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The Outsiders Character Analysis Printable and Digital Character Cards

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Are your students struggling to keep track of characters in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton? Look no further! These engaging CHARACTER CARDS provide a great character analysis of each character, including age, social status, physical traits,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Google Apps

$4.00

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St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension Activity

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Engage your students in the festive spirit of St. Patrick's Day with this engaging reading comprehension activity! This resource provides a carefully crafted passage on the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day, accompanied by comprehension

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Social Studies - History), St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Drama BUNDLE: 32 Game Cards & 40 Acting Scenarios for Engaging Classes!

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Welcome to your one-stop destination for all things drama! Never come up with an acting activity again. This bundle combines two engaging resources to enhance creativity, collaboration, and confidence in your students acting. *Includes a bonus list

Subjects:

Drama, Gifted and Talented, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Task Cards

$7.50

$6.00

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Black History Month Mega Bundle: 8 Engaging Resources for February

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Grab this comprehensive Black History Month MEGA BUNDLE – 8 resources packed with engaging content. Stay updated with free additions to this bundle. Watch students shine as famous Black Americans in reader theaters. Explore digital scavenger hunts,

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Printables, Google Apps

$30.00

$24.00

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Black History Biography Report Bundle: 25 Reading Passages & Quilt Templates

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Explore this impactful Black History Month mini BUNDLE featuring 25 biography reading passages about influential Black Americans. This resource also includes hexagon biography report templates, perfectly aligned with the reading passages. Assign

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Printables

$8.00

$6.00

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25 Influential Black Americans Reading Passages for Biography Reports & Quilts

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Grab these 25 Biography Reading Passages over INFLUENTIAL BLACK AMERICANS, perfect for Black History Month or anytime of the year. Use these passages to build reading and comprehension skills, for biography reports, wax museums, and more! These are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Black History Month

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (49.20 MB)

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FREE 2024 Chinese New Year Dragon Coloring Pages | Print & Go | No Prep

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2024 is the year of the DRAGON. Grab these Chinese New Year coloring pages for FREE. They are NO PREP & include two different dragon pages. Do you want more Chinese New Year Activities? Grab the Chinese New Year BUNDLE ▶︎2024 Chinese New Year

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Visual Arts, The New Year

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

FREE

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Dynamic Plot Diagram Activities: Mazes, Interactive Notebooks, & More

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Dive into the world of storytelling with six different activities designed to strengthen students' understanding of plot elements in an engaging and interactive way. Learn and/or review exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Arts & Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.2

$3.50

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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Comprehension Game & Activity | I Have, Who Has?

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Experience the ultimate, engaging whole-class or team comprehension game for Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling. This comprehensive game includes teacher directions, game instructions, 30 game cards, an answer key, and convenient storage labels.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (15.47 MB)

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Engaging Plot Diagram Homework or Activity: Teach and Review Plot Elements

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

This is the first homework assignment I give my middle school students. It's easy, allows for creativity, and creates an impressive display for Open House. Encourage your students to craft their own plot diagrams based on ANY book, movie, TV

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Arts & Music

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.2

$4.00

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All About Me License Plates: Make Back to School Vanity Plates

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Do you need a new and fresh idea for upper grades? Have your students make an All About Me Vanity License Plate. Students follow a key to create designer license plates that lets everyone get to know them. These make a perfect first week, back to

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (7.96 MB)

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Plot Pocket Book Report: Elements of Plot Book Report for Any Book

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Have your students create this hands-on book report on ANY book, movie, TV episode, or personal experience. Plotline Pockets are the perfect way to teach or review the elements of plot. Students choose one of the 6 pocket templates and their size

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Arts & Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.2

$4.00

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All About Me BINGO: Interactive Icebreaker for Middle School

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Your middle school students will love this unique twist on BINGO. This includes THREE, NO PREP, Get to Know You BINGO game boards. The questions are fresh, fun, and unique. These make a perfect first week, back to school icebreaker! They'll

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

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MASH Game: Back to School Get to Know You Activity for Upper Grades

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Grab your students' attention and become the COOL teacher by introducing your students to the iconic game of MASH. This is a perfect back to school and get to know you activity for middle schoolers. It's engaging and different than anything they've

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (8.74 MB)

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The Outsiders: 30 Printable 3-D Discussion Cards/Tents for Engaging Discussions

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Enhance discussions on The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton with this comprehensive resource! Includes 30 printable 3-D Discussion Cards, two-sided foldable discussion tents, for engaging conversations. Easy preparation, flexible setup options, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (22.24 MB)

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The Outsiders: Robert Frost's 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' Artistic Poetry Analysis

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Engage your students in a captivating analysis and art activity featuring Robert Frost's poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay," integrated with the novel, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Explore rhyme scheme, figurative language, symbolism, theme, vocabulary,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$3.50

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The Outsiders Chapters 9-12 Comprehension Game & Activity | I Have, Who Has?

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Experience the ultimate, engaging whole-class or team comprehension game for chapters 9-12 of S.E. Hinton's timeless masterpiece, The Outsiders. This comprehensive game includes teacher directions, game instructions, 30 game cards, an answer key,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (16.26 MB)

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The Outsiders Chapters 5-8 Comprehension Game & Activity | I Have, Who Has?

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Experience the ultimate, engaging whole-class or team comprehension game for chapters 5-8 of S.E. Hinton's timeless masterpiece, The Outsiders. This comprehensive game includes teacher directions, game instructions, 30 game cards, an answer key, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (9.40 MB)

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The Outsiders Chapters 1-4 Comprehension Game & Activity | I Have, Who Has?

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Experience the ultimate, engaging whole-class or team comprehension game for chapters 1-4 of S.E. Hinton's timeless masterpiece, The Outsiders. This comprehensive game includes teacher directions, game instructions, 30 game cards, an answer key, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (17.12 MB)

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Write Persuasive Commercials: Master Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Public Speaking

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Ignite persuasive skills with "Sell It!" - an engaging public speaking activity that cultivates creativity and mastery of ethos, pathos, and logos. This resource includes a teacher guide, slideshow with commercial examples, note pages, graphic

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

SL.9-10.4, CCRA.SL.4

$4.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught elementary, multi-age, middle school, and have coached high school speech and debate. I am currently teaching 7th grade and LOVE it!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in bringing learning alive each and everyday. I love to create and teach engaging lessons to students. I believe that ALL students can succeed and it is my job to create those memorable moments.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Teacher Year Finalist (final four)- 2012 Teacher of the Year 2012

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Masters +30-- I've started my doctorate.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have four beautiful daughters and am married to an awesome teacher. I love to travel, scrapbook, act, and create engaging lessons.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Physical Education, Drama, Health, ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning