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The Most Dangerous Game Unit - CSI Style, Test, Plus Much More - Digital & Paper

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“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell is a high-interest story for middle and high school students, so the activities that accompany it must be appealing as well. This unit contains plenty of activities to engage your students and make them

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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit - Digital and Paper Bundle

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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit Bundle have everything you need to teach Anthem in both digital and paper formats. Make sure that your students can access Google products before purchase. ⭐If you want the digital unit only, see here: • Digital

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Native American Literature Unit: Poems, Myths, Non-fiction in Digital & Print

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Looking to add some fresh activities for Native American literature to your classes' studies? You have come to the right place! Your students will love these beautifully designed slides that will not only capture their attention but also provide

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Anthem Ayn Rand Complete Unit: Reading Guides, Activities, Quizzes, Test, & More

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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit is everything you need to teach Anthem. ⭐If you want to have this printable resource in digital format also, check out the bundle here:• Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit - Digital and Paper Bundle ⭐If you want this

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Born a Crime Final Test - Trevor Noah

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Born a Crime Final Test covers both comprehension and analysis. Students must remember events from the story, but they must also think critically in order to answer the questions.Test Includes:40 Multiple Choice10 True/False3 Written

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Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau Transcendental Bundle

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Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to famous transcendentalist thinkers and writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau? This bundle includes plenty to challenge your students with excerpts from "Self-Reliance,” "The

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Creative Writing, Writing, Close Reading

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Fahrenheit 451 Unit Bundle: Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Lap Book, Game, Test

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FAHRENHEIT 451 BUNDLEQUIZZESThese Fahrenheit 451 quizzes are broken down into the three sections of the book. "Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander" has 3 quizzes. Two quizzes are the same 20 multiple choice questions, but the answers have been

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Cyclops Excerpt from The Odyssey: Lesson Plans, Activities, Vocabulary, Test

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This lesson plan covers 3 days or more for "Cyclops" from Book IX of The Odyssey by Homer. It includes the following:► Daily Lesson Plan Instructions► Bell Ringers for 3 Days► Hands-on Hidden Door Foldie Activity - Assesses understanding of

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Speech to the Troops at Tilbury by Queen Elizabeth I: Rhetorical Analysis

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Queen Elizabeth's famous "Speech to the Troops at Tilbury" is an excellent choice for teaching rhetorical analysis. This lesson includes:♛ Step-by-step lesson plans with suggestions and options♛ Clean copy of the speech♛ Answer Key with rhetorical

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English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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Handouts, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Glass Castle Final Test

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The Glass Castle Final Test covers both comprehension and analysis. Students must remember events from the story, but they must also think critically and examine character, theme, tone, etc. in order to answer the questions. Test Includes:30

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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Native American Literature Unit: Poems, Myths, Non-fiction

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Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

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

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Assessment, Cultural Activities

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.9, W.11-12.10...

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Final Test

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime Final Test (Adapted for Young Readers) covers both comprehension and analysis. Students must remember events from the story, but they must also think critically in order to answer the questions.Test Includes:40

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Born a Crime Trevor Noah Review Stations: Analyze, Write, Think, Move, Discuss

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Born a Crime Thinking / Review Stations is a great way to get your students talking about the novel, analyzing events, thinking critically about the characters, and more. There are 7 colorful stations and students rotate around the room to answer

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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

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Digital Anthem Complete Unit Ayn Rand: Guides, Activities, Quizzes, Test, More!

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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit is everything you need to teach Anthem in digital format. ⭐If you want the printable paper version only, see here: • Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit ⭐If you want the digital and printable paper version bundle,

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

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The Birthmark Test Nathaniel Hawthorne: Editable, 2 Versions Scrambled Answers

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Need a ready-made test for "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You have come to the right place! Test Includes . . . ✱ 20 Multiple-choice questions✱ 8 True/False questions✱ 2 Paragraph Writing/Short Essay Questions'✱ Answer Key✱ Comes in 2

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English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

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Cyclops Excerpt from The Odyssey, Vocabulary, and Editable Test

By Selena Smith

The story of "Cyclops" from Book IX of The Odyssey is a great read. It is graphic and students love reading about the gory details of the one-eyed monster eating men and Odysseus outsmarting the beast with his clever wit. This packet comes with the

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Worksheets, Assessment

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Anthem Final Test Ayn Rand: Editable, Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

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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Assessment, Google Apps

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Project: Lessons on the River

By Selena Smith

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Project challenges students to think, analyze, write, and draw. Mark Twain once said, "We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it – and stop there." For this project, students

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Thinking Stations

By Selena Smith

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Thinking / Review Stations is a great way to get your students talking about the novel, analyzing events, thinking critically about the characters, and more. There are 7 colorful stations

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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

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Activities, Assessment

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MLA 9th Edition Test - Digital and Print - Editable with Answer Key

By Selena Smith

Want to assess your students knowledge of MLA 9th edition without the cumbersome task of making a test or activity? I did the research and study of 9th edition MLA and spent many (oh, so many) hours making this test, so you don't have to! This

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Research, Worksheets, 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