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The Hunger Games Creative Reading Guides: Comprehend, Analyze, Synthesize

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These reading guides for The Hunger Games are sure to get your students' attention. They are attractively designed using black and white line art so that students can color them in if they would like. They also come in a printable color version. In

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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The Hunger Games Unit Bundle: Guides, Stations, Activities, Quizzes, Game, Test

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The Hunger Games Bundle includes everything you need to teach this amazing novel! The tasks and activities included will have your students so engaged that they don't even realize how hard they are working! ❤️Did you know that if you buy a bundle

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

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The Cask of Amontillado Unit: Hands-on Activities, Vocabulary, Plot, Final Test

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Looking for some new ideas to use in teaching "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? Engage your students in this fantastic, suspenseful short story with this engaging resource that students will love!What's Included . . . ►Step-by-step

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.2b, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.4...

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Born a Crime Unit Bundle Trevor Noah: Reading Guides, Activities, Quizzes, Test

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Born a Crime Unit Bundle comes with everything you need to teach this novel. The activities require students to read, write, talk, think, and create while engaging and challenging them. INCLUDED:Born a Crime Unit Guide - This details suggestions on

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Complete Unit Bundle

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INCLUDED:It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime Unit Guide - This details suggestions on what to do when during this novel so that everything flows smoothly. Be sure to download the bonus file.It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime Pre-Reading Activity contains

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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

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Activities

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American Literature Full Year Curriculum Bundle

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Looking for thorough, engaging resources for American literature that you and your students will love? Want to make American literature relevant and exciting for today's learners? This bundle has you covered for this entire course! Everything you

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Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

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The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe Abridged - Print & Digital

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Looking for an abridged version of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that has all the meat of the story without the repetitive and wordy parts? This resource helps struggling readers grasp the story with a much easier-to-understand

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.10

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Emergency English Sub Plans: All 4 Sets Bundled - Middle School & High School

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Sub Plans for Middle School and High SchoolAll teachers know what it is like to have a last minute event occur that changes the plans for the day. Maybe you or your children wake up sick or something else unexpectedly happens. Never fear! Select

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Vocabulary, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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$17.99

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Where the Crawdads Sing Bundle: Reading Guides, Activities, Quizzes, Test

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Need engaging materials to teach Where the Crawdads Sing that challenge students to read, write, analyze, synthesize, infer, and compare? This resource bundle has everything you need to teach this entire novel from start to finish! Students will

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Glass Castle Complete Unit Bundle - Activities, Quizzes, Test, Lesson Plans

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The Glass Castle Complete Unit comes with EVERYTHING you need to teach this novel with rigorous, engaging, comprehensive, creative, thought-provoking, and fun activities. This unit should take between 3 to 4 weeks depending on your students'

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment

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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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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.11-12.1, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4...

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The Most Dangerous Game Reading Guide, CSI Activity, Character Analysis

By Selena Smith

“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell is a high-interest story for middle and high school students, so the activities that accompany it must be appealing as well. ►"Most Dangerous Game - CSI Style" includes:►Reading Guide with answer key►CSI

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Literature, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.63 MB)

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Civil Disobedience Excerpts by Henry David Thoreau: Close Reading & Analysis

By Selena Smith

Looking for a unique, student-driven activity for "Civil Disobedience" by transcendental writer and thinker Henry David Thoreau? Want to cover this selection without reading the entire work? This resource is just what you need!Included in this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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

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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe Hands-on Activity with Rubric

By Selena Smith

Need a fresh, super engaging activity to assess the students' understanding of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? You have found it! Get students thinking, analyzing, inferring, and creating with this fun, hands-on hidden door task!

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.2b, L.8.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.5

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Digital Fahrenheit 451 Escape Room

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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

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Activities

$7.99

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Born a Crime Final Test - Trevor Noah

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime Final Test covers both comprehension and analysis. Students must remember events from the story, but they must also think critically in order to answer the questions.Test Includes:40 Multiple Choice10 True/False3 Written

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$3.50

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The Crucible Differentiated Quizzes - (Comprehension & Challenging Versions)

By Selena Smith

Need hassle-free, differentiated, print & go quizzes for The Crucible that you can edit to fit the needs of your students? You have certainly found it here!What's Included . . . ►Comprehension quizzes for all 4 acts. ✏2 versions (answers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$5.50

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The Giver Unit - Interactive Notebook Activities, Quizzes, Vocabulary, Test

By Selena Smith

The Giver Unit - Interactive Notebook has everything you need to teach this novel: reading guides, collaborative activities, comprehension quizzes, hands-on vocabulary fun, vocabulary quizzes, review game, answer keys, and final test.Remote

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Interactive Notebooks

$16.95

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Ben Franklin Unit: Autobiography Excerpts, Activities, Vocab, Aphorisms, Test

By Selena Smith

Looking for a way to teach Benjamin Franklin's Life and his Autobiography with excerpts instead of covering the entire work? This lesson features 2 key excerpts from Franklin's autobiography that will not only get students thinking about the past

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1...

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$8.95

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The Hunger Games Chapter Quizzes: Editable, 2 Versions Each Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

The Hunger Games Chapter Quizzes includes 11 quizzes that have been carefully designed so that student must read the book and not just watch the movie. There are 2 multiple-choice/true-false versions of each quiz along with a short

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$8.50

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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

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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