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Jourdan Holmes

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Stand Up Comedy Unit

By Jourdan Holmes

This unit gives you a step by step guide on how to create a stand up comedy routine. The students write original jokes and are assigned to groups who help revise the jokes for the performance. Every worksheet, guideline and even suggestions for

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Music Composition

Grades:

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

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The Freedom Writers' Diary Unit Plans

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Unit plans that go along with the reading of "The Freedom Writers' Diary." Includes narrative nonfiction essay writing prompt and additional reading enhancement activities. Includes: 1. Background Knowledge Lesson (pre-reading) 2. Journal

Subjects:

English Language Arts

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

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Unit Plans, Lesson

$5.25

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Mystery Theater Group Writing Activity

By Jourdan Holmes

This activity spans over 2-3 weeks depending on how your school schedule is set up. This is usually a student favorite. The students get into small groups and write a murder mystery "game" booklet. At the end of the unit the groups switch with each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

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Literary Terms Study Stations Activity

By Jourdan Holmes

Students will go through 4 study stations: Filling out the literary terms dictionary examples section, playing Pictionary on the board, quizzing each other on the terms and definitions, & playing "Who Am I?" by putting terms on their back and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities

$4.25

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The Kite Runner Reading Lessons

By Jourdan Holmes

This is an assignment that requires the students to write book notes throughout the novel. It ends with an awesome poster gallery walk where students can read through and evaluate each other's answers to complex questions about the novel. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Posters, Lesson

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The Parts of a Speech PPT

By Jourdan Holmes

This PPT includes a detailed description of how to write a successful speech. It includes examples and defines the steps in detail.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Business

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Internet Activities

$2.00

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A Tale of Two Cities Quiz One with Answer Key

By Jourdan Holmes

This is the first of three quizzes I give my Adv. English II students as we read the book. It covers Book 1-Book 2: Ch. 1-10. Part I of the quiz: the first five questions are multiple choice, the second five are T/F, the last ten are matching

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Cinco De Mayo PPT

By Jourdan Holmes

This PPT is all about Cinco De Mayo. It includes the history of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated today.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Spanish, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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Independence Day in Mexico PPT

By Jourdan Holmes

This PPT highlights all of the major events that go along with celebrating Independence Day in Mexico. It is a great introduction to the culture!

Subjects:

Spanish, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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History of Rhetoric (public speaking) PPT

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This VERY brief PPT is a great way to touch on the history of public speaking or to refresh the students at the beginning of the year.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Communications, English

Grades:

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

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

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Basic Spanish Phrases Quiz

By Jourdan Holmes

This is a quiz assessing the student's knowledge of basic Spanish phrases.

Subjects:

World Languages, Spanish

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Assessment

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Spanish Sports Phrases

By Jourdan Holmes

A few of the most spoken phrases in sports! Typically I take the students out to play futbol (soccer) after we cover these phrases and they must put them to use during the game! Includes the sports worksheet and the answers. It could also be used as

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Spanish

Grades:

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

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Speech writing practice

By Jourdan Holmes

These worksheets give the students a step by step guide on how to write a successful speech. There is room for the students to write on the worksheet. This is great for beginners or at the start of the school year for a refresher. Speech Writing

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Creative Writing, Music Composition, Writing

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

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