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Serial Podcast Season One Unit Plan: True Crime Lesson Plans, AP ELA Activities

By Building Book Love

Serial Podcast Season One by Sarah Koenig is a fantastic way to teach literary nonfiction, rhetoric, bias, and the power of storytelling. This podcast is so engaging that even your most reluctant students will be enthralled with the true crime

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Criminal Justice - Law, Informational Text

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

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L.11-12.3, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10...

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Writing Poetry Unit: Fun Poetry Activities - Paint Chip, Blackout, + 12 more!

By Building Book Love

Teaching poetry doesn't have to be intimidating. In fact, it can (and should be!) really fun! With this writing poetry unit, you'll have 14 fun and creative poetry activities that you can use as stand-alone prompts or pair with ANY text.Oftentimes,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

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Lord of the Flies Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, Mask, Test

By Building Book Love

Lord of the Flies by William Golding offers unique insight into human nature, the dangers of unchecked power, and the consequences of a failing society. With this Lord of the Flies Unit Plan, you’ll be able to dig deep into these dark themes while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.3

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Animal Farm Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, History Info, Test

By Building Book Love

This complete Animal Farm unit is designed to help you get to the heart of Animal Farm while making your efforts mean something. With your guidance, students will dig deep into Animal Farm history, themes, and allegory in order to better apply

Subjects:

English Language Arts, World History, Informational Text

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

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The Crucible Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, Movie Guide, Test

By Building Book Love

You don't need a wand to engage students with The Crucible, but a touch of inspiration can certainly work its magic! This complete and editable Crucible unit plan will help you add theatrical fun, historical intrigue, modern connections, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9...

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ELA First Day BUNDLE: Everything for back to school: Syllabus + Stations + Fun

By Building Book Love

Have the best first day EVER in ELA with this bundle of first day stations, slides, and syllabus templates! Whether you like customizing in Canva, PPT, or Google Slides, these templates will make prepping for your first day total breeze. Not only

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Printables, For Parents

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High School Fast Feedback: Essay Writing, Grammar, Bulletin Board, Comment Bank

By Building Book Love

Whether you're grading essays online or old-school style with pen and paper, I've got a little gem of a resource that'll make your life so much easier! This interactive bulletin board and essay grading system has saved me countless hours of grading

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3

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Beowulf Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, Modern Pairings, Test

By Building Book Love

This Beowulf unit plan is designed for an active, creative, and inclusive classroom. With its difficult language and dated topics, Beowulf can be challenging to teach. However, with a little inspiration, it is possible to include meaningful,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, SL.11-12.1a, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2...

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Ugly Christmas Character Sweater: Fun Holiday Writing, ELA Activity, Craft Board

By Building Book Love

Are you ready to bring some educational holiday cheer into your classroom? Unwrap your students' creativity and inferencing skills with this festive and educational Christmas writing activity! Create an Ugly (or cute) Character Sweater:Your students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1

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The Great Gatsby Unit Plan + Harlem Renaissance Pairing Activities, Movie Guide

By Building Book Love

Unlike Gatsby and Daisy, These The Great Gatsby lesson plans + Harlem Renaissance activities make the perfect pair. ;) Create an immersive and inclusive Roaring 20s reading experience with these engaging text sets! Designed as a thematic unit,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$35.00 $17.99

$14.39

214

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Macbeth Unit Plan: Interactive Notes, Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans Test

By Building Book Love

You don't need a spell to engage students with Macbeth, but a spark of inspiration can certainly work its magic! This complete and editable Macbeth unit plan will help you make Shakespeare's play relevant, rigorous, and FUN! Each act contains

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

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$11.99

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Podcast Unit: Bundled Podcast Worksheets, Listening Activities, Coloring Pages

By Building Book Love

Are you ready to turn the volume up on learning? Just hit play on a podcast and engage listeners with these podcast worksheets, choice boards, and pairings!Not only does this bundle have everything you need to implement podcasts in the classroom,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$19.96 $12.99

$10.39

148

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Coloring Podcast Pages: Podcast Worksheets, Activities, Notes for ANY Episodes!

By Building Book Love

Sometimes lesson planning can be as easy as hitting play-- especially when you have print and go podcast pages! These podcast worksheets can be used with ANY podcast and will keep your students focused and engaged while listening.Using podcasts in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

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$3.99

415

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Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan: Fun Worksheets, Question Examples, Discussion Tips

By Building Book Love

Get students talking with this Socratic Seminar Talking Toolkit! When done right, Socratic Seminars can be the best low prep, high impact activity you will ever do. They can cut down on your grading without sacrificing rigor. They can build

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

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$3.99

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Middle School Fast Feedback: Essay Writing, Grammar Comment Bank, Bulletin Board

By Building Book Love

Whether your goal is give students more ownership over their learning, strengthen student writing, work on grammar skills, create a purposeful bulletin board, or lessen your ELA workload, this resource will help you give better feedback in half the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$30.00 $15.99

$12.79

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Harlem Renaissance Activities: Poetry Lesson Plans, Black History, Art, Projects

By Building Book Love

The Harlem Renaissance is one of the richest periods in our canon, and this activity pack will help you study, honor, and celebrate Black authors of the Harlem Renaissance.This unit editable and adaptable to fit your needs, so whether you only have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Posters

$20.00 $9.99

$7.99

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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Activity: Close Reading + Fun Raven Feather Mural

By Building Book Love

Help students comprehend and enjoy The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe with a fresh approach to teaching the classic poem. With this close reading companion, podcast pairing, and raven feather mural kit, students will engage with "The Raven" like never

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3

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$2.40

158

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Movie Guide Worksheets for ANY Movie: ELA Book vs Movie Activities + Film Study

By Building Book Love

Stop feeling guilty about movie days. When paired with creative movie guides, films make excellent teaching tools and help you take a stress-free sub day or get some much-needed grading time. With these editable Movie Guide Templates, you can hit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Movie Guides

$3.99

$3.19

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Transcendentalism Unit: Fun Activities + Guided Readings for Emerson, Thoreau

By Building Book Love

Exciting as a field of fireflies, this Transcendentalism Unit Plan will engage your high school students and make lesson planning a breeze. With guided readings, fun activities, and real-world connections, you’ll have all the resources you need to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

$25.00 $14.99

$11.99

176

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Tiny House Design for ANY Character: Reading project for inferences, symbolism

By Building Book Love

Tap into the popularity of the growing Tiny House Movement by assigning a literary analysis that students will LOVE. This is a hands-on assignment that brings STEM into the English classroom! This Tiny House lesson can be used with ANY character,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Google Apps

$3.00

$2.40

411

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

After a decade of teaching high school English in East Tennessee, I now work to help other ELA teachers create meaningful, engaging, and joyful learning experiences.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Here you will find creative ELA activities to up your classroom engagement and simple solutions to ease your teacher workload.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Author of Keeping the Wonder: An Educator's Guide to Magical, Engaging, and Joyful Learning

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I majored in English and have a Masters in English Education from East Tennessee State University; I graduated with honors in both of my degrees.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Drama, ELA Test Prep, Geography, For All Subjects, Literature, Family Consumer Sciences, Library Skills, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading