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Teacher Escape Room: Staff Development, Team Building, Morale Booster

By Selena Smith

This Teacher Escape is perfect for team building and staff development. It can be used at any time during the year to take a break from the grind and boost morale whether it be at a staff meeting or a party. Teachers will love the competition, and

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Professional Development, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

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

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For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$6.99

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Time Management Activity for Middle School & High School Students

By Selena Smith

Time management is a skill that takes practice. This practical activity where students will do the following:*rate their time management skills before the lesson starts.*take a fun, short quiz about time management scenarious and score their

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Life Skills, Character Education, For All Subjects

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Digital Teacher Escape Room: Staff Development, Team Building, Morale Booster

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Professional Development, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

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For Principals & Administrators, Google Apps

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Real-World Application Activity - Developing an App - Digital & Print

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Looking for an activity to fill in a gap between lessons or engage students any time, especially at the end of the year? Students are already obsessed with cell phones and apps, so why not use it to your advantage and try out this Real-World

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

$4.00

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Impromptu Speeches - Ad Lib Middle School Fun

By Selena Smith

Impromptu Ad Lib Fun is a great activity for any time, especially towards the end of the year when you need a break. This activity challenges students to think quickly while also allowing them to have fun. Students get into small groups and select a

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English Language Arts, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Games

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Impromptu Speeches - Ad Lib High School Fun

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Ad Lib Fun is a great activity for any time, especially towards the end of the year when you need a break. This activity challenges students to think quickly while also allowing them to have fun. Students get into small groups and select a quote

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English Language Arts, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

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

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Activities

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Free Fahrenheit 451 Real-World APP Activity

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FREE Fahrenheit 451 Activity - THIS ACTIVITY CAN BE USED IN ANY SUBJECT!Students will love this Fahrenheit 451 Real-World Activity!Ray Bradbury’s book Fahrenheit 451 is categorized as a science fiction novel. The book was published in 1953, and

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

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

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Activities, Printables

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Scholarship Self-Assessment for Students

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Scholarships are widely available, but, unfortunately, many students are not eligible to attain one because they lack certain requirements they didn't even know they needed. Students may think they will be awarded scholarships simply because they

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Life Skills, Character Education, For All Subjects

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

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Assessment, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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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.

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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, 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