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Movie Review: Viewing Guide, Essay Instructions, Rubric, Extension Options

By Selena Smith

This film or movie review lesson comes with the following:- Teacher instructions explaining what aspects students should watch for in the movie such as cast choices, plot structure, cinematic aspects, etc. - Student movie viewing guide focusing on

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Writing-Essays

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

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Moby Dick Unit for Novel Excerpt and 1998 Movie

By Selena Smith

Want to cover Moby Dick by Herman Melville but don't have time to read the whole novel? Try using an excerpt and the movie along with the activities included in this resource. What's included:► Step-by-step, day-by-day lesson plans for 7 days.►

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing-Essays

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

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Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, 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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MLA 9th Edition Test - Digital and Print - Editable with Answer Key

By Selena Smith

Want to assess your students knowledge of MLA 9th edition without the cumbersome task of making a test or activity? I did the research and study of 9th edition MLA and spent many (oh, so many) hours making this test, so you don't have to! This

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Research, Worksheets, Assessment

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Persuasive Essay or Speech: Current, Real-World Prompt

By Selena Smith

Real-World persuasive essay or speech about money. This lesson is as real-world as it gets! In 2015, Women on 20s launched a campaign to have a woman replace Andrew Jackson on the twenty dollar bill. This is not the first time the subject of

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Government, U.S. History, Writing-Essays

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

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Research, Printables, Lesson

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Transition Word Posters: Colorful & Eye-Catching

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Transition Word Posters are bright and colorful to catch students' attention. Transition words are printed 2 to a page landscape style becuase many transition words are lengthy. Just cut in half to separate. There is also a title poster "Transition

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Posters

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Crucible Character Essay: Scaffolding Introduction, Body, & Conclusion

By Selena Smith

Want to assess your students' knowledge of characters in The Crucible along with their writing skills without having to start from scratch? The Crucible Character Essay is the perfect task to accomplish this goal. What's included . . . ► Gallery

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Activities, Scaffolded Notes

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RL.11-12.1, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.9, W.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2

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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