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APA Parenthetical Citation Guide Student Handout

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Pop Sonnets: A Unit Plan (editable)

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APA Parenthetical Citation Guide Student Handout

By ELA in Eighth

APA formatting is one of the most difficult citation formats that students need to learn. This two page handout will guide your students with correctly formatting their parenthetical citations in APA format in the 5 most basic situations that could

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

CCSS:

W.8.8, W.8.9

$3.00

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Pop Sonnets: A Unit Plan (editable)

By ELA in Eighth

Looking for a way to liven up Shakespeare for your students? Look no further than pop sonnets.All credit for the idea must be given to Erik Didriksen who created the Pop Sonnet Tumblr a few years back where he would take a popular song and write it

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Google Apps

$5.00

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MLA Parenthetical Citation Guide Student Handout

By ELA in Eighth

MLA formatting is one of the most difficult citation formats that students need to learn. This two page handout will guide your students with correctly formatting their parenthetical citations in MLA format in the 5 most basic situations that could

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

CCSS:

W.8.8, W.8.9

$3.00

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Create-Your-Own Narrative Podcast [FULL UNIT PLAN in PDF & Editable Google Docs]

By ELA in Eighth

What do "THIS AMERICAN LIFE", "SERIAL", "THE DAILY", "S-TOWN", and "RADIO LAB" all have in common? These podcasts have transcended the traditional notions of narrative storytelling into a new, highly addicting format. But why should you just

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Journalism, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans

CCSS:

SL.8.6, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.6

$8.00

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Create-Your-Own Podcasts Units BUNDLE (Narrative + Expository)

By ELA in Eighth

Podcasts have blown onto the scene the past few years because of their wide variety of topics, delivery style, and their ease of access. The beauty of podcasts is that anyone can create one...even your students! So if you're ready to take your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.2, W.8.3, W.8.4, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, SL.8.6, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10

$16.00

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APA Parenthetical Citations BUNDLE

By ELA in Eighth

Looking to introduce your students to APA format? This bundle includes handouts, posters, and other worksheets to help your students conquer the dreaded APA format. This bundle includes:1. APA Citation guide (best seller)2. APA Format Notes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

$11.00

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Neutral Daily Agenda Slides + DIY Option

By ELA in Eighth

Whether teaching virtually, in-person or in a hybrid of the two, organize your daily agenda, 'I can...' statements, bell ringers, attendance questions, and materials needed all in one place with these Neutral Daily Agenda Slides.This product

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$2.00

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An Introduction to APA Format Notes with Examples

By ELA in Eighth

Introduce the daunting and sometimes complicated topic of APA formatting to your students through this comprehensive slides presentation and accompanying online notes sheets. Students will go from confused to confident after learning the rules of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets

CCSS:

CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9

$2.00

Online Resource
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Create-Your-Own Expository Podcasts [FULL UNIT PLAN IN GOOGLE DOCS]

By ELA in Eighth

What do "STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW", "RADIO LAB", "STUFF YOU MISSED IN HISTORY CLASS" and "99% INVISIBLE" all have in common? These podcasts have been trendsetters for the genre and have given people a way to learn more about a topic as the hosts do a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Unit Plans

CCSS:

SL.8.6, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8

$8.00

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"Name That Song-et!" Pop Sonnet Shakespeare Activity

By ELA in Eighth

Looking for a way to add life and fun to your Shakespeare Unit? This is the activity for you! This can be used while teaching sonnets, pop sonnets, or any of the Bard's many iconic plays. This game is based off of the classic gameshow "Name That

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.00

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Google Drive™ folder

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Argumentative Writing Digital Graphic Organizers (Middle + High School)

By ELA in Eighth

Looking for a way to walk your students step-by-step through the writing process of argumentative writing? These Digital Graphic Organizers help students organize their argument, claims, and research from beginning to end. Digital Graphic Organizers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1c, W.8.1d, W.8.1e, W.8.4, W.8.8

$3.50

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EXTRA! EXTRA! Newspaper Unit

By ELA in Eighth

Help your students become better expository writers with this 2-3 week long newspaper unit! In this unit, students will work collaboratively to create a complete newspaper. Each student will have a specific role on the newspaper staff besides

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Rubrics, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (3.70 MB)

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Middle School Book Club Weekly Student Sheets [FOCUS: Theme]

By ELA in Eighth

Keep your students focused and accountable during book clubs, literature circles, or during independent reading with three weeks of theme focused student sheets.These can be printed back-to-back or assigned digitally week-by-week. The front side

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4

$3.00

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Textual Evidence Elaboration Verbs Signs and Student Handout

By ELA in Eighth

Are you tired of reading analysis essays that fail to go beyond the surface level in their elaboration. Help your secondary students move past "this evidence shows that" and "this proves that" when elaborating on their textual evidence. These signs

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

$1.50

Digital Download ZIP (2.69 MB)

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Newspaper Unit Rubrics

By ELA in Eighth

Looking for an easy way to assess your students individual writing assignments during a newspaper unit? Look no further. This product contains 8 rubrics--everything you'll need for your unit! The rubrics include: Hard News Story, Feature Story,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

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

Types:

Rubrics

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.24 MB)

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Sentence Starter Classroom Signs (two styles)

By ELA in Eighth

Help your students introduce textual evidence into their writing with sentence starters! Sentence starters create a bridge for students from simply adding in textual evidence without context and providing the needed context for evidence that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.8.1, CCRA.W.9

$1.50

Digital Download ZIP (25.77 MB)

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APA Parenthetical Citations Poster Set (Light)

By ELA in Eighth

This item is a 3-part poster set for your classroom to help your students with the difficult process of APA formatting parenthetical citations. The 3 posters include: a) What items to include in the parenthetical citation. b) How to put it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.50 MB)

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Peer Grading Rubrics for Middle and High School Students

By ELA in Eighth

Give your students autonomy in your writing classroom by having them assess their peers' writing. This product includes a peer grading rubric for ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING and TEXT DEPENDENT ANALYSIS.It also includes a detailed plan on how to set-up and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9

$2.00

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Sell it! Radio Ad using Rhetorical Appeals

By ELA in Eighth

Have your students practice developing a creative argument while using and highlighting their use of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos) in a 1-2 minute long radio ad. This 4-7 day activity allows your students to show their understanding

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1b, W.8.6

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Revision Through Roles--Narrative

By ELA in Eighth

Make the revision process less convoluted by revising in groups and giving each student a specific role. Their feedback to their peer's writing will improve as they focus on one are of the paper (i.e. introduction, sentence fluency, voice, etc.).

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Task Cards, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (2.27 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching middle school language arts and reading for over 10 years and love creating new resources that are relevant, engaging and stylish for my classroom. I have experience with the Common Core State Standards and love to create lessons, resources, and units that are standards-based but also current and innovative.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Collaborative, interactive, content-driven, and always changing.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (MCEA) with a minor in English Language Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Masters of Education in Reading from the University of Wisconsin-Stout (Wisconsin Reading Teachers license)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a Midwestern girl who loves sunshine, YA lit, and the Badgers--not necessarily in that order. My golden retriever, Pacey, is my spunky sidekick. I love creating and crafting! My handletter for weddings and other events on the side and love being able to express my creativity.