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A 10 question quiz (all multiple choice) and a 50 question unit test (multiple choice, matching, true/false and fill in) for the novel The Boy in...
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You will find an assortment of activities and handouts to use with the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson in this file. There are 115 pages tot...
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This is a 28 page packet of assorted handouts for the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. I have updated this packet to include t...
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Handouts and Activities for teaching the book A Child Called IT by David Pelzer. There are 64 pages of Word Documents and a 22 slide PowerPoint i...
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This is an extensive packet of materials for teaching the play Othello by William Shakespeare. Over 100 documents are included in this file. Item...
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Halloween is going to be here soon. There is no better way to celebrate Halloween than to tell scary stories. In this activity students pick from...
A 26 page packet of assorted handouts for the book The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Items included in this packet:
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In this packet you will find 4 quizzes and 3 tests for the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. There are answer keys included for all of the qu...
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In this activity I use the painting Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh and the two poems "Starry Night" by Tupac Shakur and "The Starry Night" by A...
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In this packet you will find assorted handouts, activities and assessments for the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. There are 41 p...
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Assorted handouts and activities for the short story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacob. Items included:
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This is a handout for the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. In this handout the students will explore the author's use of fores...
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This is an assortment of activities and handouts for the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers. There are 92 pages included in this packet. Below is...
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This is a 40 question unit test that I gave at the end of the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers. In this exam I use matching, fill in, multiple ...
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This is a comprehensive package with all of my Shakespeare unit plans. Included are units for Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, A Midsu...
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Lifelong Tool
Assorted handouts and activities for the play Twelve Angry Men. There are 64 files in this packet. Items included:
Library Scavenger Hunt (pre-r...
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Assorted activities and handouts for the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. There are over 100 pages in this file. Included in this file:
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Do you have group of students that are reluctant readers? Have you ever wanted to teach a book about controversial topics? Go Ask Alice is a book...
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The novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption is in the book Different Seasons by Stephen King. Although my handouts were created for th...
Enclosed are two tests for the novel The Great Gatsby.
40 question test on chapters 1-4 (Multiple Choice, Matching and Fill-In)
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FEEDBACK
bracej
Great!
May 15, 2013
coleenkelly
Fantastically complete, and useful. How about a compendium of short stories by American Authors? With similar worksheets and activities?
May 14, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you like it. I have a short story unit but it isn't only American authors. I can put that on my to do list for the summer :-)
May 14, 2013 
louan1
Great questions, and activities. Will be very useful.
Would have been nice to have a key to the test and definitions for the vocabulary- You may want to think about adding this and upping the price. This would be a great unit to put in one of your bundles. Otherwise, it was perfect. Thank you.
Would have been nice to have a key to the test and definitions for the vocabulary- You may want to think about adding this and upping the price. This would be a great unit to put in one of your bundles. Otherwise, it was perfect. Thank you.
May 8, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I plan on updating this unit in the summer when I have more time. You'll be able to get the revised copy for free when I do update it. If you have any questions just let me know. I was thinking of bundling this with Animal Farm. What do you think?
May 8, 2013
jlstearns
Can't wait to use it!
May 7, 2013
ltrekas
Thanks for sharing!
May 5, 2013
RockMyClass (TpT Seller)
Great activity! I've enjoyed reading the comments of others and thinking of ways it could be adapted. :)
May 5, 2013
earlesarah
Excellent unit
May 2, 2013
The SuperHERO Teacher (TpT Seller)
Perfect!! I am starting Gatsby with my students today and am printing this now! :)
April 30, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Lucky you. I wish I was teaching it this year so I could take the kids to see the movie.
April 30, 2013
Scarlett26
Straight forward lesson.
April 29, 2013
sarahranderson45
Great, thanks!
April 29, 2013
lanel2
Just what I needed!
April 25, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Good I'm glad. If you haven't downloaded it yet I have a Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt that's listed for free. I have my kids do the scavenger hunt in the library or the computer lab and then I give them one of the two quizzes.
April 25, 2013
missyii8
great activity sheets
April 24, 2013
hjconklin
Great activities! I will not even be able to use them all but it's awesome to have access to a wide variety for a low price!
April 24, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you like them. It's perfect timing to teach the book with the new movie coming out. Hopefully you can take your class to see it.
April 24, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Ooooo I love these!!! Makes kids "think out of the box!" Thanks!!!
April 20, 2013
rcasey0529
Great addition to our unit!
April 18, 2013
rcasey0529
Great addition to our unit!!
April 18, 2013
jchylton
Delivered as promised!
April 16, 2013
cassimcferren
Thanks!
April 16, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. Let me know if you have any questions. I just uploaded my unit for The Lost Boy which is the sequel for A Child Called IT. You might want to check it out.
April 16, 2013
robinporter
Awesome
April 15, 2013
TeachingFSL (TpT Seller)
This is great! Definitely adaptable for my class (since you so generously provided the Word document, it's easy to edit too!) Thanks!
April 14, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad that you can use it. Most of my items on TpT are Word documents. I like to edit things and I get frustrated when I can't edit something because it's a PDF file.
April 14, 2013
Stephanie Olson (TpT Seller)
Great packet, it has a little of everything! Would like it to be in a Word doc so I can modify pages for printing though.
April 14, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
It is in a Word Document and you can edit it. Try downloading it again.
April 14, 2013
EngTeachNYC
This is incredible. Thank you.
April 11, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I plan on creating several bundles like this. Each of them will be cheaper than buying all of the units individually. Let me know if you have any questions.
April 12, 2013
Scarlett26
Impressed by the high quality of the information and enrichment material. Would recommend adding a couple of essay questions.
April 10, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much. If you aren't already doing so you should follow my store. I have materials for many different novels. You could have your students write a compare and contrast essay after they've seen the film. My students don't like the ending of the book. You could students write their own ending. You could have kids do some research about the camps and talk about how the friendship between the two boys is pure fiction (I know that's one of the biggest criticisms of the book.) If I think of any other writing topics I'll let you know. Once again thank you for the nice compliment.
April 10, 2013
kwestp01
very helpful and well done; students enjoyed questions and discussions
April 8, 2013
breezylabree
Love your work! Thanks!
April 7, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the compliment. I have many novel units. If you aren't doing so already please follow my store :-)
April 7, 2013
lanel2
Great sub plan for a lab day!
April 7, 2013
Miss King (TpT Seller)
I was excited to find this as I am starting The Boy in the Striped Pajamas with my class tomorrow. It looks like there are many different activities that I will be able to modify for my own use with ESL students.
April 1, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you like my materials. I've taught the book 3 times and the kids love it. They also enjoy the movie even though there are a few changes. If you're a Harry Potter fan you will find it intetesting that the actor who plays Lupin is Bruno's father. It just shows that he's a great actor that he can play such different roles.
April 1, 2013
kdohnert
Was able to cull from this and various other sources to put together good comprehension checks.
March 28, 2013
ncorrea
Hi there. Thanks for providing me with the curriculum. After reviewing some of your materials, is there an answer key as well? PLease let me know. Thank you!
March 28, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
There are answer keys for the study guide questions and all of the quizzes and tests. What else were you looking for? The writing assignments and the projects require no answer key. Email me at Tmanor1@aol.com for further assistance.
March 29, 2013
jess57sam
Thank you!
March 27, 2013
cbriola
Good resource
March 24, 2013
AdaRod
Thank you for sharing!
March 24, 2013
eshoup
It was just what I needed for my independent learner.
March 21, 2013
doiry
a great resource! very clear and organized!! i Loved it
March 19, 2013
kebells
I'm planning to use these with an up coming unit; it looks great! I'm so glad to have an extra resource! Thank you!
March 19, 2013
kimroy
A Great Tool however, I had to modify the Chapters as they did not coincide with the book. This took a great deal of time I was not prepared for. Good Job for the most part.
March 19, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry about that. I used the version that my school has. Hopefully the tests and everything else matches up for you.
March 19, 2013
Science Stuff (TpT Seller)
Thanks for sharing this. I am going to pass it along to all the English faculty at my school.
March 16, 2013
The Tutor House (TpT Seller)
I like the compare and contrast of fantastic and realistic. Thank you so much for creating something in word so I can add to it.
March 16, 2013
The Tutor House (TpT Seller)
Thanks for creating a document that I can add to and change a little bit, a rare occurrence on TpT.
March 16, 2013
Darlene Anne (TpT Seller)
Tammy,
This poem is sad, but it would make a great poem for a Socratic seminar or a paired passage essay.
Thank you for sharing this!
Darlene
This poem is sad, but it would make a great poem for a Socratic seminar or a paired passage essay.
Thank you for sharing this!
Darlene
March 14, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Darlene,
How would you use it in a Socratic seminar? I use this poem with another "teen angst" poem when I teach The Catcher in the Rye.
Tammy
How would you use it in a Socratic seminar? I use this poem with another "teen angst" poem when I teach The Catcher in the Rye.
Tammy
March 14, 2013
dignan
My favorite too....this is a great addition to the unit....my students will enjoy it.
March 14, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you like it. I'm excited that I'm teaching it this year as well.
March 15, 2013
2cutesydney
Thanks
March 12, 2013
brittanybrumfield
need the answer key so i can help my children when they dont understand
March 12, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
The answer key is the second page. I'm not sure why you don't have it. Try downloading it again.
March 12, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Kristen777 re: Symbolism Handout
What does the person pushing the stop sign mean?
April 10, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
It means stop. The man is in the pushing position and that implies that he's trying to stop something. The red octogon itself is widely known for being both the shape and color of a stop sign. If you think it's too difficult you can replace it with another picture or remove it entirely. It's a Word document so you can alter it.
April 10, 2013
The SuperHERO Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi there!
I just updated the superHERO package and wanted to let you know! I added 6 items. :) Hope you're doing well!!
Britt
I just updated the superHERO package and wanted to let you know! I added 6 items. :) Hope you're doing well!!
Britt
April 8, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Wow that's a lot. I have a Shakespeare bundle already. I was thinking of making a young adult literature bundle. What do you think?
April 8, 2013
8hatchers re: Activities and Handouts for Night by Elie Wiesel
Is there a place to purchase the answers?
April 1, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Do you just want an answer key for the test? I can try to make one up this evening but it will take some time.
April 1, 2013
TraceeTwigs re: The Ultimate Shakespeare Package
Tammy,
Which play do you suggest I read with my 7th grade students?
Thank you for your insight! I plan to purchase your resources as soon as I decide which play.
Tracee
Which play do you suggest I read with my 7th grade students?
Thank you for your insight! I plan to purchase your resources as soon as I decide which play.
Tracee
March 12, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Tracee,
You know your students better than I do. I don't know if they're advanced, special ed, ELL, etc. In my opinion Romeo and Juliet is easier to understand than some of the other plays. You can also get adapted versions like Shakespeare Made Easy which will have the original language on one side and the modern version on the other side. I've used those before.
Tammy
You know your students better than I do. I don't know if they're advanced, special ed, ELL, etc. In my opinion Romeo and Juliet is easier to understand than some of the other plays. You can also get adapted versions like Shakespeare Made Easy which will have the original language on one side and the modern version on the other side. I've used those before.
Tammy
March 12, 2013
ulamontagne
Thank you very much. My email address at work is ulamontagne@escambia.k12.fl.us and home is ursula@uspatriot.net. I really appreciate it!
February 18, 2013
ulamontagne
Were you able to make an answer key for the questions and the test?
February 18, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm working on it. Leave me your email address and I'll send it to you when I'm done.
February 18, 2013
ulamontagne re: High School Short Story Unit
I just purchased your Short Story Unit, but I don't see an answer key to all of the questions and the test. Do you have one I can download?
February 15, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I don't have an answer key but I could make one over the weekend.
February 15, 2013
angchoard
That would be great! Thank you!
February 13, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
The test is now updated with answer key. Just download it again.
February 15, 2013
angchoard re: Free Unit Test for the play A Raisin in the Sun
Do you have the Key for your test?
February 13, 2013
The SuperHERO Teacher (TpT Seller)
I just fixed it! Thanks for reminding me! It includes all of the English 7-12 materials (not the clip art). :)
February 3, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I bought your Macbeth unit along with the bundle by accident. I feel dumb but I was buying a bunch of different things from my wishlist this morning and I didn't realize I did that. At least my mistake was a discounted mistake.
February 3, 2013
The SuperHERO Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi! Sorry-- I just realized I needed to add something to my response to your question. If I added 20 items, I would raise the price to probably $40, but if a person buys it at $30 now, it wouldn't make any difference! :)
January 19, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I was thinking about doing something like that with several of my unit plans. I did that already with all of my Shakespeare units.
January 19, 2013
Tara Armstead (TpT Seller)
I'll join any that are specific to high school English. Thanks!
January 19, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm in a lot of them. Some that I started and some that other people started. I sent you requests on pinterest.
January 19, 2013
Tara Armstead (TpT Seller)
Great store! I'm your newest follower. Will you invite me to a few of your pinterest boards? (Twelfth Grade Free Stuff, 9-12 Grade Teachers, English Language Arts)
On pinterest I'm https://pinterest.com/writingworld/
On pinterest I'm https://pinterest.com/writingworld/
January 19, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Thank you for following me. I'm going to check out your store. Sure no problem. Are those the only ones you want to join?
January 19, 2013
shepherdgirl re: Two tests for the novel The Great Gatsby
Is there an answer key for the test?
Robin
Robin
January 18, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
It isn't included but I can make one over the weekend. Please let me know your email address so I can send it to you
January 18, 2013
Danielle Knight (TpT Seller) re: Their, They're and There
Hi! You have An email I can shoot you a note over to? Regarding Shakespeare's wonderful works and our teaching materials... Studyallknight@gmail.com
January 17, 2013
Danielle Knight (TpT Seller)
PoetGrl, can you send me that Pinterest board invite again? The latest one. I hope classes are going well! I got feedback from techie colleagues regarding youtube. I'm posting it on my Q/A page.
January 5, 2013
psheduc8r re: The Ultimate Shakespeare Package
Does this unit come with the answer key to all the work?
January 4, 2013
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Unfortunately I haven't had the time to create answer keys for everything in this extensive package. My Hamlet unit is currently the only unit in the Shakespeare package that has answer keys. I plan on adding them but it will take some time. I'm going to be teaching Macbeth in the Spring so that will be the next unit that I'm going to add answer keys for. If you have any other questions just let me know.
January 4, 2013
Robinlopez
I didn't realize you could download a preview! If you don't mind emailing me i would appreciate it. Thanks
December 28, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Most sellers have a short preview on their products. It's optional but most people do it. If you want to see more than is shown in preview just leave me your email address.
December 28, 2012
Robinlopez re: Othello by William Shakespeare - Handouts, Activities and More
i'm looking for a unit for a 10 honors class--I really want a lot of higher level thinking and discussion questions. Would you say that this unit has that, or is it a basic college prep unit?
December 28, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I've used this unit with both 11th and 12th grade classes in the past. My classes are always mixed levels. Did you download the preview? If you want I can email you a sample of some of the questions I use for Othello. Let me know.
December 28, 2012
petunia1122 re: Activities and Handouts for the book Go Ask Alice
I teach the GED to inmates at a local detention center and thought this would be a good read for us. Most are in for drugs and have struggled with it their whole lives, and many are not good readers. A book store was going out of business and I found these copies there. Do you think this is a good unit for them? I am really thinking the memoir assignment is a great project.
Thanks!
Cindy Green
Thanks!
Cindy Green
December 10, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
You know your students better than I do. I have used this book several times with high school students. I have a lot of students who hate to read and they got into the book because it's such a crazy story. During the course of the book she runs away from home twice, gets raped and becomes a prostitute. She also sells drugs to kids. I know that some teachers are not comfortable with these topics. She does every drug from pot to acid in this book. It's a pretty easy book to read but the topic is controversial. You can have them write a memoir at the end about something that changed the course of their lives.
December 10, 2012
Danielle Knight (TpT Seller)
Not a question, but rather a compliment...I loved your page in the winter book! I'm now a follower! Happy holidays PoetGrl! From your New Jersey English Teacher Collaborator!
November 30, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Thank you. After looking at the book last night I saw that everyone else knows how to use graphics more than I do. That's something I want to learn. I'm already one of your followers :-)
December 1, 2012
shurby re: Activities and Handouts for The Pearl
Can you describe the project options in more detail?
November 29, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
There are 3 choices - creating a song for a character, creating a graphic novel and writing an alternate ending.
November 29, 2012
Classroom Compulsion (TpT Seller)
Hey! I haven't heard back from you about your contribution to my giveaway. Maybe it's in your junk folder? Could you please email me at rrboudin@gmail.com? Thanks!
November 25, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
When did you send the email? Maybe it went into my junk folder. I'm going to email you right now.
November 25, 2012
jdport911 re: Scene by Scene Questions for Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Do you have an answer key for this product?
November 17, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
The answer key is now included. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
November 17, 2012
Sbgood2 re: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson - Activities and Handouts
Hey there - Does this packet include answer keys?
November 6, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
There are answer keys for the study guide questions, the quizzes and the tests.
November 10, 2012
aimeeorr
Is there any way I can purchase the Ultimate Shakespeare on a disc for my Mac? It is a work computer and not that reliable.
September 30, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
If you buy a digital product on TpT it's always on your account under the tab "My purchases." If there is a problem with your computer you won't lose the file because it's always on your account. I created this file on a PC. I have a Mac at work and I've been able to open up documents from my home computer on it. If you have any further questions please email me at Tmanor1@aol.com. If you still want a CD I'd have to adjust the price to factor in shipping.
September 30, 2012
031768 re: Activities and Handouts for The Pigman by Paul Zindel
Hello, I am looking forward to beginning this unit. Wondering if you might be able to share the various handouts or copies from the "resource" section of your unit rational.
September 25, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I'm not sure what you're looking for but my email address is Tmanor1@aol.com
September 25, 2012
MrsCroak (TpT Seller)
That would be a big help. My email is mrscroak@yahoo.com. Thanks!
September 10, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I emailed you the answer key. Let me know if you have any further questions.
September 11, 2012
MrsCroak (TpT Seller) re: Monster by Walter Dean Myers Unit Test
Hi. I purchased this test because the 8th grade teacher who assigned this for summer reading left our school and a new teacher is in her place. Do you have an answer key? It is not a book I teach, but we are required to give the test soon.
September 9, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
What's your email? It might take me a day or two to make up the answer key. I haven't taught this book in a long time.
September 10, 2012
Juananc re: The First Week of School Forms/Handouts
Good morning,
Would you send the comma usage and the first week of school handouts to me as a pdf?
Thank you!
Juana
Juana.nolasco@gmail.com
Would you send the comma usage and the first week of school handouts to me as a pdf?
Thank you!
Juana
Juana.nolasco@gmail.com
August 12, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I can do that but that will have to wait until the 19th. I won't be home until then.
August 14, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Thanks. I actually just changed a lot of things yesterday. Someone told me that seeing thumbnails was important. I had uploaded the cover of various novels and plays as the display picture and by doing that I had no thumbnails. After hearing people say they wanted to see thumbnails I went back and changed a whole bunch of things around. I don't know how to change the heading bar.
August 9, 2012
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Tammy, TpT is acting all wonky again & won't let me leave a reply, so I apologize for leaving this on your Q&A. I hope they get these glitches worked out soon! Here's what I had typed (thankfully I could copy/paste): "Not yet. I'm torn on what to do with it. It seems that people are beginning to expect all my units to have as much in it and I just can't deliver that. So I'm thinking of trimming it down. I added so much to the Student Survival Guide & Themes/Symbolism/Map of Panem packets last time, that I may just include those & the tests and maybe just a few other essentials. I still think it's a bargain and at least those who already purchased would have all the other stuff I previously included."
August 5, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Oh I just saw that on your page. I was just wondering if the updated Olympics activity would be in the HG download if I re-downloaded it.
August 5, 2012
tswaringen
Thank you! tswar@bellsouth.net
May 13, 2012
tswaringen
Yes, please send me an answer key. I just ordered your test packet. Thanks
May 13, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
What's your email address? I'll send it to you later this evening.
May 13, 2012
tswaringen re: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Quiz and Test
Is the answer key included? Thanks
May 13, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I teach remedial math on the college level and my students love color and clip art on their tests! I think it takes away some of the stress and panic of a test that many of them feel.
April 22, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
I do clip art once in a while but I can't make color copies at work so the color part would be lost. I can start adding more clip art. Once the summer hits I'll work on my stuff that I've already posted on here. I'll add clip art and color. That seems to be the #1 suggestion from several people. Thanks.
April 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt
I saw your posting on the Sellers Forum page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie.
Here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products. First, create a cover page for EVERY product you create which can then be used as an attractive thumbnail to entice buyers. Put some color on your worksheet. Even though buyers will print it in black and white, for some reason, they love color.
Add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page. List several ways you use this product in your classroom. (Is this an independent or group acitivity? Is it an assessment? Etc.) Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also, number your pages.
If you have time, I would love to get your input on my freebie listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Narratives-146-Different-Ways-to-Say-Said
I am now your 13th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
Here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products. First, create a cover page for EVERY product you create which can then be used as an attractive thumbnail to entice buyers. Put some color on your worksheet. Even though buyers will print it in black and white, for some reason, they love color.
Add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page. List several ways you use this product in your classroom. (Is this an independent or group acitivity? Is it an assessment? Etc.) Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product. Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also, number your pages.
If you have time, I would love to get your input on my freebie listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Narratives-146-Different-Ways-to-Say-Said
I am now your 13th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome to TPT, and good luck with selling!
April 22, 2012
Poetgrl78 (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your suggestions. A few people told me to add color but something it seems silly when you're teaching kids that will be in college soon. I'm going to work on my products a lot this summer. I'm going to follow you.
April 22, 2012
Jackie at School (TpT Seller) re: English Regents Powerpoint Presentation
How did you get to post a comment on a product you didn't buy. I was trying to figure out how you did that, I would like to do that too!
April 4, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I taught middle school for 2 years. I'm currently in my 11th year of teaching high school English. I also teach one course on the college level and I've done this for seven years. I have taught creative writing and public speaking electives in addition to regular English classes. Follow my blog: http://poetgrl78.blogspot.com/ and my pinterest page http://pinterest.com/poetgrl78/ for education ideas and activities.
MY TEACHING STYLE
My teaching style varies.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
I graduated college and graduate school with honors.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I have a BA and an MA from Hofstra University.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I love reading and writing. I'll read just about anything. I have a passion for poetry. I'm a published author. I published a book of poetry entitled Mannerisms which is available on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com
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