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This file contains separate quizzes & tests for sections and individual chapters of J.R.R.Tolkien's novel, The Hobbit. Each test & quiz contains...
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Students will consider elements of Persuasive Writing to develop and Present a 30-second Commercial. They'll have fun creating and describing a ...
This project involves students working individually or in groups to research and present character or myth from Greek Mythology. It can be alter...
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These are song lyrics by Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Ben Harper... to study as part of my Social Protest Poetry Project.
This is my favorite pro...
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This project anchors a literary unit based on the reading of J.R.R.Tolkien's, The Hobbit. I have other related assignments available separately....
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This assignment combines researching with reading comprehension of non-fiction material. Students will use newspapers, magazines, or internet ne...
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This file contains 42 questions to enhance the viewing and study of the film, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Questions listed in...
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This PowerPoint presentation provides an introduction to the basics of expository writing. Designed to prepare students for the FCAT Writing exa...
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Developed in preparation for the FCAT Writing exam in FL, this assignment helps students organize their ideas for expository and persuasive essay...
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This file contains various lessons designed to enhance and complement the study of Lois Lowry's novel, The Giver. The "Perfect World Project" ha...
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This is a reading quiz to accompany Gabriel Garcia Marquez's short story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings". The story is a beautifully crafte...
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This is my favorite project of the school year! Students learn the true power of words as they research, analyze, and/or write their own poetry ...
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This file includes various interactive Reading Activities to enhance understanding and interest in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Two reading ...
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With this Social Protest Plan to Action, students research and analyze real-world problems to find achieveable solutions and are prompted to take...
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Students will analyze character traits, plot, and theme as they watch the film Forrest Gump, then be guided to write an extended paragraph that r...
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Students work in groups to retell, re-enact, or present a story they have read to the class using a variety of possible methods. They learn impo...
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Students will work in groups to learn one of Shakespeare's plays, rewrite a script, and enact it for the class. Assignment includes Internet lin...
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Includes 10 pages of reading activities and tests to accompany the study of Alex Flinn's novel, Nothing to Lose. Activities include; vocabulary,...
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This group project assigns real-world jobs to students to have them research and develop travel brochures to particular international destination...
Includes plans for a research paper assignment in relation to relevant themes in Alex Flinn's novel, Nothing to Lose, which is set in South Flori...
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April 21, 2013
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excellent resource
April 9, 2013
Teach22er
My students really enjoyed this activity. It was a great way to teach them to choose quality persuasive words.
March 28, 2013
tlfinch
I loved adapting this project. My students have done amazing with it.
March 19, 2013
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Very well structured
February 27, 2013
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February 23, 2013
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February 11, 2013
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February 3, 2013
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January 30, 2013
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Great assignment!
January 13, 2013
Carol Connor
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Getting ready to use next week.
January 1, 2013
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great for my middle school students!
December 4, 2012
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December 2, 2012
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December 2, 2012
Karla Kramer (TpT Seller)
I am using this an enrichment opportunity, however I'm tweaking it to where they students have to create their commercials on an animated website.
November 30, 2012
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Enjoy, & thanks for your purchase!
November 30, 2012 
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November 26, 2012
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November 13, 2012
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November 12, 2012
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November 4, 2012
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November 1, 2012
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My 8th graders are going to LOVE this!!!
October 24, 2012
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October 25, 2012
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October 21, 2012
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October 9, 2012
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Thank you
September 24, 2012
LynneRisner
I love this. It would be great if there was a list of other movies these quotes have been used in.
September 17, 2012
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October 25, 2012
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August 29, 2012
Cynthia Conzatti
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August 25, 2012
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Loved it
August 25, 2012
bmurphy61
Excellent assessment of novel using higher level critical thinking skills
July 9, 2012
Lillin104
Super helpful!
May 28, 2012
MissJaster
Used ideas from this to create a folder portfolio for the story, which my students really enjoyed.
May 13, 2012
mamalatu60
The test covers a variety of activities given which is very good. Thank you!
May 8, 2012
kivell2
My students really enjoyed learning about poetry thru song lyrics.
April 6, 2012
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February 13, 2012
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February 7, 2012
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October 4, 2011
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September 6, 2011
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Perfect for my purposes!
August 2, 2011
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July 5, 2011
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Would have been much better with the answer key!!!!!!
April 7, 2011
cruzcyberclass (TpT Seller)
You're right, my mistake! I just updated the listing to include the Answer Keys. If you don't get an update notification, let me know. I can email it directly to you, if you provide me with your email. Finally, I'm sorry, but I hadn't been active on TpT for a while & just got back to fix certain oversights. Thanks for your patience & your purchase!
April 8, 2011
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karen finley (TpT Seller) re: Tolkien's The Hobbit Chapter & Novel Tests & Quizzes
Why does this only go to Chapter 11? There are 19 chapters in the book?
October 26, 2012
cruzcyberclass (TpT Seller)
Most of the novel is broken up into section quizzes, about 5 chapters at a time. Only Chapter 11 has an individual quiz; I use that as an independant reading quiz. Then, there's the final novel test encompassing the whole novel. There is no separate quiz for the later chapters, but info from those chapters are included in the Final Novel Test.
October 29, 2012
krkeve re: Tolkien's The Hobbit Chapter & Novel Tests & Quizzes
The download shows multiple chapters grouped together for tests. Does this file include tests for each individual chapter? Thanks!
August 27, 2012
cruzcyberclass (TpT Seller)
Most of the novel is broken up into section quizzes, about 5 chapters at a time. Only Chapter 11 has an individual quiz; I use that as an independant reading quiz. Then, there's the final novel test encompassing the whole novel.
August 29, 2012
amomag re: Lowry's The Giver project, assignments, & test
Do you have an asnwer key for the test?
February 27, 2011
cruzcyberclass (TpT Seller)
Yes, I just updated the listing to include the Answer Keys. If you don't get an update notification, let me know. I can email it directly to you if you provide me with your email. Finally, I'm sorry, but I hadn't been active on TpT for a while & just got back to fix certain oversights. Thanks for your patience & your purchase!
April 8, 2011
Ricky Bridges (TpT Seller) re: Tolkien's The Hobbit Chapter & Novel Tests & Quizzes
Do you have the answer key to all of these tests?
May 10, 2010
cruzcyberclass (TpT Seller)
Yes, I just updated the listing to include the Answer Keys. If you don't get an update notification, let me know. I can email it directly to you if you provide me with your email. Finally, I'm sorry, but I hadn't been active on TpT for a while & just got back to fix certain oversights. Thanks for your patience & your purchase!
April 8, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I've been teaching at my current position as a Language Arts & Journalism teacher of the gifted middle school students for 15 years. Prior to this post, I taught at a private elementary school, as a substitute at all subjects and grades for 5 years, and spent one year abroad in China teaching E.S.O.L.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I'd characterize my teaching style as taking on an interactive approach to teaching literature and language arts skills. My class involves many projects, presentations, discussions, and literary as well as life lessons.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
I was nominated and elected as Teacher of the Year for my school in 2004-2005. That year, I was also selected as a Region Finalist for Teacher of the Year in Miami-Dade, FL (the 4th largest school district in the US). I achieved National Board Professional Teaching Certification in 2007 for Early Adolescent Language Arts. My students have achieved numerous local and state awards for their writing.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
B.A. in English from Florida International University in 1994 M.S. in Educational Technology from Barry University in 2000 Gifted Certification in 2005 NBPTS Certification in 2007
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Married to my school's Media Specialist, Albina Cruz. We have two kids of our own, beyond the hundreds we have taught.
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