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Ode Poems for High School Creative Writing | Printable & Digital

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Are you looking for a way to challenge students to use imagery while writing about something they love, in person or online? Odes provide a fun challenge in a creative writing course, as an enrichment activity, or a way to review figurative

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Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.2d, W.11-12.3d, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10

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How to Read a Graphic Novel Introduction Lesson: Slideshow, Notes, & Activity

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Begin any graphic novel or comic book unit with this How To Read a Graphic Novel Introduction Lesson! Prepare students for discussing any graphic novel by teaching them important terms like "panels," "gutters," "spreads," and more with this visually

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Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.10

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Creative Writing Workshop: Dialogue Mini-Lesson for High School

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Teach your students how to craft and punctuate strong dialogue with this mini-lesson and writing workshop! Equipped with everything you need to teach hard and soft skills around writing dialogue, this lesson is a must-have when you're teaching

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Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

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

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W.9-10.2d, W.9-10.3b, W.9-10.3d, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.2d, W.11-12.3b, W.11-12.3d, W.11-12.10

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Creative Writing Project: Rewrite a Fairy Tale | Editable, Printable, & Digital

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Have students rewrite a fairy tale in this imaginative, fun, and scaffolded project for creative writing students! Teach point-of-view and other story elements without spending days helping students get over their writer's blocks with this Rewrite a

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Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

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

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W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3a, W.9-10.3b, W.9-10.3c, W.9-10.3d, W.9-10.3e, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.3a...

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Strategy and Skill-based Independent Reading Exit Tickets | Printable & Digital

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Are you implementing independent reading in your classroom or virtually with your students? You know you need to assess students' reading, but you don't want an arduous task to take out all of the fun, nor do you want activities that waste

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Worksheets, Homework, Google Apps

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.10, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2...

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Suspense Analysis With Horror Shorts Activity | Editable, Printable, & Digital

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Help students learn about and analyze suspense using short films with this Suspense Analysis with Horror Shorts Activity! This suspense analysis activity helps students learn about suspense and how artists create it in their work. Use this before

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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RL.9-10.5, RL.11-12.5

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9 Weeks of High School Creative Writing Journal Prompts | Editable

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Do you hate scrambling last minute for high school creative writing journal prompts? Are you burnt out thinking of daily journal starters for your class? Save yourself a ton of prep time with these Creative Writing Journal Prompts for High School!

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Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Google Apps

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W.9-10.3, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.6, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.6

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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Introduction Lesson | Printable & Digital

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This lesson is a quick way to introduce Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give to your class--in person or virtually. This Google Slides presentation covers background information referenced in the novel, as well as the basic premise of Tupac's T.H.U.G.

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Reading, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

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

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Lectures, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.10

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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt Activity | Printable & Digital

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Engage students in learning all about figurative language techniques with this PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL Figurative Language Introduction Slideshow and Scavenger Hunt Activity! This activity uses movement around the classroom and mentor texts to make

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Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.10, W.9-10.2d, W.11-12.2d, L.9-10.5, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.5a

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How to Write a Letter and Address an Envelope Lesson | Printable & Digital

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Teach your students essential life skills with this How to Write a Letter and Address an Envelope Lesson! Even high school students often don't know how to write a letter or address an envelope. Use this PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL How to Write a Letter

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Writing, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.9-10.4, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.10, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.6, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3, L.11-12.6

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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl Horror Story Study | Printable & Digital

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Analyze foreshadowing and the horror genre with "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl! This creepy and fun story is an excellent deep dive into foreshadowing and other essential horror genre techniques. Roald Dahl's short stories are delightful and students

Subjects:

Short Stories, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Rubrics, Google Apps

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.10, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.9, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.9, W.11-12.10

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High School Creative Writing Workshop: "Show. Don't Tell" Mini-lesson & Activity

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Sick of repeating the advice, "Show. Don't Tell?" Are your students rushing their writing or turning in vague, boring work? Get the point across with this high school Creative Writing workshop, "Show. Don't Tell."Every writer needs to learn the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.10, W.9-10.2d, W.9-10.3d, W.11-12.2d, W.11-12.3d

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Horror Genre Study Introductory Lesson | Printable & Digital

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Engage students (both off and online!) with literary analysis through a horror genre study! This horror genre introductory lesson will help you set the stage by introducing the topic and some basic literary terms. This Google resource is based

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Scaffolded Notes, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.2

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Story Elements Independent Reading Exit Tickets: Printable & Digital

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Have you adopted independent reading in your classroom? Need a quick way to check in while reviewing essential literary terms? These 10 Story Elements Independent Reading Exit Tickets are the solution for your classroom!These tickets are quick AND

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.10

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"Popsy" by Stephen King Horror Story Study | Printable & Digital

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Introduce your students to the horror genre with "Popsy" by Stephen King! This short story brings the deliciously creepy world of Stephen King to the classroom while challenging students to use their inference skills.Stephen King is automatically a

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.10, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.9, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.6, W.11-12.9

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Creative Writing Workshop: Precise and Concise Language Mini-Lesson & Activity

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Show your students how to write concisely and with precision using this mini lesson! If you're sick of reading pages and pages of vague or wordy sentences, then this lesson is a must-have for your classroom! This lesson will create awareness within

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.10, W.9-10.2d, W.9-10.3d, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.2d, W.11-12.3d, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5...

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Black Out and Found Poetry Activity for High School Creative Writing

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Add some fun to your creative writing unit or provide enrichment options for excelling students with black out and found poems. These classic poem types are more hands-on than traditional pen-on-paper writing, making them a great way to bust up

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.4

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Figurative Language Student Reference Handout

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Are your students struggling to remember figurative language terms? Are you sick of constantly re-explaining similes, alliteration, or spelling out "onomatopeia"? This Figurative Language Student Reference Handout will ensure that you never have to

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.9-10.2d, W.11-12.2d

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Email Writing Complete Back to School Lesson

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Teach students how to write a formal email while setting your communication expectations with this complete email writing lesson. This lesson is a great back-to-school activity: you'll review basic technology skills and start building relationships

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.9-10.4, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.6, W.11-12.10, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.2c, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.1a...

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Claim Task Cards (C-E-R Practice) for Middle or High School

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Are your students struggling with writing claims? Maybe you're just looking for a fun way to teach the C-E-R writing framework in your class? These 24 two-sided task cards will turn your students into claim pros whether they're learning face-to-face

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I work in an urban high school with diverse and low-income students at a blended learning school. I'm currently wrapping up my fifth year of teaching and am deeply enjoying teaching seniors. I work with the greatest colleagues in the world in probably one of the weirdest schools! We are always trying new things in pursuit of the best way to reach each student as an individual.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My students are practically adults and ready to walk the stage, so I do my best to meet them at their level. I'm pretty laid back and derive a lot of enjoyment from talking to them as they are--young adults about to enter the world and make change happen.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up a military brat, which means my K-12 education was a hodge podge of curriculum from this state and that state, but no matter where I went, I had a book and a pencil in hand. I started college at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and later transferred to the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I believe that teachers should work hard during the school day, but that too many lose themselves in this professional and neglect their own self-care and the pursuit of their own hobbies and lives. My hope is to provide instructional tools to help these overworked teachers kick butt during the day so they can party (or read, or snuggle their dogs, or have tea with friends) at night and on the weekends.