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"Masks Unit" Project -- Theme Visual (student project examples)

By Taylor Taughts

Student project examples -- students were allowed to choose a theme from any text we read throughout the "Masks Unit". Their assignment was to create a visual way to demonstrate the theme they chose.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Visual Arts

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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"Masks" Theme Project Visual -- Rubric

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Student project RUBRIC -- students were allowed to choose a theme from any text we read throughout the "Masks Unit". Their assignment was to create a visual way to demonstrate the theme they chose. Use this rubric to grade student projects.

Subjects:

Visual Arts

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Rubrics

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Poetry - Writing an Ode (from Prewrite to Final Draft)

By Taylor Taughts

Subjects:

Writing, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Independent Work Packet

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Classroom Culture: Building Relationships - Friendship Survey

By Taylor Taughts

At the beginning of the year, I use this survey to learn important background information about the new class sitting in front of me. Often many of your students know each other from previous grades and classes, and when asked, students can give you

Subjects:

Creative Writing, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, CCRA.SL.1

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Citing Evidence - Inferences, Implicit & Explicit Evidence (w/ O. Henry)

By Taylor Taughts

Students will first look at images and make an educated guess (an inference) based on IMPLICIT information in each picture. Students will complete a chart by circling details within a picture to answer a specific question (to make an inference) and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

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Create a Safe, Learning Centered Classroom Culture - Standards for Getting Along

By Taylor Taughts

At the beginning of the year, conducting activities that will help students get to know each other while also creating a safe, learning centered classroom culture are a valuable use of your time! This slideshow should be used to allow students to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Video Files

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1d

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20th Century Technologies LECTURE NOTES - for student comparison

By Taylor Taughts

This is a history assignment, although I have used it in an English classroom. The slideshow provides students with a definition of technology and then takes them on a visual trip through the past century. Each slide shows a category of then and now

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

SL.8.1, SL.8.1c, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7

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The Lion in Love (Aesop Fable) - Close Read

By Taylor Taughts

The close read begins with an introductory Agree/Disagree activity. Students are presented with thematic statements, such as "Love requires sacrifice", and asked to indicate their initial opinions. Next, students will read Aesop's fable The Lion in

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

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Exam: Informational Text (RI4.1, RI4.2, RI4.3, RI4.4, RI4.5, L4.2c, L4.5b&c)

By Taylor Taughts

This exam could be used in a 4th, 5th, or 6th grade classroom as a summative assessment or as test prep for MAPs, the CRT, SBAC, or any other state testing that follows the Common Core. In this exam, students read a high interest nonfiction article

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, L.4.2c, L.4.5b, L.4.5c

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Life in the 1800s - Article and analysis questions

By Taylor Taughts

Nonfiction is the most important resource that you could bring into your classroom for students to read! This is a history assignment, although I have used it in my English classroom. First, students will read the article 'Life in the 1800s' - this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.8, W.8.9, W.8.9b, W.8.10, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.10

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Poetry Analysis - A Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes

By Taylor Taughts

These worksheets DO NOT need to be paired with a reading of A Raisin in the Sun (although they can). I have used these as a stand alone, mini-lesson for a class called All-Stars...which focuses on choices, reputations, leadership, future goals,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, W.8.4, W.8.7, W.8.10

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Behavior Reflection: Students who Misbehave - Why are Rules Important?

By Taylor Taughts

When students have chronic misbehavior - whether it be the same rule or a multitude of rules that they struggle (or refuse) to follow, taking the time to actually teach them why rules are important is NEVER a waste of your time. This activity asks

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, Character Education

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Video Files, Lesson

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Invention Project/Poster w/ Rubric

By Taylor Taughts

This project can be done as small groups, individually, or even as an assessment performance task - this could work well in English, History, Science, and (I'm sure) many other courses too. First, students are asked to think of a problem that many

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Posters

CCSS:

W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.4, SL.8.5...

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Comparing Themes - Poetry (Shel Silverstein) & Fable (Aesop's Lion in Love)

By Taylor Taughts

Introductory ActivityIdentity Chart - students complete "I am..." statements in a chart that guides their thinking from small groups to larger groups that they are members of. For example, "I am a Robinson" (small group) and "I am an American"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Independent Work Packet

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Close Read: The Gettysburg Address (analyzing famous speeches from history)

By Taylor Taughts

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is nothing new to students...most of them probably memorized and recited it at some point in elementary school, but that's where my student's knowledge stopped...they could say the words, but had little idea why Lincoln

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.5, RI.8.6, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6

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Exam - RI4.1, RI4.2, RI4.3, RI4.4, RI4.5, W4.9, L4.1g, L4.2c, L4.5b, L4.5c

By Taylor Taughts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, W.4.9, L.4.1g, L.4.2c, L.4.5b, L.4.5c

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Culture and Inventions (past, present, future) - Unit Slideshow

By Taylor Taughts

This unit could just as easily work in an English class as it does History - especially when paired with a historical fiction novel. The first slide gives an agenda overview - listing the activities (available through links) and the order to be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

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Grade 5 Exam: Informational Text and Language/Grammar (15 standards assessed)

By Taylor Taughts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.5, RI.5.8, W.5.2a, L.5.2b, L.5.2e, L.5.3a, L.5.4, L.5.4b...

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Emergency Lesson/Sub Plan: Rainmakers: Close Read, Research, + Narrative Prompt

By Taylor Taughts

The pages provided here can easily be printed and provided to students as independent work packets, and are especially useful as Emergency Sub Plans for a leave of absence that would take you away from your classroom for 5+ consecutive days. The

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Research, Outlines, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.6, W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3d, W.6.3e, W.6.4, W.6.5...

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100 Years of Dance: Popular Dance Trends of the 20th Century (videos+questions)

By Taylor Taughts

All kids love to dance and watch other people dance - it's something that stands us apart from from the rest of the animal kingdom. You could say it is our art that makes us human. This thematic unit is a PowerPoint presentation filled with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Dance

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

$8.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute teacher in CCSD (Las Vegas) for 1 year then worked at Fertitta Middle School for 15 years as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher for 10 of those years then in 6th grade English (writing only) for 3 years and now currently as an 8th grade Language Arts teacher for 2 years - I also have experience with an 8th grade Credit Retrieval course teaching English 7, math 7, and history 7 using Canvas for 3 years

MY TEACHING STYLE

Yet to be added

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Heart of Education Award and CCSD Rave Review

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Washington State University - Bachelor's degree in English Education then Touro University - Master's degree in School Administration

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Yet to be added

GRADES

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Music, Computer Science, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Psychology, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Dance, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Coaching, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community