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The Cask Of Amontillado: CSI Classroom Investigation and Murder Board

By The Crazy English Teacher

Is your Edgar Allan Poe unit as dusty as an ancient cask of Amontillado? Spice it up with this creative criminal investigation of the murder that occurs in this short story by Poe. Your students will become the investigative team with this activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.6, RL.8.7, RL.8.9, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3...

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"A Sound of Thunder" Short Story Stations: CCSS Print or Digital Google Apps

By The Crazy English Teacher

I just did an overhaul of this unit and created 12 short story stations that include a review of several literary devices, Sensory Imagery, Conflict, Hyperbole, and Symbolism, word wall activity, graphic organizers, constructed responses, and a

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4...

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Short Story (any) : Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice Unit

By The Crazy English Teacher

Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards after any short story. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2...

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The Most Dangerous Game Short Story Lesson with Activities Common Core CCSS

By The Crazy English Teacher

1. This packet is filled with a post-reading pop quiz, three creative project based assignments, and a group activity that will lead the entire class in a review of several literary devices: Direct Characterization, Indirect Characterization,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Assessment

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow": Short Story Stations digital resource

By The Crazy English Teacher

Learning stations are the perfect way to review the ideas and structure of the novel. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through several novel-based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every 9-10

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c...

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"The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" Short Story Unit

By The Crazy English Teacher

This short story unit contains 41 pages of : Word Wall, vocabulary, and 7 constructed responses. In addition to this, I've included mini-posters with the standards for the classroom, a rubric, and several word wall activities. Explore the short

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Short Stories

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

DBQs, Assessment, Word Walls

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (0.87 MB)

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Short Story Sketch Note Template, Graphic Organizers Digital Activity

By The Crazy English Teacher

I've created a sketch note style template for eight popular short stories: "The Most Dangerous Game", "The Necklace", "The Interlopers","Lamb to the Slaughter", "The Gift of the Magi", "A Sound of Thunder", "The Cask of Amontillado",and "The Story

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10

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"Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Short Story Stations Digital Activity Print

By The Crazy English Teacher

You get 10 literacy stations based on Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron". The stations include engaging lessons about characterization, plot, theme, textual analysis, author's purpose,symbolism, graphic organizers,irony,constructed

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Google Apps

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"How Much Land Does a Man Need?" by Tolstoy Short Story stations Distance

By The Crazy English Teacher

Learning stations are the perfect way to review the ideas and structure of the short story. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through several text-based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.9, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

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Valentine's Day Star Crossed Lovers Literary Bundle of Lessons and Activities

By The Crazy English Teacher

I've combined Romeo and Juliet, Medea, The Necklace, Lamb to the Slaughter, and Lady and the Tiger for a Love Gone Wrong Unit. My students have a love/hate relationship with Valentine's Day. This unit of star-crossed lovers hits the spot. Click here

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2...

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"Lamb to the Slaughter" Short Story Literacy Stations CCSS digital resource

By The Crazy English Teacher

You get 8 literacy stations based on Roald Dahl's "Lamb to the Slaughter". The stations include engaging lessons about characterization, plot, theme, textual analysis, author's purpose,graphic organizer, inference, dynamic and static characters,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.9, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

$5.00

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"A Sound of Thunder" Writing Prompts Digital Activity

By The Crazy English Teacher

This short story has everything, time-travel, a controversial presidential election,and dinosaurs. Ray Bradbury wrapped all of this together in a powerful short story rich with imagery and filled with literary devices. Use this lesson to make the

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1b

$3.50

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The Gift of the Magi : Short Story Stations: Digital Activity

By The Crazy English Teacher

Learning stations are the perfect way to review the ideas and structure of a short story. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through several text based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.9, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5...

$5.00

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Mandala Project Final Assessment: use with Novel, Short Story, or Poem

By The Crazy English Teacher

Download this PDF into your google drive and send it out to your students for a creative project while they are home. Tell them to use the teacher instructions and links to help them better understand what a mandala is. I've even included a rubric.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.78 MB)

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Symbolism Lesson for Any Novel or Short Story:Rock, Paper, Scissors

By The Crazy English Teacher

This is an engaging lesson that encourages complex literary analysis. The activity will generate those powerful conversations about symbolism that we, as English teachers, crave. They will discuss how a symbol is used in the text to identify it’s

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.76 MB)

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"Thank You M'am" by Langston Hughes: A Short Story Unit

By The Crazy English Teacher

This is a powerful short story that touches on so many aspects of the human condition: irony, social class,intrapersonal relationships,family life, aging, 21st-century skills, and self-doubt.Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.8.1b, W.9-10.2b

$4.00

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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Short Story Literacy Station Distance Learning

By The Crazy English Teacher

Learning stations are the perfect way to review the ideas and structure of the short story. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through several text based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.9, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

$5.00

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Bundle of Epic, Short Story, Novel, Poetry, Drama, Lit terms, CCSS Lesson Unit

By The Crazy English Teacher

This is a useful starter set of some of my most loved lessons. Dive into what I have to offer with The Odyssey: 10 Minute Trojan War, Poetry Stations 2.0, A Sound of Thunder Short Story Stations, The Cask of Amontillado CSI, Things Fall Apart

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$33.46

$26.77

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"The Veldt" by Bradbury Short Story Literacy Stations CCSS Digital Activity

By The Crazy English Teacher

You get 9 literacy stations based on Bradbury's "The Veldt" . The stations include engaging lessons about characterization, plot, tone, allegory, textual analysis, author's purpose,graphic organizer, inference, irony, sensory imagery, and a tiny

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.9, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

$5.00

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Scary Short Story Stations Unit Bundle of Lessons Growing for Fall and Halloween

By The Crazy English Teacher

Scary short stories on Halloween are the best engagement grabbers! Study character analysis, discuss plot, symbolism, suspense, and so much more. Includes stations for "Lamb to the Slaughter", Click Clack The Rattlebag, "The Legend of Sleepy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4...

$116.19

$81.33

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching for 27 years, and I love it even more now than when I started. I think you have to establish a positive relationship with a student first. Only then can you begin to ask for their trust and attention.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I use laughter and love to nurture the soul, and know that a thought provoking question is worth so much more than an answer. I often combine project based learning with intense literary analysis. My students get up out of their chairs, move, discuss, plan, revise, and create. I'm a visual learner, so I enjoy incorporating visual elements into my lessons. I try to appeal to the "whole" student. Good lessons should be engaging. When they say, "Is class over already?" I know that they enjoyed themselves while they were learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year 2001, StarNews Media Living Local Teacher Education Grant 2010, ATMC Smart Connections Grant Winner 2011,Bright Ideas Grant Winner 2012.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA in English, BA in Anthropology, ELA Certification 9-12

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I've been married to my husband for 27 years and we have two beautiful children: 24 and 18.

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Summer, Informational Text, Coaching, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning