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Dystopian Unit Resource Bundle - Dystopia vs. Utopia - Dystopian Literature

By Teen Tech University

Create or supplement a Dystopian Stories Unit with this diverse, creative, high-interest teaching resource! The bundle of Dystopian literature materials include the following: Cultural Clashes! Utopia vs. Dystopia (Research & Informational

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.8, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.7

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Short Story Unit - Mystery and Suspense - Scary Stories Horror - Suspenseful

By Teen Tech University

The Suspenseful Short Story Unit supplements mystery stories, the horror genre, and provides scary stories to fright and delight your students! This short story unit focuses on identifying and analyzing the element of suspense. This pairs perfectly

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.5, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5

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British Literature Activities, Bell Ringers, and Projects Bundle

By Teen Tech University

Breathe life into your British Literature classes with the following fresh, new ideas! This resource includes bundled bellringers, creative activities, and a British literary movements project.Provide your students with meaningful opportunities to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$13.50

$10.80

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Dystopian Literature Introduction Short Story Unit Activity - Dystopia Theme

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The Introduction to Dystopian Literature provides the critical lens students need to analyze elements of dystopia! The riveting materials and thought-provoking activities support the analysis of any dystopian short story or novel. The 40 engaging

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

$4.99

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American Literature Bell Ringers, Activities, Project Bundle for 11th Grade

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Resource One: American Literature Bell Ringers and Extended Response ActivitiesProvide your students with meaningful opportunities to connect: text to text, text to world, and text to self! This resource includes 30 bell ringers and extended

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.9

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$10.00

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Gothic Literature Introduction - Horror Genre - Story Elements

By Teen Tech University

The Gothic Literary Elements, Motifs, and Activities resource provides students with a frame of reference and the background knowledge they'll need when reading any Gothic novel or Gothic short story. The materials provide your students with an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10

$5.00

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Urban Legends | Modern Folklore | Cautionary Tales | Folktales

By Teen Tech University

This resource examines our fascination with urban legends and analyzes these types of stories as examples of contemporary folklore. Your students will be engaged while learning about classic and modern urban legends - including urban legends that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.6, RL.11-12.1

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Gothic Literature Short Story Unit - Dark Romantics Introduction Gothic Elements

By Teen Tech University

These Gothic Literature activities will provide a high-interest introduction and supplement to any Gothic short story unit! The materials can be used with Dark Romanticism, Edgar Allan Poe, Southern Gothic literature, or Gothic literature from the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.5, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.9

$6.50

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World Literature Bell Ringers | World Lit Activities for 10th Grade English

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This World Literature Activities, Bell Ringers, and Extended Response Writing Prompts will provide your students with meaningful opportunities to connect with World Lit texts! This English II 10th Grade resource includes 35+ thought-provoking bell

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3d, W.9-10.6, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.10

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Elements of Fiction Graphic Organizers - Digital Reading Interactive Notebook

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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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Utopian - Utopia vs Dystopia Activity - Dystopian Literature Unit Activities

By Teen Tech University

Introduce utopia, utopia vs. dystopia settings and themes, along with the concept of a perfect utopian world! This unique utopian resource includes opportunities for students to read, write, and conduct research! A slides presentation on the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (1.18 MB)

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World Literature Activities Curriculum - 10th Grade English Resources English II

By Teen Tech University

Enhance your World Literature curriculum with these modern, relevant, and engaging high school English resources! This diverse bundle will breathe life back into your 10th grade World Lit course throughout the entire year! How is this different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$63.19

$45.00

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High School Short Story Unit Technology Projects for ANY Story Analysis

By Teen Tech University

Increase student engagement and enhance your short story unit with 3 literary analysis projects that include a great motivating tool – technology! This teaching bundle includes all of the materials, grading rubrics, student project sheets, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7

$14.40

$11.00

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Science Fiction Introduction Sci Fi Genre Lesson Activities Speculative Fiction

By Teen Tech University

This science fiction introduction will spark your students’ imagination! The modern science fiction genre presentation prepares students to analyze any science fiction short story, novel, or movie! Engaging analysis activities and graphic

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Science), Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

$5.75

Digital Download PDF (4.89 MB)

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American Literature Literary Movements Poster Project - Literary Timelines

By Teen Tech University

Assess students' understanding of American literary periods with this creative poster project! Examples have been created as project models representing Native American literature, Puritan and Early Colonial literature, Enlightenment and the Age of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.9

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (1.46 MB)

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Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit Activity Assessment Project Grades 8-11

By Teen Tech University

This Edgar Allan Poe interactive short story project offers your students a creative assessment by using a great motivating tool – technology! This interactive project is designed to be used with any of Poe’s short stories - including "The Tell-Tale

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.1

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.09 MB)

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Science Fiction Unit - Sci -Fi Short Stories - Elements of Science Fiction Genre

By Teen Tech University

This science fiction short story unit is out of this world! Included are a compelling science fiction introduction and short story units on “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury, “Robot Dreams,” by Isaac Asimov, and the science fiction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10

$19.53

$15.00

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Literary Devices | Literature Elements Posters | Poetic Devices Project

By Teen Tech University

Are you searching for a unique way to reinforce the meaning of literary elements and literary devices with your students? Make your instruction more memorable with this creative, high-interest literary elements project!Students will illustrate and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

$4.45

Digital Download PDF (1.06 MB)

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Elements of Fiction Slides Presentation Activities - Fiction Graphic Organizers

By Teen Tech University

The story elements graphic organizers and digital activities can be used with any fictional text, short story unit, or novel! This resource can be implemented with 6th-10th grade students and is compatible with Google Classroom.Students will type

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2...

$9.00

Digital Download PDF (1.65 MB)

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Short Story Literary Analysis Projects Using Technology - Short Story Unit

By Teen Tech University

This short story unit project will sharpen your students' critical thinking skills and provide an outlet for their creative expression! Who says literary analysis activities must be prescribed and boring? Your students will engage in higher levels

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7

$4.65

Digital Download PDF (1.29 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.

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

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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