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Teacher Escape Room: Staff Development, Team Building, Morale Booster

By Selena Smith

This Teacher Escape is perfect for team building and staff development. It can be used at any time during the year to take a break from the grind and boost morale whether it be at a staff meeting or a party. Teachers will love the competition, and

Subjects:

Professional Development, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$6.99

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Salem Witch Trials Escape Room

By Selena Smith

Looking for an exciting way to introduce the Salem Witch Trials to your students? This challenging lock box activity is designed to accompany history lessons on the Salem Witch Trials or The Crucible play. I love introducing The Crucible with this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

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Activities

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1

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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

$6.99

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Digital Fahrenheit 451 Escape Room

By Selena Smith

This digital escape room is designed to assess students understanding of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.This activity challenges students to use their knowledge of the novel, think critically, and work collaboratively to solve 5 different clues to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$7.99

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Poetry Escape Room: Analyze Poetic Elements & Apply Knowledge of Terms

By Selena Smith

This lock box activity is designed to teach or review elements of poetry. This activity challenges students to know and understand the elements of poetry, write a poem, think critically, and work collaboratively to solve the clues and break into the

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$6.99

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Comma Escape Room: Students Must Demonstrate Comma Knowledge to Escape

By Selena Smith

Comma Escape Room / Lock Box ActivityTeaching commas is tough! No matter the age or ability level, students always need to brush up on their comma usage. This lock box activity does just that! Students will have 12 comma rules they will have to

Subjects:

Grammar, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$6.99

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Parts of Speech Escape Room for High School

By Selena Smith

Parts of speech are tough! No matter the age or ability level, students could use a parts of speech refresher. This lock box does just that! Students will use their knowledge of parts of speech in order to solve clues and break out of the box. They

Subjects:

Grammar, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$6.99

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Parts of Speech Escape Room for Middle School

By Selena Smith

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$6.99

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Plagiarism Escape Room

By Selena Smith

Plagiarism Escape Room / Lock Box ActivityKids just don't seem to take plagiarism seriously, and it is too easy to plagiarize with the copy and paste function on computers. Clues in this game focus on famous people who have been caught plagiarizing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$6.99

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" Escape Room

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to assess understanding for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students using their knowledge of the story, thinking critically, and working

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.7, RI.11-12.4, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

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Black History Celebrating Accomplishments Escape Room Puzzles

By Selena Smith

Black History Month Escape Room / Lock BoxThis escape room / lock box is designed to familiarize students with the accomplishments and bravery of many African Americans. ⭐Internet access is required for this activity.This activity challenges

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$6.99

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Digital Teacher Escape Room: Staff Development, Team Building, Morale Booster

By Selena Smith

Subjects:

Professional Development, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

Grades:

Staff

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Google Apps

$7.99

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Born a Crime Escape Room (Works for It's Trevor Noah Young Adult Version)

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime Escape Room is the perfect way to review Trevor Noah's memoir and learn more facts about the author's life. This activity works with both the adult version of Born a Crime and the young adolescent version It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$7.99

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Escape Bundle for English Language Arts: Includes 8 Escape Rooms

By Selena Smith

This Escape Room Bundle for English Language Arts covers Edgar Allen Poe, Black History Month, Plagiarism, Parts of Speech (differentiated unit), Poetry, Student Success, and Commas. This bundle is a great addition to any English classroom. To see

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$62.91

$48.00

Bundle

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Digital Plagiarism Escape

By Selena Smith

Plagiarism Digital Escape Room Kids just don't seem to take plagiarism seriously, and it is too easy to plagiarize with the copy and paste function on computers. Clues in this game focus on famous people who have been caught plagiarizing and the

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$7.99

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Fahrenheit 451 Escape Room Puzzles

By Selena Smith

This escape room / lock box is designed to assess students understanding of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.This activity challenges students to use their knowledge of the novel, think critically, and work collaboratively to solve 5 different clues

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$6.99

Digital Download PDF (4.18 MB)

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Parts of Speech Differentiated Escape Bundle for Different Ability Levels

By Selena Smith

Parts of speech are tough! No matter the age or ability level, students could use a parts of speech refresher. This lock box bundle does just that! Students will use their knowledge of parts of speech in order to solve clues and break out of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$13.98

$10.50

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Commonly Confused Words Escape Puzzles

By Selena Smith

This lock box activity is designed to teach and review commonly confused words. ️This activity challenges students to understand many commonly confused words, think critically, pay attention to details, use context clues, and work collaboratively to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$6.99

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Book of John Bible Escape for Bible Class, Ministry Groups, Sunday School, Etc.

By Selena Smith

Looking for a fun activity to engage your Bible class, men's or women's ministry, youth group, Sunday School class, or other religious group while also assessing knowledge of the Book of John? This escape room is just what you need to provide a

Subjects:

Religion, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$7.99

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" Digital Escape

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to assess students' understanding for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe in a digital format? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students applying their knowledge of the story,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RI.11-12.4, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

$7.99

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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

SUBJECTS

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