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Macbeth Revision: Study Guide and Activity Book
Macbeth Revision: Study Guide and Activity Book
By underthedesk
These print-and-go worksheets make up a 150 page Macbeth workbook.It includes:A webquest research activity on the background of the play, Witches, Witch Trials and Superstition during Shakespeare's time.A cloze text ('fill in the blanks') summary
Subjects:
Literature, Close Reading
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Workbooks, Study Guides, Printables
$9.99
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Not Your Typical Love Poems! - Guided Reading and Literary
Not Your Typical Love Poems! - Guided Reading and Literary Analysis
By underthedesk
This 7 page workbook introduces students to 3 unconventional love poems. A series of cloze texts, comprehension and analysis questions guide students through a first reading and in- depth examination of each poem, allowing them to create scaffolded
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Poetry, Valentine's Day
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Handouts, Scaffolded Notes
$4.50
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Test and Exam Time Study Skills Posters
Test and Exam Time Study Skills Posters
By underthedesk
This engaging set of posters offer easy and practical tips to help your students to have a successful and less stressful exam period. Suitable for Middle and High School students.There are 52 posters: 26 color, 26 black & white of the same
Subjects:
For All Subject Areas, Study Skills, Test Preparation
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Printables, Posters
$7.50
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Writing a Literary Analysis using the PEEL acronym
Writing a Literary Analysis using the PEEL acronym
By underthedesk
This 15 page workbook introduces students to the use of PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) to write a detailed Literature Essay. Using Emily Dickinson's "Because I Could Not Stop For Death" students first annotate and then complete a series
Subjects:
Writing-Essays, Poetry
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Scaffolded Notes
$3.99
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Arc of a Scythe #1 (Neal Shusterman) Agree or Disagree? In
Arc of a Scythe #1 (Neal Shusterman) Agree or Disagree? Intro to the Novel
By underthedesk
A set of 10 statements on existential themes which ask students to state how strongly they agree or disagree with each. The statements are tenuously linked to the main themes of Shusterman's Scythe (Arc of a Scythe series, book 1), but do not
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Worksheets, Printables
$1.50
2
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Literary Device Bingo
Literary Device Bingo
By underthedesk
Introduce or revise 25 Literary Terms with your students through an interactive game of Bingo! Includes 3 mix 'n' match sets to thoroughly explore and understand figurative language: TermsDefinitions2 sets of Examples mostly from real texts- Level 1
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Games
$3.50
2
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Agree or Disagree? Macbeth Starter Statements (Pre-Reading
Agree or Disagree? Macbeth Starter Statements (Pre-Reading Activity) FREEBIE
By underthedesk
A set of 12 statements regarding power, ambition and the supernatural which ask students to state how strongly they agree or disagree with each. The statements are tenuously linked to the main themes of "Macbeth", but do not outright reference the
Subjects:
Drama, Other (ELA), Literature
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Worksheets, Handouts
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Agree or Disagree? Romeo and Juliet Pre- Reading Exercise FREEBIE
Agree or Disagree? Romeo and Juliet Pre- Reading Exercise FREEBIE
By underthedesk
A fantastic starter activity to Romeo and Juliet! This exercise is designed to get your students thinking critically about the main themes and storyline of Romeo and Juliet as a pre-reading 'taster'.Print a copy of these statements for each student
Subjects:
Drama, Other (ELA), Literature
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Worksheets, Handouts
FREE
2
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Banned Words? Exile them! Better Writing Display Poster Te
Banned Words? Exile them! Better Writing Display Poster Template- FREEBIE
By underthedesk
Exile banned words to Siberia!- an evolving classroom display where words can be put on trial and 'officially' exiled to Siberia in the form of a banned words poster.Involve students in an interactive discussion on why these words are not effective
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Word Walls, Posters
FREE
2
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How to Create A Mind Map Poster FREEBIE
How to Create A Mind Map Poster FREEBIE
By underthedesk
An eye- catching poster on how to create a mind map. Print, laminate and display in your classrooms or use as part of a Study Skills Unit.___________________________________________________________________Hit the follow button on TpT so that you see
Subjects:
Study Skills
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Posters
FREE
2
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Macbeth Act 1 Sc 5- Lady Macbeth's "The Raven..." Speech
Macbeth Act 1 Sc 5- Lady Macbeth's "The Raven..." Speech
By underthedesk
This single page handout is a scaffolded annotation guide to Lady Macbeth's chilling "Raven" soliloquy from Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5.It invites you to study the speech in detail and complete a series of statements to check students' understanding
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Drama, Literature
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Worksheets, Handouts, Printables
$1.50
1
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WOULD YOU RATHER…? Ice Breakers/ Discursive Writing/ Conve
WOULD YOU RATHER…? Ice Breakers/ Discursive Writing/ Conversation Cards
By underthedesk
A series of 45 conversation cards, ranging from the pure ridiculous through to real mind-bogglers! The questions asked are all light-hearted but also allow students to develop critical thinking skills and can be used for lively debate and listing
Subjects:
English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Oral Communication
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Games, Task Cards
$3.00
1
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Romeo & Juliet Crossword Puzzle: Complete the Famous Quotations
Romeo & Juliet Crossword Puzzle: Complete the Famous Quotations
By underthedesk
This print-and-go Romeo and Juliet crossword puzzle asks students to fill in the missing words to complete the well-known quotations. There are 19 quotations altogether, each one important in illustrating something about a character, theme or key
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Drama, Literature
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Worksheets, Handouts, Printables
$1.50
1
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How Did it Go? Reflective Learning Self-Assessment Handout
How Did it Go? Reflective Learning Self-Assessment Handout for Students.
By underthedesk
This reflective learning handout is designed as a self- assessment tool for students prior to handing in an assignment for marking. The 1-10 scale is a simple way for students to express how they feel they performed on a piece of work, and the
Subjects:
For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects, Test Preparation
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Activities, Assessment, Homework
$1.00
1
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'THINK' Kindness and Anti- Bullying Poster for Classroom a
'THINK' Kindness and Anti- Bullying Poster for Classroom and Bulletin Board FREE
By underthedesk
This poster adds a splash of color to your classroom walls whilst fostering an environment where kindness flourishes and encourages students to think before they speak; especially when it comes to gossip, rumors and bullying.3 different designs,
Subjects:
Life Skills, School Counseling, Classroom Community
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters
FREE
1
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Missing Work Accountability Form for Reflective Learning FREEBIE
Missing Work Accountability Form for Reflective Learning FREEBIE
By underthedesk
Missing work acknowledgment form for students to fill in when work has not been handed in.Designed to create accountability in your students, they fill in this form to acknowledge and explain their actions and sign off on the consequences. There are
Subjects:
For All Subject Areas
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Homework, Classroom Forms
FREE
1
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An Introduction to Shakespeare
An Introduction to Shakespeare
By underthedesk
This 11 page workbook introduces your students to the life and times of Shakespeare. It is designed to be interactive and requires students to research much of the information themselves. It includes:A template to create Shakespeare’s biography in
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Literature
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Workbooks, Worksheets, Printables
$4.99
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Study Skills and Learning Types PowerPoint and Posters BUNDLE
Study Skills and Learning Types PowerPoint and Posters BUNDLE
By underthedesk
Like peanut butter and jam, these two resources are a perfect pair! The interactive, 30 page Are you Studying Effectively? Study Skills and Learning Types is a great introduction into how we remember and how our minds work.Follow it up with a set
Subjects:
Life Skills, Study Skills, Test Preparation
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Posters
$13.50
$10.50
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Powers of Persuasion: Using the PERSUADER Acronym to Write
Powers of Persuasion: Using the PERSUADER Acronym to Write a Compelling Speech
By underthedesk
This work book consists of 25 pages which introduce students to the acronym “PERSUADER”- an excellent tool for both identifying and remembering persuasive techniques. It explains each persuasive technique individually and provides examples from
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Writing, Informational Text
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Workbooks, Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes
$6.00
11
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22 Creative Writing Picture Prompts- Freebie!
22 Creative Writing Picture Prompts- Freebie!
By underthedesk
A set of 22 vivid photographs to be used as inspiration for descriptive, narrative or discursive writing. The pictures are open to interpretation and can be used in multiple ways.The resource includes a brainstorming template for students to use to
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables
FREE
4
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I'm a high school ELA specialist with extensive experience teaching in both public and independent schools. Book lover, tea drinker, dog patter.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I thrive on colour and chaos!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA Hons - English and Art History. B.Ed.

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GRADES

7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Arts & Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Study Skills, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Valentine's Day, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community

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