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Worst Case Scenario Team Building Activity

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This is a great team-building activity for middle or high school students!Break students into small groups and present them with the scenario (six provided). Students must compile a list of items they will use to survive/escape the situation until

Subjects:

Character Education, Problem Solving, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

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MLA Format Writing Pre-Test

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A great way to evaluate your students knowledge of MLA format in preparation for research papers! Delivers a variety of questions about formatting and citing various types of work.*This resource was last updated using MLA 7th Edition

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Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Research, Assessment

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MLA Writing Bundle

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This is a great bundle to either introduce your students to writing in MLA formatting or refresh their memories. Includes:MLA Pre-Test: To assess their knowledgeMLA Dos & Don'ts Powerpoint: To use in conjunction with the Webquest as well as

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Webquests

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"Lord of the Flies" Mock Trial Activity

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A great end of unit activity for William Golding's "Lord of the Flies". Students work collaboratively in a variety of roles with explicit expectations. Includes:Requirements that touch on themes of the novel as well as character development.Both

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Reading, Literature, Close Reading

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Projects, Assessment

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The Graveyard Book Final Exam

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A final assessment for the YA novel The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. It includes sections of matching, true and false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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The Graveyard Book Study Guide & Final Exam

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This bundle includes a study guide and final exam for Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book.

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Assessment

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Parts of Speech Grammar Pre-Test & Answer Key

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A great way to test the knowledge of their students on grammar! Focuses on the parts of speech: nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, & conjunctions and interjections. Provides a quantitative measurement of their knowledge

Subjects:

Grammar

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

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$4.00

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Lord of the Flies Chapters 1-6 Quiz

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A quiz that covers chapters 1-6 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. It is separated by chapter and has 2-3 questions covering important plot events.

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Assessment

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Literary Analysis Writing Presentation & Notes

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This is a literary analysis presentation that goes over the basics and gives examples from Romeo & Juliet. The notes are fill-in-the-blank so students can fill in strategic information as they follow along.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

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Create Your Own Satire Project

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A great way to get students involved in a satire unit! Or can be used in a satire unit by itself. Offers both group and individual options.The rubric included is for the group skit project only. **Please Note** These are general project suggestions

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities

$2.50

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Shark Tank Team Building Activity

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This is an easy team-building activity that can be worked into any class. Teams of 3-4 work to develop a product or program to help solve modern-day problems. Includes a general outline, questions students should use to create their idea, and three

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies - History, Character Education

Grades:

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

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Activities

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Madagascar Film & Lord of the Flies Comparison Essay

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An activity while reading the novel Lord of the Flies. Students watch the film Madagascar and compare the themes and plot to that of Lord of the Flies. It also goes over the basics of creating a short response.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Assessment, Movie Guides

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Yellowstone National Park Virtual Story Map Scavenger Hunt

By Engaging Excellence

Using the virtual story maps available from the National Park Service, this google slides guide provides a way to hold students accountable for reviewing the material. Can be used in whole groups, small groups, or individually paced lessons or

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography, General Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Webquests

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The Graveyard Book & The Jungle Book Study Guide & Final Exam

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This includes a study guide and final exam for The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Assessment

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The Graveyard Book & The Jungle Book Final Exam

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This is a final exam for the texts The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. It includes character matching, true or false statements, fill-in-the-blank statements, and an essay question comparing similarities

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Assessment

$3.00

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"Inside Out" Movie Guide

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A guided questioning for the movie "Inside Out". A great resource when showing the film and holding students accountable for paying attention to important details.

Subjects:

Specialty, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Activities, Handouts

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MLA Dos and Don'ts PowerPoint

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A PowerPoint going over the basic "Dos & Don'ts" of writing in MLA formatting. It includes basics such as formatting quotations, formal language, and more.*This resource was last updated using MLA 7th Edition

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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MLA Webquest & Dos and Don'ts Powerpoint

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This resource combines the Dos and Dont's of MLA formatting presentation with a webquest activity that uses both the presentation itself and Purdue OWL. *These resources were last updated with MLA 7th Edition.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Webquests

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Romeo & Juliet Themes and Symbols Chart

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An easy to reference chart of the important themes and symbols in the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$2.50

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High School Research Paper

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A research paper prompt with guidelines, due date outline, and rubric.Includes:-Two prompt options focused on prejudice & good and evil of humanity (paired with To Kill a Mockingbird & Lord of the Flies)-Checklist of requirements-Outline of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Assessment

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught high school English for 3 years before moving to an assistant principal position. I continued to teach in many extracurricular tutoring & gifted programs focusing on ELA for both middle and high school students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I teach mostly upper-level students with a variety of learning styles so I try to create interesting assignments that offer options for everyone!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have two degrees from Rowan University in English and Subject Matter K-12 Education. I also have an endorsement in Reading. I have also earned my Master's in Educational Leadership

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