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Monkeys Paw Hexigon Cutouts

By StayGold

Use with the short story Monkey's Paw. Students cut out hexigons and work in small groups to create a small poster. They arrange the shapes to see the different ways that characters, events, and ideas connect. This is a good way to brainstorm for a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Character Packet and Argument Writing Activities

By StayGold

Student note taking for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Two short responses and one longer writing assignment.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

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Iambic Pentameter and Rhyming Couplet Activity

By StayGold

Introduce students to iambic pantemeter in an activity that is not intimidating. You can extend the activity to have students make a mini-poster with their rhyming couplet.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities

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Monkey's Paw Hexagon Activity Directions

By StayGold

Directions and rubric to Hexagon Activity.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities

$2.00

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Writing Reflection for Conferences

By StayGold

Use this to have students reflect on their writing and conference with teacher for change.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Connotation in the Outsiders

By StayGold

Use this to teach the difference between connotative and denotative meanings within The Outsiders, by SE Hinton.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities

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Collaborative Group Work Feedback

By StayGold

Discuss being a good group member and then use this after group project for students to evaluate their peers.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Edit Checklist for Textbased Essays

By StayGold

Allows students to reflect on their essay before turning in their assignments for a grade.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

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March Forward, Girl--Guided Reading

By StayGold

Guided Reading which allows students to reflect on each section, chapter-by-chapter. Students are given an overarching question which can lead to a larger final essay. Students may work through questions independently or in a group setting. Can also

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Assessment, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

$6.00

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Socratic Seminar Activity and Final Writing Assignment Theme of The Outsiders

By StayGold

This walks students through how to do a Socratic Seminar using the "Fish Bowl" Method. Half of the class discusses and the other half observes, and then they switch. This include student instructions, a rubric, a student grading sheet, and a final

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Common Core Posters 7th Grade ELA Literacy Standards

By StayGold

Tired of writing your Common Core Standards on the board each day? Print these out in large paper, laminate, and hang up as you move through the Common Core Standards. This is MUCH better than writing your standards each day, and allows students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Posters

$8.00

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Common Core Made Easy 7th Grade ELA

By StayGold

This printout of the Common Core includes visuals, and "I can" statements to allow students to understand their learning objectives. I have students included this packet in their binders to refer to when we are completing a lesson. Each quarter we

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Handouts

$10.00

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Four Perfect Pebbles Guided Reading

By StayGold

This guided reading allows students to review the story Four Perfect Pebbles and to reflect on the events in the story.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

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Stations for Editing Essay Writing

By StayGold

These cards allow for students to move through 6 stations to edit their existing essay. Paste colorful oaktag and laminate the cards. Students move through Strong Verbs and Word Choice, Transitions and First Words, Effective Sentences,

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

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Exit Tickets for Each Common Core Reading Literature Standard 7th Grade

By StayGold

These Exit Tickets are used to show understanding of each Reading Literature Standard for 7th grade. Each has "I can" statements, that are student friendly and help demystify the Common Core. Each Exit Ticket also has a reflective piece to get

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$7.00

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How to Write a Thesis Statement

By StayGold

I use this to teach students how to write a thesis statement in a step by step way. It is a short activity that can be done in partners, groups, or independently. It has two examples of thesis statements, including one for an argument essay and one

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Homework, Printables

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1d, W.7.2, W.7.2a, W.7.2e

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Four Perfect Pebbles Quiz Chapters 1-5

By StayGold

My page also has a Guided Reading that I used with this Quiz.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment

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Pyramus and Thisbe Questions

By StayGold

I use this to include in A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit. Download any copy of Ovid's Pyramus and Thisbe and use this to check student's understanding of the text. This can also be used as a group activity.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, English (UK)

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.7

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Zebra by Chaim Potok Guided Reading Questions and Text Based Essay

By StayGold

This allows students to read through the story, using close reading to understand the text on a deeper level. It gives a writing assignment at the end. Designed to be independent work.

Subjects:

Literature, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets

$4.00

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Common Core Posters 7th Grade ELA Reading Standards

By StayGold

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Posters

$8.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Over 20 years in teaching.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I use a student centered approach to learning and developing literacy skills. Students work in small groups or pairs to develop a deeper understanding of text. I use project based learning, student agency, and the science of (reading) literacy instruction to develop solid skills in my students. I have provided many of my most successful lessons, packets, and strategies through my TPT page.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Psi Chi Honors Society; Wind Beneath My Wings Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Harvard University--ALM (Masters) English; University of Massachusetts--MEd Curriculum and Instruction; University of New England--CAGS Literacy; Harvard University--Graduate Certificate in American Literature and Culture

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have been teaching for 20 years and concider myself a lifelong learner. I am currently working towards a PhD in Literacy. Much of my teaching experience has been in helping students (especially those who struggle) unlock the magic of understanding their own literacy path.