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Juvenile Justice Research Project - School to Prison Pipeline - Prison Reform

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The Juvenile Justice Research Project: Teens Serving Time is a perfect way to implement a high-interest research project into your classroom! Students will research real examples of teens serving time, examine the juvenile justice system, prison

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Psychology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9

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Primary Sources Activities - Primary vs. Secondary Sources Lessons Task Cards

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Identify primary sources and differentiate between primary sources vs. secondary sources with this engaging mini-unit! Primary sources activities include an introductory slide presentation or primary sources powerpoint, Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Library Skills

Grades:

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

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Activities, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

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King Arthur Research Webquest - British Medieval Literature - Arthurian Legends

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Discover the legend of King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table, Arthurian legends, and medieval society in this whimsical research adventure! Pair this with your reading of Le Morte d' Arthur, legends and folklore unit, or with any British

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Instructional Technology

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Webquests, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9

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Research Projects for High School English and Middle School ELA 7th-11th Grade

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These research projects for high school English and middle school ELA align with common literature themes! The short-term research projects support the following concepts: survival, tragic heroes, perseverance, self-identity, journeys, choices and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.8.7, W.8.8, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8

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Tragic Hero Research Project - Hero Archetype Activities - Choices Consequences

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A tragic hero doesn’t just exist in literature! Supplement teaching hero character traits and Aristotle's tragic hero archetype with this modern research project! Perfect supplement for Antigone, Macbeth, The Great Gatsby, Oedipus Rex, Romeo and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8, W.11-12.9

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Independent Reading Choice Board Activities for ANY Story or Book

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Reading choice board activities put students in the driver’s seat! This independent reading choice board also provides accountability and an assessment that can be used with any story, book, or novel. Students benefit from the differentiation in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Instructional Technology

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

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Identity Poetry Writing Unit Activity - Middle School ELA - High School English

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Enhance your poetry unit with this fun and modern self-identity poetry writing book project! This also serves as a great all about me back to school activity. The materials also thematically align with identity and self-identity cultural

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Instructional Technology, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.6

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Independent Reading Projects - End of Novel Project for Assessment of Any Book

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Motivate students with independent reading projects using technology! Use as an end of novel assessment for any book! Your students will love having choices and using technology to showcase their learning. You'll love the independent reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Instructional Technology

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.6

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Dystopia VS. Utopia Research | Dystopian Stories Activities | Utopian Society

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The Dystopia vs. Utopia Research and Writing Project will elevate your dystopian short story unit to the next level! Utopia and utopian communities are the thematic focus of this research and informational essay writing activity.This high-interest

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1b, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.9, W.8.10, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, W.9-10.10...

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Greek Mythology Research Project - Greek Gods and Goddesses Activity - Odyssey

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This Greek Mythology Research Project featuring Greek Gods and Goddesses allows your students' creativity to shine! They'll be much more engaged creating this Greek mythology flip book instead of writing a research paper or doing yet another slides

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Instructional Technology, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

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The Elizabethan Era, Shakespeare's World, and British Literature Activities

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This introduction to Shakespeare explores the Elizabethan Era, Tudor monarchy, impact of the Black Plague, and the history of the famous playwright! Provide students with a deeper understanding of the historical references in Shakespeare's plays.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.10, RI.11-12.7

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Reference Sources - Using Reference Materials - Text Features Middle High School

By Teen Tech University

The Reference Materials Mastered teaching bundle provides students with the opportunity to identify and define a variety of reference materials, describe what type of information various print and digital sources can provide, how the information is

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Library Skills, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

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Poetry Unit Project - Poetry Analysis Activities for High School English ELA

By Teen Tech University

Engage your students with this bundle of three high-interest poetry projects using technology! See a description of the poetry analysis activities listed below:Poetry Out Loud ProjectThe resource is a great way to engage your students by using

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Instructional Technology, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.4

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Independent Reading Project - Activities for Any Novel - Novel Study Any Book

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Are you searching for a unique way to measure your students' reading comprehension skills and ensure independent reading accountability? This technology-based novel project will require your students to think critically while also allowing them

Subjects:

Reading, Instructional Technology, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.6

$5.00

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Fun Independent Reading Activities Using Technology - Book Report Alternatives

By Teen Tech University

Give your students the choice to select books independently! The two technology rich projects in this bundle will motivate your students to read their books and provide you with a creative way to assess a student's independent reading!Each resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Instructional Technology, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.6

$8.00

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High School Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Articles on Teen Entrepeneurs

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Hook students with high school reading comprehension passages and questions featuring real-life teen entrepreneurs! These high-interest nonfiction articles include higher-level multiple-choice questions, text dependent short answer questions or

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Informational Text, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.10, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.10

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The Crucible Activity | Salem Witch Trials Music Playlist and Song Analysis

By Teen Tech University

Are your students suffering from disconnect while reading "The Crucible," The Scarlet Letter, or with any early American literature? This music playlist project will help your students make modern connections with Puritan society and their beliefs!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Instructional Technology

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (1.66 MB)

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FREE Bell Ringers and Writing Prompts for Middle and High School Students

By Teen Tech University

Forget to take attendance again...? These FREE bell ringers and writing prompts are your solution by providing structure and routine to your classroom - while giving you time for administrative tasks! This high school and middle school resource

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.6

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Science Fiction Horror Story Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions

By Teen Tech University

Engage students with this science fiction short story reading comprehension passage and questions! “Tomorrow’s Silence: The Robotic Takeover” by V.E. Thiessen includes elements of science fiction, horror, mystery and suspense. Improve their reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Robotics, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

$3.99

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Book Project | Independent Reading Activity | Short Story Unit

By Teen Tech University

Are you searching for ways to assess students' independent reading choices? This project ensures independent reading accountability! Students will want to read their book just so they can create dynamic interactive digital book flyers! This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Instructional Technology, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Internet Activities

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Thank you for visiting my store! I am a Nationally Board Certified Educator with 27 years experience in public education. Since I began teaching, I've taught High School English, worked as a middle and high school Media Specialist, and currently serve as my school's Technology Instructional Specialist. I am still as passionate about education today as the day I first started! I enjoy creating high-interest curriculum materials for my teachers and utilizing educational technology to enhance both teaching and student learning!

MY TEACHING STYLE

21st Century Learners: Put students in the driver's seat by teaching with technology!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2002 - National Board Certified Teacher in Young Adult and Adolescent Literature 2012 - National Board Certification Renewal

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

1995 - Erskine College, Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude BA English, minor secondary education 2004- MA+30 in Library and Information Science from University of South Carolina Teaching Certification - Secondary English Teaching Certification - Library Media Specialist National Board Certification

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Reading and educational technology are my passions! I love teaching students and conducting workshops for educators about the latest tech apps/tools and showing teachers how they can utilize technology in order to motivate and reinforce student learning.

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Other (Science), Social Studies, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, ELA Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Business, Psychology, Economics , Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Instructional Technology, Library Skills, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Robotics, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Dance, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, African History, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional Learning