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Twenty-One Balloons Novel Study

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Twenty-One Balloons Literature Guide based on the novel by William Pene DuBois. This novel study includes Plot Overview, Vocabulary by Chapter, Discussion Questions, Informational Text on Volcanoes, Volcano Crossword Puzzle with key, Map Labeling

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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Helen Keller PowerPoint - The Story of My Life

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Helen Keller PowerPoint. Grow vocabulary skills as you celebrate Women's History Month. 70 slides include biographical information, vocabulary list, an excerpt from The Story of My Life with vocabulary words highlighted, interactive reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$4.75

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Tuck Everlasting PowerPoint and Worksheets

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Tuck Everlasting PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with an anticipation guide, a reading connections assignment, and a little about the author. Includes vocabulary words for chapters 1 - 8, 9 - 20, and 21 - 26. Good novel to read that

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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Diphthongs Worksheet OU and OW Upper Grades Printable and Digital Easel Activity

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

This worksheet is helpful to students in the upper grades who still struggle with spelling words with the vowel diphthongs ou and ow. Perfect for remediation practice. Includes answer key. Quick and easy resource for upper grades or lower-level

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.2

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The Ransom of Red Chief TEST Printable and Digital Easel Activity

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Test for the short story The Ransom of Red Chief - This is a 15-question multiple choice reading comprehension test over the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It also includes a constructed response (short essay answer) question. It

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

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The Bike by Gary Soto as a Mentor Text for Writing a Short Story

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This writing lesson using a mentor text teaches students how to write a short story. Students read the short story The Bike by Gary Soto and analyze how it is written and the elements needed - beginning, middle, end. Using this mentor text, they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.10

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Diary of Anne Frank Play by F. Goodrich - Supporting Material

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Diary of Anne Frank Play Supporting Material. Study guide includes a timeline of events, history of Anne Frank's Diary, Comparison of Events in the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett to the real diary, The Holiday of Hanukah, Living in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$5.00

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Touching Spirit Bear PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

This PowerPoint introduces the book, Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen. Provides background knowledge and discusses conflict and symbolism. A great introduction to the novel and a nice way to preview the book and engage your students. Project on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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My Brother Sam is Dead PowerPoint

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My Brother Sam is Dead PowerPoint. Use as an introduction, a reading guide, and to conclude your novel study on My Brother Sam is Dead. Includes information about the author, background information, themes, setting, characters, conflicts,

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.10, W.5.1...

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Middle School Behavior Management Forms Printable and Digital Easel Activity

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Behavior management forms for Upper Grades and Middle School. ABC stands for Assessment, Brainstorm, and Change. Use these forms as part of your classroom behavior management plan. Best for upper elementary and middle grades. Good assignment for

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.50

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Growth Mindset Posters and Digital Writing Prompts Easel Activity

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Motivate and inspire with these Growth Mindset posters and writing prompts. The Easel Activity included is a great way to start off the school year for back-to-school time. 7 different posters, each in color and black and white, and 1 full color

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.W.10

$3.50

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Main Idea PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Use this Main Idea PowerPoint to teach students how to find the main idea or central idea of a reading passage to increase comprehension. Provides reading strategies for students and includes a practice selection that students can read, find the

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$4.00

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Writing Varied Sentences PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Teach students to use sentence variety when writing to make their compositions more interesting. Using different sentence lengths, various sentence structures, and switching from formal to informal can add interest and engage the reader.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.1c, W.7.3c, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.8.3c, W.8.4, W.8.5...

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Christmas Around the World Santa's Names Word Search Printable & Digital Easel

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A fun word search puzzle for your Christmas Around the World unit. Puzzle has different names of Santa Claus from different countries around the World. Students will have to find names like Father Christmas, Papa Noel, Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$1.25

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The Ransom of Red Chief Vocabulary Context Clues Print or Digital Easel Activity

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The Ransom of Red Chief VOCABULARY- includes a vocabulary list of 15 words with definitions from the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It includes a fill-in-the-blank study guide, where students must place the correct vocabulary words

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$1.25

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Portmanteau Interactive PowerPoint Activity

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Portmanteau Activity in an interactive PowerPoint. Background information, definition, portmanteaus in literature, and their functions. Students determine the correct portmanteaus from the given words and self-check. May be shown as a slideshow or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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$3.50

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Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry Differentiated Short Story Unit

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Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry is a classic. This short story unit includes an abridged and unabridged version of the tale for differentiation. Vocabulary words are highlighted in both editions. There are fewer and less rigorous words in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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Bees Word Search and Crossword Puzzle

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Bee Crossword Puzzle and Word Search. Includes a word bank for scaffolding and a vocabulary study guide with the definitions. If you are studying honey bees, your students will enjoy this fun activity to supplement their reading. Please see full

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Science, Spring

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.3.6, L.4.6, L.5.6, L.6.6, CCRA.L.6

$1.50

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Leap Year 2024 or Any Year PowerPoint

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Leap Year PowerPoint. Find out what leap year is and how leap year is figured. You will definitely find this useful for Leap Year 2024. Includes a link to a short video explaining the scientific reasoning behind leap year, and 29 fun activities to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, For All Subjects

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry PowerPoint and Printables

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Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry PowerPoint. Introduction to the book. Includes information about the Newbery Medal, About the Author, Main Character, Vocabulary, and Fun Activities to go with the book. Great way to start your novel study with a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.00

Digital Download PPTX (0.89 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years experience in middle school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Audio-visuals and multi-media should be used to engage students in the classrooms of today.

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Volunteer of the Year award for service to the library SPMS, Community service award from the city of Chicago Heights, Three years awarded for volunteer service to the Helping Hands Food Pantry, St. Marys

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Graduated from CHHS Magna cum Laude.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Live with my lovely wife and two wonderful dogs! We love to go to the beach and watch the surf.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, ELA Test Prep, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month