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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

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

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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

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Activities, Printables

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Descriptive Writing Unit for Middle School and High School

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Descriptive WritingThis descriptive writing unit pairs writing with something kids love . . . candy! This unit covers diction, connotation, denotation, simile, metaphor, and personification. It also encourages discussion of tone and mood.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

$6.50

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Desiree's Baby by Kate Chopin - Reading/Thinking Guide, Quiz - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Looking for ready-made materials for "Desiree's Baby" by Kate Chopin? This is a great story with a surprise ending! You can easily teach inference skills, foreshadowing, characterization, and theme using this story and this lesson plan. What's

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Creative Writing, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1

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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

Types:

Activities

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.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5...

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Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau Transcendental Bundle

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Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to famous transcendentalist thinkers and writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau? This bundle includes plenty to challenge your students with excerpts from "Self-Reliance,” "The

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Creative Writing, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

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

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The Hunger Games Test

By Selena Smith

The Hunger Games Test has the following types of questions:25 multiple choice11 true/false3 written paragraph response1 essay (2 options)Each question counts two points each, except for the written response (5 points each) and the essay (13

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

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

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Assessment

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

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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

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

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 Monkey's Paw Unit: Reading Guide, Vocab, Activities, Assessments

By Selena Smith

"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs is an awesome story for students to read. This engaging unit for "The Monkey's Paw" includes reading, writing, talking, and thinking. Included:►Step-by-Step teacher instructions►Creatively designed reading guide

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

$5.00

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Raymond's Run Unit - Toni Cade Bambara: Reading Guide, Vignette Writing, & More!

By Selena Smith

"Raymond's Run" Unit contains the following:►Teacher instructions ►Bell Ringer►Creative Reading Guide with answer key - covers character, theme, climax, textual evidence, and more►Story Marathon discussion activity that requires moving, talking,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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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