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Emily Dickinson Bundle: Poetry Stations, Pennants, Analysis, Style

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Looking for unique, engaging resources to teach Emily Dickinson's poetry? This bundle has you totally covered with a fun biography mini escape about her life, poem stations, pennant creation, and poetry/style analysis.WHAT'S INCLUDED . . .All

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Writing-Expository, Poetry, Close Reading

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

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"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards Plus More

By Selena Smith

Are you frustrated with trying to make Puritan works such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" exciting and enjoyable for today's teens? This happens to be one of my favorite literary works to teach because of the engaging lessons I have

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4...

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The Crucible Engaging Activities - 12 Pre-Reading & Post-Reading Tasks

By Selena Smith

Looking for some fun, unique, and engaging activities to supplement The Crucible? These activities are perfect for learning background information before reading the play and assessing students' understanding after studying the play.Pre-reading

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Writing-Expository, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

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Research, Activities

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.6...

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The Secret Life of Bees Final Test, Editable, 2 Versions with Answers Scrambled

By Selena Smith

This test contains:- 28 multiple-choice- 12 matching- 5 short answer - 1 essay question- 2 versions of the test with answer keys (The tests are the same, but the answer choices are scrambled, and the short answer questions are scrambled.)- Editable

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

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

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Assessment

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Symbolism Squares for Any Novel - Theme, Characterization, Plot, and More

By Selena Smith

Symbolism Squares is an engaging activity that gets students drawing while thinking critically and creatively. There are 5 suggested ways to use symbolism squares, but the possibilities are endless. The first suggestion is to have students select 8

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Literature

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Final Test

By Selena Smith

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Final Test requires students to think, analyze, write, and explain with evidence from the text.Test Includes:22 Multiple-choice13 True/False4 Explanatory1 Essay (There are 2 different questions since there are 2

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Literature

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

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Assessment

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The Ron Clark Story: Expository Essay, Movie Viewing Quiz, Nonfiction Text Task

By Selena Smith

The Ron Clark Story is based on the true story of an amazing educator from North Carolina who moved to N.Y. because he heard there was a need for good teachers in Harlem. While there, he did an amazing job turning around difficult students and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Character Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.10, W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.10, W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.10, W.9-10.2...

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The Scarlet Letter Test: Editable, 2 Versions with Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

Need a ready-made test on The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne? Here you go!What's included . . .►30 multiple-choice questions, 10 True/False, 5 Explanatory Writing (which are questions that require an explanation rather than a short answer),

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading

Grades:

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

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Assessment

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Emily Dickinson Poetry Pennants: Students Analyze, Draw, Write, Explain

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging activity to teach Emily Dickinson poetry? These poetry pennants require students to read and analyze a Dickinson poem thoroughly, determine theme, draw images and symbols, and write an explanation of their findings. What's

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.4, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2...

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Transition Word Posters: Colorful & Eye-Catching

By Selena Smith

Transition Word Posters are bright and colorful to catch students' attention. Transition words are printed 2 to a page landscape style becuase many transition words are lengthy. Just cut in half to separate. There is also a title poster "Transition

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Posters

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Crucible Character Essay: Scaffolding Introduction, Body, & Conclusion

By Selena Smith

Want to assess your students' knowledge of characters in The Crucible along with their writing skills without having to start from scratch? The Crucible Character Essay is the perfect task to accomplish this goal. What's included . . . ► Gallery

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.9, W.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2

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Expository Essay: Scaffolding for Introduction, Body, and Conclusion

By Selena Smith

This Expository Essay unit explains in scaffolded, step-by-step fashion how to write a thorough essay. The examples in this unit deal with proving a character's traits with evidence and analysis, but this format can be used with other expository

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

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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

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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