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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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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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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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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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Vocabulary, 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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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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The Scarlet Letter Unit - Vocabulary, Reading Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Test

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Looking for an engaging novel study unit for The Scarlet Letter Unit by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You just found everything you need to teach this novel!What's Included . . . ►Daily Lesson Plans►Common Core Standards aligned for daily tasks►Bell Ringers

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.1...

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The Crucible Unit Bundle: Activities, Reading Guides, Quizzes, Test, & More

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Looking for some fresh ideas to engage, challenge, and immerse your students in the amazing play The Crucible by Arthur Miller? This bundle has everything you need from start to finish! ✨✨✨THE CRUCIBLE ACTIVITIES BUNDLE (Includes 12 Different

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English Language Arts

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

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Activities, Assessment

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5...

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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

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$243.10

$135.00

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American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE

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American Literature Full Year or Semester Plus Writing & More BUNDLE lessons are designed for 90 minute blocks for a semester but can be divided for 45-50 minute yearlong classes. See the end of the list of resources for a pacing guide to use

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$332.68

$185.00

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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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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$17.99

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Advanced English Bell Ringers for Entire Semester

By Selena Smith

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

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Lesson

$19.95

Digital Download ZIP (16.92 MB)

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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

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

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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$19.95

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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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Activities, Assessment

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Comma Bundle for Middle School and High School: Lessons, Handouts, Game, Test

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Comma activities are necessary for reviewing commas for middle school and high school because students seem to forget those rules easily!SEE THE LINKS BELOW FOR PREVIEWS OF BOTH INCLUDED PRODUCTS.Visit Call Me Comma Crazy! for a preview of the Comma

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Grammar

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

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Activities, Games, Lesson

$12.98

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

By Selena Smith

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

$16.95

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

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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

Digital Download ZIP (17.57 MB)

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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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$10.95

Digital Download ZIP (8.98 MB)

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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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American Romanticism Bundle: Activities and Lessons for 8 Literary Works

By Selena Smith

Looking for engaging, ready-made lesson plans and activities to teach literature from the Romanticism time period? You have certainly come to the right place! You and your students will enjoy all this bundle has to offer. ❤️What's Included . .

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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$35.00

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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