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Test Prep with 4 Weeks of Practice

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

These 20 Google Forms Test Prep practice activities offer invaluable benefits to teachers. Firstly, they enable efficient tracking of student data, allowing educators to identify areas of strength and weakness. Secondly, these activities provide

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

$12.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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How to Write an Informative Essay

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

The PowerPoint presentation lesson walks students through the essay process. Students can easily learn how to write an Informative Essay. After completing the attached Graphic Organizer, the essay is virtually complete. They simply take the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (5.06 MB)

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Literary Elements Notes and Quiz

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

Teachers can use these Literary Elements Notes and Quiz to enhance students' comprehension and analytical skills when reading texts. By introducing and discussing literary elements, students gain a deeper understanding of the components that make up

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Argument Analysis: Reasoning and Fallacies Notes/Quiz

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

Overall, such activities not only improve students' understanding of logical fallacies and reasoning but also enhance their overall intellectual development and critical thinking skills.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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World War II Overview: 1939-1945 Text Evidence

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

A World War II Overview Graphic Organizer offers teachers a visual tool to break down the war's complexities, helping students grasp key events, players, and relationships more effectively. Its structured format promotes clear understanding and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, History

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Figurative Language Notes and Quiz

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

"Figurative Language Notes and Quiz" is an educational resource that aids teachers in teaching and assessing figurative language concepts. It includes detailed instructional materials explaining various types of figurative language and their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Central Idea: Mini-lesson

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This is a simple lesson on how to find the central idea of an informational text. The lesson includes an "I do, we do, you do" component. After the lesson, students get to practice what they've learned. This process takes no more than one class

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Character Development, Plot and Rhetorical Devices in a Short Story

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This is an excellent activity for students after they've completed a lesson on Literary Elements. This can be coupled with a plot graphic organizer, or students can write directly onto the handout.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Arguments of Persuasion: Mini-lesson

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This comprehensive mini-lesson on arguments of persuasion aims to equip learners with knowledge. Through a combination of notes with examples, and engaging multiple-choice questions to practice what they've learned, students will delve into the key

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Author's Purpose: Mini-lesson

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

The reason for this author's purpose lesson is to empower students with a deeper understanding of why authors write. By exploring the different purposes—informing, entertaining, persuading, and expressing—the lesson aims to equip students with the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Activboard Activities, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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How to Write an Argument Essay

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

The PowerPoint presentation lesson walks students through the essay process. Students can easily learn how to write an Argument Essay. After completing the attached Graphic Organizer, the essay is essentially complete. They take the information in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

$10.00

Digital Download PPTX (5.49 MB)

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Author's Perspective: Mini-lesson

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This is a mini-lesson to teach students how to find the author's perspective in a text. It offers the lesson with practice activity that includes "I do, We do, You do" sections. Answers included.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Elements of Plot - Short Story- Narrative "Simone's Dilemma"

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This is an excellent activity for students after they've completed a lesson on Elements of Plot. This can be coupled with a plot graphic organizer, or students can write directly onto the handout.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

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

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.18 MB)

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Elements of Plot - Elements of Fiction Cornell Notes

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

These are completed notes that students can copy from their Google Classroom into their notebooks. The notes can be given to students who were absent and missed the information in the lesson.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.05 MB)

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Villanelle Poem: Mini-lesson

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This short lesson on the Villanelle poem may be used to teach poetry structure, build on prior knowledge, spark curiosity about poetry and lead to questions, or introduce techniques.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Point of View: Mini-lesson

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This is a quick lesson on identifying the point of view within a story. It includes the lesson and a practice activity with "I Do," "We Do," and "You Do."

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Philosophical Chair: Mini-lesson

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

Philosophical Chairs concentrate on a controversial topic. It is a method for encouraging students to analyze critically, debate persuasively, and write logically about a specified subject. A workable example is included.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Point of View/Theme - Narrative - Short Story

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This is a point of view/theme lesson with a narrative short story. It can be done with middle school or high school students.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.22 MB)

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Carousel Text Response Activity

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

This carousel is based on a previously read text. The activity can be used to respond to questions in a non-traditional manner. Using a given graphic organizer, students are prompted to answer questions posted at different stations around the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Three Column Notes

By Michelle Blackwood EdCo

Teachers can use this as part of the AVID Strategy or for an activity.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Graphic Organizers

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching for 21 years. I have taught high school, college, and middle school. I am currently the English Department Chair.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I use humor and creativity to keep the interest of my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was awarded Teacher of the Year 2015 by the Lehigh Chamber of Commerce.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Masters in Business Administration, a Masters in Secondary English Education, and a Masters in Educational Leadership.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have a wonderful child who is the joy of my life.

GRADES

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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Social Studies, For All Subjects, Literature, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text, Close Reading