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The OUTSIDERS Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL - Standards-Based

By Joy Sexton

OUTSIDERS: This Outsiders Novel Study Unit will engage your students with thought-provoking standards-based literacy activities as they read S.E. Hinton's classic novel. Now includes both print and digital versions! The Chapter-by-Chapter Response

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps

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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.7.6...

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The GIVER Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL - Standards-Based

By Joy Sexton

GIVER – This Novel Study Unit for The Giver will engage your students with thought-provoking standards-based literacy activities as they read Lois Lowry’s acclaimed novel. Now includes both a print and digital version! Chapter-by-Chapter Response

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps

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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.7.6...

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE - This Refugee Novel Unit will instantly engage your students with thought-provoking, standards-based learning activities. Now includes both a print and digital version! Students will enjoy analyzing the text, discussing important ideas,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

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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.7.6...

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Diary of Anne Frank Play - Student-Ready Complete Packet

By Joy Sexton

Diary of Anne Frank Student-Ready Packet is an attractively-designed ready-to-hand-out resource based on the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. It is aligned with ELA Standards, focusing most specifically on these skills:*analysis through

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Reading, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Unit Plans, Handouts

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Chapter Quizzes - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE (Alan Gratz) Chapter Quizzes Print and DIGITAL offer 18 quizzes intended for reading checks if students read the chapters independently. Also the quizzes can check if students are paying attention while listening to the audio version. Each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

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RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

$4.99

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HOLES Novel Study - Print & DIGITAL - Novel Guide 5 - 8

By Joy Sexton

This Holes Novel Study is sure to engage your students with meaningful, standards-aligned learning activities. Now includes both a print and digital version! Get students thinking deeply, close reading, acquiring new vocabulary, and discussing key

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

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RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1...

$13.50

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Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Unit will instantly engage your students with beautifully-designed activities that allow for deeper thinking! Now includes both a print and digital version! Students analyze the text on Chapter-by-Chapter Response

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2...

$16.99

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Literature STATIONS - for ANY Novel, Drama, or Story - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

Motivate your students with STATION work centered on standards-based topics using ANY novel, story, or drama! Now includes a DIGITAL version! You get TEN different stations with detailed task cards and inviting student handouts for each. Great for

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - End-of-Novel Test - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE (Alan Gratz) End-of-Novel Test - Print and DIGITAL is a 40-question objective test designed to be given after completing the novel Refugee. This carefully-prepared assessment includes 20 multiple choice questions with A-D possible answers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$4.89

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OUTSIDERS Assessment Bundle - Whole Novel Test & Short Constructed Response

By Joy Sexton

OUTSIDERS ASSESSMENT BUNDLE – My Outsiders Whole Novel Test with Standards-Based Stems & Outsiders Short Constructed Response Questions are bundled for a 20% savings when you purchase together! Now includes DIGITAL VERSIONS. Both of these

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$11.94

$9.50

Bundle

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The Shakespeare Stealer: Novel Guide - Print & Digital

By Joy Sexton

Your students will practice a multitude of standards-based skills while they enjoy reading The Shakespeare Stealer with this 17-page Novel Guide ready to hand out as you go! Now includes a 33-slide digital version perfect for 1:1 classroom or remote

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

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A Long Way From Chicago - Novel Study - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

A Long Way From Chicago Novel Study will engage your students with thought-provoking, standards-aligned learning activities. Now includes a digital version! Get students thinking deeply, close reading, writing, and acquiring new vocabulary. In

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

$13.50

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The HOBBIT Chapter Quizzes - Print & DIGITAL - 19 Quick Comprehension Checks

By Joy Sexton

HOBBIT Chapter Quizzes Print and DIGITAL offers 19 quizzes that allow quick comprehension checks as your students read J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novel, The Hobbit. Each quiz features five multiple choice questions. You’ll have one quiz for every

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$5.25

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BOOK REPORT Extraordinaire! For Independent Reading 6-9 (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

Book Report Extraordinaire for Independent Reading offers students the choice of 3 book response assignments designed for different learning styles. Students demonstrate comprehension of their independent novel while also practicing Common Core

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Homework

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.8.2, W.8.3, W.9-10.2...

$4.50

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Crossing the Wire - Novel Guide - Print & Digital (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

Here’s a Crossing the Wire novel guide sure to get your students thinking deeply, close reading, acquiring new vocabulary, and discussing meaningful ideas. Now includes a digital version! Chapter Response Pages allow students to analyze characters,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

$11.99

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Reader's Journal for Independent Reading - DIGITAL Reading Response

By Joy Sexton

Here’s a digital reading response journal that students will find both motivating and enjoyable! You keep students accountable for independent reading while they respond on colorful slides to discuss key events and their reactions. Perfect for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, W.6.2, W.7.2, W.8.2, W.9-10.2

$4.50

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Book Report: Two-Part Book Response for Independent Novels - Middle School

By Joy Sexton

If your middle school students are reading independent novels, here is a simple, ready-to-distribute Book Response Assignment designed in 2 parts: students demonstrate that they have read and understood the novel's events AND also provide their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

$3.79

120

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GIVER Assessment Bundle - Whole Novel Test & Short Constructed Response +DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

GIVER ASSESSMENT BUNDLE – My Giver Whole Novel Test with Standards-Based Stems & Giver Short Constructed Response Questions are now bundled for a 20% savings when you purchase together! Digital versions are now included. Both of these resources

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$11.94

$10.75

Bundle

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GIVER Quizzes - 5 Reading Comprehension Checks - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

GIVER Quizzes Print and DIGITAL – These 5 quizzes will allow for comprehension checks as your students read Lois Lowry’s acclaimed novel, The Giver. The quizzes are grouped by chapters 1-5, 6-10, 11-14, 15-18, and 19-23.Quiz #1 is a 20-question

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$4.29

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Where the Red Fern Grows Pre-Read WEB QUEST - Print & Digital

By Joy Sexton

Where the Red Fern Grows Pre-Reading Web Quest is a fun and helpful Internet research activity as your students prepare to read Wilson Rawls’ classic novel. Now includes a DIGITAL version perfect for distance learning! Students access background

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

$3.99

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 28 years of experience teaching middle school English. My teaching career began in Orlando, Florida, where I taught for seven years before my 21 years in upstate New York. For many of those years I "looped" with my students so I rotated-- 7th-grade English one year and then 8th-grade English the following year. My schedule has mainly included consultant special ed and AIS students and also an advanced English class.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a huge proponent of independent "choice novel" reading! I started my classroom library and reading workshop in 1992 and watched it grow to over 900 young adult novels for my students to choose from. I enjoy creating an environment where kids can connect with authors and books that will transform them into life-long readers. Read My Blog for specific teaching ideas and tips you can use in your classroom!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Presenter at National Council of Teachers of English 2007 Convention in New York City--definitely a highlight of my career. I was able to share some authentic writing project ideas with teachers from all over the country, and I met R.L. Stine and Walter Dean Myers!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Arts in English Literature from University of Central Florida

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

* I am a member of the National Council of Teachers of English * I enjoy creating student materials for teachers that are visually attractive and allow students to have practice with a variety of skills.