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Comma Rules for Middle School and High School

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Comma Rules and Practice for Middle School and High School Remote learning: This download includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. The file has been saved as PNGs and inserted into a PowerPoint so that you can save particular pages as you wish,

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Grammar, Poetry

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

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Activities, Assessment

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W.6.2, W.7.2, W.8.2, W.9-10.2, W.11-12.2, SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1, SL.11-12.1, L.6.2...

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Emergency English Sub Plans for Middle School and High School Set #1

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Sub Plans for Middle School and High SchoolRemote learning: This download includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. The file has been saved as PNGs and inserted into a PowerPoint so that you can save particular pages as you wish, upload them to a

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Poetry

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The Giver Unit - Interactive Notebook Activities, Quizzes, Vocabulary, Test

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The Giver Unit - Interactive Notebook has everything you need to teach this novel: reading guides, collaborative activities, comprehension quizzes, hands-on vocabulary fun, vocabulary quizzes, review game, answer keys, and final test.Remote

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

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

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The Hunger Games Chapter Quizzes: Editable, 2 Versions Each Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

The Hunger Games Chapter Quizzes includes 11 quizzes that have been carefully designed so that student must read the book and not just watch the movie. There are 2 multiple-choice/true-false versions of each quiz along with a short

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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Literary Terms Review Game or Task Cards - 100 Questions

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Review literary terms with this 100 question activity. You can use this as a task card activity (student handout to record answers and answer key for the teacher are included) or choose one of the two fun game options enclosed. One game option is

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary

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

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Activities, Assessment

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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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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment

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Short Story Unit Bundle: Activities, Analysis, Lesson Plans for 9 Short Stories

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This Short Story Bundle is amazing! It is dynamic, unique, rigorous, engaging, and fun with a variety of activities that get students reading, writing, thinking, and talking. Students will work on reading comprehension and vocabulary and use a

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment

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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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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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

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Activities, Assessment

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Cyclops Hands-On Activity (The Odyssey): Instructions Handout & Editable Rubric

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This "Cyclops" activity assesses students' knowledge of characterization, figurative language, and vocabulary for the "Cyclops" story from Book IX of The Odyssey by Homer. In addition, it checks for reading comprehension, evaluation skills, and

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Rubrics

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To Build a Fire by Jack London TEST

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Need a ready-made test for "To Build a Fire" by Jack London? Enjoy this print & go resource!What's Included . . . ► 25 multiple-choice questions that go from basic comprehension to thoughtful analysis and synthesis. ► 2 versions with answers

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Close Reading

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

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

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The Fall of the House of Usher 1960 Film Viewing Guide

By Selena Smith

Need something to hold students accountable for watching the reenactment of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe? This resource accompanies the 1960 film version starring Vincent Price, directed by Roger Corman, and it is print &

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English Language Arts, Drama, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.11-12.7, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2

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Federigo's Falcon: Reading Guide, Hands-on Activity, Limerick Writing, Quiz

By Selena Smith

"Federigo's Falcon" is a great story for teaching irony and theme. This lesson pack includes:► 2 Days of Lesson Plans - Step-by-step instructions plus bell ringers for both days.► Story Questions Handout with Answer Key - 9 questions that make

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

$3.00

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The Giver Vocabulary Hands-on Tasks

By Selena Smith

The Giver Vocabulary Unit is a hands-on, interactive pack for the novel that can be used with or without interactive notebooks. This is a great addition to any Giver materials you may already have. It includes activities and tasks that are fun for

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Visual Arts

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

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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

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Assessment

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The Giver Quizzes for Entire Novel: Editable, 2 Versions Each Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

The Giver Quizzes includes a PDF file with all the quizzes ready to print and an editable PowerPoint in case you wish to make any changes. Also, each quiz comes in 2 versions to deter cheaters. Answer keys are included. I also like to save paper, so

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Assessment

$5.00

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Nightjohn Movie Quiz

By Selena Smith

Nightjohn movie is based on a novel by Gary Pauslen. It shows the importance of reading and how some slaves risked everything for the chance to read, something so many kids today take for granted. Nightjohn movie packet includes 3 viewing quizzes

Subjects:

U.S. History, Drama

Grades:

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

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Assessment

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Thank You, M'am Unit - Langston Hughes: Reading Guide, Poem Writing, Quiz

By Selena Smith

"Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes is a wonderful story about the kindness of a stranger in the midst of terrible circumstances. Students love this story!Included:►A creative reading guide with answer key - these questions make students think as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Monkey's Paw Unit: Reading Guide, Vocab, Activities, Assessments

By Selena Smith

"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs is an awesome story for students to read. This engaging unit for "The Monkey's Paw" includes reading, writing, talking, and thinking. Included:►Step-by-Step teacher instructions►Creatively designed reading guide

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$5.00

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Thank You, M'am Quiz - Langston Hughes: Editable, 2 Versions Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

"Thank You, M'am" Quiz comes with the following:►15 Questions: 7 multiple choice and 8 true/false►2 versions of the quiz to deter cheaters►Answer Key►Both Editable PowerPoint and Word documentSample Questions: Multiple Choice____ In this story,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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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.

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, 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