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Unsolved Mysteries Research Project Middle School ELA | Teaching Research Skills

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The Unsolved Mysteries Research Project is an inquiry-based, research-skills focused project for middle school ELA and high school English students. Teaching research skills has never been easier using the Big6 Model with a step-by-step approach!How

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.1b, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.7.1, W.7.7, W.7.8, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8

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Text Structure and Text Features Lessons - Nonfiction Reading Comprehension

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Teaching text structures and text features doesn’t have to be boring! Sharpen your students' nonfiction reading comprehension skills with this resource bundle! Students learn to read strategically by using text features, identifying informational

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.5, RI.7.10, RI.8.5, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.10

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Holidays Around the World Christmas Research Project - Create a Holiday Book

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This Christmas around the world holidays research project will keep your students engaged before winter break! Students will research the holiday traditions of a different world culture and use their notes to create an interactive World Holidays

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9

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Evaluating Sources Effective Research Skills - Media Literacy Bias Activity

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The ability to evaluate source credibility and identify media bias are essential media literacy skills. This resource will teach your students how to locate reliable sources and how to evaluate websites for accuracy and source credibility. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.8

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Author's Purpose Lessons Activities & Author's Point of View | Identifying Bias

By Teen Tech University

Identify author's purpose for writing and challenge students to analyze author's point of view for bias! This lesson includes an informative author's purpose power point (or a modern, engaging slides presentation that uses humor). Students will be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.6, RI.7.9, RI.8.6, RI.8.9, RI.9-10.6

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Tone Mood Activities - Word Choice - Literary Devices Activity - Author's Craft

By Teen Tech University

This teaching bundle includes tone activities that will teach your students how to successfully analyze the tone in literature and writing. This literary device lesson and tone activities take 2-3 one hour class periods to complete.This resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.4, RI.8.4, RI.9-10.4, RI.11-12.4

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Credible Sources and Research Skills Task Cards | Source Evaluation Activities

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Teach students to select credible and reliable sources with the Source Evaluation Task Cards and website evaluation activities! The task card prompts help students identify quality indicators, along with red flag warnings, located in websites and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.W.8

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Five Themes of Geography Activities 5 Themes Digital Interactive Notebook

By Teen Tech University

The 5 Themes of Geography digital interactive notebook includes over 35 graphic organizers and interactive notebook pages featuring related websites, videos, quizzes, and links to online games on location, place, human-environment interaction,

Subjects:

World History, Geography, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

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Nonfiction Text Structure - Text Structure Activities- Reading Comprehension

By Teen Tech University

High-interest text structure activities for secondary students are hard to find! These engaging nonfiction text structure lessons teach students to read informational text strategically - including sequence texts, texts with the cause and effect

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.8.2, RI.8.5, RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.6, RI.11-12.5

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Text Features Activities (Nonfiction Text Features Lessons), Test Prep Review

By Teen Tech University

Teach students to navigate nonfiction while using text features to increase their understanding! This nonfiction mini-unit includes 45 slides identifying, defining, and presenting 20 types of text features with real-life examples.Using text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.5, RI.11-12.1

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Writing Graphic Organizers Prewriting Essay Prompts Writer’s Workshop Activities

By Teen Tech University

Scaffold your writer’s workshop and writing unit with graphic organizers, writing prompts, and prewriting worksheets! This digital interactive notebook includes 35+ writing graphic organizers for personal narratives, informational writing,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.2a, W.6.2c, W.6.3c, W.7.2a, W.7.3c, W.8.3c, W.9-10.2c

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Elements of Fiction Graphic Organizers - Digital Reading Interactive Notebook

By Teen Tech University

Looking for engaging elements of fiction graphic organizers and story elements activities? Enhance your students' ability to analyze elements of literature with this dynamic digital resource! The 45 reading graphic organizers include reading and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7

$10.00

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The Outsiders Project | Novel Characterization Activity | Middle School ELA

By Teen Tech University

Enhance your novel study of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton with this creative Characterization Word Art Project! Students will select a major character from The Outsiders, generate a character trait list, and choose an image, symbolic shape, or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

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Reference Materials - Reference Sources Text Features - Using Academic Sources

By Teen Tech University

The Reference Materials Mastered teaching bundle provides students with the opportunity to identify and define a variety of reference materials, describe what type of information various print and digital sources can provide, how the information is

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Library Skills, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (1.54 MB)

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Research Templates Graphic Organizers Digital Resources Interactive Notebook

By Teen Tech University

Teach effective online research skills with this digital interactive notebook! The research graphic organizers and templates will help structure the process step-by-step. These digital resources will enhance and supplement any research project!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.2b, W.6.7, W.7.7, W.8.7, W.9-10.7

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5 Themes of Geography Country Research Project | Create a Five Themes Flipbook

By Teen Tech University

Let your students creativity shine with the 5 Themes of Geography Country Research Project Interactive Flipbook! This project is designed for 5th-12th grade and will take approximately 2-3 days to complete. Students are provided with a Five Themes

Subjects:

World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

$5.25

Digital Download PDF (1.28 MB)

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Independent Reading Comprehension Questions for ANY Novel - Task Cards

By Teen Tech University

These 30 Independent Reading Task Cards will facilitate your students' making personal connections while also requiring them to analyze literary elements. The reading comprehension questions can provide you with a quick assessment of ANY book or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.28 MB)

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Chinese New Year Research Project: Create a Research-Based Flip Book!

By Teen Tech University

Sharpen your students’ critical thinking skills and let their creativity shine with the Chinese New Year Research-Based Interactive Layered Flip Book! This high-interest activity is a perfect way to celebrate the New Year’s holiday – while also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, World History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$5.75

Digital Download PDF (1.70 MB)

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Author's Purpose and Point of View - Informational Text Analysis Activities

By Teen Tech University

This resource provides materials on how to identify the author’s purpose in writing and will help your students learn how to analyze different types of texts. Not only can this be used to introduce or to review these topics, the activities will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Not Grade Specific

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.1, RI.8.6, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.6, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.6

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (1.18 MB)

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Evaluate and Cite! Research Skills, Activities, Resources for Students

By Teen Tech University

Evaluate and Cite! Resources for Student Researchers Thank you for visiting my store and downloading this free resource! Now, more than ever, students need the ability to select resources that are credible and unbiased. It’s crucial for both

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Graphic Organizers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Thank you for visiting my store! I am a Nationally Board Certified Educator with 27 years experience in public education. Since I began teaching, I've taught High School English, worked as a middle and high school Media Specialist, and currently serve as my school's Technology Instructional Specialist. I am still as passionate about education today as the day I first started! I enjoy creating high-interest curriculum materials for my teachers and utilizing educational technology to enhance both teaching and student learning!

MY TEACHING STYLE

21st Century Learners: Put students in the driver's seat by teaching with technology!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2002 - National Board Certified Teacher in Young Adult and Adolescent Literature 2012 - National Board Certification Renewal

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

1995 - Erskine College, Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude BA English, minor secondary education 2004- MA+30 in Library and Information Science from University of South Carolina Teaching Certification - Secondary English Teaching Certification - Library Media Specialist National Board Certification

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Reading and educational technology are my passions! I love teaching students and conducting workshops for educators about the latest tech apps/tools and showing teachers how they can utilize technology in order to motivate and reinforce student learning.

GRADES

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Other (Science), Social Studies, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, ELA Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Business, Psychology, Economics , Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Instructional Technology, Library Skills, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Robotics, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Dance, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, African History, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional Learning