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Tangerine - Lesson Plans, Jeopardy Game, and Quiz (Pt 1-Pt 3)

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There is a link to an original Jeopardy game that correlates with the 50 point quiz provided. The game and quiz are for Tangerine by Edward Bloor from the beginning of the book up to Part 3 (pg. 200) of the novel. Also, included Lesson plans (2- 1

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Test Preparation

Grades:

7^th

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Activities

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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - Unit Assignments

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This includes the activities related to reading the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. It includes a double entry journal (with a "how to" page), an introduction research project (related to themes/topics presented in the book), a writing prompt

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Dystopian Fiction Unit: Unwind by Neal Shusterman

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This is a summative assignment plan for reading the novel UNWIND by Neal Shusterman. Included in this download is a double-entry journal (with a "how to do it" page), an intro research assignment related to themes and topics presented in the book, a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, International Baccalaureate

Grades:

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

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Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Tangerine Double Entry Journal Template

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Springboard (ELA, 7th Grade) asks students to record information from the novel by utilizing a double-entry journal. I have created a template for this so that students may have it and be able to easily access it while reading the novel.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Unwind - PowerPoint Daily Slides (with reading selections)

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This is the PowerPoint with the daily reading and assignment expectations (related to the assignments from my other posted item)

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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Fahrenheit 451 - Daily PowerPoint

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This is the PowerPoint with the daily reading and assignment expectations (related to the assignments from my other posted item)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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Citing and Supporting Answers using Text Evidence (Standards-Aligned)

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Students will learn how to properly cite page numbers, quote information, and use textual evidence to support analysis and inferences of text through use of model, guided practice, and independent practice.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

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Biographical Presentation (EA 2 - Springboard)

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This is a 1-2 week unit in which students research, prepare, and present a biographical presentation on a "Great Leader" from history. Included content: Adaptable Lesson Plan, Student Presentation Rubric, Individual Group Assessments (daily progress

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Rubrics, Lesson

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Fahrenheit 451 - Standards-Aligned Skills (Novel Unit Resource)

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RAY BRADBURY’S Fahrenheit 451 Eligible Content: Standards-Aligned Worksheets/Graphic Organizers- Novel Unit Resources For High School Students Includes everything you need to teach: 1. Summarizing Text using Key Details/Main Ideas 2. Using Text

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Dear French Fries - Composing a love letter poem

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This graphic organizer is a fun, creative way to get students interested in creative writing. The objective is to have students compose a love letter poem to a favorite food or product. The handout also includes an original example of a love letter

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1

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Letters to the Bullied -Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan about bullying using 2 newspaper articles and a website which students will learn about a girl named Ally Del Monte who was bullied and is now a popular YouTube singer and published children's book author. Students will also be able to

Subjects:

Reading, Character Education, Writing

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Lesson

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Format for Writing an Effective Essay (paragraph starters)

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For use with informational and persuasive/argumentative essays Helps students learn how to appropriately quote the text and look for in-text evidence to utilize while composing essays

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Outlines, Scripts, Graphic Organizers

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Independent Novel Project

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Students create a Novel Log: 1. summarize the main idea of each chapter 2. describe and draw at least 5 characters in their novel based on descriptions from the text 3. try to discover themes in the story 4. create a plot diagram for the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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What Makes a Great Leader? (Characterization Brainstorming Map)

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This is a graphic organizer/ brainstorming map that students can utilize when determining qualities, examples, and characteristics that make up a great leader. This assignment can also be adapted to work on characterization. Students could utilize

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Pg. 295-296 ELA Springboard (Grade 7)

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Graphic Organizer for pg. 295-296 of Springboard, ELA

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th

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Handouts, Homework, Graphic Organizers

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Bullying PowerPoint

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Supplemental PowerPoint for Bullying Lesson

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English Language Arts, Reading, Character Education

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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First Day PowerPoint and Activities

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1. Overview of Expectations 2. Curriculum Glance 3. Fake Facebook Creation (Get to know your students) 4. DrawSomething Review Game

Subjects:

Arts & Music, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Outlines

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

8th grade ELA, 7th grade ELA, and 7th grade lead teacher - urban school experience

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands-on, high use of technology/media, engaging, art

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

distinguished honors (3.76 GPA) in college, minor in Special Ed., work with a high level of IEP, ELL learners, urban youth, charter schools

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Associates in Communications from Penn State, Bachelors in Secondary Ed- English (YCP), certification in film production and post-production (Sheffield), and working on Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning English (Liberty University)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love incorporating media, art, and technology into lessons and trying to engage students in active learning!