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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

Digital Download PDF (17.93 MB)

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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

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Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Black History Month Mega Bundle: 8 Engaging Resources for February

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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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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

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

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Projects, Activities, Printables

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (49.20 MB)

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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 BUNDLE of activities, interactive notebooks, games, and quiz

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Grab this BUNDLE of engaging resources on the classic story, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling. It includes digital slides (Google & PowerPoint) to guide your students through the story, digital student notebooks with moveable pieces, a

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$11.25

$8.00

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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

Digital Download ZIP (17.09 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

Digital Download ZIP (16.19 MB)

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The Outsiders Activity BUNDLE | Engage, Comprehend, Analyze, Discuss

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Engage students from start to finish with seven activities for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Bundle. This bundle includes an introduction activity which is an Impression Walk simulation (guess theme & meet the author), character cards, hands-on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$22.50

$18.00

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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

Digital Download ZIP (20.72 MB)

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The Outsiders Comprehension Game & Activity BUNDLE| I Have, Who Has? Game Cards

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Experience the ultimate, engaging whole-class or team comprehension game for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. This comprehensive game BUNDLE includes teacher directions, game instructions, 90 game cards, answer keys, and convenient storage labels.

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$9.00

$7.00

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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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Women's History Month Reader's Theater for older grades: 3 Scripts & Rubric

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Help your students learn about famous women and Women's History Month using these engaging, READER'S THEATER scripts. Students build reading fluency, subject knowledge, communication skills, teamwork, and confidence. This includes 3 informational

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (25.77 MB)

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Blind Date with a Book Mystery Reading & Comprehension Activity for Grades 6-8

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Students LOVE this "Blind Date with a Book" Valentine's Day (February) or anytime of the year mystery book reading activity. Wrap classroom or library books, add the included book tags, customize the calendar, print the choice comprehension

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Valentine's Day

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3

$6.00

Digital Download ZIP (27.04 MB)

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Presidents' Day Reader's Theater for older grades: 3 Scripts & Rubric

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Help your students learn about presidents & President's Day using these engaging, READER'S THEATER scripts. Students build reading fluency, subject knowledge, communication skills, teamwork, and confidence. This includes 3 informational based

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (34.29 MB)

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Black History Month Reader's Theater for older grades: 3 Scripts & Rubric

By Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

Help your students learn about Black History Month using these engaging, nonthreatening READER'S THEATER scripts. Students build reading fluency, subject knowledge, communication skills, teamwork, and confidence. This includes 3 informational based

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (27.77 MB)

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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