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Emergency English Sub Plans for Middle School and High School Set #3 (3 Choices)

By Selena Smith

Sub Plans for Middle School and High SchoolRemote learning: This download includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. The file has been saved as PNGs and inserted into a PowerPoint so that you can save particular pages as you wish, upload them to a

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Jonathan Edwards: Activities, Writing, Test

By Selena Smith

Are you frustrated with trying to make the Puritan sermon "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 crafted

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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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.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5...

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Vocabulary Activities for Use with Any Words: Hands-on, Creative, 5 Options

By Selena Smith

Vocabulary Activities can be used with ACT, SAT, novel word sets, and terms with any subject or discipline. This hands-on packet comes with 5 engaging activities that will have your students learning words from fun engagement instead of rote

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Vocabulary, Graphic Arts, Critical Thinking

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

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Activities

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Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant: Poem Analysis, Hands-on Symbolism Activity

By Selena Smith

Looking for a ready-made lesson plan for "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant"? You and your students will enjoy this resource that requires little prep and gets them thinking about how a poem from the 1800s relates to today.What's included . . .►

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Visual Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

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

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The Ron Clark Story Movie Quiz

By Selena Smith

The Ron Clark Story is based on the true story of an amazing educator from North Carolina who moved to N.Y. because he heard there was a need for good teachers in Harlem. While there, he did an amazing job turning around difficult students and

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Other (Arts), Character Education

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

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Assessment

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The Fall of the House of Usher 1960 Film Viewing Guide

By Selena Smith

Need something to hold students accountable for watching the reenactment of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe? This resource accompanies the 1960 film version starring Vincent Price, directed by Roger Corman, and it is print &

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.11-12.7, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2

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English is a Crazy Language Fun Activity First Day or Any Day - Paper & Digital

By Selena Smith

First Day English Fun centers around "English is a Crazy Language" by Richard Lederer. Great back to school lesson to get students thinking about the English language. This can actually be used on any day, not just the first one. Plus, I have added

Subjects:

Reading, Visual Arts, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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The Giver Vocabulary Hands-on Tasks

By Selena Smith

The Giver Vocabulary Unit is a hands-on, interactive pack for the novel that can be used with or without interactive notebooks. This is a great addition to any Giver materials you may already have. It includes activities and tasks that are fun for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Harlem Renaissance Poetry & Blues - Langston Hughes and Marcus Garvey

By Selena Smith

This Harlem Renaissance Poetry & Blues Lesson is a well-designed plan that includes learning about blues music, analyzing 2 poems about music from the Harlem Renaissance time period, examining a blues song, and writing a poem related to music.

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English Language Arts, Music, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

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Nightjohn Movie Quiz

By Selena Smith

Nightjohn movie is based on a novel by Gary Pauslen. It shows the importance of reading and how some slaves risked everything for the chance to read, something so many kids today take for granted. Nightjohn movie packet includes 3 viewing quizzes

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U.S. History, Drama

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

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Assessment

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Anthem Vocabulary Ayn Rand: Handout, Editable Quiz - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Anthem Vocabulary contains a graphic organizer with 10 words from the novel. (There were not many unfamiliar words in this short read. Feel free to add words if you like.) Students write the part of speech and definition of each word as well as draw

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

$2.00

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The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne Vocabulary Poster or Comic Task, Quiz

By Selena Smith

Looking for some fresh vocabulary ideas to use with "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne? Try out the fun vocabulary activities in this lesson!This lesson contains activities that help students become familiar with 30 words from the story.

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Visual Arts, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.4, L.11-12.4

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Ben Franklin Accomplishments Hands-On Activity, Poem Option, & Quiz

By Selena Smith

Looking for an activity to show students the amazing accomplishments of Ben Franklin? This activity will familiarize students with Ben Franklin's many inventions and creations using a hands-on, visual approach. This activity works well in history

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Visual Arts

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

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Activities

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Participle Fun Freebie

By Selena Smith

This participle activity helps students see the difference between a correct sentence containing a participial phrase and a sentence containing a misplaced or dangling participial phrase. Each student receives an incorrect sentence. Next, students

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

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Activities

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To Build a Fire by Jack London Vocabulary Hands-on Activity, Quiz, 25 Words

By Selena Smith

Wanting to add some fresh ideas to vocabulary activities for "To Build a Fire" by Jack London? Then, check out this resource!What's Included . . .► Step-by-Step Instructions► Vocabulary Handout with 25 words, part of speech, definition - Editable►

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Visual Arts, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.4, 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.

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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