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“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." ~ Atticus Finch in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird

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When and How to Use Direct Quotes, Paraphrase, Summary as Textual Evidence

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

Students often include direct quotes as evidence in their writing, but they do not necessarily do so effectively. They include a quote when they could have easily and more effectively paraphrased or summarized. This resource will help students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1

$3.00

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Memoir Project

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

Overview of ActivitySince 2005, all students in my senior English classes have completed some type of memoir. They are at a critical time in their lives. They are experiencing their last homecoming, last theater production, last prom, last sporting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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

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Projects, Activities

$5.00

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How To Read & Take Notes from a Textbook: A Guide for H.S. & College Students

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

Reading and taking notes from a textbook can be challenging, especially if it is for a course that is not directly related s student’s major or a subject of interest. It doesn’t help that the book is often hundreds of pages using a small font and

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Study Skills, For All Subjects

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, For Parents, Google Apps

$4.00

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Beginning of the School Year: A Fresh Start (Google Slide Deck)

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This valuable, flexible Google Slide Deck (includes 26 slides) is intended for use with middle and high school students during the first week of school. This resource provides helpful, concrete academic suggestions in a way that focuses on students

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Special Education, Life Skills, For All Subjects

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

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For Parents, Google Apps, Lesson

$4.00

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To Kill a Mockingbird: Pre-Reading Neighborhood Drawing and Writing Activity

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This resource is a great activity to use before starting to read To Kill a Mockingbird. I have used this for over 20 years and it always engages students and generates a great discussion and sharing of stories. This usually takes at least one

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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Activities, Google Apps

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The Kite Runner: Questions for Engagement

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

These questions are different than a typical study guide. With the exception of the question for Chapter 23, these questions are not about specific details from the novel. All of the questions are intended to engage students on a personal level.

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Study Guides, Literature Circles

$5.00

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How to Annotate: A Simple Guide for Beginners

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

Many teachers ask students to annotate what they read, but they do not provide explicit instructions. While some students might not need that support, others feel overwhelmed and do not know where to begin. This 2-page resource is designed for

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English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Close Reading

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Handouts, For Parents, Google Apps

$2.00

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Introductions and Conclusions in Informative Essays

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This resource includes a handout that outlines a 4-part approach to an introduction and a 3-part approach to the conclusion, both areas with which students (and often teachers!) struggle. The 4 components of the introduction include: Warm Up Your

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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Beginning of Year Letter to High School Seniors

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This one-page letter (on a google slide with border and plain google doc) to high school seniors is intended to convey a supportive tone as they start an important year, one often filled with self-doubt. While most of them have been looking forward

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English Language Arts, School Counseling, For All Subjects

Grades:

12^th, Staff

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Google Apps

$2.00

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To Kill a Mockingbird: Step Inside the Characters Activity (Chapters 1-11)

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

In Chapter 3, Atticus tells Scout, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of you...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 39). This exercise requires students to do just that, to “step

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Google Apps

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Planning and Teaching with Google Slides- A Game Changer

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This flexible, indispensable resource (outline of workflow and link included), created out of necessity during the pandemic, has had a tremendous impact on my life as a teacher and on my students’ lives.As 28-year veteran high school teacher, I can

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Classroom Management, Instructional Technology, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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$7.00

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Group Work: Helping Students Use Strengths to Work Together Effectively

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

Overview of Activity There have always been students who do not like working in groups; they do not like working with classmates who do not contribute meaningfully and who sit back and let others do the work. It is especially frustrating for the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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Research, Activities

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Engaging High School Students: Flexible Podcast Assignment

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This podcast activity is intended to be a flexible classwork/homework assignment that can be used simply as an activity in which students spend time listening to a topic of interest perhaps between units, last block on a Friday, or as an activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

$4.00

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The Last Lesson: The Lesson You Wish You Had Been Taught in High School

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This resource provides detailed handouts (with links) that guide students through the process of researching and creating a project about a topic that they wish had been taught during their time in high school. Note: They do not need to stand up

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

L.11-12.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.SL.2...

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Transition Words for Middle and High School Students

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This resource includes over 140 words and phrases to help your students introduce examples and effectively transition from one idea to another. This list is organized by purpose to help students know how to use them. For example, some of the Purpose

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Handouts, For Parents, Google Apps

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Start the Year Off Right:Habits, Personal Planner, & Weekly Afternoon Schedule

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

The beginning of the year is a perfect time to talk to students about the importance of balance in their lives and how that contributes to their success both academically and personally. Doing so not only helps students with practical suggestions

Subjects:

Special Education, School Counseling, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, For Parents, Google Apps

$4.00

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Argumentative Essay- Note Taking Sheet

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

Although you can use this handout at any point when doing research for an argumentative essay, it is especially helpful when students use it to do preliminary research about a possible topic. When they complete these note taking sheets, it requires

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1

$2.50

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Helping Students Become Better Annotators

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

Students are frequently asked to annotate their assigned reading, but they lack confidence in what to look for and shared those concerns a few years ago. They explained that they do better when the teacher gives them some direction, something more

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4

$2.50

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Key Literary Terms: A Go To Resource

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

This resource includes the following terms and definitions written in familiar, understandable words: SettingConflictPlotCharacterizationDiction MoodToneTheme This resource can be used:To introduce key literary terms in easy-to-understand

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Google Apps

$2.00

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A Simple Guide to MLA Format

By TwentyFiveYearsofTeaching

What's Included:Overview of Product3-Page Handout: What is MLA Format? 3 Parts: Paper Set Up, Works Cited, In-text CitationOverview: When students hear the phrase, “MLA Format,” they often think it means just attaching a works cited page or

Subjects:

For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Handouts, Bibliographies

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (6.00 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a high school English teacher at Grafton High School in Central Massachusetts since 1994. Currently, I teach college preparatory sophomores and seniors. Previously, I have taught Freshman English, Freshman Study Skills, Sophomore Writing and Speech and Advanced Placement Literature and Composition (2002-2017). In addition to teaching, I have served as English Department Head (1998-2009), Class Advisor(Class of 1998 ), Founder and Advisor to the Cultural Enrichment Club(1998-2008), The Tolerance Project Advisor (2005-2010) and GHS No Stomach For Cancer Walk Advisor (2012-2017). I have also served on many committees including NEASC Accreditation Steering Committee.

MY TEACHING STYLE

No matter what class I teach, I always want to make sure students can find a real-world connection to what we do in class. Also, I tell students that my goal is for them to "know why you think what you think." As much as possible, I try to embed study skills/organization skills into the different tasks we complete so they become more independent learners. This also helps students become more confident, which help with Social Emotional Learning. Although I am structured and organized, I also like to use humor and make our classroom a place in which students feel comfortable.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

English Department Head (1998-2009) Every Day Hero Award, 2012 This award is presented to individuals who have made a significant and positive contribution in enhancing the life of a student with special needs.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

After earning my Bachelor of Arts Degree in English in 1990 from Bridgewater State College, I worked at Foxborough High School in Foxborough, MA, where I did my student teaching then worked as an instructional assistant in the Special Education Department. While doing so, I started graduate coursework in English at Bridgewater State College. From 1993-1994, I worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Academic Advising Center at Bridgewater State while completing my Master's.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband and I have been married for 23 years and have 2 sons, one a sophomore in college and one a sophomore in high school. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, listening to music, walking, cooking and spending time at Cape Cod. I have also spent the last 12 years helping to raise awareness about stomach cancer, something that has personally impacted my family. From 2009- 2015, I served on the Board of Directors of No Stomach For Cancer, a non-profit devoted to raising awareness about stomach cancer.