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

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Subjects:

Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Independent Work Packet

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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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Analyzing Ads and Editorials -- Ethos, Pathos, Logos (Persuasive Techniques)

By Taylor Taughts

The purpose of this packet is to identify persuasive techniques, author's claim, and cite evidence from 6 different advertisements and editorial pieces. Students will differentiate between fact and opinion as they read about a variety of topics,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

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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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Emergency Lesson/Sub Plans - The Evil Eye Close Read and Superstition Research

By Taylor Taughts

These handouts will take students through a Close Read of an informational article about the Evil Eye and provide an extension research activity for further learning about superstitions from around the world. This 2-3 day lesson is what I keep

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Cultural Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.5, RI.8.6, W.8.4, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.10, SL.8.1...

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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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Allusion - Find it, Identify Category, Explain Meaning, Research Background Info

By Taylor Taughts

The worksheet contains a variety of allusions for students to find - 8 Biblical, 6 Mythological, 8 Literary, 8 Historical, 4 Pop Culture, and 2 Shakespearean. After locating the allusion, students must identify the category, explain the figurative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Research, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.4, RL.8.9, W.8.4, W.8.7, W.8.9, W.8.9a, W.8.10, L.8.4a, L.8.5, L.8.5a

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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