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Kelly Gruszynske

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Credible Sources (DONUTS) practice

By Kelly Gruszynske

A variety of website links are provided for your class to practice a credibility check as a class (7 websites with a variety of problems) and for your class to practice individually (7 websites with a variety of problems). Answer key provided. Use

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Internet Activities, Lesson

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MLA Works Cited / In-text Citations Notes and Practice

By Kelly Gruszynske

Basic definitions of terms used when completing a Works Cited page as well as a sample paragraph that uses in-text citations that students would analyze/pick apart before doing their own works cited page and in text citations.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson

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Credible Source Check (DONUTS)

By Kelly Gruszynske

A easy way to help students check whether the source is credible--does it have DONUTS? My students got a kick out of this, and it helped them remember what to check for when determining credibility. Helps with part of CCSS that require students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Internet Activities, Lesson

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World Languages Intro, French, German, and Spanish

By Kelly Gruszynske

This is designed as a middle school elective. Students are introduced to a culture point, vocabulary (basic greetings, leave-takings, questions, answers, and general remarks; numbers 0-10; days of the week) cognates, art, and geography. Students

Subjects:

French, Spanish, German

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities, Lesson

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World Languages Vocabulary Lists

By Kelly Gruszynske

This was created for a grade 7 World Languages class that met every other day for one semester (approximately 45 days). There are tests and lists (with translations) included for days of the week, numbers 0-10, and common questions/answers/phrases

Subjects:

World Languages, French, Japanese

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Quote, Paraphrase, Summarize, Plagiarize Basic Notes & Examples

By Kelly Gruszynske

Quick & clear explanation of these four skills (well, plagiarism isn't exactly a skill...)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson

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9-10 World / Multicultural Literature Narrative Perspective

By Kelly Gruszynske

Three quizzes that focus on the skill/standard of narrative perspective using "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan, "Superman and Me" by Sherman Alexie, and "Sure You Can Ask Me a Personal Question" by Diane Burns. Copy of texts can be found by a Google search.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.6

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Credible Sources, Works Cited, In-text Citation practice

By Kelly Gruszynske

Three steps to answering a question related to CCSS W6.8

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Handouts, Internet Activities

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Moses Parting the Sea: Active Listening Activity

By Kelly Gruszynske

This student created activity asks students to color and cut out the characters and scenes in the Bible story of Moses Parting the Red Sea. Active listening/reading comprehension allows students to interact with their cut-outs as they listen to the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities

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Active Reading Activity for Hatchet

By Kelly Gruszynske

Simple tasks to engage students as they read and hold them accountable for their reading. Completed tasks are used for small group discussion (SL skills). Appropriate for students at many levels.

Subjects:

Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Jonah & the Whale Active Listening Activity

By Kelly Gruszynske

This student created activity asks students to color and cut out the characters and scenes in the Bible story of Jonah and the whale. Active listening/reading comprehension allows students to interact with their cut-outs as they listen to the story!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities

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SL.3 Supported/Unsupported Video

By Kelly Gruszynske

Use a funny TED Talk to show kiddos how the pros support themselves!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

SL.6.3, SL.7.3, SL.8.3

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PBIS Reward Day Ideas

By Kelly Gruszynske

After students have earned enough points/made it to the top of the behavior chart, they can vote on their PBIS reward day activity. All 15 ideas are either free or cheap to do in your classroom, and they are fairly easy to set up. Middle school

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

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Analyze a Poem w/ ROAST

By Kelly Gruszynske

Help kiddos pick apart a poem with this acronym! Use the Gradual Release method (I do...We do...You do...) for it to be most effective!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

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L.4 Greek/Latin Two-Pager Practice

By Kelly Gruszynske

Students can make some general connections to Greek/Latin word parts.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts

CCSS:

L.6.4

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W.7 Research to Answer a Question w/ multiple sources

By Kelly Gruszynske

A "we do" and "you do" activity

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.7, W.7.7, W.8.7

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Intro to Spanish Countries Project

By Kelly Gruszynske

This product serves as an introduction to Spanish classes as well as a guided research project that challenges students to follow directions. This is set up to be placed in a notebook on the first few pages. Students are asked to use Internet

Subjects:

Reading, Spanish, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Cultural Activities

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The Great Gatsby Film Study Guide (old movie!)

By Kelly Gruszynske

A simple study guide for students to complete while watching the old version of The Great Gatsby. It asks students to comment on the characters, plot, and themes, and it contains general opinion questions.

Subjects:

Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

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Behavior Management Charts

By Kelly Gruszynske

This includes three different behavior charts that can be used in the classroom or for small groups, like RTI sessions, in order to keep track of issues/progress. If a group generally has few behavior issues, the first chart might be best because it

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Classroom Forms

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Bullfighting Guided Research Project

By Kelly Gruszynske

This guided research project asks students to visit three websites containing information on bullfighting and gather information requested on the three worksheets. Some questions can be found quickly within the reading passages, but other ask

Subjects:

Reading, Spanish, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Cultural Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a teacher since 2004. I started in a high school teaching creative writing and American literature. I then worked as a curriculum writer for an after school tutoring company in Chicago, focusing on their reading and math lessons for middle school students. I taught English in South Korea for a year, focusing on middle school students but also working with 4 year old children to college students. After returning home, I worked in a very small district and taught just about every high school English course possible, plus Spanish. In my current district, I have taught high school freshmen and juniors, and I currently teach middle school English, World Languages, and Exploring Spanish

MY TEACHING STYLE

Well, everything revolves around CCSS and data. But, I let students know that learning is a gift that not all kids around the world get. I don't do too many group or creative writing projects anymore, but some of the older plans may include that. I try to pack as much into a school year as possible and focus on the skills they will need in the future to, essentially, look educated. I think I'm creative and fun without being cheesy. I sincerely want students to appreciate literature, understand what they are reading, and write logically.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Hmmm...several students have awarded me with the Favorite Teacher award :)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's of Science in Education with majors in English and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse.

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, World Languages, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, For All Subjects, Literature, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading