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Project-Based Learning: Real-World Student-Produced Ideas That Make a Difference

By Selena Smith

Project-based learning activity is entitled "Make a Difference" because it challenges students to select an issue in their school, community, nation, or world that concerns them. They research this issue and write a report explaining statistics and

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Writing

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

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A Description of New England John Smith Excerpt, Advertising, Marketing Project

By Selena Smith

Looking for a new way to spice up the colonial primary text "A Description of New England" by John Smith? This lesson plan is the answer to revamping this piece into something relevant, engaging, and fun for today's teens.What's included:✦

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English Language Arts, U.S. History, Problem Solving

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

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.1, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.6

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Symbolism Squares for Any Novel - Theme, Characterization, Plot, and More

By Selena Smith

Symbolism Squares is an engaging activity that gets students drawing while thinking critically and creatively. There are 5 suggested ways to use symbolism squares, but the possibilities are endless. The first suggestion is to have students select 8

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Literature

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

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Project: Lessons on the River

By Selena Smith

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Project challenges students to think, analyze, write, and draw. Mark Twain once said, "We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it – and stop there." For this project, students

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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Book Boxes Free Activity for Any Book

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Need a hands-on project for students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a novel? Book boxes are just the thing! They are a creative way for students to think about symbolism, character, theme, plot, etc. In this activity, students

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Writing

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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