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

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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

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Writing-Expository, Poetry, Close Reading

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

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Puritan Poetry: Huswifery & Upon the Burning of Our House Tasks, Quiz

By Selena Smith

Need something that will challenge and engage students during their study of Puritan poetry? You have come to the right place!This Puritan Poetry unit contains both "Upon the Burning of Our House" by Anne Bradstreet and "Huswifery" by Edward Taylor.

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.3, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5...

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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

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Assessment

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Thanatopsis & A Psalm of Life Analysis, Hands-on Symbolism Activity, Assessment

By Selena Smith

Looking for an effective, easy way to teach Romanticism poetry? Try out this resource for "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant" and "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and have students thinking critically and working collaboratively

Subjects:

Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Lesson

CCSS:

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.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4

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Huswifery by Edward Taylor: Puritan Poetry Analysis, Jigsaw Activity, Quiz

By Selena Smith

Looking for something that will engage students during their study of the challenging Puritan poem "Huswifery" by Edward Taylor? You have come to the right place!What's included in this lesson:► Step-by-step instructions► Clean copy of the poem with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

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Upon the Burning of Our House by Anne Bradstreet: Analysis, Vocab, Imagery, Quiz

By Selena Smith

Looking for something that will engage students during their study of the Puritan poem "Upon the Burning of Our House" by Anne Bradstreet? You have come to the right place!What's included in this lesson:► Step-by-step instructions► A clean copy of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10

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Old Ironsides Poetry Analysis, Writing Task, and Documentary Questions

By Selena Smith

Looking for a resource to teach "Old Ironsides" by Oliver Wendell Holmes? This resource does just that while also showing students that writing makes a difference in the world. Did you know that when Holmes heard that the ship was going to be

Subjects:

Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

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

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Emily Dickinson Poetry Pennants: Students Analyze, Draw, Write, Explain

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging activity to teach Emily Dickinson poetry? These poetry pennants require students to read and analyze a Dickinson poem thoroughly, determine theme, draw images and symbols, and write an explanation of their findings. What's

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

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

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Emily Dickinson 8 Poetry Analysis Stations & Style Study

By Selena Smith

Looking for a way to expose your students to plenty of Emily Dickinson's poems in a short amount of time? This 2-day lesson introduces your students to 13 short poems by Dickinson. What's Included:► Step-by-step instructions► Bell Ringers► 8

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

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

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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.

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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, 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