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How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Unit - MLA - 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, Writing

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The Most Dangerous Game Unit - CSI Style, Test, Plus Much More - Digital & Paper

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“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. This unit contains plenty of activities to engage your students and make them

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Writing

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

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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

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Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

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

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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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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit - Digital and Paper Bundle

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Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit Bundle have everything you need to teach Anthem in both digital and paper formats. Make sure that your students can access Google products before purchase. ⭐If you want the digital unit only, see here: • Digital

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How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners APA & MLA Bundle - Middle & High

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Research Paper Bundle has both my APA and MLA units! Teach the research paper in either or both formats from start to finish! This could also be used to compare the two formats since different teachers prefer different formats.**UPDATED TO 9th

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Activities

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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Research, Activities, Lesson

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Emergency English Sub Plans for Middle School & High School Set #2 (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

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Critical Thinking, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Advanced English Bell Ringers for Entire Semester

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Advanced English Bell Ringers is perfect for Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Honors English, or College Prep English classes. Remote learning: This download includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. The files have been saved as

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Lesson

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The Hunger Games Activities: Creative, Challenging, & Fun Tasks for This Novel

By Selena Smith

The Hunger Games Activities gives you 11 additional activities and tasks to add to what you already have for this novel. If you just need something fresh and unique to try with students, this is the pack for you! Everything is ready to go! Just

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

$6.50

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Colonial American Literature Unit: John Smith and William Bradford

By Selena Smith

Need something to spice up older colonial American literature? This lesson packet is your answer to making "A Description of New England" by John Smith and "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford relevant, engaging, and fun for today's

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities

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

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Great Gatsby Unit - Hands-on Activities, Quizzes, Vocabulary, Test

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This Great Gatsby Unit is a complete set of plans designed to use with interactive notebooks, but these activities can be done on their own without using a notebook if you wish. Chapter quizzes and a final test is included as well. You may have

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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Born a Crime Final Test - Trevor Noah

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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

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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

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Assessment

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A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote: Reading Guide, Activities, Research, Test

By Selena Smith

Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory"This "A Christmas Memory" unit has so much to choose from! This unit contains the following:❶ Prose and poetry writing with comparison of each's effect.❷ Vocabulary gift box containing 12 words, definitions,

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Anthem Ayn Rand Complete Unit: Reading Guides, Activities, Quizzes, Test, & More

By Selena Smith

Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit is everything you need to teach Anthem. ⭐If you want to have this printable resource in digital format also, check out the bundle here:• Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit - Digital and Paper Bundle ⭐If you want this

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

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Advanced English Bell Ringers - Paper & Digital Bundle

By Selena Smith

Advanced English Bell Ringers is perfect for Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Honors English, or College Prep English classes.This versatile set can be used as bell ringers, rotating stations, task cards, homework assignments,

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$39.90

$26.00

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Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau Transcendental Bundle

By Selena Smith

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

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

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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Rhetorical Devices: PowerPoint, Speech Analysis, Annotation, Application

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Rhetorical Devices Make Speeches Better!Rhetorical devices are perfect for improving speech writing, examining the effects of syntax, and developing analytical skills in Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Courses or speech

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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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