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The OUTSIDERS Test - Whole Novel Test w/ Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

OUTSIDERS TEST – This whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version in Google Forms! Question stems include key words and phrases such as

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Chapter Quizzes - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE (Alan Gratz) Chapter Quizzes Print and DIGITAL offer 18 quizzes intended for reading checks if students read the chapters independently. Also the quizzes can check if students are paying attention while listening to the audio version. Each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

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The GIVER Test - Whole Novel Test with Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

GIVER TEST – This whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version! Question stems include key words and phrases such as author’s tone, text

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - End-of-Novel Test - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE (Alan Gratz) End-of-Novel Test - Print and DIGITAL is a 40-question objective test designed to be given after completing the novel Refugee. This carefully-prepared assessment includes 20 multiple choice questions with A-D possible answers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$4.89

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HATCHET Test - Whole Novel Test with Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

HATCHET TEST – This Hatchet whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version! Question stems include key words and phrases such as narrator’s

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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The Ransom of Red Chief FLIP BOOK - Short Story Study (Standards-Based)

By Joy Sexton

“The Ransom of Red Chief” will be fun to read and analyze with this interactive FLIP BOOK! Students easily assemble the flip books and practice higher-level thinking skills in pairs, small groups, or independently. Students will make inferences,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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CASEY AT THE BAT - Foldable Poetry Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

CASEY AT THE BAT Foldable Poetry Brochure - Challenge your students to dig deeper into poetry while you engage them in a fun format! This six-sided brochure hits on all the important standards-aligned poetry skills with specific prompts related to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON - Foldable Story Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON Foldable Story Brochure will be a sure hit with your students as they practice standards-based skills in a fun format. This six-sided brochure contains prompts related to the short story so students can cite text evidence, make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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Capital Letters Complete Review Packet - Grades 5-8

By Joy Sexton

The Capital Letters Complete Review Packet – Grades 5-8 consists of 14 pages of attractive handouts with practice activities and quizzes to refresh students on all the rules for capitalization. Two main study guides provide clearly stated rules and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.5.2, L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2

$3.50

124

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TASK CARDS for BETTER WRITING: Run-On Sentences - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

TASK CARDS for BETTER WRITING: Run-On Sentences - See improvement in your students’ writing! These vibrant task cards give students helpful targeted practice with eliminating run-on sentences. Now includes a DIGITAL version! Designed for learning

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards, Google Apps, Centers

$4.50

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RAYMOND'S RUN Foldable Story Brochure - (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

RAYMOND’S RUN Foldable Story Brochure will be a sure hit with your students as they practice standards-based reading skills in a fun format. This six-sided brochure contains prompts from the short story so students can cite text evidence, make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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TASK CARDS for BETTER WRITING: Verb Tense Consistency - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

TASK CARDS for BETTER WRITING: Verb Tense Consistency - See improvement in your students’ writing! These vibrant task cards give students helpful targeted practice with verb tense consistency. Now includes a DIGITAL version! Designed for stations

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards, Google Apps, Centers

$4.50

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BOOK REPORT Extraordinaire! For Independent Reading 6-9 (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

Book Report Extraordinaire for Independent Reading offers students the choice of 3 book response assignments designed for different learning styles. Students demonstrate comprehension of their independent novel while also practicing Common Core

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Homework

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.8.2, W.8.3, W.9-10.2...

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ALL SUMMER IN A DAY Foldable Story Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

ALL SUMMER IN A DAY Foldable Story Brochure will be a sure hit with your students as they practice standards-based reading skills in a fun format. This six-sided brochure contains prompts from the short story so students can cite text evidence, make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$3.50

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Reader's Journal for Independent Reading - DIGITAL Reading Response

By Joy Sexton

Here’s a digital reading response journal that students will find both motivating and enjoyable! You keep students accountable for independent reading while they respond on colorful slides to discuss key events and their reactions. Perfect for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, W.6.2, W.7.2, W.8.2, W.9-10.2

$4.50

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Book Report: Two-Part Book Response for Independent Novels - Middle School

By Joy Sexton

If your middle school students are reading independent novels, here is a simple, ready-to-distribute Book Response Assignment designed in 2 parts: students demonstrate that they have read and understood the novel's events AND also provide their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

$3.79

120

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THANK YOU M'AM Foldable Story Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

THANK YOU M’AM Foldable Story Brochure will be a sure hit with your students as they practice standards-based reading skills in a fun format. This six-sided brochure contains prompts from the short story so students can cite text evidence, make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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Apostrophes Worksheets in a Complete Packet

By Joy Sexton

The Apostrophes Packet consists of a 4-page student handout that is visually attractive and sectioned off so that students can learn and have practice with the different rules for using apostrophes. The first two pages of the packet engage students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2, L.9-10.2

$1.75

119

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PAUL REVERE'S RIDE - Foldable Poetry Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

PAUL REVERE’S RIDE Foldable Poetry Brochure - Challenge your students to dig deeper into poetry while you engage them in a fun format! This six-sided brochure hits on all the important standards-aligned poetry skills with specific prompts related

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4...

$3.50

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Movie Guide - Use with ANY Movie - Standards-Aligned - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

Movie Viewing Guide is now Newly Revised to include digital slides perfect for distance learning! Show any movie while students practice meaningful skills! These eye-catching movie response pages and slides allow you to comfortably show or assign a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Movie Guides, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3...

$4.75

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 28 years of experience teaching middle school English. My teaching career began in Orlando, Florida, where I taught for seven years before my 21 years in upstate New York. For many of those years I "looped" with my students so I rotated-- 7th-grade English one year and then 8th-grade English the following year. My schedule has mainly included consultant special ed and AIS students and also an advanced English class.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a huge proponent of independent "choice novel" reading! I started my classroom library and reading workshop in 1992 and watched it grow to over 900 young adult novels for my students to choose from. I enjoy creating an environment where kids can connect with authors and books that will transform them into life-long readers. Read My Blog for specific teaching ideas and tips you can use in your classroom!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Presenter at National Council of Teachers of English 2007 Convention in New York City--definitely a highlight of my career. I was able to share some authentic writing project ideas with teachers from all over the country, and I met R.L. Stine and Walter Dean Myers!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Arts in English Literature from University of Central Florida

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

* I am a member of the National Council of Teachers of English * I enjoy creating student materials for teachers that are visually attractive and allow students to have practice with a variety of skills.