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The Fall of the House of Usher Unit: Close Read, Vocab, Activities, Test, & More

By Selena Smith

Looking for engaging materials for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that your students will enjoy and not complain about? This unit will have your students interacting with this difficult Poe text in no time.What's included . . .►

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

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

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The Hunger Games Creative Reading Guides: Comprehend, Analyze, Synthesize

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These reading guides for The Hunger Games are sure to get your students' attention. They are attractively designed using black and white line art so that students can color them in if they would like. They also come in a printable color version. In

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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The Most Dangerous Game Unit - CSI Style, Test, Plus Much More - Digital & Paper

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“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell is a high-interest story for middle and high school students, so the activities that accompany it must be appealing as well. This unit contains plenty of activities to engage your students and make them

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Writing

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The Cask of Amontillado Unit: Hands-on Activities, Vocabulary, Plot, Final Test

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Looking for some new ideas to use in teaching "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? Engage your students in this fantastic, suspenseful short story with this engaging resource that students will love!What's Included . . . ►Step-by-step

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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, Homeschool

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.2b, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.4...

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The Secret Life of Bees Complete Novel Unit: Guides, Quizzes, Activities, & More

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The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd The Secret Life of Bees Chapter QuizzesThe Secret Life of Bees ActivitiesThe Secret Life of Bees Final TestThe Secret Life of Bees Project-Based LearningThe Secret Life of Bees Movie ReviewThe Secret Life of

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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

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Unit Plans, Activities

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Native American Literature Unit: Poems, Myths, Non-fiction in Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Looking to add some fresh activities for Native American literature to your classes' studies? You have come to the right place! Your students will love these beautifully designed slides that will not only capture their attention but also provide

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Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment, Cultural Activities

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.9, W.11-12.10...

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The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving Complete Unit

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Looking for ready-made unit with fresh activities for "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washing Irving? This unit is just what you need for stress-free planning and engaging student tasks.This week-long unit includes the following:► Step-by-step,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Games

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, L.11-12.4

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The Scarlet Letter Unit - Vocabulary, Reading Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Test

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Looking for an engaging novel study unit for The Scarlet Letter Unit by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You just found everything you need to teach this novel!What's Included . . . ►Daily Lesson Plans►Common Core Standards aligned for daily tasks►Bell Ringers

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.1...

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The Crucible Unit Bundle: Activities, Reading Guides, Quizzes, Test, & More

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Looking for some fresh ideas to engage, challenge, and immerse your students in the amazing play The Crucible by Arthur Miller? This bundle has everything you need from start to finish! ✨✨✨THE CRUCIBLE ACTIVITIES BUNDLE (Includes 12 Different

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English Language Arts

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

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Activities, Assessment

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5...

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American Literature Full Year Curriculum Bundle

By Selena Smith

Looking for thorough, engaging resources for American literature that you and your students will love? Want to make American literature relevant and exciting for today's learners? This bundle has you covered for this entire course! Everything you

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$243.10

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The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe Abridged - Print & Digital

By Selena Smith

Looking for an abridged version of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that has all the meat of the story without the repetitive and wordy parts? This resource helps struggling readers grasp the story with a much easier-to-understand

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Assessment, Google Apps

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.10

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American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE

By Selena Smith

American Literature Full Year or Semester Plus Writing & More BUNDLE lessons are designed for 90 minute blocks for a semester but can be divided for 45-50 minute yearlong classes. See the end of the list of resources for a pacing guide to use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$332.68

$185.00

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The Crucible Final Test: 2 Versions with Answers Scrambled, Answer Key, Editable

By Selena Smith

Need a hassle-free, print & go final test for The Crucible that you can edit to fit the needs of your students? You have certainly found it here!What's Included . . . ►Variety of questions20 Multiple-choice questions20 True/False questions20

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English Language Arts

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

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Assessment

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Emily Dickinson Bundle: Poetry Stations, Pennants, Analysis, Style

By Selena Smith

Looking for unique, engaging resources to teach Emily Dickinson's poetry? This bundle has you totally covered with a fun biography mini escape about her life, poem stations, pennant creation, and poetry/style analysis.WHAT'S INCLUDED . . .All

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

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The Glass Castle Complete Unit Bundle - Activities, Quizzes, Test, Lesson Plans

By Selena Smith

The Glass Castle Complete Unit comes with EVERYTHING you need to teach this novel with rigorous, engaging, comprehensive, creative, thought-provoking, and fun activities. This unit should take between 3 to 4 weeks depending on your students'

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$27.50

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"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards Plus More

By Selena Smith

Are you frustrated with trying to make Puritan works such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" exciting and enjoyable for today's teens? This happens to be one of my favorite literary works to teach because of the engaging lessons I have

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4...

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Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: Learn about Poe's Life & His Literary Works

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to introduce Edgar Allan Poe to your students? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students learning about Edgar Allan Poe's life, theories surrounding his death, his short stories, and two of his

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RI.9-10.1, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, SL.9-10.1

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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin - Engaging Tasks - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Looking for some fresh ideas to use in teaching "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin? This is such a great story with a surprise ending! You can easily teach inference skills, foreshadowing, characterization, and women's roles in the 1800s using

Subjects:

Short Stories, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1

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Civil Disobedience Excerpts by Henry David Thoreau: Close Reading & Analysis

By Selena Smith

Looking for a unique, student-driven activity for "Civil Disobedience" by transcendental writer and thinker Henry David Thoreau? Want to cover this selection without reading the entire work? This resource is just what you need!Included in this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1

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Speech to the Virginia Convention by Patrick Henry: Reading Game, Appeals, Test

By Selena Smith

Are your students bored with some of the early American literature? Looking for something to spice up Patrick Henry's "Speech to the Virginia Convention"? Try out this unit, which will keep students engaged with the text while also allowing them to

Subjects:

Vocabulary, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my 27th year of teaching, and I still love it. I have taught the following: 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies; 9th and 10th grade standard and honors English; 11th grade standard, honors, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition English; 12th grade standard English; college American Literature I and II.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is hands-on and activity driven. I enjoy inventing different, innovative lessons that surprise my students. Students work in collaborative groups often and develop speaking and teamwork skills. Instruction should be rigorous, challenging, and fun.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification 2003 National Board Re-Certification 2012 Masters in English Education Teacher of the Year at Wayne Early Middle College High School 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship County Writing Plan Committee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my B.S. degree in Secondary English Education from East Carolina University in 1995. I received my MAEd degree from East Carolina University in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband of 24 years is also a teacher. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us very busy. I am also a speaker/advocate/author for child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

GRADES

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, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention, Close Reading, African History