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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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Team Building Activity - If You Really Knew Me...

By Taylor Taughts

This is a fantastic way for you to get to know your students and for students to get to know each other. Inspired by the MTV specials, If You Really Knew Me, this activity first asks students to respond in writing to 11 personal questions, such as,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

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Health: Class Building Activity - Opinions of Risky Behavior Survey

By Taylor Taughts

This is a wonderful resource that can be used to gather important information about risky behaviors that students are participating in and their opinions about others. Students are asked to respond, anonymously, to 26 very personal and mature

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10

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Dating Checklist - Guidelines for a Positive Dating Experience

By Taylor Taughts

To be used by Health teachers, counselors, or Behavior Strategists teaching older students about DATING. This handout defines the different areas and guidelines that exist when a dating experience is healthy and positive. Students are provided with

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Homework, For Parents

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.1c, SL.8.4

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Social Experiments (conducted by students) - Project Introduction

By Taylor Taughts

Students must have some background knowledge of social psychology experiments before they are asked to design and conduct their own - this presentation assumes students will have read about Stanley Milgram's experiment on Obedience to Authority,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Psychology

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Video Files

CCSS:

SL.8.1, SL.8.1b, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d, SL.8.2

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Behavior Management: Earning a Reputation

By Taylor Taughts

As our students begin to mature, it is important to have conversations about reputation - discussing the reputations they currently have, desire, and want to avoid. This activity begins independently. Students are first required to complete half the

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework, For Parents

CCSS:

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

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Digital Citizenship: Online Reputation

By Taylor Taughts

For students in middle and high school, lessons, discussions, and activities on Digital Citizenship are a must! Creating a good online reputation is a major component of Digital Citizenship for our students in this technology driven, 21st century

Subjects:

Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Character Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Third Wave Feminism: Salt-N-Pepa Document Set (w/ research question)

By Taylor Taughts

These materials are a document set for students that provides organized research (articles, lyrics, and images) and is part of a larger unit on 90s Feminism and The Third Wave. The 90s hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa is the topic of focus for this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.8, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4

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Women's Rights Movement 1970s - Article "I Am the Third Wave" (w/ questions)

By Taylor Taughts

Following the Anita Hill hearing, writer and activist Rebecca Walker wrote an article in Ms. magazine—a publication founded during the Women’s Rights Movement in the 1970s—detailing her reaction to the event. In writing the article, Walker supplied

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Homework, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.6, RI.8.8, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4

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Third Wave Feminism: Selena Document Set (w/ research question)

By Taylor Taughts

These materials are a document set for students that provides organized research (articles, lyrics, and images) and is part of a larger unit on 90s Feminism and The Third Wave. The Latin/Tejano singer Selena is the topic of focus for this document

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.6, RI.8.8, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4

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Game: What's my Reputation? (red light - green light)

By Taylor Taughts

This game is for MATURE STUDENTS ONLY! The activity asks students to share very personal information about their past mistakes and decisions which have (and still are) affecting their reputations. All you can ask is that students be honest and share

Subjects:

Character Education, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1

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Futures Reflection: End of Year and Closure Activity

By Taylor Taughts

As the students leave your classroom to move forward to the next grade or phase of their lives, it is important to say goodbye with a memorable send off and activity - which is what these handouts are meant to provide. First, provide students with

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Life Skills, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework, For Parents

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Third Wave Feminism: Punk and Riot Grrl Document Set (w/ research question)

By Taylor Taughts

These materials are a document set for students that provides organized research (articles, lyrics, and images) and is part of a larger unit on 90s Feminism and The Third Wave. The Riot Grrl punk rock scene and the group Bikini Kill are the topic of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.6, RI.8.8, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.4

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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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W8.7 - Celebrity Scandals: Research Project & Student Presentations

By Taylor Taughts

When a person finally reaches their goal, gains the spotlight, becomes 'famous'...some become legends and remain loved, but other celebrities manage to ruin their careers in a matter of seconds. Were you ever a fan of Lance Armstrong, Paula Dean,

Subjects:

Writing, Oral Communication, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.9, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.4, SL.8.5, SL.8.6

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The History of Black Protest Songs - Graphic Organizer to Accompany PowerPoint

By Taylor Taughts

The murders of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and Eric Garner are presented to students. A PowerPoint is provided in a bundle or sold separately that provides this information. Students are required to record 5-10 facts in each column while reading.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Music, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.7, L.8.4a, L.8.5, L.8.5a, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4...

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Commitment Challenge 5 - Growth, Reflection, and Relationships

By Taylor Taughts

This was designed for 8th graders, something I initially thought we'd do just once, but after the first Commitment Challenge Winners were named and received their prizes, the begging immediately began. "When are we doing this again? Will the list of

Subjects:

Life Skills, School Counseling, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, For Parents

CCSS:

W.8.10

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Assess Empathy - Opportunities for Kids to Relate to Each Other & Become Friends

By Taylor Taughts

When I made this "test", I had reached my limit - the cruelty I heard and saw kids serving up to other kids was unbearable. Watching kids feel ashamed, broken, and alone -- yet knowing that may be the one common feeling that could bind them all

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Reflective Journals for Teachers

CCSS:

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

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Social Experiments - Design, Conduct, Present

By Taylor Taughts

This project could be done in a Psychology, science, history, or even an English classroom. After reading about famous social experiments (Bystander Apathy for example), students are asked to design, conduct, and present their own social

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Psychology

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Rubrics

CCSS:

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

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Dating and Relationships: Healthy or Abusive? (game/4 corners activity)

By Taylor Taughts

This activity/game could be used as part of a sex ed unit in a Health class, by a counselor mentoring students that are showing signs of risky dating behaviors, or by a Behavior Strategist running a similar group of students participating in sexual

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Character Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.8.1, SL.8.1b

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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