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The Fall of the House of Usher Unit: Close Read, Vocab, Activities, Test, & More

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Looking for engaging materials for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that your students will enjoy and not complain about? This unit will have your students interacting with this difficult Poe text in no time.What's included . . .►

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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

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The Most Dangerous Game Unit - CSI Style, Test, Plus Much More - Digital & Paper

By Selena Smith

“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell is a high-interest story for middle and high school students, so the activities that accompany it must be appealing as well. This unit contains plenty of activities to engage your students and make them

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Writing

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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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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving Complete Unit

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Looking for ready-made unit with fresh activities for "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washing Irving? This unit is just what you need for stress-free planning and engaging student tasks.This week-long unit includes the following:► Step-by-step,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

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

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, L.11-12.4

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The Scarlet Letter Unit - Vocabulary, Reading Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Test

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Looking for an engaging novel study unit for The Scarlet Letter Unit by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You just found everything you need to teach this novel!What's Included . . . ►Daily Lesson Plans►Common Core Standards aligned for daily tasks►Bell Ringers

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, 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.11-12.7, W.11-12.1...

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American Literature Full Year Curriculum Bundle

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Looking for thorough, engaging resources for American literature that you and your students will love? Want to make American literature relevant and exciting for today's learners? This bundle has you covered for this entire course! Everything you

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Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

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$135.00

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Emergency English Sub Plans: All 4 Sets Bundled - Middle School & High School

By Selena Smith

Sub Plans for Middle School and High SchoolAll teachers know what it is like to have a last minute event occur that changes the plans for the day. Maybe you or your children wake up sick or something else unexpectedly happens. Never fear! Select

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Vocabulary, Literature, Poetry

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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$17.99

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Advanced English Bell Ringers for Entire Semester

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Advanced English Bell Ringers is perfect for Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Honors English, or College Prep English classes. Remote learning: This download includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. The files have been saved as

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Printables, Task Cards, Lesson

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Speech to the Virginia Convention by Patrick Henry: Reading Game, Appeals, Test

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Are your students bored with some of the early American literature? Looking for something to spice up Patrick Henry's "Speech to the Virginia Convention"? Try out this unit, which will keep students engaged with the text while also allowing them to

Subjects:

Vocabulary, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Games

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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.11-12.8, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

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Emergency English Sub Plans for Middle School and High School Set #1

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Sub Plans for Middle School and High SchoolRemote learning: This download includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. The file has been saved as PNGs and inserted into a PowerPoint so that you can save particular pages as you wish, upload them to a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$4.99

157

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Great Gatsby Unit - Hands-on Activities, Quizzes, Vocabulary, Test

By Selena Smith

This Great Gatsby Unit is a complete set of plans designed to use with interactive notebooks, but these activities can be done on their own without using a notebook if you wish. Chapter quizzes and a final test is included as well. You may have

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$16.95

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Puritan Poetry: Huswifery & Upon the Burning of Our House Tasks, Quiz

By Selena Smith

Need something that will challenge and engage students during their study of Puritan poetry? You have come to the right place!This Puritan Poetry unit contains both "Upon the Burning of Our House" by Anne Bradstreet and "Huswifery" by Edward Taylor.

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.3, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5...

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To Build a Fire Unit by Jack London: Stations, Test, Activities, Vocabulary

By Selena Smith

Looking for ready-made lessons for "To Build a Fire Unit" by Jack London that will interest, engage, and challenge your students? This unit comes with everything you need to teach this short story from start to finish!What's included . . .❶

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.5, L.11-12.4

$6.50

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The Giver Unit - Interactive Notebook Activities, Quizzes, Vocabulary, Test

By Selena Smith

The Giver Unit - Interactive Notebook has everything you need to teach this novel: reading guides, collaborative activities, comprehension quizzes, hands-on vocabulary fun, vocabulary quizzes, review game, answer keys, and final test.Remote

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Interactive Notebooks

$16.95

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Frederick Douglass Bundle - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Looking for some fresh ideas to use to teach about Frederick Douglass and expose students to his amazing writing? This bundle is just what you need to interest students in the life and works of Frederick Douglass!✅ACTIVITIES IN THIS BUNDLE INLCUDE .

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$13.75

$9.95

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A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote: Reading Guide, Activities, Research, Test

By Selena Smith

Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory"This "A Christmas Memory" unit has so much to choose from! This unit contains the following:❶ Prose and poetry writing with comparison of each's effect.❷ Vocabulary gift box containing 12 words, definitions,

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$5.99

Digital Download ZIP (7.09 MB)

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

By Selena Smith

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

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$10.95

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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,

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$39.90

$26.00

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American Romanticism Bundle: Activities and Lessons for 8 Literary Works

By Selena Smith

Looking for engaging, ready-made lesson plans and activities to teach literature from the Romanticism time period? You have certainly come to the right place! You and your students will enjoy all this bundle has to offer. ❤️What's Included . .

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$46.65

$35.00

Bundle

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The Secret Life of Bees Creative Reading Guides: Comprehend, Analyze, Synthesize

By Selena Smith

These creative reading guides for The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd 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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$7.50

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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