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The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens Media Project

By Holly Garrish

This media project is to fulfill a presentation and/or multi-media requirement. Students can really get creative with this assignment while demonstrating understanding of the 7 habits. The seven habits of highly effective teens can be used in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Internet Activities, Prezis

CCSS:

SL.6.1d, SL.6.2, SL.6.4, SL.6.5, SL.6.6

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Senior Year Media Project (ELA)

By Holly Garrish

I designed this project for my ELA seniors before graduation. It's the last thing they do. It is a media presentation/project with a reflective writing paragraph that centers around the student's life in the past and the future.There is a lot of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Prezis

CCSS:

SL.11-12.5, SL.11-12.6, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

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Tuesdays with Morrie Movie Questions

By Holly Garrish

These questions are designed to go with the movie Tuesdays with Morrie.They are higher order thinking questions that prompt students to think about the theme and message in this movie.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Handouts

CCSS:

SL.9-10.1c, SL.9-10.1d

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American Dream Media Project/Presentation

By Holly Garrish

This project can be just a media project that is submitted OR it can also be a presentation. This works especially well for high school students who are thinking about plans after high school.This works well with any level of student as it's very

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, End of Year

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Research, PowerPoint Presentations, Prezis

CCSS:

SL.11-12.1a, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.5, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6

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American Dream Found Poem

By Holly Garrish

This a great assignment for any unit/novel/story with "The American Dream" as a theme. Students create a found poem from various songs about America. I have included the six songs I use, but you can have the students pick their own songs or use any

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5

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Lit Terms Rhyme & Rap Media Project

By Holly Garrish

This is a fun group assignment for any middle school to high school age class. It encourages students to understand literary elements in a unique and creative way by creating a poem or "rap" on any subject they wish. Not only do they define the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Prezis

CCSS:

SL.9-10.5, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5a, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.L.3

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Literary Elements Rhyme and Rap

By Holly Garrish

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.9-10.3c, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.L.5

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Halloween Figurative Language Poem

By Holly Garrish

This a fun way to get students to use literary elements and demonstrate understanding. This is designated as a "Halloween" poem but could be adapted for any holiday or occasion.Students can work alone or with a partner. The grading rubric can be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.8.2d, W.8.3, W.8.3d

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Harrison Bergeron group discussion questions

By Holly Garrish

These are higher order thinking questions that I assign to small groups. There are not necessarily "correct" answers, so the point is to incite thoughtful discussion about the ideas that this short story explores.I follow up with a class discussion

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

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Dr. Heidegger's Experiment Questions

By Holly Garrish

These are higher order thinking questions during or post reading Dr. Heidegger's Experiment by Nathanial Hawthorne.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Homework

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10

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The Great Gatsby Symbols and Themes

By Holly Garrish

This worksheet can be an individual, partner, or group assignment. Post reading, it prompts students to think about the symbolism in the novel as well as some of the themes. This is a great way to get students interacting and thinking outside the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10

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"ANY NOVEL" Poem

By Holly Garrish

This is a fun assignment to do at the conclusion of any novel for any grade level (I've used for both 10th and 12th grade), and I generally make it a partner assignment.Students demonstrate understanding of the novel and characters through the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.3b, W.9-10.3d, W.9-10.4, CCRA.W.4

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The Great Gatsby Test

By Holly Garrish

This is a 50 question test on The Great Gatsby. It is a very comprehensive test of questions with varying degrees of difficulty while incorporating both lower and higher-level critical thinking skills. It is a combination of multiple choice, true

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

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The Great Gatsby Characterization Poem

By Holly Garrish

This is a fun and creative way to get students to look at characterization and demonstrate knowledge of a character from the novel. Students can work alone, but this is also a great partner project.I assign this after reading the novel. I have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.11-12.3b, W.11-12.3c, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.9, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

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The Great Gatsby Guided Reading Questions

By Holly Garrish

These chapter reading guides help students focus on main ideas in each of the 9 chapters of The Great Gatsby. The questions are a combination of lower and higher-level questions with some requiring direct support from the novel. These can be used

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Homework, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

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Creating Imagery Through Figurative Language

By Holly Garrish

This a creative activity to get students thinking outside the box when it comes to using figurative language and creating imagery. I challenge them to not use cliches and think of unique ways to describe the three things listed. They must appeal to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.9-10.3d, L.9-10.5

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Uses and Abuses of Power in The Crucible

By Holly Garrish

This chart is to be used after reading The Crucible to help students explore the theme of power. Throughout the play, various characters use power in both negative and positive ways, which results in specific outcomes. This chart helps them explore

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, CCRA.R.2

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A Raisin in the Sun Quotes Analysis

By Holly Garrish

I let students work in pairs or small groups on this assignment. They are to analyze important quotes from the play A Raisin in the Sun AND connect the quote to a theme. I tell them that there are NO incorrect responses as long as they are

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

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The Great Gatsby Quote Analysis

By Holly Garrish

After reading The Great Gatsby, students analyze specific quotes and connect to themes.This can be done alone, with a partner, or in a small group. I then have students share their ideas out loud, which then leads to discussion.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

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Letter to a Teacher

By Holly Garrish

This is a short assignment I like to give at the end of a school year. It helps students write an actual letter to someone (instead of texting or emailing), and they are evaluated on grammar, spelling, and punctuation.The assignment aside, students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.8.2b, L.8.1, L.8.2, L.8.2c, CCRA.W.4

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

25 years as a high school English teacher

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in hands-on, thought-provoking instruction that allows the students to make their own connections and have their own opinions about literature. I try to connect every skill to their lives, whether it be writing or grammar, and reach a diverse group of students who all have different goals.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

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GRADES

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Specialty, Life Skills, Literature, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning