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Characterization, POV, Character Types, Etc. PowerPoint

By FWTeacher

This is a 15 slide power point that discusses the author's methods to create a character--both direct and indirect. It teaches the indirect characterization acronym, STEAL, teaches flat, static, round, etc. character types, protagonist and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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The Thesis Statement PowerPoint

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This whopping 32 slide presentation is how I teach my students about the thesis statement. Now, most of my English department uses it, and we have had much success. The key is an acronym from a co-worker, TAD. I took what she taught me and created

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Ayn Rand and Anthem Power Point

By FWTeacher

This is a presentation I created for my students to help them understand Rand's philosophy and how she uses Anthem to illustrate her ideas. It gives information on Objectivism, Collectivism, Egoism, and her biography. It is heavy with text...if you

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

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Anthem After Reading Activity Body Biography of Equality

By FWTeacher

After reading Rand's Anthem, I use this activity as one form of review. I put the kids in groups of four to make a full size Equality 7-2521 and to perform a post reading autopsy on him to examine his insides. I give them 11 choices to examine; they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

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

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Activities

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To Kill a Mockingbird Tie-In: Scottsboro: American Tragedy Questions

By FWTeacher

There is an amazing PBS program that I purchased called Scottsboro: An American Tragedy. I use it to show the students Harper Lee's likely inspiration for the novel. I created this handout of questions for the students to #1: focus and pay attention

Subjects:

U.S. History, Literature, Criminal Justice - Law

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Handouts, Printables

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Using Commas with That, Who, and Which Clauses

By FWTeacher

Trying to decipher when to use commas is not easy when writing sentences that use that, who, or which clauses. This minilesson aims to clear up the confusion. It includes examples of proper usage, detailed explanations for each sentence, and then a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$1.20

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FANBOYS and Compound Sentences Examples and Explanation

By FWTeacher

This can be used on an overhead projector or as a handout to explain compound sentences, coordinating conjunctions, and how to create compound sentences. It has examples, and straightforward directions for how to write a compound sentence.

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Lesson

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The Story of Ruby Bridges After Reading Short Answer Handout

By FWTeacher

This is a one page handout I created for students to answer after reading Robert Coles' The Story of Ruby Bridges. It shows whether the student comprehended the story but also has them do some upper level thinking, as they evaluate different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Homework, Printables

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Characterization Power Point Handout for Students

By FWTeacher

I give this handout to my students to fill out as we go through my powerpoint on characterization. It helps keep them focused, it relieves some of the copying, and it is in order with the slides. A VERY useful tool. If you bought my powerpoint, you

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Hero Project (HUGE Project) Incl. interview, essay, presentation, etc

By FWTeacher

I created this project for our study of Beowulf. However, it doesn't have to be done with that story. It involves selecting a hero, interviewing him or her (taped), writing an essay about the hero, creating an award for the hero, inviting the hero

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Projects, Activities

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Handout for my Thesis Statement Power Point

By FWTeacher

I give this handout to my students to fill out as we go through my powerpoint on the thesis statement. It helps keep them focused, it relieves some of the copying, and it is in order with the slides. A VERY useful tool. If you bought my powerpoint,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Introduction Paragraph Notes / Handout

By FWTeacher

I use this handout to help my students write introduction paragraphs. I created an image to help my visual learners and included it at the bottom of the page. It has been very effective with my kids; I hope it is with yours as well!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Printables, Lesson

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Beowulf Activity:Charting Kennings, Alliteration, & Appositive Phrases

By FWTeacher

After we have read Beowulf, this is one activity I use. I instruct the students to find and cite examples of kennings, alliteration, and appositive phrases in the epic, which are found throughout. The chart provides one example of each as a review

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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Hero Project Essay Assignment

By FWTeacher

During our study of Beowulf, we discuss the difference between literary and "real" heroes. The students are challenged to choose a hero, interview him or her, write a paper, invite the hero to school for a hero celebration, and present a gift,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Handouts

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Is it a Concrete or Abstract Noun? Handout and Activity

By FWTeacher

This is a handout that explains the difference between these two types of nouns. The next page is a chart the student fills out to determine if a given noun is concrete or abstract. The 3rd page of the file is an answer key. I hope it's helpful!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

$0.95

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Affect or Effect Quiz

By FWTeacher

After teaching the differences between these easily confused words, I give the students this quiz. Sometimes I let them use their notes, sometimes not. It's a short ten question quiz to assess whether they understand--fill in the blank style, which

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Assessment, Printables

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Using To Kill a Mockingbird as a Mentor Text for Student Writing

By FWTeacher

This is a six page Word document with ideas to use a small passage from To Killa Mockingbird as a mentor text to improve student writing. Ideas include strong verbs, imitation of style and structure, participial phrases, introductory clauses, etc.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Grammar

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Lesson

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The Most Dangerous Game Compare/Contrast Essay Assignment

By FWTeacher

This is an assignment that walks the students through my expectations for a compare/contrast paper of Connell's short story, "The Most Dangerous Game" and the old Hollywood version of the story.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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Year-Long Independent Reading Project

By FWTeacher

After reading Kelly Gallaghers books and attending a training with him, I created a year long project. This is the handout I give them which lays out the expectations and the reason behind it.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Handouts

$0.75

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Adjective Activities

By FWTeacher

I created these activities to use after reading and discussing Ruth Heller's book Many Luscious Lollipops, but it can be used after any adjective discussion or lesson. There are two main activities and then a third bonus activity that you could use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$0.90

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my seventh year of teaching. I currently teach both regular English I and Pre-AP English I at a public school in Texas.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I'm very learner-centered and have extremely high expectations. I love what I do, care about my kids, and I strive everyday to be the best teacher I can be.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from TCU for my undergrad and am currently working on my Master's degree from DBU.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a single foster mother. I also write a blog; come check it out: www.thinkingandbreathing.com.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Computer Science, Drama, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Literature, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing