Monica Lukins
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Goleta, California, United States
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I have been teaching grades 7 and 8 Language Arts and Social Studies at De Anza Academy of Technology & the Arts in Ventura, California since 2001. I have also briefly taught high school ESL (grades 9-12), and I spent one month teaching English in Moscow, Russia.
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U.S. Constitution Project! - Preamble, Articles, Separation of Powers...
Students will enjoy learning about the U.S. Constitution when completing this creative and illustrative project (check out Preview). This 14-page packet includes a direction sheet, evaluation sheet, and worksheets for the pieces of the project. Pieces include: a cover page, preamble interpretation collage, constitution book (of articles), "Separation of Powers" Triangle (includes checks and balances), "How a Bill Becomes a Law" Book, and Amendment illustrations. Students will feel proud of t
5th - 11th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Seedfolks Novel Unit (30 pages) - Chapter Notes, Essays, Quiz, Themes
This is a creative unit/student project (30 pages attached) to teach with the novel Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman, which emphasizes character analysis and response to literature. (See the preview for the overview of the student project.) It includes chapter-by-chapter notes (or you may buy just these notes separately on my profile), a One-Pager activity, a character report card, a Response to Seedfolks Quiz, Reflection questions, a student Seedfolks story (students write their own chapter), a c
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+3
Narrative Writing Outline - Worksheet with Student Example Outline & Narrative
This one-page "Narrative Writing Outline" helps students brainstorm and organize their ideas before writing their own fictional or personal narrative (story). This outline includes sections for: Attention-Grabber, Beginning (characters, setting, conflict), Middle (complications/events, climax), and End (resolution, message/meaning). This outline will help students confidently write their own narrative and will help them include all the necessary components of a narrative. Also included are stud
4th - 10th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Dialogue Rules - Writing a Narrative
Use this two-page worksheet to teach the main rules of writing dialogue in a story. Each rule has examples. Then, at the end, students practice writing their own conversation using correct dialogue (includes student example written conversation using correct dialogue). Students can write a conversation on their own (to a friend, family member, celebrity, cartoon character, etc.) or students can share a Google doc and collaborate by writing a conversation together! This was so much fun for my s
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
W.6.3b
, W.7.3b
, W.8.3b
+1
Great Awakening - Card Sort Activity & Worksheet
Introduce the Great Awakening to your students using this card sort activity and worksheet (with answer key provided). Students learn the cause of the Great Awakening and its effects in the areas of religion, education, and politics. For the effects, students cut out cards (provided) and sort them in the right category using context clues.
5th - 9th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Constitution - Articles of the Constitution Chart Notes & Answer Key
Students take notes on the 7 articles of the U.S. Constitution using this chart. Reading and analyzing the U.S. Constitution itself, students write the subject of each article, fill-in-the-blank significant details about each article, and then draw a picture or symbol of what they learned about each article. These notes can later be turned into a flip-book project or PowerPoint presentation. This 3-page product includes the student notes chart, an answer key for the chart, and a summary of th
5th - 11th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Seedfolks Novel Chapter Notes Packet
Students will enjoy reading the novel, Seedfolks, by Paul Fleischman. Here you will find a chapter-by-chapter standards-based notes packet that goes along with the novel for students to complete as they read and analyze the 13 character stories throughout the book. Topics on the note sheets include characterization, mood, tone, conflict, theme, irony, resolution, etc. (This notes packet is also sold in my "Seedfolks Novel Unit" which includes several other assignment in a culminating project.)
4th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Resume Writing Practice - Worksheet
Students practice writing a resume for the job they wish to have someday. This worksheet can be used as a "Rough Draft" Resume and will help students organize and expand their details. Categories on the resume include: Objective, Personal Information, Educational Background, Work Experience, Skills, Hobbies/Interests, and Accomplishments/Awards. Students can use this worksheet to create a real resume, invent a resume for the job they wish to have, or they can create a resume for a possible c
5th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
Constitution Study Guide, Quiz, & Test (& ANSWER KEYS!)
Use the attached "Constitution" study guide, quiz, and test (with ANSWER KEYS) to assess your students' knowledgy of the United States Constitution. This 5-page attachment includes: 2-page detailed Study Guide, 1-page quiz on how the constitution came to be, and a 2-page detailed test (vocab. matching, multiple-choice, true/false, & short answer) including answer keys for all parts.
5th - 11th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Maya, Aztec, & Inca Note Chart and Venn Diagram (with Visual Answer Key!)
Students research and take notes on the ancient Mesoamerican cultures, the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans. Students may use this chart or fold a large sheet of construction paper to take bulleted notes on Location, Land, Trade, Roles of People, Religion, Art, Architecture, and Achievements. Then, students use the Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the 3 civilizations. A 25-page (like Slides) visual answer key (with text and pictures) is provided to present to students to take notes, or they may
6th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Constitution Test (with KEY)- Matching, Multiple-Choice, T/F, Short Answer/Essay
This 3-page U.S. Constitution Test (with ANSWER KEY) includes the following sections: Vocabulary Matching, Multiple-Choice, T/F, Short Answer, and Short Essay (total of 60 questions, worth 80 points). Topics include: Articles of Confederation, Virginia & New Jersey Plan, 3 Branches of Government, how a bill becomes a law, preamble, amendments, etc.
5th - 11th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Point of View Quiz
This 2-page Point of View Quiz (includes Answer Key) assesses students' knowledge of the three types of point of view (POV): first person, omniscient, and third person limited. The quiz includes 3 sections: 1) matching descriptions to type of POV (ex. "This narrator uses pronouns "I," "me," "my".), 2) matching story excerpts ("Cinderella") to type of POV & asking students to underline pronouns/thoughts as evidence, and 3) matching pictures to type of POV. It will take students about 10-15 min
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Back to School - Timeline of My Life
Get to know your students at the beginning of the school year by having them create a timeline of important events in their lives. Attached is a worksheet with directions and a space for students to brainstorm their events before creating their colorful timeline with dates, events, and pictures!
3rd - 10th
Creative Writing, Social Studies
Point of View - Definitions & Flipbook Activity
Point of View definitions are included for FIRST PERSON, THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT, and THIRD PERSON LIMITED. Students use these definitions to create a Point of View flipbook (directions attached here with steps and PHOTOS to show how to create flipbook) for the three points of view: first person, third person limited, and third person omniscient. Inside their flipbook it will include: definition, key word, example, and picture of each type of point of view.
5th - 10th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
Scientific Method - 6 Steps Worksheet
Introduce the scientific method with this simple one-page worksheet with the 6 steps for students to fill in the blanks. It also includes pictures to help them understand the steps and an answer key is provided. I also sell other Scientific Method products:
Scientific Method – One Pager Experiement:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scientific-Method-One-Pager-Experiment
Scientific Method Simple Steps – PowerPoint:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scientific-Method-Simple-
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Seedfolks - Themes Worksheet & Answer Key
Using this worksheet (with answer key), students will learn several themes of the short stories/chapters within the novel, Seedfolks, by Paul Fleischman. On the worksheet, several themes are listed in the first column. Students are asked to match each theme to a character in the novel and explain how that character learns the theme. *More Seedfolks products sold here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Monica-Lukins?&breadcrumb=3&rtype=35
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Roman Empire - COMPLETE UNIT PLANS with PBL, ANSWER KEY, & PowerPoints!
Teach the Roman Empire using this 29-page unit (with answer key) including student worksheet packet and an integrated Project-Based-Learning unit! Included are:
a pacing guide for the entire unit,
student note sheet packet (worksheets covering Roman contributions, rise and fall of the empire, Byzantine Empire, and the Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox Churches),
Study Guide and Test,
5 PowerPoint presentations to go along with ceratin worksheets/activities, and
an engaging PBL unit inviting stu
6th - 10th
European History, Social Studies, World History
Europe 1300-1600 Packet - Renaissance, Reformation, etc.
In this 30-page attachment, you will receive a student class work and homework packet on Europe 1300-1600 (World Geography), which includes note sheets on Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and Exploration. You will also receive a study guide, test, and answer keys-- Answer key to the Study Guide & Who's Who can be found here instead: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VsIqTDutBlSHeHItLjZGf07pY2tcm51ToqStp9ljaRk/edit Answer key to the TEST can be found here instead: https://do
7th - 10th
European History, Social Studies, World History
Renaissance Scavenger Hunt and Answer Key
This two-sided worksheet (answer key provided) challenges students to identify important Renaissance figures and their accomplishments, including artists, writers, church reformers, kings/queens, scientists, and explorers. There are 23 clues provided in the first column, a place to write the person's name in the second column, and a specific detail to add about the person's accomplishments in the third column. This is a great activity to use at the introduction or conclusion of teaching the Re
6th - 10th
European History, Social Studies, World History
Dialogue - Rules, Examples, & Practice
Use this 2-page worksheet to teach the main rules of writing dialogue in a story. Each rule has examples and practice correcting dialogue. Then, at the end, students practice writing their own conversation using correct dialogue.
4th - 10th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching grades 7 and 8 Language Arts and Social Studies at De Anza Academy of Technology & the Arts in Ventura, California since 2001. I have also briefly taught high school ESL (grades 9-12), and I spent one month teaching English in Moscow, Russia.
Teaching style
My class mission statement is:
To build a community of students who embrace the process of learning…who are eager to learn, enjoy the act of learning, and feel success for what they have learned.
I try to make learning fun through cooperative group work, hands-on projects, and creative writing.
Awards & shining teacher moments
On September 7, 2011, I received the honor of "Teacher of the Month" (nominated by my principal through the Ventura Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation). I was given certificates from the senator, house of representatives, and county representatives along with several generous gifts from community organizations.
I have also been serving as the department chair and English Language Arts District Liaison since 2003. I have also served as a Mentor to first and second year teachers. I have also had the responsibility as Technology Peer Coach and GATE Liaison.
My own education history
I graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California with a BA in English and Art supplementary authorization. I received my teaching credential there as well.
Additional biographical information
I love my students, I love teaching, and my goal is to make learning fun for all!
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