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Monica Lukins
United States - California - Santa Barbara
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"Pleasant words promote instruction - Proverbs 16:21".
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This 2-page Point of View Quiz (includes Answer Key) assesses students' knowledge of the three types of point of view (POV): first person, omnis...
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Point of View definitions are included for FIRST PERSON, THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT, and THIRD PERSON LIMITED. Students use these definitions to cr...
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This 26-page Civil War Packet is designed to help students learn about the American Civil War through class work and homework assignments. (I als...
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This one-page "Narrative Writing Outline" helps students brainstorm and organize their ideas before writing their own fictional or personal narra...
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Students will enjoy learning about the U.S. Constitution when completing this creative and illustrative project (check out Preview). This 12-pag...
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This is a creative unit/student project (30 pages attached) to teach with the novel Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman, which emphasizes character anal...
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On this one-page worksheet (sample KEY provided), students match 12 themes given (in first column) to a character(s) in a STORY, NOVEL, OR MOVIE....
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This Student Application is designed for the first day of school to get to know your students (I also sell a "First Day - Writing a Resume" activ...
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This 11-slide illustrative "Point of View" PowerPoint teaches students the three main types of POV in literature (first person, third person limi...
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In this poetry project, students will analyze, write, and respond to poetry, study and identify literary devices within poetry, and complete an a...
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Students work in groups to create a newspaper of multiple different articles about the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans. For example, a Mayan newspape...
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In this 30-page attachment, you will receive a student class work and homework packet on Europe 1300-1600 (World Geography), which includes note ...
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Students will enjoy reading the novel, Seedfolks, by Paul Fleischman. Here you will find a chapter-by-chapter standards-based notes packet that g...
Review poetry with your students by playing this Poetry game using PowerPoint! It reviews literary terms such as simile, alliteration, personifi...
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This PowerPoint defines and illustrates the 5 types of conflict found in literature: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature,...
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Students will illustrate the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution, otherwise known as the Bill of Rights. This is especially helpful for...
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In this 2-page assignment, students learn about the cause and effects of the Reconstruction after the American Civil War. Students are also aske...
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This 19-slide "Similes" PowerPoint goes along with a worksheet I also sell. This guided PowerPoint introduces similes to students and prompts th...
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This Movie Review is designed as a fun extra credit possibility, in which students analyze and write about the characters, conflict, theme, fores...
Here are 7 Spelling/Vocabulary lists of Greek and Latin Roots including a list of 24 choices of activities to help students learn their words. E...
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michellej
Awesome!!
May 22, 2013
MichelleH
Just what I needed for tomorrow's activity! Thanks.
May 21, 2013
Cristine Vo (TpT Seller)
I am using this with the venn diagram for a differentiated instruction activity at the end of the year. Thanks!
May 21, 2013
Cristine Vo (TpT Seller)
Great activity! I am using it with your newspaper one for differentiated instruction activities at the end of the year. Thanks!
May 21, 2013
alikat5544
Looks great!
May 19, 2013
JenaDP
Thank you. I have used this every year for my Constitution project. I love that it give the kids a chance to really understand the amendments.
May 19, 2013
JenaDP
The visual cues really helped kids remember vocabulary and understand concepts.
May 19, 2013
jhowell04
Thanks
May 17, 2013
lilnikki717
Liked
May 17, 2013
jojomdeg
Thank you for sharing your hard work. I am looking forward to using this in my vocabulary unit.
May 17, 2013
Christine0827
Excellent product that covers this time period very well. I'd recommend purchasing the accompanying PowerPoints, too!
May 16, 2013
Christine0827
Such a great activity--students loved the format.
May 16, 2013
Christine0827
Easy to use and easy for students to understand the topic. Thanks!
May 16, 2013
Christine0827
Great! Goes perfectly with the Renaissance packet.
May 16, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Thank you for purchasing! I'm glad you're enjoying my products!
May 20, 2013 
dprushton
This pdf on American History is just the right materials I needed. thank you
May 15, 2013
Jodilindsey
Excellent Power point...will use again.
May 15, 2013
tennisnlife
My students had a ball with this!
May 14, 2013
SarahGardner
I love this and I also bought the packet to do with my class as well.
May 14, 2013
lauraroberts
Great activity. I used with a self-contained 7th grade class and they were able to follow along great.
Thanks :)
Thanks :)
May 13, 2013
jessvest
Very useful, thanks!
May 13, 2013
lkirchhoff
This was a great review for reconstruction and the amendments! Thanks!
May 13, 2013
emilliesmom
Used this in class as an introduction. Thank you!
May 13, 2013
academicsfirst
Nice review of the Renaissance/humanism!
May 12, 2013
tozion02
Great Product!
May 12, 2013
MrsGTFan
Thank you! This will go great with my Westward Expansion Unit next year.
May 10, 2013
mjdw4
My students loved this! They were very eager to share their tips to the rising 9th graders.
May 10, 2013
twebb2
Thanks
May 10, 2013
ashleysewell
Very helpful!
May 9, 2013
alikat5544
Can't wait to use in class!
May 9, 2013
Erin Schneider (TpT Seller)
Well done, a great activity for when students are working at their own pace.
May 9, 2013
starjaybay
THANK YOU!
May 8, 2013
sguidry61
thanks
May 7, 2013
miraminic
Thanks
May 7, 2013
KMR32410
Great activity!
May 7, 2013
KMR32410
Great activity! Thanks for sharing!
May 7, 2013
KMR32410
The students had a lot of fun with this- thank you!
May 7, 2013
MsStern
My students loved this! I loved that it got them to lead themselves in learning!
May 6, 2013
Heidig89
Good resource, thanks
May 5, 2013
Heidig89
Great learning activity
May 5, 2013
Heidig89
Great, thanks!
May 5, 2013
Heidig89
Love this!
May 5, 2013
Heidig89
Thanks!
May 5, 2013
Heidig89
Another great resource, thanks.
May 5, 2013
Heidig89
Great resource!
May 5, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
jodieguillen re: Middle School Memoir
Hi there!
I bought this to use with my middle school students the last week of school, which is fast approaching!
However, I have been unable to go into it and edit the document to add my school's name, etc.
Any suggestions?
Jodie
I bought this to use with my middle school students the last week of school, which is fast approaching!
However, I have been unable to go into it and edit the document to add my school's name, etc.
Any suggestions?
Jodie
May 7, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I apologize. I didn't realize that I uploaded this as a PDF (which is not editable). I will upload the product document again as a Word document so that you can customize it to fit your needs. I should have it up by tomorrow (Wed.) afternoon. You should then be able to click on "My Purchases" in "My TPT" at the top of the screen and download it again for free. Thanks for catching this! :)
May 7, 2013
Carrie G. (TpT Seller) re: Constitution Project! - Preamble, Articles, Separation of Powers...
I just purchased this, but some of the documents are cutting off text...especially the page with all the colored sentences. I've tried fixing it, but it's not working. I am going to be using this in the next 2 days in my classroom. Could you please send me a file that isn't cutting anything off?
**Thank you for the fix!
**Thank you for the fix!
May 5, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Thanks for letting me know! I went ahead and fixed the margins and uploaded the product again as a PDF file, which should not cut off any edges. You should be able to click on "My Purchases" at the top of your screen and download the PDF file of this product again for free. Thanks for the purchase and enjoy! :)
May 5, 2013
loulou74 re: Monroe Doctrine - One Pager (& ANSWER KEY)
Hello can you please email me a copy of the answer key for this. my email is lkowalski@solake.org . thank you
April 29, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I just emailed it you. :) I'm also updating the product, so you could even download it for free in "My Purchases" again. Thanks for the purchase!
April 30, 2013
SarahGardner re: Newspaper Project - Maya, Aztec, & Inca
Hi Monica,
I wanted to know how big the newspaper should be? Do you have them do it on 8.5x11 paper or larger? Do you have them write it or type it? Are they required to have graphics? How much writing or information do you require for all the sections? Do you require all the sections or allow them to pick and choose?
Sorry for the bombardment of questions, but I really like this project and my students like clear instructions.
Thanks,
Sarah
I wanted to know how big the newspaper should be? Do you have them do it on 8.5x11 paper or larger? Do you have them write it or type it? Are they required to have graphics? How much writing or information do you require for all the sections? Do you require all the sections or allow them to pick and choose?
Sorry for the bombardment of questions, but I really like this project and my students like clear instructions.
Thanks,
Sarah
April 18, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I usually have them complete this project in small groups of 4 and I scatter Maya, Aztec, and Inca among those groups. For example, one group of 4 creates a Maya newspaper with each student completing 2-3 different articles each. I have done this project with both paper and PowerPoint. On paper, the students have used 8.5x11 paper for their articles (some typed articles, some did by hand) and then they pasted them on large butcher paper that I had cut out for them from the office (so it looked like a real newspaper, folded in the middle, about the same size). Now that my students each have a netbook, I've had them complete this project on PowerPoint slides and merge their slides into one presentation at the end to make it an "online newspaper". I require at least 50-100 words for each article (50 for example, for weather, 100 for a front page news article). I require each article to have at least one picture. I require all of the sections and allow them to choose in their groups, or I've also had them pick out of a bag to make it random and fair. :) Hope this clarifies! Enjoy! :)
April 18, 2013
loulou74 re: Westward Expansion - Student Notes Packet & ANSWER KEY
hello. Do you have the answer key yet? are you able to email it to me? Difficult to know on a few fill in the blank the exact words you were looking for. :-)
thanks
thanks
April 10, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I just finished and uploaded the new product with the answer key...you can download it for free in "My Purchases" at the top of your screen. Otherwise, give me your email address and I can send you the copy. Thanks again!
From earlier...
I'm getting an answer key together right now! I should have it put together, copied and added to this product later tonight (April 11, 2013) or early tomorrow! Hope this helps! Thanks for your patience too (I had to piece it together, photocopy, create PDF, re-upload, etc.). Anyway, I'm able to do it! :) Thanks again for your purchase! Please provide me with your email address and I can email it to your faster too.
From earlier...
I'm getting an answer key together right now! I should have it put together, copied and added to this product later tonight (April 11, 2013) or early tomorrow! Hope this helps! Thanks for your patience too (I had to piece it together, photocopy, create PDF, re-upload, etc.). Anyway, I'm able to do it! :) Thanks again for your purchase! Please provide me with your email address and I can email it to your faster too.
April 11, 2013
Salenam re: Civil War Causes - PowerPoint
Do your slides provide any teacher's notes or supplemental info for the teacher?
April 4, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Unfortunately, they do not. I usually just use the information on the slides to guide my instruction and have the students supplement with their textbooks. I hope this helps!
April 4, 2013
Christine0827 re: Monroe Doctrine - One Pager (& ANSWER KEY)
Hi Monica,
I purchased this and commented that mine appeared blurry. You mentioned you could email me a copy that referenced a reading and I could white that sentence out. If you wouldn't mind, I'd really appreciate it. My email is cgoins1@gmail.com
Thank you so much!
I purchased this and commented that mine appeared blurry. You mentioned you could email me a copy that referenced a reading and I could white that sentence out. If you wouldn't mind, I'd really appreciate it. My email is cgoins1@gmail.com
Thank you so much!
April 3, 2013
Christine0827 re: War of 1812 - PowerPoint
Just curious--what do your students do while you go through the PowerPoint? Is there a student sheet attached or do you have them take notes on their own?
Thanks!
Thanks!
March 27, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I usually have them take Cornell Notes or any type of notes could be fine. I don't have a student sheet for this one. Another thing I've tried is to have them draw a picture or comic for the PowerPoint I'm showing to them--something a bit more visual to help them remember it.
March 27, 2013
jbmcaa re: Louisiana Purchase - Causes & Effects PowerPoint
There is a problem downloading this file. Can you save it as a PPT file and resend to me. jbundy@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
March 18, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I just emailed it to you as a PowerPoint and PDF file. Thanks for the purchase! :)
March 18, 2013
AmarillobyMorning
Hi Monica,
I purchased the Europe packet and was wondering if there was a power point for Roots and Theories of the Scientific Revolution.
Thanks!
Veronica
I purchased the Europe packet and was wondering if there was a power point for Roots and Theories of the Scientific Revolution.
Thanks!
Veronica
March 8, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
No Powerpoint with that one. I'm sorry. I believe I added the answer key though. Correct? If not, you can leave me your email address here and I can email it to you for free. Thanks for the purchase!
March 8, 2013
Erin Schneider (TpT Seller)
Hi again. Yes I did purchase in a bundle. My email is elgilb@yahoo.com
Thank you
Erin
Thank you
Erin
March 1, 2013
AmarillobyMorning
Hi Monica,
I just downloaded your power point for the The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire as well as the notes. I'm an Edmodo user if you are not familiar with it it's a place students can ask questions, I can post comments, documents, videos, and much more. I am working at "Flipping" my class and would like for my students to be able to do to the power point at home with the notes. Can I post this power point and notes for students in their folder?
Thanks,
Veronica
I just downloaded your power point for the The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire as well as the notes. I'm an Edmodo user if you are not familiar with it it's a place students can ask questions, I can post comments, documents, videos, and much more. I am working at "Flipping" my class and would like for my students to be able to do to the power point at home with the notes. Can I post this power point and notes for students in their folder?
Thanks,
Veronica
March 1, 2013
Erin Schneider (TpT Seller) re: Europe Poster - Renaissance, Reformation, etc.
Monica-I'm looking through your project and don't see keys for Who's Who in the Renaissance, The Origins of the Reformation, or Counter Reformation. Is this something I'm missing? Thanks!
Erin
Erin
March 1, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I apologize as I don't have an answer key for the Counter Reformation worksheet. However, I sell this PowerPoint that serves as an "answer key" for this worksheet (this is what I use to have students fill in this worksheet):
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counter-Reformation-PowerPoint
However, the individual worksheets--Who's Who in the Renaissance and The Origins of the Reformation--came with answer keys, so I'm not sure what happened there (unless you purchased these in a bundle packet). I do have answer keys for these, if you'd like to leave me your email address, I can send them to you for free. Otherwise, you can purchase them in the individual worksheets for these two products. Hope this helps! Sorry for any confusion and thanks for purchasing!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counter-Reformation-PowerPoint
However, the individual worksheets--Who's Who in the Renaissance and The Origins of the Reformation--came with answer keys, so I'm not sure what happened there (unless you purchased these in a bundle packet). I do have answer keys for these, if you'd like to leave me your email address, I can send them to you for free. Otherwise, you can purchase them in the individual worksheets for these two products. Hope this helps! Sorry for any confusion and thanks for purchasing!
March 1, 2013
Jarika7
Hi Monica, I've been asked to teach a night school, credit recovery World Studies class, and I wanted to ask if you had or would be able to organize a semester of World Studies into a complete package?
February 19, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Sorry, I don't have a complete package, but I've listed some links to unit packets and projects that I've used in my World Geography class below. I also sell several PowerPoint presentations and other small activities that go with these units. Hope this helps!
Roman Empire:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Roman-Empire-COMPLETE-UNIT-PLANS-with-PBL-ANSWER-KEY
Islam:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Islam-Student-Notes-Packet
Africa:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Africa-Student-Notes-Packet-standards-based
Medieval Europe Project:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Medieval-Europe-PowerPoint-Project
Medieval Europe Main Ideas PowerPoint:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Medieval-Europe-Main-Ideas-PowerPoint
Mesoamerica Project:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Maya-Aztec-Inca-Note-Chart-and-Venn-Diagram
Renaissance Europe (Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, & Exploration):
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Europe-1300-1600-Packet-Renaissance-Reformation-etc
Roman Empire:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Roman-Empire-COMPLETE-UNIT-PLANS-with-PBL-ANSWER-KEY
Islam:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Islam-Student-Notes-Packet
Africa:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Africa-Student-Notes-Packet-standards-based
Medieval Europe Project:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Medieval-Europe-PowerPoint-Project
Medieval Europe Main Ideas PowerPoint:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Medieval-Europe-Main-Ideas-PowerPoint
Mesoamerica Project:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Maya-Aztec-Inca-Note-Chart-and-Venn-Diagram
Renaissance Europe (Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, & Exploration):
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Europe-1300-1600-Packet-Renaissance-Reformation-etc
February 19, 2013
georgej
I am a technology teacher and was wondering if you would consider sending me the facebook and twitter file as one my students can edit. Thanks!
February 14, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
If you're referring to the "Back to School - Facebook, iPhone, Twitter" product, I do have a PowerPoint however the templates are not editable. I had created the templates just as a model and then took snippet pictures of them and added them to the PowerPoint so that now they are only images. I could still send you the PowerPoint if you wish to give me your email. However, I also sell "Social Media templates - text messaging, Facebook, and Instagram" that are an editable PowerPoint here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Media-Templates-Text-Messaging-Facebook-Instagram
February 14, 2013
satcheson re: Persuasive Essay - Revision Worksheet
On your Persuasive Essay - Revision Worksheet, does it have anything beyond the "Draw a wavy line under the call to action?" It seems, even in the thumbnail, that the chart is open at the bottom. Not a big deal, just want to make sure there isn't anything else that is supposed to appear next. I see nothing where one might total up or work to assess an essay as a whole. Certainly it leaves it open for suggestions that could be written on the back of the page.
February 11, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I apologize. The PDF must have cut off the bottom line. Yes, that is the end of the sheet. Comments and suggestions can be added in the right-hand column under each rating, but definitely the back could be used for more reflection. This sheet is mainly used to help the student revise their essay for a final grade and that is why it doesn't include a final grade section, but feel free to modify! :)
February 11, 2013
Holly Guidry (TpT Seller) re: American Revolution Study Guide & ANSWER KEY
do you have an answer key?
February 5, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Yes! I added the answer key to the product and uploaded it to TPT again. You should be able to go to "My Purchases" at the top of your screen and download the product again for FREE with the answer key. Thanks for the suggestion and purchase! :)
February 5, 2013
Erin LoBue re: CST Writing Test Prep - Genre Comparison Chart
Is it possible to get this with a section for summary writing?
Thanks!
Erin :)
Thanks!
Erin :)
February 4, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the suggestion! I revised the worksheet and answer key so that they now include "Summary." You should be able to click on "My Purchases" at the top of your screen and download it again for free. Thanks and enjoy!
February 4, 2013
Erin Schneider (TpT Seller) re: Feudalism Hierarchy - Comparing Medieval Japan & Europe (with KEY)
Thank you Monica! It's too bad sellers can't group things together with each other--this went really great with a lesson I do on Knights vs. Samurais! :)
Thanks again--great work! :)
Erin
Thanks again--great work! :)
Erin
January 31, 2013
Preciousrose83
My question by the way is about the North/South newspaper project
January 29, 2013
Preciousrose83
Hi Monica, this is a great project. Do you have a rubric with it? I am trying to create one but I thought maybe you had one instead. Let me know as soon as possible. Thanks.
January 29, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Unfortunately I do not have a rubric at this time. I apologize but what a great idea!
January 29, 2013
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs (TpT Seller)
Congrats on the milestone this month!! I saw it on TpT facebook page today! :)
Take Care,
Beth / Zippy
Take Care,
Beth / Zippy
January 27, 2013
Michele Talsma (TpT Seller) re: Westward Expansion - Student Notes Packet & ANSWER KEY
HI Monica!
I'd like the answer key as well if you could send us one, that would be great!
I'd like the answer key as well if you could send us one, that would be great!
January 25, 2013
Nikole Cline re: Monroe Doctrine - One Pager (& ANSWER KEY)
I don't mean to sound stupid but this is the first time I am teaching about the Monroe Doctrine. Do you have an answer key for this? Thanks
January 23, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry I don't have an answer key at this time. I will try to get one soon though! Thanks for the suggestion! :)
January 23, 2013
Rebecca White (TpT Seller) re: Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary and Spelling
I'm very disappointed with this because it is in PDF form. It did not include a listing of all roots and vocab words in a usable format (such as Word or Excel). It included a space for a 10 word spelling test, but didn't explain what words would be included in the spelling test. I would like to take that part out, but because I can't edit the PDF file, I will have to recreate the sheet, rather than just edit the sheet. I wish I hadn't purchased this file. IS it possible for you to give this to me as a Word document?
January 21, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I now have the Word documents...if you'd like them, please send me your email address and I can forward them to you.
I apologize that you were not pleased with this product, as I always strive to make usable and helpful products. The reason it is in PDF form (which--the forma--is always displayed on the each product before you purchase it), is because I had to take paper copies of each list/test and scan them into a copier to create ONE PDF file in order to sell it together as a unit. At the time, I did not have a way to merge all the files together digitally. I created these lists over 10 years ago, so I'm not sure if I have Word documents to send to you, but I will definitely check on my computer at school, as soon as I get to school tomorrow. Also, to clarify the tests...I would have students study all 20 words on the list and inform them that half of the words they would be tested on for spelling and the other half for definitions--but I wouldn't tell them which 10 for spelling and which 10 for definitions. That way they studied all words for spelling and definitions. Then, on the test itself, the bottom half includes half of the words already for matching words to definitions. Therefore, the other half of the words on the list (that are NOT in the matching section) they would be tested on for spelling (that should explain the 10 blank spaces). I hope this clarifies and helps!
I apologize that you were not pleased with this product, as I always strive to make usable and helpful products. The reason it is in PDF form (which--the forma--is always displayed on the each product before you purchase it), is because I had to take paper copies of each list/test and scan them into a copier to create ONE PDF file in order to sell it together as a unit. At the time, I did not have a way to merge all the files together digitally. I created these lists over 10 years ago, so I'm not sure if I have Word documents to send to you, but I will definitely check on my computer at school, as soon as I get to school tomorrow. Also, to clarify the tests...I would have students study all 20 words on the list and inform them that half of the words they would be tested on for spelling and the other half for definitions--but I wouldn't tell them which 10 for spelling and which 10 for definitions. That way they studied all words for spelling and definitions. Then, on the test itself, the bottom half includes half of the words already for matching words to definitions. Therefore, the other half of the words on the list (that are NOT in the matching section) they would be tested on for spelling (that should explain the 10 blank spaces). I hope this clarifies and helps!
January 21, 2013
Mr J Jones (TpT Seller)
Keep up the great work.... so how do you sell so many lesson plans... what is the key?
January 21, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
To be honest, I've been creating assignments/lessons on my own since I started teaching 12 years ago and now I've just found a way to get paid for it all! ;) I try to be really descriptive when I post things to sell and try to comment on each customer's purchase when they leave a comment or rating. I also take suggestions into account and constantly revise my products to please the buyers. I try to post a new product at least once a month too, so that my followers are informed and reminded of my products too. Hope this helps! :) Good luck to you too!
January 21, 2013
heatherinfive
Monica I purchased your Reconstruction unit a while ago and I see there is an revision, but I cannot download it. Can you email me the pdf heatherbc@roadrunner.com or maybe a new link
Thanks
Thanks
January 6, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I believe you should be able to download revisions if you click on "My Purchases" on your homepage above and find the document there. However, I will email you the copy as well. Thanks again for the purchase! :)
January 6, 2013
Christin Hasekamp (TpT Seller)
Hi! I am looking for the Powerpoints you said you have to go with the student notes for Westward Expansion.
Thanks!
Thanks!
January 5, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Here are the PowerPoint presentations that can be used along with this packet:
Louisiana Purchase Cause & Effects:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Louisiana-Purchase-Causes-Effects-PowerPoint
Louisiana Purchase (another similar one, but doesn't go with any note sheet in this packet):
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Louisiana-Purchase-PowerPoint
Louisiana Purchase Cause & Effects:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Louisiana-Purchase-Causes-Effects-PowerPoint
Louisiana Purchase (another similar one, but doesn't go with any note sheet in this packet):
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Louisiana-Purchase-PowerPoint
January 5, 2013
sklinger re: Maya, Aztec, & Inca Note Chart and Venn Diagram
Does this purchase come with an answer key?
January 4, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
No, not at this time. I apologize as I know that would be very helpful. I'll see to it in the future.
January 5, 2013
bellas re: Roman Empire iPad! - Educational Games & Activities
I have tried to use my MAc and PC to view the PPT and it isnt working at all.
I have the PPt pprogram and when I open up the page all get is the image that is
on the Teahcerspayteachers site. Just the ipad image with activities. If there are
more slides I can usually see them on the PPT program. This one shows nothing but that first slide. If you could help me out here and let me know what I can do, i would appreciate that.
I have the PPt pprogram and when I open up the page all get is the image that is
on the Teahcerspayteachers site. Just the ipad image with activities. If there are
more slides I can usually see them on the PPT program. This one shows nothing but that first slide. If you could help me out here and let me know what I can do, i would appreciate that.
January 3, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
The PowerPoint presentation is only one slide. Once you play the slideshow, on the one slide there are "apps", which you should then be able to click on as they are hyperlinks to web sites online with educational games/activities. I just downloaded the PowerPoint from TPT and tested it out and it worked fine. I've also had my students download this PowerPoint on their netbooks and it worked fine for them too. I hope this clarifies and I hope it works for you! I apologize for any inconvenience. Good luck! Please let me know if you still have trouble. Thanks again!
January 5, 2013
bellas re: Roman Empire iPad! - Educational Games & Activities
What application do I need to view the games and activities? I dont see that info.
January 3, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
It is a PowerPoint presentation, so all you should need to do is start the Presentation (clicking F5 in PC or Command & Enter on a Mac). Thanks for the purchase!
January 3, 2013
bellas re: Roman Empire iPad! - Educational Games & Activities
If I parchase the games and activities, is there a way for my students to have access to these as well? We have ipads for the kids I just wouldnt know how to let the kids have access to these from my ipad. Thanks.
January 3, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
You need PowerPoint to open this presentation and simply play the show and click on the "apps" which are links to web sites online. I hope this helps!
January 3, 2013
Erin Schneider (TpT Seller) re: Feudalism Hierarchy - Comparing Medieval Japan & Europe (with KEY)
Hello-
Can you tell me if you have a key for this product? I purchased it a bit ago but don't see a key?
Thanks!
Erin :)
Can you tell me if you have a key for this product? I purchased it a bit ago but don't see a key?
Thanks!
Erin :)
January 3, 2013
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I went ahead and created an answer key for this product and uploaded the new file including the answer key. You should be able to go to "My Purchases" at the top of this screen and find the newly revised version, which you can download for free. :) Thanks for the suggestion, and again, thanks for the purchase!
If interested I also sell these related products:
Feudalism Point of View Writing Activity:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Feudalism-in-Japan-Point-of-View-Writing-Activity
Samurai - Warrior Government Worksheet & KEY:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Samurai-Warrior-Government-Worksheet-Key
Samurai Life – PowerPoint:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Samurai-Life-PowerPoint
Samurai vs. Knight Venn Diagram:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Samurai-Vs-Knight-Venn-Diagram
If interested I also sell these related products:
Feudalism Point of View Writing Activity:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Feudalism-in-Japan-Point-of-View-Writing-Activity
Samurai - Warrior Government Worksheet & KEY:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Samurai-Warrior-Government-Worksheet-Key
Samurai Life – PowerPoint:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Samurai-Life-PowerPoint
Samurai vs. Knight Venn Diagram:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Samurai-Vs-Knight-Venn-Diagram
January 5, 2013
tlane re: Japan - Influences from China Worksheet & Key
What is the name of the powerpoint that goes with this worksheet?
December 15, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Here is the link to the PowerPoint that goes with this worksheet:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Japan-PowerPoint-Influences-from-China
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Japan-PowerPoint-Influences-from-China
December 16, 2012
coleb723 re: Westward Expansion - Student Notes Packet & ANSWER KEY
Hi Monica! Thank you so much for the wonderful resource. It is amazing! Do you happen to an answer key for the packet? Just thought I would ask!
December 5, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Unfortunately, I don't have one at the time. I apologize. I hope you still find it useful though! Feel free to ask me any other questions though, if needed. Thanks for the purchase! :)
December 5, 2012
laboothe re: Meso-America Study Guide and Test (with KEYS)
Is there a packet for your Meso-America Unit? I can't seem to find it....
November 26, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I don't actually have a "packet" for the Mesoamerica unit as my students create a chart (on large construction paper) of the 5 key standards comparing and contrasting the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan empires. Here are the separate links to the pieces of this unit if you are interested:
Meso-American Logs:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Meso-America-Writing-Logs
Meso-American Chart and Venn Diagram:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Maya-Aztec-Inca-Note-Chart-and-Venn-Diagram
Meso-American Study Guide & Test:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Meso-America-Study-Guide-and-Test-with-KEYS
Meso-American Logs:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Meso-America-Writing-Logs
Meso-American Chart and Venn Diagram:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Maya-Aztec-Inca-Note-Chart-and-Venn-Diagram
Meso-American Study Guide & Test:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Meso-America-Study-Guide-and-Test-with-KEYS
November 26, 2012
gigantino re: Seedfolks Novel Unit (30 pages)
does this include the themes worksheets and answer keys? Also, have you updated teacher instructions for this unit as strongly suggested through your feedback?
November 25, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Thanks for asking! :) No, this doesn't include the themes worksheets for students and answer keys. However, it does include a list of possible themes for each of the chapters. The student theme worksheet I had created and added later, so it's not in this unit right now. I also haven't provided further teacher instructions as I'd like to keep the pacing up to the teachers that use this product. I feel that each worksheet/project includes clear enough instructions for the student and the teacher to use it effectively. I wish I knew specifically what further instructions were necessary, and then I might be able to modify it to meet certain people's needs.
November 26, 2012
I am Bullyproof Music (TpT Seller) re: Song Lyrics Analysis - Theme
Hi Monica. I'm a newbie to TPT and stumbled upon your page. Felt compelled to say hello since my entire crew of tweens and teens (VocalsByLocals.com) are SB kids! I myself am an SB native who just moved up to Sonoma. Dru Frick, the teacher who creates our lesson plans is also in SB along with my IamBullyproofMusic.org cohort! Small world! Moscow? I speak Russian. My family used to have a Russian restaurant in SB when I was growing up. Seriously.
I will follow you now, of course. btw if you check out our tunes just for the hey? Jessie Bridges on Fearless--Oh, my. We record everything in a Montecito shack using Justin Timberlake's drummer, Bucket, who went to DP. SO glad to find you on TPT. ps your smile is magical.
I will follow you now, of course. btw if you check out our tunes just for the hey? Jessie Bridges on Fearless--Oh, my. We record everything in a Montecito shack using Justin Timberlake's drummer, Bucket, who went to DP. SO glad to find you on TPT. ps your smile is magical.
November 13, 2012
jakezmom re: Dialogue - Rules, Examples, & Practice
Hi. I made the mistake of giving this dialogue paper out before I read it over completely. There are several mistakes that need fixing. On the first page #3 should read, "I feel like going FOR a walk."
#5 should read, "Amanda said as SHE passed Maggie.
#6 stomach ache should be two words, not one.
I would fix it myself if I had the PDF. Please fix and send me a revised one. Thank you.
knichols@monroetwp.k12.nj.us
#5 should read, "Amanda said as SHE passed Maggie.
#6 stomach ache should be two words, not one.
I would fix it myself if I had the PDF. Please fix and send me a revised one. Thank you.
knichols@monroetwp.k12.nj.us
November 5, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I apologize for the mistakes. I had caught a couple of the mistakes as I used this worksheet in my classroom and forgot to edit the sheet on TPT. So, thank you for alerting me of this and I have now edited the first two mistakes. However, I did not change the word "stomachache" as it is an actual word and I checked two dictionaries just to be sure. Here is one source with the correct spelling:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stomachache?s=t
However, if you wish to change it, I've attached an editable Word document here. Thanks again for the purchase!
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stomachache?s=t
However, if you wish to change it, I've attached an editable Word document here. Thanks again for the purchase!
November 5, 2012
loloraquel re: Language Arts Learning Centers - Schedule Overview
Hello
do you sell anything else to go along with this other than the powerpoint and response to lit handouts?
do you sell anything else to go along with this other than the powerpoint and response to lit handouts?
October 23, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Here are the things I sell that go along with this overview:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Writing-Options-After-Reading-a-Story
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Response-to-Literature-6-worksheet-PACKAGE-DEAL
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Language-Arts-Learning-Centers-PowerPoint
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Chart-Find-unfamiliar-words-in-text
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Writing-Options-After-Reading-a-Story
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Response-to-Literature-6-worksheet-PACKAGE-DEAL
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Language-Arts-Learning-Centers-PowerPoint
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Chart-Find-unfamiliar-words-in-text
October 23, 2012
mhillard9 re: Middle School Memoir
Why can't I edit this?
October 22, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Sorry, it is a PDF file which is a photo of the document and can't be edited. I have the Word document at school but won't be at school for a week (on fall vacation) but will try to upload when I get back.
October 22, 2012
Msjkalen re: Colonies - Founding of Colonies Worksheet
Where do you have the students get this information?
October 9, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I usually have them use the textbook, but I have also allowed internet research since we are a 1:1 school with netbooks for each student.
October 9, 2012
Erin Schneider (TpT Seller) re: Medieval Life - Pros and Cons Worksheet
I'm super interested in this. We have three videos from Schlessinger Media. Do you show just one on the Middle Ages? Can you tell me how long the one you show is? I'm trying to use process of elimination to find out which video you use. :)
Thanks!
Erin
Thanks!
Erin
September 10, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I found this web site that showcases the three videos (23 min. each) I use for this worksheet (Noble, Knight, and Serf). I usually just show part of each video (maybe 15 min. each). We discuss "King" together before they watch the other three videos. The series is called "Life in the Middle Ages":
http://www.viewtech.co.uk/series.html?s=SVP/SER/012
http://www.viewtech.co.uk/series.html?s=SVP/SER/012
September 10, 2012
Rachael Barbieri (TpT Seller) re: Ancient Civilizations Study Guide & Key - 6th grade
Hi, there. How many pages total in this word doc? Thanks!
~Rachael
~Rachael
August 23, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
The "Ancient Civilizations Study Guide" is two pages covering California standards 6.1-6.7, including the Paleolithic Era to Agricultural Revolution, Mesopotamia/Egypt/Kush, Ancient Hebrews, Ancient Greece, India, China, and Rome. This product also includes a two-page answer key for the study guide. I also lowered the price from $3.00 to $2.00 since you were interested. Hope this helps! :)
August 23, 2012
laboothe
Thanks, Monica! A student copy and such will work great! Being absolutely new to 7th grade SS, I can use all the help I can get! :)
August 21, 2012
laboothe re: Roman Empire - COMPLETE UNIT PLANS with PBL & ANSWER KEY!
Hi, Monica. I apologize if I wrote this question somewhere else on here today...can't find it, so I am not sure it saved/sent. Anyway, I was wondering if there was an answer key for everything in this unit...thanks!
August 21, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I don't have an answer key created by myself for the student packet, however, I DO have an A+ copy of a student's student packet (which can serve as an answer key). I will make a copy of that, include my answer key for the test, and RE-UPLOAD the file as a larger PDF file, so that you can go back to your purchases and download the revised file with answer keys. I will have that uploaded for you by the end of this week, but you should get a notice when I upload the revised file as well. So glad to help and enjoy! :)
August 21, 2012
laboothe
Hi, Monica. Is there any way you can post an answer key to your assignments/test in the Rome Unit? It just saves a lot of time....thanks!
August 21, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I've updated the Roman Empire PBL Packet file now with the "student copy" answer key at this page:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Roman-Empire-COMPLETE-UNIT-PLANS-with-PBL-ANSWER-KEY
Enjoy!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Roman-Empire-COMPLETE-UNIT-PLANS-with-PBL-ANSWER-KEY
Enjoy!
August 22, 2012
kaguilar3 re: Back to School Social Activity - Facebook, iPhone, Twitter TEACHER PDF
Hi!! I just purchased your Back to School Social Activity PowerPoint via Adobe Reader (PDF) and it's not working! It says the file "is not a supported file type or because the file has been damaged". Can you fix this please?! Thank you!
August 10, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
Hi, I went back to this product and the PowerPoint worked and opened fine for me. The "Back to School Social Activity PowerPoint" was initially a PowerPoint file, so I'm not sure what you meant about opening it via Adobe Reader as a PDF. However, I went ahead and made the product into a PDF file instead of a PowerPoint and uploaded it again as the same product. You should be able to go into your "My Purchases" at the top of the TPT screen and download it again as a PDF for free. Hope this helps! :) I apologize for any confusion, but in the future, if you plan to purchase an item of mine with "PowerPoint" in the title, be sure to have PowerPoint accessible to open it. Thanks! :)
August 10, 2012
jenfeler re: Europe 1300-1600 Packet - Renaissance, Reformation, etc.
Dear Monica,
I am thoroughly enjoying your products so far. I just have a question about the packet. Is there a powerpoint that goes along with the section "The Spread of Ideas" and "The Effects" I can' seem to find anything that matches these pages in any of the powerpoints.
Thanks so much,
Jennifer Pantell
I am thoroughly enjoying your products so far. I just have a question about the packet. Is there a powerpoint that goes along with the section "The Spread of Ideas" and "The Effects" I can' seem to find anything that matches these pages in any of the powerpoints.
Thanks so much,
Jennifer Pantell
August 6, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad you are enjoying my products! :) Thanks for the purchases too! Actually, there is not a PowerPoint that goes along with these two sheets, but the answer keys to these two sheets are included in the "Europe Packet" purchase (they are located at the end of the product--a long Word document). Hope this helps!
August 6, 2012
jenfeler re: Renaissance with a "Tech-y Twist" - Artist Activity
Hi I am really interested in your Renaissance with a "Techy -Twist" However my school has Apple products. Is there any way you could just change a few of the words to accommodate me?
Thanks,
Jennifer Pantell
Thanks,
Jennifer Pantell
August 6, 2012
Monica Lukins (TpT Seller)
HI again, Jennifer, (8/7/12)
I went ahead and uploaded ALL 5 of the "Renaissance with a Tech-y Twist Activities as a 5-page Word document at the same price here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Renaissance-with-a-Tech-y-Twist-Technology-Activities-WORD-DOCs
I also uploaded JUST the ARTIST activity as a Word Doc as that is the one you responded to in your question.
Hope this helps! Enjoy! :)
Monica
Hi Jennifer! I'm glad you are interested! Would it be easiest if I just uploaded the Word documents instead for the same price and you can modify as needed? I'm on vacation right now but should be able to get that uploaded later this week...was it just the "Artist" activity ( there are four others )?
Monica
I went ahead and uploaded ALL 5 of the "Renaissance with a Tech-y Twist Activities as a 5-page Word document at the same price here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Renaissance-with-a-Tech-y-Twist-Technology-Activities-WORD-DOCs
I also uploaded JUST the ARTIST activity as a Word Doc as that is the one you responded to in your question.
Hope this helps! Enjoy! :)
Monica
Hi Jennifer! I'm glad you are interested! Would it be easiest if I just uploaded the Word documents instead for the same price and you can modify as needed? I'm on vacation right now but should be able to get that uploaded later this week...was it just the "Artist" activity ( there are four others )?
Monica
August 6, 2012
TEACHING 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.
MY 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.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
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 EDUCATIONAL 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!
GRADES TAUGHT
Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth
SUBJECT AREAS
English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Gifted and Talented
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