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American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE

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American Literature Full Year or Semester Plus Writing & More BUNDLE lessons are designed for 90 minute blocks for a semester but can be divided for 45-50 minute yearlong classes. See the end of the list of resources for a pacing guide to use

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

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Poetry Escape Room: Analyze Poetic Elements & Apply Knowledge of Terms

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This lock box activity is designed to teach or review elements of poetry. This activity challenges students to know and understand the elements of poetry, write a poem, think critically, and work collaboratively to solve the clues and break into the

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Poetry

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The Maze Runner Final Test

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The Maze Runner Final Test includes:30 Multiple Choice10 True/False5 Written ResponseAnswer KeyEditable PowerPoint2 Versions (answers are scrambled to deter cheaters)These questions assess students' comprehension of text as well as analyzing and

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

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Plagiarism Escape Room

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Plagiarism Escape Room / Lock Box ActivityKids just don't seem to take plagiarism seriously, and it is too easy to plagiarize with the copy and paste function on computers. Clues in this game focus on famous people who have been caught plagiarizing

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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Parts of Speech Escape Room for Middle School

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Parts of speech are tough! No matter the age or ability level, students could use a parts of speech refresher. This lock box does just that! Students will use their knowledge of parts of speech in order to solve clues and break out of the box. They

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The Ron Clark Story Movie Quiz

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The Ron Clark Story is based on the true story of an amazing educator from North Carolina who moved to N.Y. because he heard there was a need for good teachers in Harlem. While there, he did an amazing job turning around difficult students and

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Other (Arts), Character Education

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To Kill a Mockingbird Unit Bundle: Reading Guides, Activities, Game, Assessments

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To Kill a Mockingbird Bundle comes with everything you need to teach this novel from start to finish. Students will analyze, synthesize, compare, draw, write, discuss, collaborate, create, and think with the variety of print & go resources.

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

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Academic Cheating in America: Read, Write, Think, Move, Talk Nonfiction Text

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Academic integrity is a hot topic these days since technology has made cheating a lot easier. In this lesson, students will contemplate issues surrounding academic dishonesty as they read articles about cheating in American schools and universities.

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Character Education, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Ralph Waldo Emerson UNIT - "Nature," "Self-Reliance," "The American Scholar"

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Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to transcendental thinker and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson’s works? This lesson on excerpts from "Self-Reliance,” "The American Scholar,“ and “Nature” will do just that!What's Included . . . ►

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.7...

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Anthem Final Test Ayn Rand: Editable, Digital & Print

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Anthem Test for Ayn Rand's novel comes in both digital and printable formats.Anthem Test packet includes the following:15 multiple-choice questions10 true/false5 vocabulary matching4 short answerThe printable test comes in 2 versions to deter

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Critical Thinking, Writing, Close Reading

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Born a Crime Pre-Reading Activity Trevor Noah: Prepare Students for Novel Topics

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Born a Crime Pre-Reading Activity contains instructions for Pecha Kucha Presentations, which is a much more interesting technique for presentations than the usual PowerPoints. Detailed instructions are given. A grading rubric for the teacher and an

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English Language Arts, Oral Communication, African History

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" Digital and Print Escape

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Looking for an interesting way to assess students' understanding of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe in a digital format? Check out this engaging print & digital escape room that will have your students applying their

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment, Games

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.7, RI.11-12.4, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

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The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne Vocabulary Poster or Comic Task, Quiz

By Selena Smith

Looking for some fresh vocabulary ideas to use with "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne? Try out the fun vocabulary activities in this lesson!This lesson contains activities that help students become familiar with 30 words from the story.

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Vocabulary, Visual Arts, Oral Communication

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

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Activities, Assessment

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RL.11-12.4, L.11-12.4

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The Glass Castle Pre-Reading: Interview Guide with Jeannette Walls

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This pre-reading activity for The Glass Castle sparks students' interest in the life of Jeanette Walls before they begin reading the novel. The interview is almost an hour, but I have pointed out where to stop on the video so that the focus is on

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English Language Arts, Character Education, Informational Text

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Pre-Reading Activity

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Product DescriptionIt's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Pre-Reading Activity contains instructions for Pecha Kucha Presentations, which is a much more interesting technique for presentations than the usual PowerPoints. Detailed

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English Language Arts, Oral Communication, African History

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

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Assessment, Printables, Cultural Activities

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Scholarship Self-Assessment for Students

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Scholarships are widely available, but, unfortunately, many students are not eligible to attain one because they lack certain requirements they didn't even know they needed. Students may think they will be awarded scholarships simply because they

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Life Skills, Character Education, For All Subjects

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

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Assessment, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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To Build a Fire by Jack London Vocabulary Hands-on Activity, Quiz, 25 Words

By Selena Smith

Wanting to add some fresh ideas to vocabulary activities for "To Build a Fire" by Jack London? Then, check out this resource!What's Included . . .► Step-by-Step Instructions► Vocabulary Handout with 25 words, part of speech, definition - Editable►

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Vocabulary, Visual Arts, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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RL.11-12.4, L.11-12.4

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The Giver Stations: Students Move, Discuss, Think, Analyze, Synthesize, Review

By Selena Smith

The Giver Thinking Stations is a great way to get your students thinking and reflecting on The Giver after they have finished reading it. This set contains 10 deep-thinking tasks that require students to dig back into the text, discuss, analyze,

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my 27th year of teaching, and I still love it. I have taught the following: 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies; 9th and 10th grade standard and honors English; 11th grade standard, honors, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition English; 12th grade standard English; college American Literature I and II.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is hands-on and activity driven. I enjoy inventing different, innovative lessons that surprise my students. Students work in collaborative groups often and develop speaking and teamwork skills. Instruction should be rigorous, challenging, and fun.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification 2003 National Board Re-Certification 2012 Masters in English Education Teacher of the Year at Wayne Early Middle College High School 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship County Writing Plan Committee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my B.S. degree in Secondary English Education from East Carolina University in 1995. I received my MAEd degree from East Carolina University in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband of 24 years is also a teacher. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us very busy. I am also a speaker/advocate/author for child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

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

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention, Close Reading, African History