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Plot Elements & Conflict Slideshow, Notes, Practice Worksheets, Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Plot: Teach, Practice, Test is an engaging, step-by-step way to teach plot elements. It’s a thorough unit that includes PRINT & DIGITAL options, a PowerPoint presentation with guided notes, follow-through practice activities and worksheets, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

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RL.5.3, RL.5.9, RL.5.10, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.3

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ESCAPE ROOM Plot Elements: Fractured Fairy Tales & Creative Writing

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This PLOT ELEMENTS ESCAPE ROOM breakout activity uses fractured fairy tales to teach and reinforce the elements of a plot. It is a fun, team building ADVENTURE that requires reading comprehension skills, understanding of plot elements, creative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

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RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.5.9, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.9, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.7.9, RL.8.3, RL.8.5...

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Characterization PowerPoint, Notes, Practice Worksheets & Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Learning methods of characterization is definitely a great way for kids to develop their inference skills, as well as their narrative writing abilities. Using the Teach, Practice, Test method is the best way to ensure mastery of these important

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3

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Teaching Theme PowerPoint and Guided Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Theme: Slideshow and Notes takes a challenging concept and makes it easy and fun! The guided notes come in two styles: foldable interactive and Cornell style. ( I like choices, don't you?)WHAT'S INCLUDED? ★ 50 colorful, engaging slides (PowerPoint

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2

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Point of View Slideshow, Guided Notes, Practice, Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This Point of View Teach, Practice, Test resource couldn't be easier to use, as it now includes PRINT & DIGITAL versions. Just click, copy, and assign!It is an engaging, interactive, step-by-step way to teach the five types of point of view:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Centers

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RL.5.6, RL.6.6, RL.7.6, RL.8.6

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Fiction & Nonfiction Reading -Teach, Practice, Test BUNDLE - Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills Units - Step-by-Step, Complete, No Prep Lessons for Middle School ELAEVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER needs the resources that are now available in this HUGE, money-saving bundle. Thousands of teachers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

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RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

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Summarizing & Paraphrasing Practice Worksheets and Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Teach students to summarize and paraphrase fiction and nonfiction with 6 high-interest texts, beautifully designed instructional handouts, and worksheets. An editable test in Google Drive is also included, as are blank graphic organizers that can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint, Notes, Practice Worksheets, and Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Setting, Mood, Tone: Teach, Practice, Test Have tone and mood been stumbling blocks for your middle grade students? One of the most frequent questions I get from teachers is about how to teach tone. Now, I no longer have to reply, "I'll be darned if

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

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Summarizing & Paraphrasing PowerPoint, Notes, Worksheets, Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Summarizing and paraphrasing fiction and nonfiction passages using the Teach, Practice, Test method is the best way to ensure mastery of these important skills. Step-by-step directions show you how to begin by using the PowerPoint and guided notes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

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Literary Elements Units: PowerPoints, Guided Notes, Worksheets, & Tests BUNDLE

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Literary Elements: Teach, Practice, Test includes lessons, practice, and tests to teach story elements using the awesome, step-by-step, gradual release of responsibility method!The Literary Elements Teach, Practice, Test Bundle will help you save

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

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Figurative Language PowerPoint, Notes, Worksheets & Test DISTANCE LEARNING

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Figurative Language: Teach, Practice, Test provides everything you need to teach students how to locate and analyze figurative language. It’s a step-by-step, “soup to nuts” unit that includes a PowerPoint presentation with guided notes,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

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RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

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Two-Sentence Horror Stories - Micro Fiction Creative Writing

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Do you need a fun creative writing lesson or an engaging Halloween writing activity that will leave your kids begging for more? Kids love reading and writing two-sentence horror stories! But it's not all about fun. Micro-fiction requires writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.10, W.8.3, W.8.4, W.8.5...

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Summarizing Fiction and Nonfiction

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Summarizing: GIST and Beyond has everything you need to teach and reinforce summarizing. I had a hard time finding summarizing lessons that include interesting fiction and nonfiction texts, answer keys, and many opportunities to practice. So I

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

$4.00

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Word Wall Nonfiction, Fiction, Testing Words BUNDLE, Interactive Notes & Bonus!

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Do you love middle school classroom decor that is actually useful? This awesome word wall bundle includes these files at a 30% reduction:•Nonfiction Academic Vocabulary Posters and Notes•Literary Terms Vocabulary Posters and Notes•Testing Power

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$12.50

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Fiction Independent Reading Journal Log - Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Fiction: Independent Reading Response Logs for ANY Novel or Short Story Are you wondering how to hold your students accountable for providing text evidence during independent reading? I needed an independent reading response packet that could be

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.8, RL.6.9, RL.6.10, RL.7.1...

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Point of View PowerPoint and Guided Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

The PowerPoint and notes included in this resource provide an engaging way to teach the five types of point of view: first person, second person, third person limited, third person omniscient, and third person objective. The guided notes come in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$5.00

113

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Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint and Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Teach Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint and Notes Setting, Mood, and Tone don't have to be too difficult for kids to understand. You just need a few tips and tricks to teach them. This unit will be a great help. The guided notes come in two

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

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Character Types PowerPoint, Notes, Practice Worksheets, Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Character Types: Teach, Practice, and Test has everything you need in both PRINT & DIGITAL versions. Just click, copy, and assign! This fun and engaging 3 step PowerPoint presentation, combined with guided interactive or Cornell notes and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.3

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Figurative Language PowerPoint and Guided Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Figurative Language These Figurative Language PowerPoint and Notes Lessons will help you teach your students to define, locate, and analyze figurative language. The animated PowerPoint includes 33 slides. The pdf includes 25 pages of guided notes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$5.00

102

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Plot Elements & Conflict PowerPoint & Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Teaching plot elements and conflicts in literature will be a whole lot easier and more exciting for middle school ELA teachers like us! With this Plot Elements & Conflict PowerPoint & Notes: Cornell & Folding Interactive resource you’ll

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.7.3, RL.8.3, RL.8.5, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching middle school English Language Arts for the past 15 years, and I've been in the same district for over 20. Although I've taught many grade levels, my heart belongs to my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA classes. I love to create lessons that appeal to their natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Yes, middle school students can be a challenge, but we all need something to keep us on our toes. :)

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to be the ELA teacher I would want my own children to have. That means differentiating instruction and challenging students at every ability level. It also means being interesting! Teaching is 3/4 theater. Finally, it all comes down to demonstrating respect for students and appreciating them for who they are right now. As teachers, the promise of the future is in our hands. I try to remember that every single day.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Although I am honored to be the recipient of honors and awards from my school district, my most cherished "trophy" is a battered, second-hand binder filled with letters and poems from thankful students and parents. That binder is precious to me and never fails to warm my heart.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

My master's degree is from Stony Brook University, and I am certified to teach English 7-12 and Elementary Education N-6.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not writing or teaching, I love to play tennis, read, and travel with my family. You and I can hang out together at my blog ELABuffet We'll settle in for some teaching tips, free resources, and a whole lot of fun!

GRADES

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning