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Classroom Sign In Sheet with Google Form/QR...

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Behavior Tracker Form for Whole Class

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Team Building and Brain Games Escape Room

$5.00

Integrating and Embedding Quotes

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Team Building and Brain Games Escape Room

By Spill the Literacy

Perfect for beginning of the school year or transitional periods! Activities are geared towards working together, team building, and critical thinking!Escape Room pack includes extensive teacher directions, prepared materials for several different

Subjects:

Problem Solving, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (9.48 MB)

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Integrating and Embedding Quotes

By Spill the Literacy

Resource for integrating and embedding direct quotes in writing. This quick user guide can be shared with students digitally or on paper.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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Handouts

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Glow & Grow Writing Feedback *Narrative*

By Spill the Literacy

This simple checklist makes it easy to offer writing suggestions for what students did well (glow) and what they can improve upon (grow). Teachers can upload the checklist t a digital learning platform OR copy and paste it onto student work, making

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Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays

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Not Grade Specific

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Handouts, Rubrics

$1.00

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Google Docs™

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Behavior Tracker Form for Whole Class

By Spill the Literacy

This form allows you to insert your class roster and keep track of any behavioral incidents. Check boxes make it easy to effectively and efficiently mark any incidents during the week. By the end of each term, you will have a record of all the

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For All Subject Areas

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

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Classroom Forms

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Poetry Analysis: Theme and Tone in Dreams by Langston Hughes

By Spill the Literacy

Analyze the short poem DREAMS by Langston Hughes for theme, tone, figurative language and meaning! Students also practice using text features, like footnotes, to understand information in the text. With this short lesson, students will be

Subjects:

Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

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WONDER - Writing Practice with an Unelaborated Paragraph

By Spill the Literacy

Based on The Writing Revolution's method teaching elaboration through revision, this activity gives students a paragraph written in short choppy sentences. Students are then tasked with practicing sentence combination and elaboration with relevant

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Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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TONE Escape Room or Station Activity for Middle and High School Students

By Spill the Literacy

This activity includes everything you need to just print and go! Students will start with basic, simple tone words and practice, slowly building towards more challenging activities. This works well as individual activities, stations, a literacy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games, Centers

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (4.44 MB)

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Introductory Webquest - Google Slides

By Spill the Literacy

This introductory webquest to Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM has students explore a variety of different websites and resources to learn more about related topics. Students explore Elizabethan customs, fairies, Midsummer's Day, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

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Internet Activities, Webquests, Google Apps

$2.00

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Google Slides™

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The Outsiders Characterization Escape Game!

By Spill the Literacy

*Editable* Easily Modified* Escape Room game for practicing characterization with the novel THE OUTSIDERS. The game comes with detailed instructions and pre-made materials for any modification! Pre-made materials include tasks for a different

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.00

Digital Download DOCX (0.62 MB)

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Spread Planner for Yearbook or Journalism

By Spill the Literacy

This ready to go digital or print resource helps students brainstorm and plan a spread before creating on a preferred digital platform. The organizer includes space for students to prep and plan an article, headline, caption, photographs, and

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Google Apps

$1.25

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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WONDER - Pairing Fiction and NonFiction Texts II Hyperdoc

By Spill the Literacy

Teachers! Grab this hyperdoc to go along with your close reading of the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio! What is a hyperdoc? A hyperdoc allows you to integrate digital resources and establish a blended learning environment. Embedded within the digital

Subjects:

Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$2.50

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Google Slides™

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WONDER Character Traits Foldable!

By Spill the Literacy

For use with RJ PALACIO's WONDER. Use the character traits foldable to have students identifying how an author presents a character within a text. Students cut along the outside edges and fold the organizer in half. This super easy foldable cuts

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

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Poetry Analysis: Life Doesn't Frighten Me At All by Maya Angelou

By Spill the Literacy

**This is a Google Doc file, please make sure you can access outside domains if you are using a school GOOGLE account**This interactive poetry analysis focuses on understanding, theme, tone and figurative language! Teachers can PRINT or SHARE this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

$1.25

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Google Docs™

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WONDER- Pairing Fiction and Nonfiction Texts Hyperdoc

By Spill the Literacy

***You will need a GOOGLE ACCOUNT as this is a GOOGLE SLIDES****Teachers! Grab this hyperdoc to go along with your close reading of the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio! --What is a hyperdoc? A hyperdoc allows you to integrate digital resources and

Subjects:

Literature, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Conducting Interviews: Checklist, Prep Work, and Passes

By Spill the Literacy

Teaching yearbook, journalism, or editorials? This easy bundle includes an interview checklist, prep sheet and prepared passes for students. Just print and go!Checklist takes students from before, during, and after interview.Interview prep sheet has

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.60 MB)

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Individual Behavior Charts for Student Desks

By Spill the Literacy

Behavioral management tool for individual desks! Small 3x6 strip that is easily printed and laminated to put on individual desks for students. Focus on students in intervention or remediation, or place on all classroom desks! Once purchased, more

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.50

Digital Download PPTX (0.14 MB)

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Accountable Talk Stem Desk Cards

By Spill the Literacy

Print and laminate or use packing tape to adhere to desks, tables, student work areas! These also work as easy-printable cards for centers! Accountable talk stems focus on key areas of student discourse and make a simple go-to resource for

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.07 MB)

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Transitional Phrases Toolbox

By Spill the Literacy

This PDF resource provides teachers with an easily distributable "toolbox" of transitional phrases. Print and give to students, post online or print to display in the classroom! Transitions are broken into 6 categories: 1. Stating Supporting

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.5.1c, W.5.2c, W.5.3c, W.6.1c, W.6.2c, W.6.3c, W.7.1c, W.7.2c, W.7.3c, W.8.1c, W.8.2c...

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Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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Wonder Character Traits Foldable Version 2!

By Spill the Literacy

Character traits tracking foldable for use with Wonder by RJ Palacio. This foldable is easy to use and easy to implement, saving valuable "creation" time for more focus on the content itself! Students work with characters present especially in

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.16 MB)

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Classroom Tardy Sign In with Google Form/QR Code Option!

By Spill the Literacy

In a paperless classroom you can use Google Forms and a QR CODE generator to make many classroom forms. The form will keep track of all students coming and going in the classroom, even provide a time stamp. Forms are easily downloaded for behavior

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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, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Classroom Forms

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$1.25

Digital Download DOCX (0.16 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Grades 6-12

MY TEACHING STYLE

fun, creative, technology integrated lessons to teach students real life skills and a 21st century education.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

MSET Outstanding Educator using Technology Award Nominee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's English Quinnipiac University, Master's in Secondary Education (ELA) McDaniel College

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I take pride in learning and re-learning how to teach my students every day. Some days are good, some days are bad, but in the end I have either learned what to keep in my bag of tricks! I'm hoping these simple resources make teaching a little bit easier...