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L8.1a Verbals - Interactive Digital Notes

By Taylor Taughts

To be used as whole class instruction as an introduction to the topic. If students are provided the slideshow (through Google Classroom for example), they will be able to type their own examples on each slide as they follow along with the lecture.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

L.8.1, L.8.1a

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Vietnam War Gallery Walk: Hawks vs Doves

By Taylor Taughts

This Gallery Walk is to accompany the slideshow (Vietnam War: Musical Resistance). Students view a variety of images to compare the Hawks and Doves - such as their style, protest posters, beliefs, and political cartoons. The images were provided as

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

CCSS:

RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.4, RH.9-10.9

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Historical Accounts of Slavery and Slave Music

By Taylor Taughts

Four separate historical documents and primary sources are provided for student analysis. This item provides only the articles; comprehension and discussion questions for students after reading each document are included as part of the slideshow

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Music, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.8.3, RI.8.8, RI.8.9, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9

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Cold War Fashion: East Germany (use for Gallery Walk)

By Taylor Taughts

Photos and descriptions of the Punk Rock music scene in East Germany during the Cold War. Images can be used for a Gallery Walk activity - pair with West Germany images - have students compare the fashions of youths inside vs outside the Berlin

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.9-10.2, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.9-10.6, RH.9-10.9

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Argument Essay - Revision Activity

By Taylor Taughts

Begin this activity after students have completed an argument rough draft. Using highlighters and this revision checklist, students will mark up their own text to prove to themselves (and their teacher) that all required components for an argument

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1c, W.8.1e, W.8.5

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Cold War Fashion: West Germany (use for Gallery Walk)

By Taylor Taughts

Photos and descriptions of the Punk Rock music scene in West Germany during the Cold War. Images can be used for a Gallery Walk activity - pair with East Germany images - have students compare the fashions of youths inside vs outside the Berlin

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.9-10.2, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.9-10.6

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Emotions: Gallery Walk - Creating a Safe, Learning Centered Classroom Culture

By Taylor Taughts

To be used as a beginning of the year 'get to know you' activity. Start by writing each statement (12) from the list provided on large posters. For example, The emotion I feel most often is…When were you the most proud of yourself? What have you

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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Habits: Gallery Walk - Creating a Safe, Learning Centered Classroom Culture

By Taylor Taughts

To be used as a beginning of the year 'get to know you' activity. Start by writing each statement (10) from the list provided on large posters. For example, What word best describes your eating habits? The worst habit I see among my family is…The

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.8.1

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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" Unit Materials -- Music & Videos (pair w/ close reads)

By Taylor Taughts

This slideshow organizes music, interviews, and other video clips which can be used during a "Masks" Unit. Slides provide the following:Song - The Great Pretender by The Platters LIVESong - Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson LIVEFilm Clips -

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Music, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans, Songs

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Digital Download PPTX (4.83 MB)

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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

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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