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Trash Scenario Activity

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

In the beginning of the book Trash, by Andy Mulligan, two boys find something very valuable at a dumpsight. To replicate this scenario and engage students with novel, show them this slideshow that presents a similar situation in which they (the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

$5.00

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Traditions Research Project

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This slideshow is created as a simple research projects students can do before their holiday breaks. I usually begin the lesson by showing a video clip about interesting traditions around the world. Then I have students select a tradition they want

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Research, PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

$5.00

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Movie Mud Essay Prompt & Outline

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Essay prompt for the movie Mud and then a template for a 3-paragraph essay, with bullet point listing what to write in each paragraph, with sentence starters included. Essay prompt is as follows: What is the theme of the movie Mud?

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

This study guide offers chapter by chapter questions for MOST of the chapters. There were a few chapters where I wanted to change up the activity for students. For example, one chapter, isntead of answering questions, we put sticky notes by lines

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Fuzzy Mud

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

This study guide has questions for each chapter. It is designed to ensure students are paying attention and reading the material required.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Trash by Andy Mulligan Unit

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

This bundle includes the following:1. A study guide that is divded by parts and chapters and asks students to answer comprehension questions for the novel Trash2. Two simple but engaging pre-reading activities3. A quiz for Part III of the novel

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment, Printables

$10.00

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Trash by Andy Mulligan Study Guide

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

This is a chapter by chapter study guide of the young adult novel Trash. The comprehension questions are designed to keep readers engaged while reading or listening to the audio of the novel Trash. (Trash offers an exceptionally animated audiobook

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3

$5.00

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Gothic Literature

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

This slideshow introduces readers to the elements of Gothic Literature. Students love reading spooky stories. This is a great way to get them started!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed Study Guide

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

6 page study guide with comprehension questions to this young adult novel.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Handouts

$5.00

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The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu Study Guide

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

10 page study guide with pre-reading questions through author´s note questions; quesitons are labeled by chapter numbers & title and page number; great study companion to make sure students are reading this novel! Very interesting historical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Assessment

$4.50

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The Glass Castle Study Guide: Parts I & II

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

This study guide offers questions for each chapter of The Glass Castle in Parts I and II. The comprehension questions are designed to ensure that students are reading the material. This can be used as homework or students can answer questions as the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides

$5.00

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

This study guide offers comprehension quesitons for each chapter designed at ensuring students are reading the assigned material.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides

$4.00

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The Big Lie by Julie Mayhew Study Guide

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

5 page study guide divided by questions for certain page sections (for example, see below for first page questions) Quesitons designed to make sure students are reading and retaining key points of the novel .Pages 1 - 27How does the narrator

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Handouts

$4.00

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Tell Tale Heart Questions

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

These questions are perfect for students who might struggle a bit with reading. They include comprehension questions that follow the course of the story and some higher level thinking questions.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Homework

$2.00

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Trash Quote Activity

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

Below is how the directions to this assignment reads. Also, I provided an example of the first question I created. This activity allows students to analyze a text and think critically about the novel Trash. Before giving this handout, you can teach

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

$2.00

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The Giver Chapters 1 - 6 Study Guide

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

Chapters 1 - 6 study guide for the YA novel The Giver. This resource will get you started with the book. Chapter by chapter questions to make sure students are engaging with the reading materials.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

$2.00

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Trash Pre reading Activity

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

This assignment includes a link to a three minute video related to topics tied to the novel Trash by Andy Mulligan. Students should watch the video and then afterwards discuss and write down the definitions of the vocabulary words.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$1.50

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Trash Part III Quiz

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

14 question quiz; first 9 questions are multiple choice. Nice addtional resource to use to make sure kids are paying attention and understanding the storyline of the novel Trash

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$1.50

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Start of the Year Letter to Teacher

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

Easy fill in the blank letter template - simple activity to start the school year!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Handwriting

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$1.50

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Trash Part I Critical Thinking Response

By Basic Book Guides and Other Materials

Simple questions to have students complete after reading part I of Trash

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

12 + years as an English teacher and a special education teacher, working with students with emotional behavior disorders.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like using a class novel as a basis for my instruction; I add instruction around novels based on student's academic capbailities. I like getting students excited about books, stories, and reading.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors of Arts in English from Gustavus Adolphus College; Masters +45 credits for 6 - 12 teaching

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