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Escape the School - Escape Room for Teachers

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This ESCAPE ROOM game for the school staff is a wonderful team-building and morale-boosting activity. It can be used for professional development, faculty meetings, back to school, or staff parties.PLEASE NOTE: This file was updated for clarity and

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For All Subject Areas, Professional Development, For Administrators

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Staff

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Activities, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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Back to School - Open House - Meet the Teacher Slides Middle & High School

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

These editable templates are perfect for Back to School, Open House, or Meet the Teacher presentations, or even your class syllabus. They will all look classy and appropriate because these slides include sophisticated graphics befitting middle and

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For All Subject Areas, Back to School, For All Subjects

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

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Back to School - Open House - Meet the Teacher DIGITAL Middle & High School

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

These editable templates are perfect for Back to School or Meet the Teacher presentations, or even your class syllabus. They will all look classy and appropriate because these slides include sophisticated graphics befitting middle and high school.

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For All Subject Areas, Back to School, For All Subjects

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

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Classroom Forms, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

$4.00

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Back to School First Week One Pager Activity and Name Tag / Tent

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Start the first week of school with a getting to know you activity that will be worth its weight in gold! This Back to School First Week One Pager Activity and Name Tag is a super useful way to get to know your students. It can be folded to create a

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For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

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

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Activities, Google Apps

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W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, CCRA.W.4

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Close Reading Strategy for ELA, Social Studies, Science, and More

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Close Reading Strategy for ALL Subjects: ELA, Social Studies, Science, and More This step-by-step close reading strategy is easy to use and will help your students hone in on the CENTRAL IDEA and/or THEME of any complex text, nonfiction or fiction.

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For All Subject Areas, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$4.00

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Customizable Escape Room for Any Topic or Subject

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This creative ESCAPE ROOM adventure includes blank task cards that are completely editable and customizable! You can type in ANY questions, problems, or tasks you would like students to tackle. You can even use the editable PowerPoint slide version

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Reading, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

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

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Activities, Games

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Exit & Entrance Tickets ALL Subjects PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Exit slips provide an awesome formative assessment tool! These can be used for ANY subject, and they can also be used as entrance tickets or quick homework assignments. They provide an effective and valuable way to provide more digital formative

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For All Subject Areas, Writing, Tools for Common Core

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

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Assessment, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

$5.99

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Teacher Retirement Gift Memory Book - General Education, Hobbies, and Interests

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

If you're looking for a dynamic retirement gift for a teacher, a book of memories and congratulations from the staff is perfect! This beautiful, watercolor memory book will impress everyone who sees it, including the retiring teacher who is lucky

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For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, End of Year

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Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$15.00

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Argumentative Writing Frames Editable

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Your students never have to struggle to write argument essays again. And you'll never struggle to plan a differentiated argumentative writing unit again. Everything you need is right here. Lesson plans, prewriting prompts, step by step student

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Writing-Expository, For All Subject Areas, Writing-Essays

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

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Research, Unit Plans, Google Apps

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W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.7, W.6.9, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.1a...

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One Pagers: Back to School, Thanksgiving, Holiday, New Year Bundle

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Meet the One Pager Bundle that’s like having a teaching buddy tap you on the shoulder to hand off a great activity just when you need it most. This creative activity bundle: One Pager Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Holiday, New Year Growth

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English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal

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

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Activities, Handouts

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Teacher Retirement Gift Memory Book - Elementary Teacher Gift

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

If you're looking for a thoughtful and fun teacher retirement gift for elementary teachers, a book of memories and congratulations from the staff is perfect! This beautiful, watercolor memory book will impress everyone who sees it, including the

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For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, End of Year

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Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$7.00

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Teacher Retirement Gift Memory Book - BUNDLE BONANZA!

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This beautiful BUNDLE BONANZA includes ALL of the teacher memory books! Every single slide is unique, and there are enough to create INNUMERABLE personalized teacher retirement books! If you're looking for a dynamic retirement gift for a teacher, a

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For All Subject Areas, For Administrators, End of Year

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Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$50.00

$27.00

Bundle

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Speaking and Listening Posters and Rubrics

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Speaking and Listening Posters and Tools Speaking and listening skills take practice and guidance. We all want our students to be articulate and confident in their abilities to communicate. The resources in this pack will help your students use

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For All Subject Areas, Oral Communication, Tools for Common Core

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

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Posters, Literature Circles, Rubrics

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SL.4.1, SL.5.1, SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1

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End of School Year Reflection One Pager Activity

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

If you'd like to have a creative, no-prep activity to use during the last week or month of school, you'll love this End of School Year One Pager Activity! It includes everything you need to teach students how to create a unique one-pager, and it's

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For All Subject Areas, Summer, End of Year

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

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Activities, Google Apps

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W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, CCRA.W.4

$4.00

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Back to School Teaching Tools for Middle School

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Back to School Tools of the Trade Back to School Tools of the Trade includes ready-to-use classroom materials for grades 5-8. This resource includes getting to know you activities for the first week, back to school night essentials, organization

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

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

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Projects, Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas

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$3.00

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Exit & Entrance Tickets for ALL Subjects

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Exit slips or tickets provide effective and valuable formative assessment opportunities. These awesome tools can also be used as entrance tickets or quick homework assignments, and they can be used for ANY subject! This resource contains more than

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For All Subject Areas, Writing, Tools for Common Core

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

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Assessment, Printables, Task Cards

$5.50

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Exit & Entrance Tickets for ALL Subjects

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

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For All Subject Areas, Writing, Tools for Common Core

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

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Assessment, Printables, Task Cards

$4.50

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Teacher Retirement Gift Memory Book - ELA Teacher Gift

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

If you're looking for a thoughtful and fun teacher retirement gift for an ELA teacher, a book of memories and congratulations from the staff is perfect! This beautiful watercolor memory book will impress everyone who sees it, including the retiring

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For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, End of Year

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Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$7.00

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Teacher Retirement Gift Memory Book - Social Studies Teacher Gift

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

If you're looking for a thoughtful and fun teacher retirement gift for a social studies teacher, a book of memories and congratulations from the staff is perfect! This beautiful watercolor memory book will impress everyone who sees it, including the

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For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, End of Year

Grades:

Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$7.00

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Teacher Retirement Gift Memory Book - Science Teacher Gift

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Need a thoughtful and fun teacher retirement gift for a science teacher? A memory book filled with congratulations from the staff is perfect! This beautiful memory book will impress everyone who sees it, including the retiring teacher who is lucky

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For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, End of Year

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Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$7.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching middle school English Language Arts for the past 15 years, and I've been in the same district for over 20. Although I've taught many grade levels, my heart belongs to my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA classes. I love to create lessons that appeal to their natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Yes, middle school students can be a challenge, but we all need something to keep us on our toes. :)

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to be the ELA teacher I would want my own children to have. That means differentiating instruction and challenging students at every ability level. It also means being interesting! Teaching is 3/4 theater. Finally, it all comes down to demonstrating respect for students and appreciating them for who they are right now. As teachers, the promise of the future is in our hands. I try to remember that every single day.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Although I am honored to be the recipient of honors and awards from my school district, my most cherished "trophy" is a battered, second-hand binder filled with letters and poems from thankful students and parents. That binder is precious to me and never fails to warm my heart.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

My master's degree is from Stony Brook University, and I am certified to teach English 7-12 and Elementary Education N-6.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not writing or teaching, I love to play tennis, read, and travel with my family. You and I can hang out together at my blog ELABuffet We'll settle in for some teaching tips, free resources, and a whole lot of fun!

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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning