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Olympics Postcards Similes and Metaphors (Figurative Language)

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In this activity, students read sample postcards from various Olympic events and use a color pencil to shade the simile or metaphor on each postcard. Then they will rewrite each simile as a metaphor and each metaphor as a simile on the other side

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

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

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

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International Talk Like a Pirate Day Quotation Marks Internet Activity

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Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19! In this activity, students will use the internet to find their pirate names and use a pirate translator to collaborate on a dialog between a gang of ferocious pirates. This lesson is easily

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Grammar

Grades:

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

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Activities, Internet Activities

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The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe- A 21st Century Collaborative Project

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A 21st Century Project at its finest!Real world scenario: A famous movie director wants his next film to be about the life and death of Edgar Allan Poe and has has tasked the film's head writer with researching the various theories surrounding Poe's

Subjects:

Literature, Instructional Technology

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

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Olympics Advertising, Media Literacy, and Commercials

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For some Olympic athletes, winning a gold medal is only the beginning of their careers. Many will go on to star in commercials and will continue to endorse products for the rest of their lives. These mini-lessons focus on athletes in the media.

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Critical Thinking, Instructional Technology, Oral Communication

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

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Projects, Lesson

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Safari, Jungle, and Monkey Theme Class Newsletter (Elementary or Middle)

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Roooar! Is your class about to embark on a safari adventure? In this download, you will receive a 2 page safari themed classroom newsletter. There are places for a classroom title, date, photos, assignments, and misc text features. Don't like

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Graphic Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Wordtopia Free Preview: Vocabulary Word Parts Latin and Greek Roots

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Wordtopia is a word study program that combines the study of Latin and Greek roots with writing skills. Each unit consists of six lessons centered around a common theme. In each of the six lesson, students explore a word part by sorting a list of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Internet Activities, Activboard Activities

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First Day of School Time Capsule Brochure (Changes)

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I teach 6th graders, and the theme for our classroom is "Changes." On the first day of school, I have my students complete this brochure where they are recording and writing about some of their favorite interests. For the "It's My Bag" section,

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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

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Activities, Printables

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Safari, Jungle, and Monkey Theme Labels (Elementary or Middle)

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Is your class about to embark on an adventure? In this download, you will receive five pages of monkey labels in various sizes that could be used for desks, supplies, and signs inside your classroom. Don't like these titles? Don't worry! You can

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Graphic Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Penguin, Ice, and Antarctic Theme Paper (Elementary or Middle)

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In this download, you will receive 15 sheets of printable penguin paper in both portrait and landscape sizes. Line spacing includes single, one and a half, double, two and half, and triple line spacing. Some paper features lines on half of the

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Graphic Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Penguin, Ice, and Antarctic Theme Labels (Elementary or Middle)

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Is your class about to embark on an adventure? In this download, you will receive 34 pages of penguin labels in various sizes that could be used for desks, supplies, and signs inside your classroom. Don't like these titles? Don't worry! You can

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Graphic Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Under the Sea Theme Class Newsletter (Elementary or Middle)

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Whales, dolphins, and fish, oh my! Is your class about to embark on an adventure under the sea? In this download, you will receive a 2 page ocean themed classroom newsletter. There are places for a classroom title, date, photos, assignments, and

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Graphic Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Penguins, Ice, and Antarctica Theme Class Newsletter (Elementary or Middle)

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Is your class about to embark on an antarctic adventure? In this download, you will receive a 2 page penguin themed classroom newsletter. There are places for a classroom title, date, photos, assignments, and misc text features. Don't like these

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Graphic Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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Digital Download ZIP (3.13 MB)

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Safari, Jungle, and Monkey Theme Paper (Elementary or Middle)

By Girls Build

In this download, you will receive 15 sheets of printable safari monkey paper in both portrait and landscape sizes. Line spacing includes single, one and a half, double, two and half, and triple line spacing. Some paper features lines on half of

Subjects:

Graphic Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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Elementary Newsletter Templates: Cupcakes Theme (6 pack)

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Yummy! Who doesn't love cupcakes? In one download, you will receive an elementary classroom newsletter in six color variations- blue, green, peach, pink, purple, and yellow. Also included is the Curlz MT font, which is used in the title banner.

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Classroom Management

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms, For Parents

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Under the Sea Theme Labels (Elementary or Middle)

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Whales, dolphins, and fish, oh my! Is your class about to embark on an adventure under the sea? In this download, you will receive six pages of ocean labels in various sizes that can be used for desks, supplies, and signs inside your classroom.

Subjects:

Graphic Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (68.85 MB)

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Olympics Postcards Figurative Language Workbook

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In this activity, students read sample postcards from the Olympics. Each postcard features an element of figurative language. After identifying the element, students then complete a writing activity on the other side of the postcard. Some

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

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Graphic Organizers for Social Studies Textbook Chapters

By Girls Build

This product contains two graphic organizers that can be used inside Social Studies classrooms. Although they were designed for the upper elementary and middle school student, they can easily be adapted for other grades. The first graphic

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Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Olympics Awesome Athletes Poetry Using Sensory Details

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In this activity, students will browse the Awesome Athletes photo gallery, select a photo, and complete a sensory detail chart describing the photo. After reading a sample poem, students will then write a descriptive poem of their own using the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.50 MB)

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7th Grade Common Core Posters: ELA Collection (Best Value!)

By Girls Build

These Common Core posters were designed with a middle school audience in mind. By 7th grade, students have lost interest in cartoon characters and are looking for a more mature learning environment. With inspiration from rock bands and graphic

Subjects:

Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Posters

$7.99

$4.99

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7th Grade Common Core Posters: Writing

By Girls Build

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.99

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (25.78 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2004 - Present Henrico County Public Schools 6th and 7th grade English teacher

MY TEACHING STYLE

Many of my lesson plans and activities integrate technology into the English curriculum and have been inspired by Nancy Atwell and Fred Jones among others.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2010 Teacher of the Year for Short Pump Middle School; 2011 Henrico 21 Honorable Mention; 2012 Teacher of the Year Nominee for Short Pump Middle School; 2012 Henrico 21 Award Winner;

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

2010 Masters in Instruction and Curriculum (Technology Emphasis) Virginia Commonwealth University; 2001 BA in English (Composition Concentration); Middle Education Minor James Madison University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

If I wasn't teaching, I would still be creating resources to be used in the classroom! I love lesson planning and developing units.