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Interview: The Influence of Radio

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To be paired with the slideshow unit Radio Influence on American Culture. Students will interview a family member (or anyone they can speak to) over the age of 65 about his or her memories of radio as s/he was growing up. Students will report back

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Homework

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W.8.7, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.1b, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d, SL.8.4

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Argument Game - 20 Questions (Writing Assignment)

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This is a fun activity to use when beginning your Argument Writing Unit. On day 1, run through the slideshow also called Argument Game - 20 Questions (whole class), and require that students make one choice from each slide - writing 20 claim

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1c, W.8.1d, SL.8.1, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d

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W8.2 IQ and Intelligences Research + Informative Essay (Flowers for Algernon)

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This short research project pairs beautifully with a close reading of Flowers for Algernon, although the research project and essay could easily be used on their own or embedded in a variety of other nonfiction or science units. Students begin by

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th

Types:

Research, Video Files, Centers

CCSS:

W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.9, RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.8, RST.6-8.9

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Argument Game - 20 Questions - Which is better or worse?

By Taylor Taughts

This is a fun activity to use when beginning your Argument Writing Unit. On day 1, run through the slideshow (whole class), and require that students make one choice from each slide - writing 20 claim statements. On day 2, run through the slideshow

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1c, W.8.1d, SL.8.1, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d

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Argument Game - 20 Questions

By Taylor Taughts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1c, W.8.1d, SL.8.1, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d

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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

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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

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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