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A Raisin in the Sun Final Test

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This final assessment includes 55 true/false and multiple choice questions and 12 short answer questions. You may divide the test into two parts or choose to give either to the students. The answers for the 55 multiple choice questions are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Lesson

$4.00

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March- Women's History Month- Internet Scavenger Hunt

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This handout includes 30 different hints for famous women in history. Students may work independently or in groups to search for these women online. I use this handout to start the month of March and my Women's History/ Literature unit. It may also

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Instructional Technology

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

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Research, Internet Activities, Games

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Internet Scavenger Hunt- Of Mice and Men

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This internet scavenger hunt is a great tool to use as an introduction to Of Mice and Men. The questions cover the author's life and the time period. It includes 30 questions. I have provided an answer key to the first 18 answers. The rest of the

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Internet Activities

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Zoot Suit Play and Film Unit

By The Geeky Corner

Zoot Suit and Mexican American Studies This packet includes a quiz, test, film review and a number worksheets to better analyze the film and play. Most of the questions are short answer. This packet also includes a handout with questions on the

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English Language Arts, Music, Writing

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Handouts

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Archetype Quiz

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This is a quiz with 25 questions on archetypes. Students must match the description to the archetype.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Worksheets, Assessment

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EOC Persuasive Essay Prompts for STAAR

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This packet includes 10 PERSUASIVE essays and a template where you can create your own. If you have purchased the previous EOC packet from my store, you will find that it repeats some of the other EOC essays, but 4 new ones are included.

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Handouts, Assessment, Lesson

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Book Report Ideas - Rubrics included

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This file includes 8 different book report ideas that were given to students in my class. Each idea comes with the rubric that specifically describes the task at hand. Modifications can be made and even a scoring rubric is included. Each idea is

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Lesson

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un- BOGGLE - me (Word Puzzles) (Dyslexia Resources)

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This packet includes four word puzzles for students. Students must create words with the letters within the puzzle. Students must practice sequencing, prefixes, and sounds to create the words. Students may be timed. The handouts may be changed and

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Phonics

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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Lesson Plans English II Unit II- Non-fiction

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This is a bundle for 16 days of lessons. There are no handouts or assignments, only description and plans to follow in class. This unit plan focuses primarily on the reading of non-fiction literature. The main text is the graphic novel Maus by Art

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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

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Unit Plans, Lesson

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Super Bowl Extra Credit

By The Geeky Corner

This assignments may be used for English Class or even a Marketing Class. Students must watch the Super Bowl commercials, which may be found during the game or online. They must answer the following questions and analyze carefully the purpose of

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English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Business

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

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Aristotle's Poetics Chart

By The Geeky Corner

After a lesson on Aristotle's Poetics students are divided into groups and will think of literary texts and media that fit into each of these. All of the poetics are addressed and students must make sure to explain in detail each example and how it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Activities, Homework

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Archetype QR code chart

By The Geeky Corner

This chart includes 10 archetypes along with a QR code next to each. Students must download a free QR reader app and scan the code on the chart. It will automatically take them to a definition of each archetype and examples. This image may be blown

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English Language Arts

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

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Posters

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Life is Beautiful and Night Unit Packet

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This packet includes a study guide of questions for the novel Night, a list of vocabulary for every chapter. It includes worksheets that tie in the film Life is Beautiful to the film. There are two worksheets with discussion questions over the film.

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$4.00

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Interactive Journal/Notes - English Class Part 1

By The Geeky Corner

This slides presentation includes the following topics and vocabulary. Some are notes provided, some are slides where students fill in their own notes. Quote for the Year Types of Sentences Parts of Speech Story Elements Denotation and

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$12.00

Online Resource
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Unit Plan - Maus Volume I

By The Geeky Corner

This unit plan for the graphic novel Maus contains I. Scavenger Hunt- 25 questions II. Vocabulary List- 22 terms III. Reading Quizzes- 4 quizzes (44 questions IV. Charts V. Short Answer Questions-7 questions VI. Essay Prompts- 2

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Internet Activities

$7.99

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Foreign Words Vocabulary and Quizzes

By The Geeky Corner

This packet includes five different quizzes on foreign words. Foreign words appear on EOCs and are part of many of the TEKS. The list of words is included. Students must define the words, find the origin and the part of speech.

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English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

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

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Assessment

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Parts of Speech QR code chart

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This chart include the 8 parts of speech with a corresponding QR code. Students may download a free QR reader app to their iPads or smart phones. When the code is scanned a detailed definition will appear with examples and notes. This chart may be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

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

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Word Walls, Printables, Posters

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Lesson Plans for English II- Fiction Short Story Unit

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This is a bundle of lesson plans for 28 days. This does not include assignments or handouts. Instead it includes detailed notes and the plans for the daily assignments of each day. This unit centers around reading fiction and short stories for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

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Internet Scavenger Hunt Packet

By The Geeky Corner

This packet includes 5 online/ internet scavenger hunts for your students. The Crucible- Colonial Period Shakespeare- A Midsummer Night's Dream A Raisin in the Sun Of Mice and Men Women's History Month

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Analyzing Super Bowl Commercials - Chart

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Ethos, Pathos and Logos- This chart allows for students to answer specific questions and closely analyze Super Bowl Commercials. Students will identify what types of persuasive methods are used in each commercial. Great fun activity!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$1.50

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I feel like I've been teaching my entire life. Right out of high school I worked part-time as a private tutor. 4 years of teaching English

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group discussions, collaborative activities, cooperative learning, reading and analyzing through film, presentations

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

The University of Texas- Pan American, Bachelor of Arts in English, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, and a Minor in Women Studies M.A. in English- Literature and Cultural Studies and Mexican American Studies Certification

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High School Teacher, Dutiful and loving wife and mother