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Christine Kasallis

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Literary Elements of a Story Test

By Christine Kasallis

A literary elements test either for a preassessment or final. It uses the story "The Vision Quest" but that part can be exchanged for any short story as it would still work by just changing the title on the test. Has some great info on it!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Essay Attention Grabbers

By Christine Kasallis

Handout that gives description and samples of many types of attention grabbers. Also includes a worksheet for writers to try out multiple attention grabbers and then have readers vote on which they like best. Gives writers quick feedback on if they

Subjects:

English, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

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Book Plot Summary Template

By Christine Kasallis

A stylish book report that allows the reader to identify and summarize key components of a novel. This would be great to use for individual reading projects. The format is editable and can be useful as a first draft or final project itself.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

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Persuasive Letter to Santa

By Christine Kasallis

Common Core aligned fun letter to Santa. Have students write an argumentative letter to Santa convincing him that they deserve presents. Students must present a claim with reasons, evidence, explanation and elaboration. They must also include a

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

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Shakespearean Sonnet Worksheet

By Christine Kasallis

A great form to challenge students to create a Shakespearean sonnet. One syllable for each box. My eighth grade students were challenged but felt immensely proud of the end results.

Subjects:

Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Common Core Characterization Unit- Using Finding Nemo

By Christine Kasallis

Based on common core, uses Finding Nemo to discuss complex characters, how characters impact the plot and how characters impact the theme. There is a packet to go with the movie for each lesson, warm up activities and a open ended response quiz for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Literature

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Unit Plans

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Argumentation Vocabulary Terms

By Christine Kasallis

This set includes a printable poster, student definitions lists, flashcards, two worksheets, and a quiz. The answer keys for the practice worksheets and quiz are also provided. This set includes the basic terms for the foundation of argumentation.

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

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Identifying Context Clues Powerpoint

By Christine Kasallis

Amazing powerpoint that breaks down how cotext clues are placed in a sentence. Also gives plenty of examples identifying different types of context clues. Goes perfect with my context clues notes handout!: )

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, English

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Sentence Variety Power Point

By Christine Kasallis

Guides writers through many different types of sentence structures. Works best with my worksheet (Sentence Variety) where te student can create a sentence as each slide is presented. It becomes a useful guide for students to keep for when they want

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Persuasive Letter to Santa

By Christine Kasallis

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

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Sentence Variety Handout

By Christine Kasallis

Gives students several different sentence formats to try. Becomes a great guide for students to keep in their folders as a reference to spice up sentence structures. Excellent when paired with my sentence variety powerpoint!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Writing

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Lesson

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How to Find Theme

By Christine Kasallis

Give students what to look for when finding theme. Does not give them the answers but helps focus them on what is most important in the book. Given in anacronym form, students really remember the information and it helps them to come up with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Context Clues Process

By Christine Kasallis

Notes on the process of when to use context clues. Also guides the reader through some examples and what to look for when using context clues. Goes well with Context Clues Powerpoint that I made.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Printables, Lesson

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Annotation Bookmarks

By Christine Kasallis

How to Annotate for the older grades. Very useful for students to have alongside their book as they read. Easy steps to follow.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Handouts

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Common Core Short Answer Justification Writing

By Christine Kasallis

Get your students to start justifying their responses with a simple TREX acrostic. This handout gives a frame and can be used with any type of short answer question in which you are a looking for a deep response justify with textual evidence.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Lesson

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Identifying Persuasive Techniques

By Christine Kasallis

Activity where students pick out advertisements from magazines or flyers to identify the different techniques of persuasion. Very engaging activity that is fun!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English

Grades:

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

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Plot Diagram

By Christine Kasallis

Plot diagram that leaves space for Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Conflict, Resolution, Theme, and even the inciting incident. Perfect layout for students to use!

Subjects:

English, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Argumentation Vocabulary Terms PowerPoint

By Christine Kasallis

A PowerPoint to enhance the argumentation vocabulary unit that I uploaded. Includes: claim, counterclaim, ethos, evidence, explanation, logos, manipulate, pathos, refutation, source

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Reading Strategies Vocabulary

By Christine Kasallis

Lists, worksheets, and a quiz for vocabulary terms to help understand reading strategies. Words included: annotation, clarify, context clues, illustrate, inference, paraphrase, passage, predict, quote, summarizeAnswer keys included for the practice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Assessment

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Step by Step Paper

By Christine Kasallis

This takes students through the process of writing a how to paper. It also includes identifying the parts of speech in a fun and colorful way. It comes with a rubric for grading.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years as an English teacher for grades 6 and up, 1 year as a PE teacher, Poet @kasallispoetry , author

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B.S. in English Education from Northern Arizona University and a Masters in English & Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University

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