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How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Unit - MLA - Middle and High School

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Looking for an effective way to teach the research paper from start to finish without pulling your hair out? I get it! Research papers are multi-step and exhausting for both students and teachers. This unit for those of us who need an easier, more

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English Language Arts, Writing

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How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners APA & MLA Bundle - Middle & High

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Research Paper Bundle has both my APA and MLA units! Teach the research paper in either or both formats from start to finish! This could also be used to compare the two formats since different teachers prefer different formats.**UPDATED TO 9th

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit - Digital and Paper Bundle

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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit Bundle have everything you need to teach Anthem in both digital and paper formats. Make sure that your students can access Google products before purchase. ⭐If you want the digital unit only, see here: • Digital

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Born a Crime Unit Bundle Trevor Noah: Reading Guides, Activities, Quizzes, Test

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Born a Crime Unit Bundle comes with everything you need to teach this novel. The activities require students to read, write, talk, think, and create while engaging and challenging them. INCLUDED:Born a Crime Unit Guide - This details suggestions on

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Unit - APA - Middle and High School

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Salem Witch Trials Escape Room

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Looking for an exciting way to introduce the Salem Witch Trials to your students? This challenging lock box activity is designed to accompany history lessons on the Salem Witch Trials or The Crucible play. I love introducing The Crucible with this

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English Language Arts, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

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Activities

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1

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The Glass Castle Complete Unit Bundle - Activities, Quizzes, Test, Lesson Plans

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The Glass Castle Complete Unit comes with EVERYTHING you need to teach this novel with rigorous, engaging, comprehensive, creative, thought-provoking, and fun activities. This unit should take between 3 to 4 weeks depending on your students'

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Digital Fahrenheit 451 Escape Room

By Selena Smith

This digital escape room is designed to assess students understanding of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.This activity challenges students to use their knowledge of the novel, think critically, and work collaboratively to solve 5 different clues to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Activities

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Born a Crime Final Test - Trevor Noah

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Born a Crime Final Test covers both comprehension and analysis. Students must remember events from the story, but they must also think critically in order to answer the questions.Test Includes:40 Multiple Choice10 True/False3 Written

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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Born a Crime Reading Guides Trevor Noah: Comprehend, Analyze, Synthesize

By Selena Smith

These creative reading guides for Born a Crime are sure to get your students' attention. They are attractively designed using black and white line art so that students can color them in if they would like. They also come in color. In addition, I

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Anthem Ayn Rand Complete Unit: Reading Guides, Activities, Quizzes, Test, & More

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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit is everything you need to teach Anthem. ⭐If you want to have this printable resource in digital format also, check out the bundle here:• Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit - Digital and Paper Bundle ⭐If you want this

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment

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Advanced English Bell Ringers - Paper & Digital Bundle

By Selena Smith

Advanced English Bell Ringers is perfect for Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Honors English, or College Prep English classes.This versatile set can be used as bell ringers, rotating stations, task cards, homework assignments,

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

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Born a Crime Chapter Quizzes Trevor Noah: 2 Versions of Each Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime quiz set comes with 11 quizzes that cover the entire novel. These questions are mostly comprehension to see if students are reading and paying attention, but there are also some higher level thinking questions as well.❤️These quizzes

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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The Glass Castle Quizzes for Entire Novel: Editable, 10 Quizzes

By Selena Smith

The Glass Castle quiz set comes with 10 quizzes that cover the entire novel. These questions are mostly comprehension to see if students are reading and paying attention, but there are also some higher level thinking questions as well. These quizzes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Speech to the Troops at Tilbury by Queen Elizabeth I: Rhetorical Analysis

By Selena Smith

Queen Elizabeth's famous "Speech to the Troops at Tilbury" is an excellent choice for teaching rhetorical analysis. This lesson includes:♛ Step-by-step lesson plans with suggestions and options♛ Clean copy of the speech♛ Answer Key with rhetorical

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English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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Handouts, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Lowest Animal by Mark Twain: Reading Guide & Analysis Activity

By Selena Smith

"The Lowest Animal" by Mark Twain is an excellent reading selection to teach satire and demonstrate Twain's style. This lesson has reading guide questions if you need scaffolding for struggling students before the actual activity. The questions and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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The Glass Castle Final Test

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The Glass Castle Final Test covers both comprehension and analysis. Students must remember events from the story, but they must also think critically and examine character, theme, tone, etc. in order to answer the questions. Test Includes:30

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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The Scarlet Letter Quizzes for Entire Novel Nathaniel Hawthorne: Editable

By Selena Smith

Looking for a way to hold students accountable for reading and paying attention to The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You will love these editable print and go quizzes for this novel!What's included . . . ►Multiple choice and true/false

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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

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Assessment

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The Glass Castle Activities: Theme Song, Stations, Quote Game, & Lots More!

By Selena Smith

The Glass Castle Activities Packet comes with 9 different engaging activities for students to do while reading this novel.Includes: ►"Child Hunger in America" - uses nonfiction articles about child hunger and requires students to read, discuss,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

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The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne Stations: Students Move, Think, Discuss

By Selena Smith

Looking for a great way to get your students talking about "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, analyzing text, and relating the story to real life? This station activity will have your students moving, collaborating, discussing, analyzing,

Subjects:

Short Stories, Oral Communication, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.7, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.5

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my 27th year of teaching, and I still love it. I have taught the following: 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies; 9th and 10th grade standard and honors English; 11th grade standard, honors, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition English; 12th grade standard English; college American Literature I and II.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is hands-on and activity driven. I enjoy inventing different, innovative lessons that surprise my students. Students work in collaborative groups often and develop speaking and teamwork skills. Instruction should be rigorous, challenging, and fun.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification 2003 National Board Re-Certification 2012 Masters in English Education Teacher of the Year at Wayne Early Middle College High School 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship County Writing Plan Committee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my B.S. degree in Secondary English Education from East Carolina University in 1995. I received my MAEd degree from East Carolina University in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband of 24 years is also a teacher. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us very busy. I am also a speaker/advocate/author for child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

GRADES

PreK, 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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention, Close Reading, African History