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Character Analysis Unit BUNDLE

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This Character Analysis Unit Bundle includes an Introductory Character Presentation, a Guided Student Note Packet, Character Trait Task Cards, Character Analysis with Short Films, Three Character Assessments and MORE!! Each Product in the Bundle

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

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Genre Personality Test: Paper & Digital

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Have students take this Genre Personality Test to determine their Genre Preference. Personality test looks at 9 Different Genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Adventure, Horror and Sports

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

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Analyzing Literary Settings using Pixar-esque Short Films: Paper & Digital

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This Fictional Story Setting Activity contains 6 short films that students will view and analyze for the 5 Elements of Setting: Time, Place, Weather, Social Conditions, and Mood. Product contains Print and Digital versions of the resource.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets

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Fever 1793 Comprehensive Unit BUNDLE

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This Comprehensive Unit contains everything you need to teach Laurie Halse Anderson's historical fiction novel, Fever 1793. To view a sample of these resources, please check out my FREEBIE ... Fever 1793 Resource Sampler. BUNDLE includes:Fever

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Literature Circles

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Touching Spirit Bear Nonfiction Supplement: Article & Question Sets

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Give your students the necessary background knowledge to understand the novel, Touching Spirit Bear, with this Non-Fiction Supplement. This resource includes Close Reading Article and Comprehension Question Sets on Circle Justice, Spirit Bears, The

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English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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Fever 1793 Quizzes & Final Test

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Product contains 5 quizzes and a final test for the novel, Fever 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson. Each quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions. The final test is four pages and includes character matching, plot sequencing, and short answer

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Reading

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Assessment

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Plot Elements Unit BUNDLE

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Start by introducing the Parts of a Plot and the Plot Diagram with the Introductory Presentation and Guided Student Notes. Then have your students practice diagram the plot using the Superhero & Supervillain Origin Stories Plot Activity and the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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Determining Genre using Movie Trailers and Short Films: Print & Digital

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Students will identify the genre of 21 different movies based on their movie trailers and identify the genre of 7 different short films. They will then cite evidence from each movie trailer and short film that proves the genre. The trailers and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets

$6.00

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Comprehensive Genre Unit BUNDLE: Paper & Digital for Distance Learning

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This unit contains everything you need to instruct and assess your students on Genre!! ⭐️ Genre Introductory PowerPoint Presentation & Guided Student Notes Begin the unit with this PowerPoint Presentation. It contains 17 slides and is a great

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English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

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The Lightning Thief Unit: Chapter Questions & Background Knowledge Slides

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Looking for resources to teach Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief? This is the perfect unit to help your students understand Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Product contains Chapter Questions for all 22 chapters. Each chapter also contains

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets

$6.00

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Hades and Persephone | Full Text Greek Myth | Questions | Graphic Organizers

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This Hades and Persephone Myth, Questions, Graphic Organizers, and Activities is a great asset for anyone teaching Greek Mythology or Rick Riordan's novel, The Lightning Thief. The product contains the full text myth of about Hades and Persephone

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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BUNDLE ... Touching Spirit Bear

By Truscott Teaches

I use these resources while teaching the novel, Touching Spirit Bear, by Ben Mikaelsen. I know my students have enjoyed using these resources. I hope yours will, as well. HAPPY TEACHING!!Products included in this BUNDLE:FREEBIE ... Touching Spirit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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

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Worksheets, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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Point of View Introductory Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Paper & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

This Reading Point of View Introductory Presentation contains 55 slides and 14 reading comprehension practice passages. While following along with the presentation, students will complete the included 11-page Guided Student Notes Packet. Print and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

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Plot Elements Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

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The Introductory Plot Presentation contains 18 Slides that cover the following plot elements: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. The Presentation also has a Practice Story and a Plot Diagram for students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (22.24 MB)

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Close Readings from An American Plague by Jim Murphy; Fever 1793 Supplement

By Truscott Teaches

Seven Synthesized Reading Sets from Jim Murphy's An American Plague, the True & Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793. Each Reading is designed as a two-page close reading article with accompanying questions aligned with the ELA

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$12.00

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Locker Clean Out Inference Activity: Print and Digital

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Looking for fun, real-life examples to help your students Make Inferences? Check out this Locker Clean Out Inference Activity where students will look at items in 8 different lockers to answer 20 inference questions about 8 fictional students. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (22.59 MB)

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Greek Mythology Introductory PowerPoints BUNDLE

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These PowerPoints, Student Notes, and Graphic Organizers are a perfect Introduction to Greek Mythology.The First PowerPoint is on the Greek World Creation Myth: This PowerPoint Presentation has 15 slides. It covers the creation of the world (Gaia)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Ancient History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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$4.00

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Debate: Cell Phones in Schools Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Product contains a 2-page article, debating the pros and cons of smartphones in schools. Product also contains directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.8, RI.7.9

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (29.90 MB)

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Character Analysis Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

This Character Analysis Introductory Presentation contains 21 slides and 6 practice passages. While following along with the presentation, students will complete the included Guided Student Notes Packet. Print and Digital versions of the Guided

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (39.04 MB)

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Types of Conflict Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

This Introductory Types of Conflict Presentation contains 20 Slides and 4 Practice Passages. The types of conflict covered are character vs character, character vs self, character vs nature, and character vs society. While following along with the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (22.90 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught middle school remedial reading courses for the past 24 years. I've also done private reading tutoring for elementary aged students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe the most effective way of teaching involves a variety of teaching styles. Some objectives require direct instruction, while others are more effective with student-centered methods.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2018: "Outstanding Educator of the Year." (District Award) 2022: The Utah Jazz's MVE (Most Valuable Educator)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA: Political Science; MEd: Elementary Instruction & Curriculum Design; Endorsements: Reading Specialist; Special Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not teaching, my time is spent with family. I have an amazing husband and two daughters (ages 7 and 9). We enjoy spending our summers soaking up the sun. We also spend a lot of our summer vacation visiting the MLB fields around the country and watching America's pastime. Finally, I am a huge advocate for organ donation and also spend a great amount of time promoting and advocating for this cause.

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Chinese, Arts & Music, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, School Counseling, Character Education, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community