25

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The War that Saved my Life Quizzes and Vocabulary Tests

By The Language Lemur

This is a 2016 Newberry Honor Book. A wonderful work of historical fiction students will LOVE.Included:1. Eight (8) comprehension quizzes.2. Six (6) vocabulary tests3. Answer KeysPlease see my complete novel study which includes all these tests.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

$2.25

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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study by Dianne Watson

By The Language Lemur

The One and Only Ivan Novel Study by Dianne Watson This novel is the winner of the 2013 Newberry Medal. It is a beautiful story based on the life of a real gorilla named Ivan. Ivan was captive in a small cage in a mall animal circus for 27 years.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6

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Uglies Novel Study by Dianne Watson

By The Language Lemur

NO PREP! PRINT AND GO! COMMON CORE ALIGNED!Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is a dystopian story with the concept of beauty as the focus. This book will appeal to boys as well as girls. The suspenseful story centers on Tally, a sixteen year old girl,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.8.9, W.7.2...

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The Inquisitor's Tale - Analyzing Text and More!

By The Language Lemur

No prep--just print and teach!The Inquisitor's Tale Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Dog, is the 2017 Newberry Honor Book written by Adam Gidwitz. It is a fascinating tale set in medieval France during The Inquisition. It is part history,

Subjects:

Reading, Middle Ages, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

L.5.1, L.5.2, L.5.3, L.5.4, L.5.5, L.6.1, L.6.3, L.6.4, L.6.5, L.7.1, L.7.3...

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Teaching Verbals for Middle School by Dianne Watson

By The Language Lemur

No prep! Digital activity available!Teaching verbals to middle school students is a challenge--as is all grammar. These materials break down the concepts of infinitives, participles, and gerunds into easy-to-understand chunks.Writing sentences

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

L.8.1, L.8.1a

$3.35

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A Monster Calls--Guided Reading Questions, Critical Thinking, and More

By The Language Lemur

No prep. Just print and teach. Common Core aligned.A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness is an award-winning novel about a boy's struggle to deal with the cancer and ultimate death of his mother. The novel is part reality and part fantasy. It will keep

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught for over thirty years in a small rural school in Southwest Georgia. I teach Reading and Writing. I have been developing my own lessons because I teach remedial to gifted students. I needed to customize instruction to meet the needs of my students. I have sponsored Student Council, co-sponsored Jr. Beta, and direct Drama Club. I am enjoying teaching children of former students from this small, tight-knit community.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style can be summed up in three words: structure, humor, and encouragement. Building relationships with students does more to increase learning than anything. If students know you care about them, they begin to care about themselves as well. I don't mind making fun of myself and enjoy a good laugh with my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Letters, cards, and emails from former students thanking me for making a difference in their lives. So humbling and amazing.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I am a product of the public schools and a graduate of Florida State University where I graduated Cum Laud. I am endorsed to teach the gifted and talented.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a musician and write drama productions for my students to perform. I am happily married to my best friend. We have three sons: a cyber security expert, a seminary student, and an engineering major.