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Theme: Teaching Theme, Short Story Literary Elements, Elements of Fiction

By Teen Tech University

Analyze and Infer: Identifying Theme for Google DriveTeach and review the literary element of theme with your students! This teaching resource includes access to an attractive, modern Google Slides presentation about the literary element theme and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

$4.75

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Text Features Activities (Nonfiction Text Features Lessons), Test Prep Review

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Teach students to navigate nonfiction while using text features to increase their understanding! This nonfiction mini-unit includes 45 slides identifying, defining, and presenting 20 types of text features with real-life examples.Using text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.5, RI.11-12.1

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

By Teen Tech University

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 Provide students with a deeper understanding of the historical references in Shakespeare's plays.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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Connotation and Denotation Google Slides Presentation Author's Tone Word Choice

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The Connotation and Denotation Google Slides Presentation includes 16 modern, high-interest, and informative Google Slides on denotation and connotation with view and respond questions and an application activity for your students.Use the slides to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

$4.25

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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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The Outsiders Characters Project | Middle School ELA Character Analysis

By Teen Tech University

Enhance your novel study of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton with this creative Characterization Word Art Project! Students will select a major character from The Outsiders, generate a character trait list, and choose an image, symbolic shape, or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

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Dramatic, Verbal, and Situational Irony Activity - Irony Types Literary Elements

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This resource includes an Irony Types Literary Element slides presentation featuring 30 ironic images and three embedded YouTube videos defining verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. After viewing the videos, students will then note on their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4, RI.7.4

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Middle English Literature Sir Gawain & the Green Knight Middle Ages King Arthur

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Analyze characters from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Le Morte D’Arthur, or with this Middle Period Character Word Art Project! Use this creative medieval character analysis activity with any story from the Middle Ages.Students use word art,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7

$4.50

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Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit Activity Assessment Project Grades 8-11

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This Edgar Allan Poe interactive short story project offers your students a creative assessment by using a great motivating tool – technology! This interactive project is designed to be used with any of Poe’s short stories - including "The Tell-Tale

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.1

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Independent Reading Accountability Project - Book Review Alternative

By Teen Tech University

Are you searching for ways to hold students accountable for independent reading?In this teaching packet, you will be provided with an alternative assessment for class novels or independent reading choices using a great motivating tool – technology!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.6

$4.00

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Figurative Language Task Cards - Poetic Devices Analysis - Analyzing Any Poem

By Teen Tech University

Analyze poetic devices, figurative language, and elements of poetry with these 30 task cards! The task card prompts facilitate poetry analysis, identification of figurative language, and the understanding of poetic devices. By answering the task

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4

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Indirect Characterization Activity - Writing a Character Traits Analysis Essay

By Teen Tech University

This unique characterization & character traits analysis activity will engage all students - even the most reluctant learners! Students assume the role of medical examiner and dissect a complex character or protagonist using evidence garnered

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.9

$4.50

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Literary Devices | Literature Elements Posters | Poetic Devices Project

By Teen Tech University

Are you searching for a unique way to reinforce the meaning of literary elements and literary devices with your students? Make your instruction more memorable with this creative, high-interest literary elements project!Students will illustrate and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

$4.45

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Poetry Activity Unit Project for Middle School ELA and High School English

By Teen Tech University

This creative poetry activity will enhance your poetry unit and engage your students through the use of technology and choice! Students will choose their own poems for this dynamic video poetry project. Once they’ve selected the poems, students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Video Files, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.7.6, W.8.6, CCRA.R.4

$4.25

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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

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Digital Resources Nonfiction Graphic Organizers - Informational Text Activities

By Teen Tech University

This resource includes four nonfiction text analysis activities and Google Slides digital graphic organizers. Each activity includes its own share link and a Google Slides set or a Hyperdoc featuring a modern nonfiction graphic organizer and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (1.10 MB)

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Short Story Literary Analysis Projects Using Technology - Short Story Unit

By Teen Tech University

This short story unit project will sharpen your students' critical thinking skills and provide an outlet for their creative expression! Who says literary analysis activities must be prescribed and boring? Your students will engage in higher levels

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7

$4.65

Digital Download PDF (1.29 MB)

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The Most Dangerous Game Activity Flyer Project - Short Story Analysis

By Teen Tech University

"The Most Dangerous Game" short story unit activity provides a creative way for students to show their literary analysis skills! This digital flyer project exemplifies the personalized learning model and provides you with a unique assessment for

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (1.38 MB)

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Independent Reading Activities - Reading Comprehension Task Cards for Any Book

By Teen Tech University

This teaching resource includes 30 Independent Reading Task Cards and Reader’s Response Activities for Google Classroom and Google Drive! The Reading Task Cards can be used to analyze ANY book or used with any novel study. Students will type their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (1.37 MB)

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Point of View Task Cards Activities - Elements of Literature Point-of-View

By Teen Tech University

Identifying point of view is easy with these point-of-view task cards, excerpts for analysis, slides presentation, and graphic organizers set! Activities include 1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person, 3rd person limited, and omniscient point of view!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (1.05 MB)

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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.

GRADES

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