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180 Reading/Writing Task Card BUNDLE

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Crime Scene Creative Writing Activity Pack

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Engage your students with this Crime Scene Creative Writing Activity Pack! In this activity pack, you will get everything you need to launch your students into team-building, brainstorming, and writing their own mystery short story.You will receive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$4.00

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STEAL Characterization Resources

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These resources are designed to make your life easier and your handouts more engaging. You will receive 10 posters (5 unique in two versions) for each part of the STEAL method of indirect characterization and a one-page foldable for students to use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Literary Quote Posters - Book Page Designs

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You will receive 8 literary quote posters to use in your classroom. Each poster has a different vintage book page background. The quotes, all appropriate for elementary, middle, and high school, are from the following books: - Harry Potter and the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$1.00

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Figurative Language Matching Game

By The Engaging Station

Have your students review the terms simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and allusion in this easy, fun matching game. Simply print, cut, and play. Your students can by individually or in pairs. You will also receive an answer key. Check

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.00

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Double-Sided (Double-Entry) Journal Handout and Guided PPT Lesson

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You will receive a Double-Sided Journal Handout complete with a response legend and a guided PowerPoint lesson. Each of the ten slides has notes at the bottom of the slide to guide you and your students to a wonderful, deep appreciation of ANY

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.00

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Mystery Files #2: The Abandoned School

By The Engaging Station

Engage your students with this Mystery Files Crime Scene Investigation activity!WHAT'S INCLUDED:You will receive a cover for your investigation portfolioTwo differentiated reports on the caseSix pages of different pictures (with and without

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.50

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(Play-Doh) Citing Evidence Punctuation Practice

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You will receive 20 posters (10 basic and 10 MLA) for students to practice their citing evidence punctuation skills and two answer keys. Simply print and either laminate these or put them into sheet protectors. Students will then use Expo markers,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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The Maze Runner BUNDLE

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With this bundle, you will receive my three The Maze Runner products at a reduced price. Engage your students with The Maze Runner Launch in which students will literally run through a maze in excitement! The Maze Runner Launch You'll also receive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Graphic Organizers

$5.50

$4.40

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Mystery Files #1: The Mysterious Disappearance

By The Engaging Station

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.50

187

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Double-Sided One Page Foldables (Flip Pages) BUNDLE

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Save over 25% with this BUNDLE!These flip pages are designed to make your life easier and your handouts more engaging. The best thing about the flip pages is that no gluing is required and only one sheet of paper is used per foldable. Simply print,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$6.00

$5.40

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The Maze Runner Launch

By The Engaging Station

Are you about to start teaching The Maze Runner, or are you currently teaching it and looking for a way to engage your students? With this activity pack, you will receive a teacher's guide, a how-to guide for a classroom maze transformation, a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$2.00

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24 Fluency Task Cards

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You will receive 24 task cards with short, to-the-point fluency passages as well as a fluency rubric using the PEAR method. We often do not have time in our curriculum to teach and focus on fluency, and that's the best thing about task cards. They

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (0.64 MB)

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EDITABLE Double-Sided One Page Foldables BUNDLE

By The Engaging Station

Please note: these templates are part of a larger bundle. Check it out by clicking here! These EDITABLE one page foldables (flip pages) are designed to make your life easier and your handouts more engaging. The best thing about the flip pages is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.50

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20+ Handout and Foldable Templates

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You will receive a collection of handouts, foldables, task card, and rubric templates. There is a mix of traditional handouts which can be used to throw in questions or information as well as handouts for stations, dry-erase markers, and a booklet

Subjects:

Specialty, Other (Specialty), Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

$7.00

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24 Editable Editing Task Cards

By The Engaging Station

These task cards make editing a complete task-based process instead of a simple checklist. Let's face it: many students simply check off every requirement on a checklist. With these task cards, they have one task at a time! You will receive 24

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$2.00

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Character Funeral Activity Pack for ANY Text

By The Engaging Station

Engage your students with this Character Funeral Activity Pack! Transform your classroom into a funeral, and have your students prepare for an outrageous goodbye to a beloved character! You will get information on how to prep your classroom for a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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The 10-Minute Prep Scavenger Hunt

By The Engaging Station

With this 10-Minute Prep Scavenger Hunt Activity, you will learn how to use word boards to create an engaging scavenger hunt! Your students will work together to identify clues hidden in a word board to find the location of the next clue! Your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$1.50

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Sentence Types One Page Foldable

By The Engaging Station

This foldable is designed to make your life easier and your notes more engaging. The best thing about the foldable is that no gluing is required and only one sheet of paper is used. Simply print, cut, and fold. You will receive a double-sided

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.55 MB)

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Text-based Response Tool with Double-Sided Foldable

By The Engaging Station

This resource includes a Text-based Response Tool and flip page that are designed to make your life easier and your handouts more engaging. The best thing about the flip page is that no gluing is required and only one sheet of paper is used. Simply

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Trivia Bulletin Board: Customize for ANY Text/Unit/Concept

By The Engaging Station

You will receive four different sets (black and white, neon, blue/green, and a burlap inspired) of pennants, question marks, and editable cards to create an engaging, interactive bulletin board for your students! You can change up your trivia board

Subjects:

Specialty, Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (3.44 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught grades 9-12 English and Honors English in the public school system. I have also taught for Upward Bound Math & Science at the University of Delaware.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to be engaged, energetic, and passionate in both my learning and teaching. I love to provide unique experiences that resonate with all students. I am constantly reflecting, learning, and making changes.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Awards: 2018 Cecil County Teacher of the Year 2018 Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist 2019 Maryland NEA Foundations In Teaching Excellence Award – California Casualty Award 2019 Yoobi 10 Teachers List News: U.S News & World Report – Instagram for High School Teachers 101 Cecil Whig – Behind the Door of G115 BuzzFeed, HuffPost, CBS Baltimore, Inside Edition, PopSugar – Interview on my Harry Potter Classroom Cecil Whig – What You Don’t See

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Towson University – Wilmington, DE M. Ed in Educational Leadership – 2019 to present University of Delaware - Newark, DE BA in English Education – 2009 to 2013

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have taught at the high school level for 9 years. I coordinated the publication of my students’ autobiographical book, Behind the Door of G115 and its sequel, What You Don’t See. I work with the 9th grade curriculum writing team at the county level, and at the school level, serve on a variety of committees and initiatives. I have a passion for using social media as a collaborative educational tool, and I interact with over 60,000 followers on Instagram daily. I am one of the main presenters for the Keeping the Wonder Workshop, a hands-on professional development event designed for secondary English teachers. In addition, I present on various matters relating to education at the school, county, and national level.