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180 Reading/Writing Task Card BUNDLE

$16.00

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20+ Handout and Foldable Templates

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Reading Like a Writer Resources

$5.00

Ultimate BUNDLE Daily Presentation Slides

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Editable Labels

By The Engaging Station

Use these label templates for labeling bins, bookshelves, crates, trays, and other things around your room! All of the labels are available in black background and white background. These labels are the exact measurements to comfortably fit the

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Back to School

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables

$2.00

254

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(Play-Doh) Citing Evidence Punctuation Practice

By The Engaging Station

You will receive 20 posters (10 basic and 10 MLA) for students to practice their citing evidence punctuation skills and two answer keys. Simply print and either laminate these or put them into sheet protectors. Students will then use Expo markers,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.95 MB)

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Figurative Language Matching Game

By The Engaging Station

Have your students review the terms simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and allusion in this easy, fun matching game. Simply print, cut, and play. Your students can by individually or in pairs. You will also receive an answer key. Check

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.38 MB)

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Mystery Files #2: The Abandoned School

By The Engaging Station

Engage your students with this Mystery Files Crime Scene Investigation activity!WHAT'S INCLUDED:You will receive a cover for your investigation portfolioTwo differentiated reports on the caseSix pages of different pictures (with and without

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (3.40 MB)

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Double-Sided (Double-Entry) Journal Handout and Guided PPT Lesson

By The Engaging Station

You will receive a Double-Sided Journal Handout complete with a response legend and a guided PowerPoint lesson. Each of the ten slides has notes at the bottom of the slide to guide you and your students to a wonderful, deep appreciation of ANY

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (2.37 MB)

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Editable Pennants and Banners - Book Page Design

By The Engaging Station

You will receive a variety of pennants and banners with and without text in six different book page designs. Click on the preview to see pictures of the various styles. These pennants make for great, easy-to-use classroom decor for bulletin boards,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PPTX (21.04 MB)

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Sentence Types BUNDLE

By The Engaging Station

With this bundle, you will receive my three Sentence Types products at a reduced price. Introduce and engage your students with the different types of sentences with 8 different posters/slides. Sentence Types Posters You'll also receive the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Posters, Task Cards

$8.00

$6.40

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The Maze Runner MOVIE Materials

By The Engaging Station

You will receive two assignments: The Maze Runner Movie Questions and The Maze Runner: Book vs. Movie Venn Diagram. The Maze Runner Movie Questions is two pages with 19 questions directly relating to the events in the movie only. The questions go

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$1.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.41 MB)

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Romeo and Juliet Taboo-Inspired Review Game

By The Engaging Station

Engage your students with a game that not only interests them but also allows them to review Romeo and Juliet. In this 13-page download, you will receive game instructions and 40 playing cards for your students to use. The playing cards allow

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Flash Cards, Games

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.55 MB)

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Mystery Files #1: The Mysterious Disappearance

By The Engaging Station

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.50

187

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Double-Sided One Page Foldables (Flip Pages) BUNDLE

By The Engaging Station

Save over 25% with this BUNDLE!These flip pages are designed to make your life easier and your handouts more engaging. The best thing about the flip pages is that no gluing is required and only one sheet of paper is used per foldable. Simply print,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$6.00

$5.40

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The Maze Runner BUNDLE

By The Engaging Station

With this bundle, you will receive my three The Maze Runner products at a reduced price. Engage your students with The Maze Runner Launch in which students will literally run through a maze in excitement! The Maze Runner Launch You'll also receive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Graphic Organizers

$5.50

$4.40

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What's in the suitcase? Back-to-School Activity

By The Engaging Station

The What's in the suitcase? activity is something that I started doing a few years ago as a low-prep activity stemming from my love of novelty and mystery. I wanted to review the first few acts of Romeo and Juliet, so I ran around my classroom,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (5.40 MB)

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Editable Daily Presentation Slides - Vintage Books Theme

By The Engaging Station

Having a ready-to-go template saves me so much time when I need to make a new PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation. These editable daily slide templates will save you tons of time in designing templates. Just plug in your information and

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$3.50

Digital Download PPTX (5.76 MB)

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Editable Daily Presentation Slides - Romeo and Juliet Theme

By The Engaging Station

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$4.50

Digital Download PPTX (8.03 MB)

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The Maze Runner Launch

By The Engaging Station

Are you about to start teaching The Maze Runner, or are you currently teaching it and looking for a way to engage your students? With this activity pack, you will receive a teacher's guide, a how-to guide for a classroom maze transformation, a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.96 MB)

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Ethos, Logos, Pathos One Page Foldable

By The Engaging Station

This flip page is designed to make your life easier and your notes more engaging. The best thing about the flip page is that no gluing is required and only one sheet of paper is used. Simply print, cut, and fold. You will receive a double-sided

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.41 MB)

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Free Editable IEP/504 Accommodations Tracking Chart

By The Engaging Station

Use this spreadsheet to stay organized this year! This is an at-a-glance resource to house all of your students' IEP and 504 accommodations in one resource. Use this before, during, and after planning. It's also a great resource to have at

Subjects:

Specialty, Special Education, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Outlines, Printables

FREE

100

Digital Download XLSX (0.75 MB)

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Secondary ELA SNAPSHOT Pre-Assessments BUNDLE Pack

By The Engaging Station

Raise your hand if you like to give and grade pre-assessments! No one? If you’re like me, you are probably either supplied with pre-assessments to give to your students or you have created pre-assessments that, frankly, take a long time to grade and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.81 MB)

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24 Close Reading Task Cards for ANY Text

By The Engaging Station

With this budget-priced pack, you will receive 24 Close Reading Task Cards with Text-Dependent Questions for ANY Text that address the CCSS and the Progression of Text-dependent Questions model. Your students will close read any text by answering

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.53 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught grades 9-12 English and Honors English in the public school system. I have also taught for Upward Bound Math & Science at the University of Delaware.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to be engaged, energetic, and passionate in both my learning and teaching. I love to provide unique experiences that resonate with all students. I am constantly reflecting, learning, and making changes.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Awards: 2018 Cecil County Teacher of the Year 2018 Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist 2019 Maryland NEA Foundations In Teaching Excellence Award – California Casualty Award 2019 Yoobi 10 Teachers List News: U.S News & World Report – Instagram for High School Teachers 101 Cecil Whig – Behind the Door of G115 BuzzFeed, HuffPost, CBS Baltimore, Inside Edition, PopSugar – Interview on my Harry Potter Classroom Cecil Whig – What You Don’t See

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Towson University – Wilmington, DE M. Ed in Educational Leadership – 2019 to present University of Delaware - Newark, DE BA in English Education – 2009 to 2013

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have taught at the high school level for 9 years. I coordinated the publication of my students’ autobiographical book, Behind the Door of G115 and its sequel, What You Don’t See. I work with the 9th grade curriculum writing team at the county level, and at the school level, serve on a variety of committees and initiatives. I have a passion for using social media as a collaborative educational tool, and I interact with over 60,000 followers on Instagram daily. I am one of the main presenters for the Keeping the Wonder Workshop, a hands-on professional development event designed for secondary English teachers. In addition, I present on various matters relating to education at the school, county, and national level.