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Effective Online Research Skills Research Graphic Organizers Source Evaluation

By Teen Tech University

Revolutionize students’ online research skills with the Research 101: Effective Internet Research bundle! Empower students by teaching strategic keyword searching strategies, evaluating websites for source credibility, and identifying bias or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.7.7, W.7.8, W.8.8, 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

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

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How to Take Cornell Notes Digital Note-Taking Templates - Teaching Study Skills

By Teen Tech University

Notetaking skills are essential to academic achievement! Learning how to take notes with the Cornell Notetaking System is an academic game-changer! Students' study skills are automatically boosted once they learn how to take notes strategically and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.5, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2, RI.11-12.2

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Connotation and Denotation Activities | Author's Tone & Word Choice Activities

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Unleash the power of words with these dynamic connotation and denotation activities! The Connotation Hyperdoc provides an engaging interactive way to present connotation, denotation, word choice, loaded words, neutral words, tone, and mood!There’s

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$5.50

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Survival Literature Research Project - Survival Skills - Man vs. Nature Conflict

By Teen Tech University

Enhance your survival unit with survival skills tests, analysis activities using thematic songs on survival, and a research project on real-life teens who survived person vs. nature conflicts! This includes teenagers and young adults who survived

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.9, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8

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

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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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Research Projects for High School English and Middle School ELA 7th-11th Grade

By Teen Tech University

These research projects for high school English and middle school ELA align with common literature themes! The short-term research projects support the following concepts: survival, tragic heroes, perseverance, self-identity, journeys, choices and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.8.7, W.8.8, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8

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Tragic Hero Research Project - Hero Archetype Activities - Choices Consequences

By Teen Tech University

A tragic hero doesn’t just exist in literature! Supplement teaching hero character traits and Aristotle's tragic hero archetype with this modern research project! Perfect supplement for Antigone, Macbeth, The Great Gatsby, Oedipus Rex, Romeo and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8, W.11-12.9

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Power and Corruption Research Project - Leadership - Ambition Abuse of Power

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Examine the concepts of self-identity, absolute power and corruption, leadership and influence with this high-interest resource! Learn the common traits of powerful people and discover how absolute power can be used to improve society or to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Google Apps

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W.8.1, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.6, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8

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Reading Choice Boards | Fiction Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Activities

By Teen Tech University

The Reading Comprehension Choice Boards Bundle provides activities and options for any novel, short story, nonfiction article, or informational text! Choice board options put students in the driver's seat! Life is about making choices. Why not give

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1

$11.25

$10.00

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How to Take Cornell Notes Slides Presentation Note-Taking Practice Study Skills

By Teen Tech University

Learning how to take notes with the Cornell notetaking system is an academic game-changer! Note-taking skills are essential to a student’s success. Enhance your note-taking strategies, whether you write by hand or use a device! This resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2, RI.11-12.3

$5.75

Digital Download PDF (4.81 MB)

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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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Digital Download PDF (1.39 MB)

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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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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Choice Board Activities - Nonfiction Analysis

By Teen Tech University

The Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Choice Boards provide you with high-interest options and nonfiction reading activities for any article or informational text! Enhance your informational text unit, offer personalized choice options for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.9-10.1, RH.11-12.1

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (1.33 MB)

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The Elizabethan Era, Shakespeare's World, and British Literature Activities

By Teen Tech University

This introduction to Shakespeare explores the Elizabethan Era, Tudor monarchy, impact of the Black Plague, and the history of the famous playwright! Provide students with a deeper understanding of the historical references in Shakespeare's plays.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.10, RI.11-12.7

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (2.96 MB)

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Salem Witch Trials - Early American Colonial Literature Activities Resources

By Teen Tech University

Your students will make personal connections to early American literature and Puritan society with this creative Salem Witch Trials Resource Bundle! Provide students with the background knowledge they'll need and heighten their anticipation while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4, CCRA.W.7

$7.50

$7.00

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Thanksgiving Activities Middle School ELA and High School - Gratitude Lesson

By Teen Tech University

Are you searching for Thanksgiving activities to implement with your students that also hold academic value? Engage and motivate with this nonfiction text and media analysis mini-unit! The materials focus on the theme of gratitude and feature

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.10

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (1.69 MB)

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Reading Comprehension Activities, Organizers, and Choice Board for Any Story

By Teen Tech University

Reading comprehension activities, elements of fiction graphic organizers, and reading choice boards - everything needed for your students to analyze any short story or novel! The reading choice boards and graphic organizers are designed for both

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2

$28.24

$26.99

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Valentine's Day Activities for High School - Valentine's Day Around the World

By Teen Tech University

Are you searching for relevant, high-interest resources for Valentine’s Day?The Valentine’s Day Activities for Teens and Tweens will provide you with multiple activities that can be easily implemented throughout the month of February or at any other

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Valentine's Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Webquests

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.22 MB)

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High School Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Articles on Teen Entrepeneurs

By Teen Tech University

Hook students with high school reading comprehension passages and questions featuring real-life teen entrepreneurs! These high-interest nonfiction articles include higher-level multiple-choice questions, text dependent short answer questions or

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Informational Text, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.10, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.10

$6.25

Digital Download PDF (6.25 MB)

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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