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The Secret Life of Bees Complete Novel Unit: Guides, Quizzes, Activities, & More

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The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd The Secret Life of Bees Chapter QuizzesThe Secret Life of Bees ActivitiesThe Secret Life of Bees Final TestThe Secret Life of Bees Project-Based LearningThe Secret Life of Bees Movie ReviewThe Secret Life of

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The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving Complete Unit

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Looking for ready-made unit with fresh activities for "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washing Irving? This unit is just what you need for stress-free planning and engaging student tasks.This week-long unit includes the following:► Step-by-step,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

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

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, L.11-12.4

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How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Unit - APA - Middle and High School

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Looking for an effective way to teach the research paper from start to finish without pulling your hair out? I get it! Research papers are multi-step and exhausting for both students and teachers. This unit for those of us who need an easier, more

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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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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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

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

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Worksheets, Assessment, Google Apps

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.10

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

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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!

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

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

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Activities, Assessment, Lesson

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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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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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Born a Crime Chapter Quizzes Trevor Noah: 2 Versions of Each Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime quiz set comes with 11 quizzes that cover the entire novel. These questions are mostly comprehension to see if students are reading and paying attention, but there are also some higher level thinking questions as well.❤️These quizzes

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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Fahrenheit 451 Unit Bundle: Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Lap Book, Game, Test

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FAHRENHEIT 451 BUNDLEQUIZZESThese Fahrenheit 451 quizzes are broken down into the three sections of the book. "Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander" has 3 quizzes. Two quizzes are the same 20 multiple choice questions, but the answers have been

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Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

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

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Activities, Assessment

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$19.95

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Fahrenheit 451 Lap Book Project: Vocab, Character Analysis, Figurative Language

By Selena Smith

Fahrenheit 451 Project - Lap Book is a great way to keep students engaged while reading the novel. TThis lesson has . . . ► detailed instructions with pictures to show you and your students exactly what to do to make a fabulous lap book to show off

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Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment

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The Scarlet Letter Quizzes for Entire Novel Nathaniel Hawthorne: Editable

By Selena Smith

Looking for a way to hold students accountable for reading and paying attention to The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You will love these editable print and go quizzes for this novel!What's included . . . ►Multiple choice and true/false

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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

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Assessment

$7.50

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Born a Crime Escape Room (Works for It's Trevor Noah Young Adult Version)

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime Escape Room is the perfect way to review Trevor Noah's memoir and learn more facts about the author's life. This activity works with both the adult version of Born a Crime and the young adolescent version It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

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

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Activities

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The Hunger Games Thinking Stations: Students Move, Think, Discuss

By Selena Smith

The Hunger Games Thinking Stations challenges students to think, discuss, and evaluate character, theme, plot, actions, symbolism, and more as they provide specific evidence and contemplate topics relative to the novel. They have to dig deep because

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Printables

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Aphorisms by Ben Franklin: Student-Centered Activity

By Selena Smith

Looking for an fun, interactive way to discuss Benjamin Franklin's aphorisms? You and your students will love this unique approach that will have them thinking, writing, evaluating, and talking. Ben Franklin wrote lots of aphorisms, or short witty

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities

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RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.6, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1

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Where the Crawdads Sing Quizzes for Entire Novel

By Selena Smith

Need something to hold students accountable for reading Where the Crawdads Sing without having spend hours making assessments? Save yourself a lot of time with these print and go quizzes! Quizzes are multiple choice and true/false for easy grading

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Assessment

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Born a Crime Trevor Noah Review Stations: Analyze, Write, Think, Move, Discuss

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime Thinking / Review Stations is a great way to get your students talking about the novel, analyzing events, thinking critically about the characters, and more. There are 7 colorful stations and students rotate around the room to answer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

$3.00

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Fahrenheit 451 Review Game: 70 Questions Single, Group, or Whole Class Option

By Selena Smith

Fahrenheit 451 Review Game has task card and game options with 70 questions about the novel. There are options for individual, group, and whole class review with instructions for how to play each way. Choose which one best fits your class.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$3.00

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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

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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

FREE

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To Kill a Mockingbird Review Game, Task Cards, Stations, or Discussion Activity

By Selena Smith

To Kill a Mockingbird Review Game comes with teacher instructions, student instructions, and 66 game cards that can be used in a variety of ways. You can use them for a review game, individual or group task cards, discussion activity, stations, or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

$3.00

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Great Gatsby Quizzes for Entire Novel: Editable

By Selena Smith

The Great Gatsby Quizzes for Entire Novel are broken down as follows:► Chapter 1: 10 True/False► Chapter 2: 6 Multiple-choice► Chapter 3: 10 True/False► Chapters 4-5: 6 Multiple-Choice and 4 True/False► Chatpers 6-7: 7 Multiple-Choice and 5

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment

$5.00

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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.

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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