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The Goonies Movie Guide for ELA or Social Studies

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The Goonies (1985) adventure comedy film is a perfect movie to enjoy with your ELA students and teach the "hero's journey" along with key theme vocabulary, and creative comprehension activities.The story follows a group of children living in the

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

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It's A Wonderful Life Movie, Play, & Radio Play Bundle

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# 1: It's a Wonderful Life (PG - 1946) Movie Guide & Activities Resource aligns perfectly with the viewing of the classic Christmas film in your ELA/English classroom. Your students will LOVE following the main character George Bailey through

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Novel Movie or Play ELA Unit

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Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, is a classic Gothic horror story. Whether you are reading the original, watching a movie version, or reading an adapted story or play of Frankenstein, this resource will help your students build background knowledge,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Middle SchoolShort Story ELA MEGA Bundle

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Grab these 11 exciting ELA short stories that will keep your ELA Middle School students engaged and loving ELA class this year! These classic short stories included a variety of PREP-FREE pre-reading, vocabulary reviews, graphic organizers,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Who was Emily Dickinson? Biography Reading & Activities

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Who was the poet Emily Dickinson? This resource is a perfect start to any poetry unit on Dickinson. Help your middle school ELA students build background knowledge on who Emily Dickinson was as a person and how her unique perspective shaped her

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

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Emily Dickinson & Because I Could Not Stop for Death Author & Poem Activities

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Items included in the 17 page resource are:KWL Chart for Emily DickinsonWho Was Emily Dickinson Informational ReadingWho Was Emily Dickinson Informational Reading VocabularyWho Was Emily Dickinson Informational Reading Vocabulary Answer KeyWho Was

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

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

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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I Teach Because Inspirational Staff Bulletin Board-Instructional Coach/Principal

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"I Teach Because" is an inspirational collaborative staff bulletin board activity for an Instructional coach or Principal to do with staff. Creating a collaborative wall display with staff can have several benefits for a workplace or organization. A

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Curriculum & Instruction, For Administrators

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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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10 Types of Poetry Unit for Middle School

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The 10 Types of Poetry unit reviews the 10 most common poetry types with a background knowledge KWL chart activity, a slideshow, a notetaking guide, a word search, and a poetry term quiz.What is in this resource:KWL Chart: What Do You Know About

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Assessment, Scaffolded Notes

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Frankenstein By Mary Shelley Pre-Reading Activities

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Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, is a classic horror story. Victor Frankenstein, a Swiss student of natural science creates an artificial man from pieces of corpses and brings his creature to life.Whether you are reading the original, watching a movie

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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The Monkey's Paw & The Third Wish Short Story Unit Theme of the Power of Wishes

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In both short stories The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs & The Third Wish by Joan Aikens, the characters are granted wishes that don't exactly provide the outcomes they expected. These stories can be used as a twist for St. Patrick's Day holiday

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Gift of the Magi & The Third Wish Short Stories Unit Theme Selfless Love

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The short stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Third Wish" both deal with the theme of making sacrifices for the people we love. These two stories allow students to make comparisons and contrasts in how the two authors relay the same theme with

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Third Wish Short Story and Middle Grades ELA St. Patrick's Day Activities

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"The Third Wish" by Joan Aikens is an engaging short fantasy story that can be read alone or paired with similarly themed stories like "The Monkey Paw" and/or "The Gift of the Magi". The theme of 3 wishes from the story also works well with the St.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4

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The Third Wish by Joan Aikens Middle School ELA Short Story

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"The Third Wish" St. Patrick's Day wish theme! "The Third Wish" by Joan Aikens is an engaging short fantasy story that can be read alone or paired with similarly themed stories like "The Monkey Paw" and/or "The Gift of the Magi". The theme of 3

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6

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Terrible Things Eve Bunting Allegory of the Holocaust Short Story Guide

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Terrible Things Story Guide: an Allegory for the Holocaust by Eve Bunting. In the story “Terrible Things” the animals of the forest do not stand up for each other when Terrible shadows enter the forest and start to take away animals in groups.Eve

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English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

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

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Activities

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Christmas Movies Kindness Bingo Board Activities

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Download the kindness, gratitude, or Christmas Cheer bingo challenges. Below you will find 6 one-page kindness, gratitude, or Christmas Cheer bingo card that correlates with a Christmas holiday classic movie theme.I love teaching middle school ELA

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English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Movie Guide and Activities

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These activities are to support watching the Christmas classic comedy movie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) Starring Chev Chase. Clark Griswold (Chev Chase) plays a lovable father with an unrealistic ideal for the perfect "good old

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Movie Guides

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It's A Wonderful Life (PG-1946) Movie Guide & Activities

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It's a Wonderful Life (PG - 1946) Movie Guide & Activities Resource aligns perfectly with the viewing of the classic Christmas film in your ELA/English classroom. Your students will LOVE following the main character George Bailey through his

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.7.7, RL.8.2, RL.8.7, RL.9-10.3

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Christmas Holiday Stories Movies & Activities for Middle School ELA MEGA Bundle

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Need a break this holiday season? Looking to grab a BIG discount on several Christmas/holiday/winter themed lessons, movie guides, and activities for your Middle School ELA class or department? Grab my WHOLE Christmas/Holiday Catalog below and have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

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History of the Christmas Greeting Card Reading Comprehension & Craft

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The History of Victorian Christmas Holiday Greeting Card is a great informational reading comprehension passage activity and Christmas craft to do stand-alone or as part of a Victorian Christmas or A Christmas Carol Unit for Middle School ELA.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

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RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.8.2, RI.8.3

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The Diary of Anne Frank Drama Play Activities & Assessments for Middle SchoolELA

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The Diary of Anne Frank Drama Play is a play based on true events that will capture the interest of even the most reluctant readers. The Diary of Anne Frank play is based on the diary of a young Jewish teenage girl who went into hiding with her

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years as a Language Arts and Communication teacher

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a creative and fun loving teacher. My specialties are helping to engage reluctant learners and building positive classroom communities. I like to keep students engage by helping them build background knowledge, make personal connections with text, interact with hands-on activities, and think critically. ALL of my products are CLASSROOM TESTED and teacher approved!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Golden Apple Teaching Award Doctorate Degree

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I didn't start my career as a teacher...I first worked in video production, TV, and film. Although it was an exciting career... I knew my true life calling was to serve others...so I became a teacher. I have a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, a Curriculum Supervisor certification, a School Principal certification, and I have been teaching English, Reading, Strategic Reading, Video Production and Communications for 13 years.

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Welcome to my store, I help you save TIME with my teacher resources, blog posts, courses so you have time to live your best LIFE! A little about me...I am a LOVER of strong black coffee, music, travel, history and good books. I am also a wife, mother, dog owner, and teacher.

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