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

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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

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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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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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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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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

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

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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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The Glass Castle Reading Guides - Jeannette Walls

By Selena Smith

The Glass Castle Reading Guides includes 7 guides that cover the entire novel. Some questions are comprehension while others are analysis or require students to gather evidence and information from the novel's sections. The reading guides are set

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapter Quizzes: Editable

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapter Quizzes assesses students' reading comprehension. There are some questions that require analysis, but most are to see if students are paying attention and doing the assigned reading.►There are 8

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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The Hunger Games Test

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The Hunger Games Test has the following types of questions:25 multiple choice11 true/false3 written paragraph response1 essay (2 options)Each question counts two points each, except for the written response (5 points each) and the essay (13

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

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

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Anthem Quizzes for Entire Book Ayn Rand: Editable - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Anthem Quizzes is a set of quizzes for the entire novel in both digital and paper format.Anthem Quizzes are comprised as follows:Chapter 1 has 10 Multiple-choice questionsChapters 2-5 have 10 Multiple-choice questionsChapters 6-8 have 7

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

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

By Selena Smith

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Cultural Activities

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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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Great Gatsby Quizzes for Entire Novel: Editable

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The Great Gatsby Quizzes for Entire Novel are broken down as follows:► Chapter 1: 10 True/False► Chapter 2: 6 Multiple-choice► Chapter 3: 10 True/False► Chapters 4-5: 6 Multiple-Choice and 4 True/False► Chatpers 6-7: 7 Multiple-Choice and 5

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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

By Selena Smith

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

CCSS:

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 Fall of the House of Usher Digital Unit -Interactive Activities, Vocab, Test

By Selena Smith

Looking for engaging materials for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that your students will enjoy and not complain about? This unit will have your students interacting with this difficult Poe text in no time, and it's DIGITAL!

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.9...

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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 Scarlet Letter Test: Editable, 2 Versions with Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

Need a ready-made test on The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne? Here you go!What's included . . .►30 multiple-choice questions, 10 True/False, 5 Explanatory Writing (which are questions that require an explanation rather than a short answer),

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading

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

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Emily Dickinson Poetry Pennants: Students Analyze, Draw, Write, Explain

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging activity to teach Emily Dickinson poetry? These poetry pennants require students to read and analyze a Dickinson poem thoroughly, determine theme, draw images and symbols, and write an explanation of their findings. What's

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.4, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2...

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

By Selena Smith

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

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

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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The Secret Life of Bees Review Game: Student-Centered

By Selena Smith

Secret Life of Bees Review Game This is a fun game for students to play to review the novel. It is student centered, so you get a break! You just need to visit the Dollar Tree or another inexpensive store and purchase some decks of cards and print

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment

$1.50

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Anthem Vocabulary Ayn Rand: Handout, Editable Quiz - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Anthem Vocabulary contains a graphic organizer with 10 words from the novel. (There were not many unfamiliar words in this short read. Feel free to add words if you like.) Students write the part of speech and definition of each word as well as draw

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

$2.00

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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