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Literary Elements in Song Lyrics: Organizers & Key for Rap Song

By Ann Smith

This LITERARY Elements Analysis lesson is used with the song lyrics of Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" If you want an avenue to truly reach many of your students in teaching them literary elements and how to identify and analyze them, this product is

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Staff

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Activities, Songs, Graphic Organizers

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Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story-Reading Activities Pack

By Ann Smith

This PDF File has been created to go with the Scholastic Reader (level2) "Ruby Bridges Goes to School--My True Story" by Ruby Bridges Product contains a set of 25 reading questions with key and 3 Printable Organizer Worksheets for Students. One

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Assessment, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Folktales: Small Group Project & Rubrics for Presentations & Writing

By Ann Smith

This ZIP File consists of a PPT show containing a project that is great for literature circles/small groups --especially for a multi-cultural unit AND the PDF Version of PPT show for compatibility purposes and printing grading/rubric

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Projects

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Vocabulary Foldable: Tri-Fold Organizer for Terms in any Subject

By Ann Smith

Students get to create a tri-fold brochure of Vocabulary Words, Definitions, Parts of Speech, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies. An additional printable page for illustrating vocabulary terms is also included. This tri-fold can be used as a

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Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Handouts, Homework, Printables

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Making Inferences: Two Charts for Creating Inferences While Reading!

By Ann Smith

Making Inferences: PDF Document consists of 2 Printable Charts for Students to use in making inferences when reading. One chart is for Inferences with Characters; the other chart is for inferences regarding the plot/novel in general, not limited

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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Novel Assessment-Timeline Project, Oral Presentation, Rubric

By Ann Smith

Students Create a Timeline Project to be presented orally to class! This is a Culminating Novel Project perfect for Independent Novels but can also be used with novels in Small Groups and Literature Circles. And, of course, use this with novels of

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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Projects, Activities, Literature Circles

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Language Arts Terms: 7th & 8th Grade Test Prep Flash Cards

By Ann Smith

Need Flash Cards or a Matching Game? Common Assessment Terms for Language Arts This PDF FIle consists of 36 Flash Cards of important terms and cards with matching definitions for the middle school student. These words are common terms found in

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Flash Cards, Printables

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Free: Reading Comprehension Formative Assessment Idea

By Ann Smith

PDF file Download this freebie page for a quick idea to assess your readers by the chapter! Includes pictures of sample mini-folder created from construction paper--perfect size to hold index cards for chapters! Thanks for stopping by! A Smith @

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles, Centers

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Vocabulary Word Study Pack: 7 Activities for Learning Terms

By Ann Smith

PDF File contains vocabulary activities for students to complete over a 5 day period. Each day contains reproducibles for students to use. Activities consist of: 1. Listing Terms, Parts of Speech, and Definitions 2. Writing Meaningful Sentences

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Writing Songs About Texts: Reading Comprehension Activity

By Ann Smith

Bring out the Rock Stars in your Classroom! It's balanced Literacy at its most creative! Whether you have musically inclined students or not, you just need to spice up the everyday routine at times. Trigger motivation and refresh student attention

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

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My Story Elements Foldable

By Ann Smith

Let your students create a "My Story Notes" Foldable for reading and story elements! Use for novels or short stories; they'll have a little pamphlet of story element notes when complete. Great for comprehension, engaging during reading, and

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Mockingbird by K. Erskine: Novel Unit Planning Guide

By Ann Smith

Novel Reading Plan & Suggested Activities for Kathryn Erskine's Novel Mockingbird PDF contains a 6 page unit plan for the novel divided into 5 sections. Sections contain suggested literature activities, writing suggestions, suggested times on

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles

$3.00

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Prediction & Outcome Chart: Literature Activity- Group or Individual

By Ann Smith

Free Predicting Outcomes Chart Printable-- Create a habit in your students of making predictions as they read. Use this easy to understand chart with any literature you want. It's a great tool to make sure they are reading independent novels

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Novel Response Rubrics for 3 Small Group Task Meetings: Samples Too!

By Ann Smith

PDF File of Three Literature and/or Novel Response Activities Rubrics and Student Examples of Activities: Making Connections Inferences Identifying Direct and Indirect Characterization--All supported with textual evidence. Consists of: 3 Rubrics

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Centers

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MY VOCABULARY FOLDABLE

By Ann Smith

Vocabulary FOLDABLE! Versatile---perfect for all subjects and VARIOUS grade levels! USE WITH NOVELS, SHORT STORIES, TEXTBOOK TERMS, ETC. SECTIONS FOR TERMS/PART OF SPEECH, SENTENCES, AND SYNONYMS PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM AND GIVE ME

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Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Context Clues in Reading! Chart and Sentence Handout

By Ann Smith

Increase vocabulary skills using context clues during reading! The activity consists of a chart for vocabulary terms, recording context clues, students' definitions based on context clues, and dictionary definitions. After charting vocabulary,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Activities, Handouts, Centers

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Strategies for Students During Reading

By Ann Smith

"During Reading" Strategies Can be used for reading any literature selection/novel Included: • Predicting Outcomes Chart (Character Predictions) • Events Chart—for recording significant events in plot • Character Analysis Organizer (In Color &

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Most of my career has been in 7th - 8th grade English Language Arts I have been teaching 20+ years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I have a versatile style of teaching. I find it imperative to act as a facilitator while students explore their capabilities, applying their knowledge to be successful in classroom assignments, projects, activities, and meeting expectations. Spontaneity seems to keep my room alive!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Education

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