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Of Plymouth Plantation Excerpts by William Bradford - Examine Primary Text

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Looking for a new way to spice up the colonial primary text "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford? This lesson plan is the answer to revamping this piece into something engaging and fun for today's teens.What's included: ►Daily, step-by-step

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

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Activities

CCSS:

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

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Edgar Allan Poe Death Theory Debate: Research, Analyze, Synthesize, Gallery Walk

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging activity to interest students in Edgar Allan Poe? This lesson gets students researching, thinking critically, analyzing information, collaborating, moving around the room, stating claims and rebuttals, as well as presenting

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.11-12.7, W.11-12.9, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.4

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The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne Stations: Students Move, Think, Discuss

By Selena Smith

Looking for a great way to get your students talking about "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, analyzing text, and relating the story to real life? This station activity will have your students moving, collaborating, discussing, analyzing,

Subjects:

Short Stories, Oral Communication, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.7, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.5

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Survival Activity for Any Text About Being Stranded - Digital and Print

By Selena Smith

This survival activity is perfect for pre-reading any text about surviving while stranded such as Hatchet, Lord of the Flies, Island of the Blue Dolphins, The River, etc. The print version is a hands-on activity that requires students to think,

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Oral Communication

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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Impromptu Speeches - Ad Lib Middle School Fun

By Selena Smith

Impromptu Ad Lib Fun is a great activity for any time, especially towards the end of the year when you need a break. This activity challenges students to think quickly while also allowing them to have fun. Students get into small groups and select a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

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Great Gatsby Pre-Reading Activity: Research & Presentations

By Selena Smith

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Great Gatsby Pre-Reading Activity contains 2 activities to choose from - either Pecha Kucha Presentations or Gallery Walk Fun. Detailed instructions are given for each so that you may decide which option is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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Pecha Kucha Presentations: More Engaging Than Traditional Presentations

By Selena Smith

Le'ts face it . . . student PowerPoint presentations can be uninteresting because students often put whole chunks of information onto one slide, making the material difficult to read. Then, to make matters worse, they simply read the PowerPoint to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Oral Communication, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Rubrics

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Impromptu Speeches - Ad Lib High School Fun

By Selena Smith

Ad Lib Fun is a great activity for any time, especially towards the end of the year when you need a break. This activity challenges students to think quickly while also allowing them to have fun. Students get into small groups and select a quote

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

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Born a Crime Impromptu Quote Activity - Trevor Noah - Fun!

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is full of wisdom gained from real-life experience. This activity includes 22 cards with insightful quotes from Trevor Noah and his mother, Patricia Noah. Students in small groups draw out a card and respond one at at

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

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Born a Crime Pre-Reading Activity Trevor Noah: Prepare Students for Novel Topics

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime Pre-Reading Activity contains instructions for Pecha Kucha Presentations, which is a much more interesting technique for presentations than the usual PowerPoints. Detailed instructions are given. A grading rubric for the teacher and an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, African History

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Cultural Activities

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) - Impromptu Quote Fun

By Selena Smith

Product DescriptionIt's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) quote activity is full of wisdom gained from real-life experience. This activity includes 21 cards with insightful quotes from Trevor Noah and his mother, Patricia Noah.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$2.00

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Mark Twain Think & Speak Game with Biography Video Introduction

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging way to introduce Mark Twain or just need an English activity that will last a whole period as a filler between units? This resource is perfect for either purpose! This even works well for a speech or drama class because

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Task Cards

CCSS:

W.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.4, SL.11-12.6

$4.00

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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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Sentence Makeovers for Middle School and High School

By Selena Smith

Sentence Makeovers lesson helps students turn OKAY sentences to WOW sentences. This lesson is all about revising to make sentences better. This lesson contains the following pages: 2 pages of detailed instructions 8 pages of simple sentences (one

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Writing, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Pre-Reading Activity

By Selena Smith

Product DescriptionIt's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Pre-Reading Activity contains instructions for Pecha Kucha Presentations, which is a much more interesting technique for presentations than the usual PowerPoints. Detailed

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, African History

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Cultural Activities

$2.00

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The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls: Rose Mary Quotes Impromptu Fun

By Selena Smith

The Glass Castle is full of unique and amazing quotes from Rose Mary Walls. She has such an optimistic outlook on life despite her living conditions throughout the novel. This activity includes 24 quotes from Rose Mary on cards. Students in small

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

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To Kill a Mockingbird Impromptu Speeches with Quotes

By Selena Smith

To Kill a Mockingbird is full of wise and amazing quotes from Atticus Finch and other characters. This activity includes 30 quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird on task cards. Students in small groups draw out a card and respond one at at time to that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

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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

$3.00

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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