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Backward Design UbD - Lesson Plan PDF Template

By MsTottensClassroom

Lesson planning while implementing Backward Design (also called Understanding by Design or UbD) couldn't get any easier!Does your school use the Gradual Release of Responsibility model? Never fear, this lesson plan includes these steps too! Use

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For All Subject Areas, Professional Development, Tools for Common Core

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

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Assessment, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

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Support Claim & Call to Action - Read and Write

By MsTottensClassroom

Need a quick formative assessment to match CCS? Then dive deeper into Face & Opinion topics by looking specifically at author's claim, their support, and concluding call to action... * Non-fiction article about healthy school lunches! *

Subjects:

Reading, Health, Informational Text

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

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Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.6.1, RI.6.6, RI.6.8, RI.7.1, RI.7.6, RI.7.8, RI.8.1, RI.8.6...

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Parts of Poetry - Mentor Poems & Examples

By MsTottensClassroom

Introducing poetry units can become difficult when students have only ever been exposed to Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein. Good News! This unit can assist you though the use of great mentor examples, discussion prompts, and FUN... * These pages

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Genre & Subgenre - Identifying Activity

By MsTottensClassroom

These pages will assist with any genre introduction lesson, data gathering, review, worksheet, handout, homework, quiz, test, or exam... * Students will apply their knowledge of genre and subgenre to identify the categories for each book

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Assessment, Homework

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"A Christmas Carol" - Stave Study Guide

By MsTottensClassroom

All five staves included to supplement the reading of "A Christmas Carol" the original work by Charles Dickens. Can also be used with textbook adaptations, play scripts, or movie versions. Were modified to be printed on half-page sheets to save

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Study Guides, Scaffolded Notes

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Genre and Subgenre Identification - Bookmarks & Table

By MsTottensClassroom

Genre and Subgenre Identification - Bookmarks & Table MsTottensClassroom Hannah Totten I did not create these images, I merely modified them to fit the needs of my classroom which is why I want others to have the freedom of their usefulness as

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Printables, Posters

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Student Information - Getting to Know You via Facebook

By MsTottensClassroom

It's not always easy for students and parents to provide all of the necessary and essential information at the beginning of the school year! This assignment makes gathering data simple and painless for the teacher in any classroom setting... *

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For All Subject Areas, Back to School, For All Subjects

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

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Activities, Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

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Reader's Notebooks - Responding through Writing

By MsTottensClassroom

Middle school students need to uncover a LOVE for reading! One way for students to discover a passion for literature is to ensure comprehension. Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) and DEAR programs help this along, but true comprehension comes from

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Working with Inferences - Riddles & Images

By MsTottensClassroom

This is a print-and-go activity for introducing or reviewing the concept of making inferences! Games are integrated into the lesson plan for FUN learning along with group exercises and simple discussion questions for deeper thinking... * 18 Riddles

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

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

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Lesson

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Essay Templates - Customizable

By MsTottensClassroom

Students of any age will enjoy these easy-to-use organizers! Whether researching or writing a narrative, these simple guides are a quick way to ensure student productivity. * What’s Included: 1) Research template for investigation and gathering

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Research, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Classroom Quotes - Writing Prompts & Posters

By MsTottensClassroom

Use these printables to display colorful language! Students will enjoy analyzing these words of wisdom... * Inspiring and thought-provoking quotes from noteworthy, historical figures! * Available in both full color and black & white! Easy to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters, Centers

CCSS:

W.7.4, W.7.7, W.8.4, W.8.7, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.7, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.7

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Figurative Language - Classroom Posters

By MsTottensClassroom

These visual aides are PERFECT additions to any classroom! They can easily become references for poetry introduction, vocabulary concepts, and the understanding of figurative language... * These printer-friendly posters can be hung all year long,

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Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.3.5b, L.3.5c, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5c, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b, L.5.5c...

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Birthday Biography - Research Essay & Rubric

By MsTottensClassroom

Ready for your students to complete a research or expository essay? Never fear, here are all of the essential materials! Edit and adapt these templates to fit the needs of your students. * Plan guide, note outline, rough draft template, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Good Readers, Writers, & Digital Citizens - Poster Set

By MsTottensClassroom

What does it mean to be a good reader? A good writer? A good digital citizen? These visual posters explain each topic to students of any age. * Famous faces depict strategies for success in every classroom! * Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and

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For All Subject Areas, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Character Traits - Black Beauty

By MsTottensClassroom

The story of "Black Beauty" will come to life through this simple activity! Classrooms will become actively engaged with learning as students discover and learn about the development of character traits... (Color + Black & White templates NOW

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.3.3, RL.3.7, RL.4.3, RL.4.7

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Bloom's Taxonomy - Volcano Poster Guide

By MsTottensClassroom

Want your students to use multiple levels of thinking through the stages of Bloom's Taxonomy? Here is your answer! * Revised for student-friendly language! * Science inquiry themed! * Verb classifications! * Great for class discussions! * Students

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Earth Sciences, Critical Thinking, General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Handouts, Printables, Posters

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Journal Prompts - Monday Wow!

By MsTottensClassroom

Connect with your students using weekly videos found online and this FREE "Monday Wow!" document template! Simply watch, write, and discuss! Perfect for any classroom at any age... * Students view motivational videos every Monday and then

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Character Education, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Cultural Activities, Lesson, Centers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching middle school is kind of like visiting Middle-earth. It’s a magical journey filled with elves, dwarves, hobbits, queens, kings, and a few corrupt wizards. Words to the wise: pick your traveling companions well.

MY TEACHING STYLE

As a teacher I am a hands-on guider, ready to instruct and modify my lessons as necessary to meet the needs of my student learners. I myself hungrily continue to learn, read, and explore at every opportunity. Technology is a wonderful tool which is frequently utilized in my classroom!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated with Cum Laude honors and a 3.7 GPA in my field of study.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

After student teaching within Chicago's inner-city public school system, I graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa. I have been teaching middle school Language Arts within the walls of low income schools ever since!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband and I have resided throughout many regions within the state of Iowa. We currently live in a small ranch home with our cat Keeyah, who loves to bite toes whenever a window of opportunity arises!