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Research Paper | Complete Unit Any Topic | Printable & Digital

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Research Paper complete unit with everything you need to teach writing a research project essay writing from start to finish FOR ANY TOPIC (Printable & Digital) - Perfect for distance learning or Google Classroom activities!No prep

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Research, Projects, Google Apps

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MUSIC AS POETRY: Teach poetry with rap & song lyrics

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This bundle is everything you need to teach poetry through music - Use four lyrics and music videos to teach figurative language, literary devices, poetic devices, rhyme scheme, meter poetry analysis and EVERY reading and writing common core skill

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

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Informational Text Questions: 50 Non-Fiction Articles

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Teach Common Core informational Text Reading Skills with 50 non-fiction articles & 200 accompanying text-based questions that students will love! Includes editable .docx and Google Doc for no prep lessons or Google Classroom activities. Perfect

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ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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A Raisin in the Sun | Printable & Digital Novel Study

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A Raisin in the Sun Printable & Digital Novel Study contains 32 no prep lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides and Google Doc to read the entire play, A Raisin in the Sun, plus a final exam review day, final exam day, week-long final

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

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Research Project: Outline Organization and Essay Writing: Teen Issues

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Self-guided research packet and Google Doc. Perfect for Google Classroom or distance learning!Research and the Research Essay Process is a vital skill for any student in order to be successful through school and beyond. It covers multiple standards

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ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Research, Projects, Google Apps

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CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.10

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Tears of a Tiger | Printable & Digital Novel Study

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Tears of a Tiger Printable & Digital Novel Study contains 25 no prep lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Google Slides and Google Doc to read the entire novel, Tears of a Tiger, plus a final exam review day, final exam day and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

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RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.7.7, RL.7.8, RL.7.9, RL.7.10...

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Analyzing Song Lyrics | Back to School or End of the Year Music Activities

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Analyzing Song Lyrics Back to School Music as Poetry Activities with TOP 10 MUSIC HITS. Use lyrics and music videos of 2020 - 2021 popular music to teach figurative language, literary device and poetic device (rhyme, meter) analysis and EVERY

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Reading, Writing, Poetry

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.4

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Sports & Hip-Hop Interesting Non-Fiction Reading

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Fun Reading Activities using athlete and rapper nonfiction reading passages (Printable & Digital). Can't get your students interested in reading? Enjoy 32 biographies of basketball, football and hip-hop/rap stars. Printable PDF and editable

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Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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Printables, Google Apps

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9

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Social Justice Project: Student-Led Packet

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Social Justice Project. Perfect for distance learning!Need a research project, writing assignment or social justice unit that promotes student-led learning, social justice and activism, group collaboration, online research and writing? This complete

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English Language Arts, Writing, End of Year

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

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Projects, Printables, Google Apps

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Professional Development and Differentiation Strategies

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Professional development and special education resource huge bundle:Do you need to give a staff development or teacher training? Do teachers need effortless tools to differentiate?Do you need an effective protocol for behavioral challenges?Do IEP

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Special Education, Classroom Management, Professional Development

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Not Grade Specific

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For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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Expository Essay Writing: No Prep Elaboration Practice

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Teaching Expository Essay Writing is now effortless with this no prep PDF, editable DOC and Google Doc version of the Expository Writing packet! Perfect for distance learning or Google Classroom activity.This complete 12-day unit packet has

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Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Projects, Printables, Google Apps

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To Kill a Mockingbird | Printable & Digital Novel Study

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To Kill a Mockingbird Printable & Digital Novel Study contains 31 easy-to-follow student handouts, PowerPoint slides, lesson plan and Google Doc to read 31 chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. Perfect for a student-led or teacher-led novel unit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Printables, Google Apps

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English Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School

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No Prep English Bell Ringers for the entire year! Students paraphrase 180 inspirational quotes to strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and paraphrase skills for common-core-aligned reading and writing standards. Task cards, PowerPoint slides,

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Reading, Character Education, Close Reading

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Task Cards

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Discovering Wes Moore | Printable & Digital Novel Study

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Discovering Wes Moore Printable & Digital Novel Study contains 16 easy-to-follow student handouts, PowerPoint slides, lesson plan and Google Doc to read the entire novel, Discovering Wes Moore. Text-dependent multiple-choice and open ended

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

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NONFICTION READING RESPONSE: 6 Fun ELA Activities

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Teaching Common Core reading skills is FUN with INTERESTING ARTICLES, VIDEO ACTIVITIES, no prep and editable student handouts, PowerPoint slides and Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning!SALE: $6 for 6 activities!Enforce Writing & Reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Activities, Google Apps

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Their Eyes Were Watching God | Printable & Digital Novel Study

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Their Eyes Were Watching God Printable & Digital Novel Study contains 20 no prep lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides and Google Doc to read all 20 chapters of the novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, plus a week-long final project

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10

$8.00

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Literary Analysis Essay & Elaboration Practice with Lyrics, Spoken Word & Film

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Teach literary analysis by writing in response to inspirational and engaging videos! No prep student printables and Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning or google Classroom activities!TEST PREP is FUN with VIDEO CLIPS, SONGS + SPOKEN

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

$8.00

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Among the Hidden | Printable & Digital Novel Study

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Among the Hidden Printable & Digital Novel Study contains 18 no prep lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides and Google Docs to read all 30 chapters of the novel, Among the Hidden, plus a week-long final project and movie-viewing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$8.00

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Comparative Essay Writing & Elaboration Practice with Film Clips

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Teach comparative essay writing using inspirational and engaging short films and video clips! No prep printable and Google doc - Perfect for Google classroom or distance learning!40 CULTURALLY RELEVANT, INSPIRING WRITING ACTIVITIES (80 VIDEOS)BONUS:

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$8.00

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Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizers, Checklists & More

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Persuasive Writing - This 30-page packet of guided instructions, templates, graphic organizers, and exemplars leads students through the process of writing a persuasive essay with no teacher assistance. Includes Google Doc link for Google Classroom

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$8.00

Digital Download ZIP (2.18 MB)

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High School Special Education Coordinator and 6th - 12th Grade Teacher for Special Education, English, History & Art (5 + years). Education Writer & Curriculum Writer: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Decoding, English Test Prep, Global History, U.S. History, Special Education, Differentiation, IEP Compliance, Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach common core English skills through fast paced, high-interest, engaging activities. Prepare students with reading disabilities for the rigorous demands of high school and college through step-by-step instruction and culturally-relevant, inspirational content.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) early childhood literacy nonprofit, Word Rebel. Word Rebel empowers low-income families to teach their children 1,100 words before preschool to close the preschool readiness gap and achievement gap. www.wordrebel.org

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.S. Education & B.A. in Educational Studies and English

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Physical Therapy, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning