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23-24 The Reflective Teacher Planner 40htw Version Editable!

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This version is made specifically for people in the 40HTW (40 hour teacher workweek) Club, there is another version of this same planner that does not have club information in the calendars. Click here for that version: The Reflective Teacher

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Romeo and Juliet One Pager Activity

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Tap into your students' creative sides with these "one-pager" assignments for each act of Romeo and Juliet. Pages include: a cover page with one-pager examples, an explanation page of the mini-project and how to cite from Shakespeare, and a grading

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

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Sandra Cisneros PowerPoint: Introduction to The House on Mango Street

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This colorful PowerPoint introduces both the author, Sandra Cisneros, and the book, The House on Mango Street. It includes a picture and short bio of the author, a definition of vignette with activity, and a link to a video clip of Sandra speaking

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English Language Arts

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Greek & Latin Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes Bundle with 16 Quiz Assessments!

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Everything you need to complete a roots, prefixes, suffixes unit! We always tell our students the purpose of learning these affixes is to figure out vocabulary-in-context. Many times we test students' knowledge of the affixes, but not their

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Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

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Realism, Naturalism, and Modernism in American Literature Bundle with Videos!

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Prepping to teach American Literature made easy! Included in this teaching pack is a PowerPoint for each Realism, Naturalism, and Modernism, along with a set of graphically organized teacher's notes, and a blank graphic organizer for students to

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U.S. History, Literature

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

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How to Find Theme and Write a Thematic Statement

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This has been so helpful to get my students to understand theme! Includes a student guide and a teacher's guide. In this four page guide students will understand how to comprehend theme through recognizing what the protagonist in the story

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Literature, Short Stories, Writing

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2023-2024 The Reflective Teacher Planner Editable!

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Do you want to make goals, intentions, and reflections for your year, but struggle with a place to keep all of your thoughts? I created the Reflective Teacher Planner as a way to not only streamline the thinking process, but as a way to also plan,

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Professional Development, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects

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Romeo and Juliet Speaking Parts by Act, Scene, and Length! Easy Assigning Prep!

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While teaching Shakespeare's plays in my class I needed a way to assign roles while being fair, consistent, and not take up a lot of time in the beginning of class deciding who would read which role! The first document in this bundle is a survey

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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The Puritans Introduction PowerPoint! American Literature

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A great introduction to the Puritans for your American Literature class. I use this every year as our first look at America's early settlers before reading authors such as Anne Bradstreet, Jonathan Edwards, William Bradford, etc. Please provide

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U.S. History, Literature, Informational Text

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Introduction to American Realism Literature PowerPoint with Notes and Videos!

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This introductory pack comes with a PowerPoint, student notes that follow the PowerPoint, and a set of teacher notes with all of the columns filled in. The notes take a "PIES" approach to teaching American Literature: Political, Intellectual,

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English Language Arts, Literature

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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The Crucible Close Reading Notes and Analysis Acts 1-4

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Included are graphically organized sets of notes for both teacher (filled in) and student (blank) for every act of The Crucible! These close reading notes include a thematic focus through which to read each act, an introduction for each, and an

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Dr. Heidegger's Experiment PPT and Discussion Questions

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Little to no prep for teaching Dr. Heidegger's experiment! This 11 page slide contains brief pre-reading slides about looking for the allegory, symbolism, and characters in the text. The slides for after reading contain questions and symbols for

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

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

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Persuasion Techniques Football Commercials Activity!

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The SuperBowl is an exciting time for many of your students, and it’s often difficult to reel them in for your lesson on Monday. Why not use this as a time to incorporate a lesson on persuasion techniques? My students love it, and I know yours will,

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English Language Arts, Informational Text

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

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Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes PowerPoint

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A PowerPoint that introduces students to the concept of prefixes, suffixes and root words. Explanation with example for each. Slide on word cells; abbreviations (L- Latin, ME- Middle English, Pr- Prefix). You can also buy the BUNDLE which includes

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Anne Bradstreet Poetry Questions and Journal Assignment

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Relating early American Literature to your student's lives can be a challenge, so here are some guided reading analysis questions and a journal response to get you started! Included are questions to get your students thinking about Bradstreet's

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English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

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

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Valentine's Day Writing Activities with Articles

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Middle and high school teachers enjoy incorporating holidays into the secondary classroom just as much as elementary teachers, but it can be difficult to find age-appropriate materials. Enjoy these Valentine's Day reading and writing activities for

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Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

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

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Benjamin Franklin 13 Virtues Journal Assignment

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This journal assignment is a great way for students to experience what it is really like to try and master a virtue. Great for use in your Revolutionary Period, Age of Reason, or Enlightenment unit. Students always gain a lot from this assignment.

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

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

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Narrative Writing Assessment and Exercises grades 6-12!

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This product includes a PDF and DOC file of the narrative writing essay assessment and story exercises that I use with my 11th grade writing class. This exercise can be modified for any grade level and would also be middle school appropriate. It

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Activities, Assessment

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Author's Craft and Purpose in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"

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Author's Craft and Purpose in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is a Common Core Aligned lesson/worksheet to help students understand choices authors make when structuring and crafting a story, and how that structure creates or detracts from

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Literature, Short Stories

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

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Worksheets, Lesson

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Catch the Moon Essay Question Imagery and Character Development

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Directions for an essay on "Catch the Moon," by Judith Ortiz Cofer. The directions give a definition of imagery, and ask students to choose images from the story to explain Luis' character development. In the instructions are instructions for each

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Literature, Short Stories, Writing-Essays

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

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Assessment

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I'm a certified English teacher working full time at the high school level. I have experience working with students in 5th grade, middle and high school, and English Language Learners. My passion is for reading and writing and helping students succeed!

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teaching: The University of Hartford Award for Excellence in Secondary Education Creative Writing: Published in the North Central Review and Aerie Literary Magazine • Second Place, Melvin Goldstein Award for A Critical Paper Using Interdisciplinary Approaches • Third Place, Doyle Prize for Personal Essay • Abrahms Prize for Poetry and Fiction

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. Secondary English Education, University of Hartford M.A.L.S focus: Social Sciences, Wesleyan University

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