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Crime Scene Investigation Common Core: Comparing Texts, Textual Evidence, Bias

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***NOW DIGITAL FOR ONLINE LEARNING!!!*****TPT Favorite**This Detective Report is a FUN and engaging way to hit all of the major Common Core Standards at once!*GREAT way to introduce persuasive writing and research papers!*Fits with any text*Can be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

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The Scottsboro Boys: The Inspiration Behind To Kill A Mockingbird Black History

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I started teaching this unit as a way to introduce To Kill A Mockingbird to my students...but my kids were so into it (AND it hit on a ton of Common Core Standards...especially with informational text) that I now teach it every year. This easily

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Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Fairy Tale Creative Writing Point of View (Common Core Aligned!)

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Includes: PowerPoint Includes Terms, Definitions, and Examples for: 1st Person P.O.V. 2nd Person P.O.V. 3rd Person P.O.V. 3rd Person Limited P.O.V. 3rd Person Omniscient P.O.V. 3rd Person Limited Omniscient P.O.V. 3rd Person Objective P.O.V. All

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Other (ELA), Short Stories, Writing

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

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John F. Kennedy JFK Inaugural Address Speech Analysis Questions

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GOOGLE DOCS COMPATIBLE JFK Inaugural Address: Close Read & Analysis *Informational Text**Common Core Aligned *INCLUDES BACKGROUND TO SPEECH / DOCUMENT ANALYSIS *Includes reading comprehension and analysis questions*Can be used in ELA or Social

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U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Primary Source Unit

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This is one of my favorite lessons to teach, especially on Valentine's Day! The article is great for close reading, and there are 3 forms of assessment which makes it great for small groups! This Unit Includes the following (in order): 1.

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Valentine's Day

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

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Martin Luther King's Last Speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop" Unit

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"If I Had Sneezed..." is an excerpt from the "Mountaintop" speech (the last speech Dr. King gave before he was assassinated in Memphis the next day.) I tried to read "I Have a Dream" with my 8th grade students in preparation for MLK Day, but I

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U.S. History, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

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

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Literary Circles: Beginners Unit!

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This is a great unit to help you get started with your literary circles! There are really fantastic resources for literary circles if you search the web, but they were a little overwhelming for me (and my students) not to mention that I'm not made

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

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

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Activities, Literature Circles

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FDR Pearl Harbor Address: Close Read & Informational Text

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Common Core Aligned Introduction to close reading strategies and annotations! **PDF & Word Doc Formats Included Includes: 25 reading comprehension and context clues based questions Mad Libs Activity for Vocabulary Printable Close Read Task

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Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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The Diary of Anne Frank: Literary Terms and Techniques

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Common Core Standards & The Diary of Anne Frank! PowerPoint Presentation is a perfect introduction to: -Primary Source -Dramatization -Drama -Acts and Scenes -Characters -Dialogue -Stage Directions To make things easier for larger classes

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Vocabulary, Literature, Reading Strategies

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

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

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Essay Writing Unit

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This Includes: *Writer's Reference Guide *5 Quick Write Essays **5 Full Length Essays -2 Narrative Essays -1 Descriptive Essay -1 Response to Literature Essay -1 Newspaper Article -1 Five-Paragraph Persuasive Essay -1 Five Paragraph Research

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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High School Civil War Unit

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Complete Civil War Unit -2 Tests -2 Quizzes -38 Powerpoint Slides -1 Primary Source Independent Assignment -3 Graphic Organizers *Common Core Aligned *Customizable

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Handouts

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Task Cards!

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*Updated* 60 Common Core Aligned Task Cards!! Task Card Topics Include: Inferences, journal prompts, proofreading, plurals and possessives, common and proper nouns, writing for purpose, transition words, descriptive words, context clues, text

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Task Cards

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1st Research Paper Outline 6-12

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This outline guides students how to write a 5 paragraph research paper SENTENCE-BY-SENTENCE, making it MUCH more manageable for students who are overwhelmed by the idea of a research paper. This is a tool you can use from grades 6-12. (GREAT

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Research, Outlines, Printables

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Test Prep: Task Cards

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When it comes to standardized testing, I find that most of my students knew the material, but just didn't understand the question itself. One thing that really worked to increase test scores with my students is to teach them the "test terms" they

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ELA Test Prep, Study Skills, Test Preparation

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

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Assessment, Task Cards

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Thanksgiving Thankful for YOU Cards FREEBIE!

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Ready-to-Print Thanksgiving Thankful For YOU Cards! Have students write a thank you card to their favorite teacher Before Thanksgiving break, put all the cards in their mailboxes  Perfect activity for the half-day before Thanksgiving! *Make

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities

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Martin Luther King Jr. Secret FBI Letter Close Read

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This is a very high-interest lesson just in time for MLK Day! *Includes -PowerPoint Presentation (with a brief background to the secret suicide letter written by the FBI) -Microsoft Word Doc. (with a close read-friendly

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Martin Luther King Day, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Handouts

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Standardized Testing Test Review Vocabulary Unit

By Lunalu

This is the perfect unit to add to your test prep curriculum! Reviews and reteaches 100 7-12 English standardized test vocabulary terms. **This unit works best in the last 6-8 weeks before standardized testing begins. Unit Includes: ** Weekly

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

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

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Study Guides, Assessment

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Presidential Campaign Project

By Lunalu

**Common Core Aligned** Imagine this…you are running for President and you only have 3 days left before the election to win this extremely close race. What strategy would you use to win the majority of Electoral Votes? Includes: *Two maps with

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Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

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

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Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

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High School ELA Standardized Test Prep Freebie

By Lunalu

Includes: *47 Practice Questions Based On Key Terms From Assessment Anchor Maps & Glossary Questions For High School ELA State Standardized Testing * Matching/Multiple Choice * Great Simple Review for Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

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The Tell Tale Heart Investigation Unit

By Lunalu

A really fun and engaging way to teach The Tell Tale Heart! -7 Slide PowerPoint Presentation on Edgar Allan Poe -"The Tell-Tale Heart" Full Text (Paper-Saver Friendly Format- 3 Pages) -Detective Report -Newspaper Article Writing Activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$7.95

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

* Humanities Department Head * 7+ years teaching English and Social Studies (7-12) * Curriculum Writer * Former Philadelphia public school teacher * Currently a San Diego public school teacher

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Practical, high-interest, and light-hearted

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Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Temple University, B.A. in History Temple University, M.Ed.

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