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The Hunger Games Novel Teaching Unit with Lessons Aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Digital Download (Newly Updated!)
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Complete teaching unit for Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins from Best Seller & Top-Rated teacher author Tracee Orman.
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ptally
Great activities!!
May 24, 2013
mkhbgreene
This is jam packed FULL of great stuff... love all of the extras! Thanks!
May 24, 2013
jcreasey
great quality
May 24, 2013
schaeflau
Perfect! Just what I was looking for! Thanks!
May 23, 2013
lindsm
A fantastic resource. Thank you.
May 23, 2013
recycled
I love this! Have used it this week after state testing.
May 23, 2013
meganstinnett
such awesome ideas
May 23, 2013
jef102563
Used lots of printer ink but the quotes were wonderful and will be used in my 5th grade classroom
May 23, 2013
embuck27
These are great, thanks!
May 23, 2013
cheraw57
You have two products with different titles but the same product. I bought both without knowing.
May 23, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
I do state in the product description they are the same product but in different applications. One is a PDF and one is a Word doc. I listed them separately in 2009 before I knew we could zip them together. Please submit a ticket for a refund for one of them.
May 23, 2013 
cheraw57
My studetns love this "cheat sheet." Of course, I do too! Thank you.
May 23, 2013
marye4653
Very helpful. Thank you!
May 22, 2013
Rhonda Hughey
Wonderful resource. This was exactly what I was looking for to use with this novel.
May 22, 2013
IAQAdam
Excellent, thank you.
May 22, 2013
cobosj
Thank you!
May 22, 2013
IAQAdam
Great resource
May 22, 2013
sklamm
It is a great series of opportunities for the students to get involved with writing poetry. The formula writing still allows for individuality and creativity. I loved the products that my fifth graders came up with.
Thank you for putting this together!
Thank you for putting this together!
May 22, 2013
winpiazza
Just want I needed!!! Thanks!
May 22, 2013
LaForrest
Great resource.
May 21, 2013
Jessica Williams (TpT Seller)
Super cute page borders and frames! Thanks for the freebie!!
May 21, 2013
Erin Chrisman (TpT Seller)
This is perfect! I love how you clearly outlined the expectation for each resource.
May 21, 2013
murmur1
Very helpful.
May 21, 2013
spunkygrl
Thank you!
May 21, 2013
tmlane1
Liked this, it is a great help.
May 21, 2013
shandaortega
This was a super fun activity! Kids loved it! Thank you, Tracee!
May 21, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much, Science Stuff! I really appreciate it! And I'm so glad you found what you needed. :)
May 21, 2013
jms68m
Thank you!
May 20, 2013
Teachingisagift (TpT Seller)
Thanks again Tracee! You are awesome! I can't wait to use these for grad with your idea using Tagxedo!
Sidney
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May 20, 2013
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Ashley Brown (TpT Seller)
When will your Catching Fire Digital Unit be back up? I wanted to purchase it and now it is gone.
May 23, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
I'm not sure, Ashley. I didn't even know it was. I'll see what I can do.
May 24, 2013
Janice Gordon Holloway (TpT Seller) re: Hunger Games Teaching Unit CD Lessons, Quizzes, Tests, Activities
Hello again,
Thank you for the response. I made the purchase a few minutes earlier. I look forward to the email files. I purchased some materials from you last year and for some reason thought I had the 15.99 package. Today when I realized I had not, I thought I should purchase the whole package if I could get part of it by tomorrow. Thank you for making that possible.
Thank you for the response. I made the purchase a few minutes earlier. I look forward to the email files. I purchased some materials from you last year and for some reason thought I had the 15.99 package. Today when I realized I had not, I thought I should purchase the whole package if I could get part of it by tomorrow. Thank you for making that possible.
May 22, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Janice - I just got home; i mailed your package earlier and will email the files now. Thanks so much! -Tracee
May 22, 2013
Janice Gordon Holloway (TpT Seller) re: Hunger Games Teaching Unit CD Lessons, Quizzes, Tests, Activities
How soon will I receive the CD? Like the other person whose question appears below this box, I need it ASAP. If I download what is available for downloading but I want the other information, can you send that information for the approximate $15.00 difference between the price of the download unit and the price of the CD unit.
May 22, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Janice--If you purchase the CD I can ship it today (not sure where you live, but it ships from Illinois) and email you files tonight. Thanks for your interest! -Tracee
May 22, 2013
patsue11
You've been wonderful in the past...any chance you have a test over "The Ask and The Answer?". Needing one and of course, have nothing!!
May 21, 2013
acwduke0000 re: 2013 Clip Art Graphics for Commercial & Personal Use
I'm trying to download the 2013 clip art graphics, but it's not working. Do you generally have a problem downloading them to a mac?
thanks,
Annette
thanks,
Annette
May 20, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi acwduke0000 - I created and uploaded them on a Mac and have been able to download them just fine both on my home Mac and school Mac. Perhaps there was a problem with the internet connection? Try redownloading.
To unzip on a Mac, just double-click it. It will extract the file and save it (usually in your "downloads" or "documents" folder - where ever you have your downloads set to save). Hope that helps! -Tracee
To unzip on a Mac, just double-click it. It will extract the file and save it (usually in your "downloads" or "documents" folder - where ever you have your downloads set to save). Hope that helps! -Tracee
May 20, 2013
Angela Johnson (TpT Seller) re: End of the Year Activity and Memory Book for Teens
Hello! I was just wondering if this an activity that students complete on a computer? I don't have very much access to technology, so that is why I was wondering.
Thanks!
Thanks!
May 15, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Angela - It's an option for those with access, but I included two formats so you can just print out the activities (pages) that you want your students to complete rather than have them do it on a computer. Thanks for your interest! -Tracee
May 15, 2013
isha8451
Hi! I've purchased your Hunger Games units and absolutely love them!! Next year my school will be reading Candor by Pam Bachorz. Just wondering if you had anything that I could use with the novel? Thank you!
May 15, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much, isha8451! I have not created anything specific for Candor (I'll have to read it this summer!), but I have a few products that work with any novel. Some are more academically rigorous (Common Core reading & language graphic organizers) and others are more creative (Creative activities for any novel, character cell phone activity, character trading cards, etc.). I'll be coming out with more Common Core-specific products that will work with any novel in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for your interest & have a great summer! -Tracee
May 15, 2013
Katy Holguin (TpT Seller) re: Funky Frames: Totally Mod Dots & Stripes Clip Art Accents
Hey Tracy,
I LOVE all of your amazing clip art and frames! I am currently a first year teacher and would really love some advice on how to create frames and schedule time throughout my day to make all of these creative materials. How many hours a week would you say you spend working on your blog and materials? I would really love it if you could help me get started with some do's and dont's as far as creating a blog and making frames.
Thank you so much and I am very much looking forward to hearing back from you!
Best,
Katy
I LOVE all of your amazing clip art and frames! I am currently a first year teacher and would really love some advice on how to create frames and schedule time throughout my day to make all of these creative materials. How many hours a week would you say you spend working on your blog and materials? I would really love it if you could help me get started with some do's and dont's as far as creating a blog and making frames.
Thank you so much and I am very much looking forward to hearing back from you!
Best,
Katy
May 15, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Katy - Thanks so much for your kind words! I do all my writing & creating at night and weekends because I am far too busy during the school day. Also, summertime is when I create the most. I am lucky if I post one article a week on my blog and create one product a month. It's too time consuming. I have a degree in journalism, so I learned most of my skills through my schooling and time spent advising school yearbook and newspaper. It took me years to learn and I'm still learning from my students. They are usually the ones who keep me up to date on how to do things in different apps. Good luck! -Tracee
May 15, 2013
msbellaz re: Fiction Non-Fiction Reading Graphic Organizers Common Core 6, 7, 8
Tracee,
I am really interested in this, but the "sample thumbnails" are so small it's hard to really see what you are offering. Is there a way to look at one of them so I can get a better idea of this product? Thanks!
I am really interested in this, but the "sample thumbnails" are so small it's hard to really see what you are offering. Is there a way to look at one of them so I can get a better idea of this product? Thanks!
May 14, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
If you download the sample preview, plus the free samples that are separate files, you'll see full-size example pages. Thanks.
May 14, 2013
tak314
Do you have alphabets as well?
May 13, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
I don't. Sorry! I am sure there are other sellers here that do, though. Hope the numbers worked out for you! -Tracee
May 13, 2013
tak314
I did that and it puts the words in the black part of the number, not in the middle of the number.
May 10, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Just click on the "invert" button (under the "shape" settings) and it will switch it. :)
May 10, 2013
tak314
I wanted to use the numbers I downloaded for tagedo.com and wordie.net. How do I insert the numbers so I can create the one that says 2013 on your page?
May 10, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
When you are on tagxedo.com, use the "insert a picture" feature. Instead of choosing one of theirs, click on the option to upload your own.
May 10, 2013
amesdawn
I was reading through the other questions here to see if mine might already be answered and I was pleased to see that you are planning on creating a unit for Divergent as I am interested in that for next year. Would you be also doing a unit for Insurgent?
May 8, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
I will! First priority on my summer list. I got started on Divergent, but haven't completed it. Thankfully, my summer starts earlier this year, so I should have one or both up by July. Thanks so much for your interest, amesdawn!
May 8, 2013
jennifer9766
Do you have a blog?
May 7, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Yes...two, actually: www.hungergameslessons.com and www.traceeorman.com Thanks for your interest!
May 7, 2013
drberrios
Tracee I cannot thank you enough!! I am forever grateful! I will be sending for the drive again!!! Thanks again! May God bless you!
May 7, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
I have more to send--but I had to leave to come to school. haha :) Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 7, 2013
drberrios
Tracee, hi
My name is Diana Ramos and I currently teach at Colegio Marista in PR. I am writing to see if you could help me out. I have bought products from you as well as my school has bought me some of your guides just recently including the complete teacher's guide of the hunger games trilogy. As recent as this past Thursday I lost the jump drive and I am planning on buying it again, but the problem I am confronting is that for tomorrow I have to hand in my finals and all the material to be used was in that precious jump drive! I have searched all over my classroom and home and it does not seem to appear. I just thought that maybe you could send me through my email (dramosberrios@yahoo.com) or my dropbox (profdramos@yahoo.com) the guides of Catching Fire and Mockingjay since if I re-buy the drive, it won't be here for tomorrow. I am so desperate regarding this due date that I don't know what else to do! I would appreciate if you could help me out. I promise that I will buy the flash drive again since it has precious material to me, but I need this as for tomorrow. Could you please help me out? Any help on this matter will be thoroughly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Diana Ramos
My name is Diana Ramos and I currently teach at Colegio Marista in PR. I am writing to see if you could help me out. I have bought products from you as well as my school has bought me some of your guides just recently including the complete teacher's guide of the hunger games trilogy. As recent as this past Thursday I lost the jump drive and I am planning on buying it again, but the problem I am confronting is that for tomorrow I have to hand in my finals and all the material to be used was in that precious jump drive! I have searched all over my classroom and home and it does not seem to appear. I just thought that maybe you could send me through my email (dramosberrios@yahoo.com) or my dropbox (profdramos@yahoo.com) the guides of Catching Fire and Mockingjay since if I re-buy the drive, it won't be here for tomorrow. I am so desperate regarding this due date that I don't know what else to do! I would appreciate if you could help me out. I promise that I will buy the flash drive again since it has precious material to me, but I need this as for tomorrow. Could you please help me out? Any help on this matter will be thoroughly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Diana Ramos
May 7, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Diana - No problem. I will send here shortly. I hope you find it. I know how awful it feels to lose something like that! -Tracee
May 7, 2013
pspivey re: Facebook Character Sketch Lesson Any Novel Full Version 1
I want to use this activity in the computer lab with my class. How could I do that?
May 6, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
You can share the student copy with your students on a secure server. I use our district's grading software to share files (I use the attachment feature when I create an assignment) because it is password-protected and the files are not picked up by search engines (many password-protected sites still allow search engines to find them). I hope that answers your question and thank you for your interest! -Tracee
May 6, 2013
jrobin201 re: Common Core Writing "PEEL" Anchor Chart
I am an student and can you please tell me how are referencing for your common core standard or what standard(s) address specifically.
Julie
Julie
May 5, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi jrobin201, All of the CCSS writing standards from grades 6-12 divide the writing into three types: argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative. This is for the argument and informative/explanatory types of writing only. Because each grade level follows the same formula for writing, the "introduce claims/topics, develop/support claims/topics, use words to create cohesion/links, and provide concluding statement" are virtually identical. In fact, I could probably add an "S" to make it "PEELS" and include the "establish and maintain an appropriate style." See page 2 of the download to see how each fits with each letter. The example is for W.8.1., but applies for the first two writing standards in grades 6-12. Actually, it applies to grades 4 and 5, as well. They follow pretty much the exact formula. I have a link to the standards on page 2 for further help. -Tracee
May 5, 2013
Lindsay Burke (TpT Seller) re: "Hunger Games" Unit: Lessons Q&A Tests Activities Quiz Vocab Maps Key
Hi, I just purchased your Hunger Games unit and I can't seem to open it on my computer. Adobe keeps saying that it "wasn't properly decoded", do you know what this means or how I can fix this?
May 2, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Lindsay - I'm sorry you are having problems opening it. Is this after you've extracted the files in the zipped folder? Have you tried opening the Microsoft Word files? I suggest redownloading and when you try to open the individual files within the folders, make sure you are using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader (the link is in your "my purchases" to download free). I hope that helps. If you continue to have problems, the tech dept. is very good about helping with specific things. You can take out a ticket in the "Contact Us" link. -Tracee
May 2, 2013
lyndseycook
Hi! I downloaded the Hunger Games kit and I can't find the jeopardy game on it, what is the file called?
April 29, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your purchase! They are in the "Teacher Key" folder and are the only .ppt files, labeled by Review and round. -Tracee
April 29, 2013
The SuperHERO Teacher (TpT Seller)
Hi Tracee!
Danielle Knight (from "Study All Knight") and I are hosting a "Super Secondary Giveaway" for grades 9-12. Would you be interested in donating? As you know, I admire your work and it would be amazing if you were a part of our giveaway! If you want to (don't feel bad if decline), you can sign up via Google Docs here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BmVifFUNeECmGkPPfpRy9eEjdnBx4tmzSM4K9HT_w1U/viewform
Thanks so much!
Brittany
Danielle Knight (from "Study All Knight") and I are hosting a "Super Secondary Giveaway" for grades 9-12. Would you be interested in donating? As you know, I admire your work and it would be amazing if you were a part of our giveaway! If you want to (don't feel bad if decline), you can sign up via Google Docs here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BmVifFUNeECmGkPPfpRy9eEjdnBx4tmzSM4K9HT_w1U/viewform
Thanks so much!
Brittany
April 28, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Thanks for thinking of me Brittany! I will definitely contribute. :)
April 28, 2013
Tiny Toes (TpT Seller)
That sounds perfect!! I will definitely come back in a couple of weeks!! I DID catch you at the end of a semester, didn't I?! YIKES!! Thanks again... and will see you then. =D JoAn
April 28, 2013
Tiny Toes (TpT Seller)
Esp after reading your answers here on your page, I'd love for you to be our next 'guest' on the Learning from... on the Sellers Forum. I also like that you target higher grades, which will appeal to our upper levels on the forums. We would look at your store at your covers, descriptions, etc. to see what makes a successful store and how we might be improve our own stores. This would start this evening or whenever you give me the go-ahead. =D
April 28, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Tiny Toes! I am very flattered, but I fear I wouldn't be able to answer questions in a timely manner. If you could give me a week or two, that would be grand. I'm trying to get caught up on grading and writing final tests for my seniors before they graduate. Also, my son also has track meets this week, which means I won't be home until late at night. But I would be more than happy to in a week or two, if that's OK? Thanks so much for thinking of me! -Tracee
April 28, 2013
Jennifer Sykes (TpT Seller)
Hi Tracee,
I've purchased/downloaded many of your products and they are all fabulous. I'm interested in getting started with selling on TPT and I'm in need of some advice. I'm wondering how you go about making such wonderful PDF's. Do you just create them using word and save as a PDF, or do you use special software? I'm also interested in starting a blog and class website. Any advice or sites that you could give me would be fantastic. Just looking for some guidance in this new venture. Thanks a bunch!
~Jenn
I've purchased/downloaded many of your products and they are all fabulous. I'm interested in getting started with selling on TPT and I'm in need of some advice. I'm wondering how you go about making such wonderful PDF's. Do you just create them using word and save as a PDF, or do you use special software? I'm also interested in starting a blog and class website. Any advice or sites that you could give me would be fantastic. Just looking for some guidance in this new venture. Thanks a bunch!
~Jenn
April 28, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Jennifer - Thanks so much for your kind words! I use Mac's Pages to design about 90% of my resources (the other 10% I use Adobe InDesign). I just export it it as a PDF or Word document from either program. I recommend using Blogger for blogging because it's pretty easy to get started and is what a majority of the teacher bloggers use. Good luck! -Tracee
April 28, 2013
Cgalyon re: Facebook Character Sketch Lesson Any Novel Full Version 1
I have a copy of your facebook character sketch but it's in adobe...If I downloaded your full version, would it be available in word?
April 27, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Cgalyon - If you purchased it, just go to your "My Purchases" page and you can redownload it and get the updated version that has the Word document. If you downloaded the free profile template, yes, you will need to purchase to get the Word document. Thanks for your interest and I hope that helps! -Tracee
April 27, 2013
Dianne Mason (TpT Seller) re: Essay Writing Prompts: Narrative, Persuasive, Expository
Tracee,
Since this is a free product, is that why it's okay to include the rubrics from other sources? Just wondering.
Dianne
Since this is a free product, is that why it's okay to include the rubrics from other sources? Just wondering.
Dianne
April 27, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Dianne - Resources in the public domain can be used in free or priced products; though, unless I created my own printable, I usually just provide the link to the original source. -Tracee
April 27, 2013
kdurdella
Hi Tracee- I'm really enjoying your units. The quality is fantastic. I will be tutoring 6-8 graders this summer and I am looking for a good literature unit. They have all read The Hunger Games trilogy already and want to read something "current". Are you planning on releasing any more literature units in the next couple of months? If not, which resource would you suggest I use with whatever book we end up with?
Thanks!
Kelley
Thanks!
Kelley
April 25, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
I do plan on creating a unit for Divergent and possibly some others for that age group. They probably won't be quite as extensive as my Hunger Games units, but many of the same creative activities can be used for any novel (I have a Creative Activities for ANY novel pack that is my 2nd best-seller). I think Secondary Solutions puts out fabulous literature units and you can also check out poetgrl78, too. Thanks so much for your interest, Kelley, and good luck this summer! -Tracee
April 25, 2013
Brittany England re: Poetry Lessons, Activities, Figurative Language Bundle on CD
Hi Tracee,
I live near Toronto, Canada. Do you know how long it would take to ship? I noticed that someone asked the same question but it was from two years ago.
Thanks again,
Brittany
I live near Toronto, Canada. Do you know how long it would take to ship? I noticed that someone asked the same question but it was from two years ago.
Thanks again,
Brittany
April 22, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Brittany! I think right now it's about 1-2 weeks. For a while it was up to a month because of the strike. If there is anything you need right away, I can email it.
April 22, 2013
Brittany England
Thank you Tracee. What textbook do you use? I don't have any other resources like this. Is it necessary to have the textbook or would these resources be sufficient enough? I know my students would love the activities.
Thanks again,
Brittany
Thanks again,
Brittany
April 21, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
We use Pearson-Prentice Hall's Literature books, but I really only use a couple poems from there. As far as needing more, it depends on how much time you want to spend on the unit. Some of the poems and songs may not be appropriate for 7th grade, but the figurative language and writing exercises should be good. So you may be limited with having enough to read, though.
April 21, 2013
Brittany England re: Poetry Resources Bundle for Writing, Reading, & Understanding Poetry
Hi Tracee,
Is there a unit plan for this resource? I currently teach grade 7 language and have never taught poetry before. A unit/lesson plan would help me immensely.
Thank you,
Brittany
Is there a unit plan for this resource? I currently teach grade 7 language and have never taught poetry before. A unit/lesson plan would help me immensely.
Thank you,
Brittany
April 21, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Brittany - I use most of the resources to supplement the unit from our textbook. The "Teachers_PoetryUnitOutline.pdf" file gives the order in which I use them and breaks them down by purpose. I start with going over the terms & using song lyrics and ending with analysis of more difficult poems. To conclude the unit, they create their own original poetry books. For those who are hesitant to write, I give many formula poems that make it much easier. If you start them out with easy things, they become more confident and poetry isn't as daunting. Just have fun and I am sure they will, too. :) Good luck! -Tracee
April 21, 2013
A Perfectly Poetic Page (TpT Seller)
I know you are a busy lady. Wanted to ask you a quick question about PNG and JPG. My email is: aperfectlypoeticpage@gmail.com
I'm branching out and doing more graphics at the moment. 300 DPI PNG images are huge file-wise. What's your opinion on doing 300 DPI JPG?? Would it be almost as good? I'd like to post more of my creations here but I can't seem to get some of the files under the size limits.
If you are too busy, that's okay. Answer here or at my email.
Thanks so much from one TPTer to another.
~Tracy from A Perfectly Poetic Page
I'm branching out and doing more graphics at the moment. 300 DPI PNG images are huge file-wise. What's your opinion on doing 300 DPI JPG?? Would it be almost as good? I'd like to post more of my creations here but I can't seem to get some of the files under the size limits.
If you are too busy, that's okay. Answer here or at my email.
Thanks so much from one TPTer to another.
~Tracy from A Perfectly Poetic Page
April 21, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Tracy - I usually only save jpgs for use in thumbnails (not to sell) because the quality is not as good and it diminishes over time, no matter how high you save it. But you can set your resolution for pngs lower as long as the image itself is the largest you would want it. For example, if I want to make an 8.5x11 background, as long as I make it that size (or larger) so it does not have to be enlarged, you can get by with setting the resolution at 250 or 150, and even 72, in some cases. When I create in Photoshop, my beginning canvas is pretty big. It's much easier to size it down after it's done. Plus, flattening the image helps reduce the size, too, without losing quality. There are probably many tutorials online. But there are times when I have to make my packages smaller because of the size, too. ;) Hope that helps! -Tracee
April 21, 2013
IngeniousTeacher (TpT Seller)
Tracee,
Congrats on being the top selling teacher in high school! I am a fairly new seller was wondering if you could give me any tips on how you do so well.
Congrats on being the top selling teacher in high school! I am a fairly new seller was wondering if you could give me any tips on how you do so well.
April 21, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi IngeniousTeacher - Thank you! I started selling in 2009 and made sure I posted links to TpT on every website, forum, and social network possible. If people can't find your resources, they can't buy them. That was the number one thing I did initially. A year later I started blogging, and that has really helped, too. It's harder for high school teachers because we don't spend as much time reading/following blogs in our spare time, but if we need something and do a search for it and Google directs us to a blog post that has a link to a product that would help us, then we're more likely to buy it. So build a blog that has content teachers would find useful. And Pinterest has been great these last couple of years. I don't pin just products, though. I pin lots of other things and re-pin things I like, which helps build a following. Good luck & hope that helps! -Tracee
April 21, 2013
lyndseycook re: "Hunger Games" Unit: Lessons Q&A Tests Activities Quiz Vocab Maps Key
How quickly can you mail my CD if I order it? I love your unit plans! I'm going to start teaching it at the end of next week or the beginning of the week after. Thank you!
April 19, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Lyndsey, I usually email the day it is ordered if it is before 2:30 p.m. Otherwise, the next day. I am located in the midwest, so most mailings take 2-3 days for delivery. Hope that helps & thanks so much for your interest! -Tracee
April 19, 2013
Megan McRae (TpT Seller)
Tracee,
Thanks for answering my other question so quickly! I started looking through the Unit CD and it is like a dream come true! While I was going through it, I had a little trouble trying to open study guide answer key. It told me that it wasn't compatible. I was wondering if you might have it in a PDF or if I just completely missed that on the disc haha. Thank you so much for your help!
Megan
Thanks for answering my other question so quickly! I started looking through the Unit CD and it is like a dream come true! While I was going through it, I had a little trouble trying to open study guide answer key. It told me that it wasn't compatible. I was wondering if you might have it in a PDF or if I just completely missed that on the disc haha. Thank you so much for your help!
Megan
April 16, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
That's weird. My copy has two versions: a Word and a PDF. If yours just has the Word version, you can email me and I will send you the PDF. Hope that helps! My email is hungergameslessons@gmail.com
April 16, 2013
acc9901 re: Doodle Sketches Bundle of Clip Art Graphics for Commercial Use
Are these all in white, where i would need to use them on a black background? Or can I change the color of the frames/outlines?
thank you,
Amy
thank you,
Amy
April 16, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Amy - They are offered in both white and transparent (besides the outline). Most are just black lines, but some have a yellow highlighter and a few are in rainbow. You could change the color of them if you have photo editing software (like Photoshop or Paint), but when you place them into your word processing document, you really won't be able to edit the color much. They are all image files. You can check out some of my products where I have used them:
-http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Its-a-Hoot-Black-Line-Owl-Clipart-Graphics-for-Commercial-Use
-http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Poetry-Devices-Consonance-Alliteration-NearHalf-Slant-Rhymes
-http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/MLA-Works-Cited-Sources-Page-for-Students
I hope that helps! Thanks for your inquiry. -Tracee
-http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Its-a-Hoot-Black-Line-Owl-Clipart-Graphics-for-Commercial-Use
-http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Poetry-Devices-Consonance-Alliteration-NearHalf-Slant-Rhymes
-http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/MLA-Works-Cited-Sources-Page-for-Students
I hope that helps! Thanks for your inquiry. -Tracee
April 16, 2013
aje3737
Hello Tracee,
Loving your Poetry Digital Unit. I am the only LA/English teacher in a rural school for Grades 7-12, so always feel behind the eight ball and not as organized as I'd like to be. I used The Fireworks activity and would like to use more of your Lyrics activities (One, The River, etc.) but I cannot find the key in all the files? It's probably right in front of me and I'm just not seeing it. Thank you for direction on where I can find it in the packet. Smiles & thanks, Amanda
Loving your Poetry Digital Unit. I am the only LA/English teacher in a rural school for Grades 7-12, so always feel behind the eight ball and not as organized as I'd like to be. I used The Fireworks activity and would like to use more of your Lyrics activities (One, The River, etc.) but I cannot find the key in all the files? It's probably right in front of me and I'm just not seeing it. Thank you for direction on where I can find it in the packet. Smiles & thanks, Amanda
April 15, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi, Amanda - Thanks so much for your purchase--I really need to add a table of contents! :) If you are referring to the "AdditionalLyrics" file, many of the keys are in the SongLyricsPoetryNew file (the key for "One" is on page 12). However, some of the songs I do not have a typed key (just my handwritten notes). For "The River", the sample section is in the FigurativeLanguageUpdated.ppt file ...toward the end of it, I think. I hope that helps! -Tracee
April 15, 2013
Megan McRae (TpT Seller) re: "To Kill a Mockingbird" Exams: Final, Movie Exam, Vocab Test - Word
Tracee,
I purchased the hard copy of your TKAM unit a while back. I am just introducing the novel now, and plan on beginning to use your materials very soon. I have the CD at school, and I haven't looked at it since I bought it-are these exams on it? I love the idea of one that follows the movie. Let me know! Thank you so much!
Megan
I purchased the hard copy of your TKAM unit a while back. I am just introducing the novel now, and plan on beginning to use your materials very soon. I have the CD at school, and I haven't looked at it since I bought it-are these exams on it? I love the idea of one that follows the movie. Let me know! Thank you so much!
Megan
April 15, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Yes, they are, Megan! :) They may be all combined in one file. Let me know if you have problems finding them! I know there's a lot of stuff on there.
April 15, 2013
amidnightrose
In HGvocab.pdf there are no answers for the vocab worksheet on page 27 of that file. Where can I find the answer key for that? It's a vocab matching page, the first question is forgetfulness; complete disregard.
April 14, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi AMidnightRose - Sorry about that. The answers are on page 29, but it says, "Answers to worksheet on page 26" and is labeled "Answer Key #1". I added a new cover page to the file and forgot to change that page to "Answers to worksheet on page 27" instead. Sorry for the confusion! -Tracee
April 14, 2013
Sanderson9988 re: Zebra Backgrounds Digital Paper for Commercial Use
The files are not allowing me to print or to edit :(
April 13, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Sanderson9988 - I just downloaded to make sure the files were not damaged. I opened them in both Preview and Photoshop, both worked fine. If you are placing them in Microsoft Word or Powerpoint, maybe the settings in your application aren't working? These are not placed in an application--they will have to be placed in or opened in one first in order to edit or add text. Here's a free tutorial if you use Word: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-To-Use-Frames-Text-in-Microsoft-Word
Hope that helps! -Tracee
Hope that helps! -Tracee
April 13, 2013
Amanda Schear
I found the poetry - thanks for the refreshed download! Now I'm looking for the Quotes: Activities and Trivia?
April 9, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Those are on the CD or can be purchased separately. There was only so much I could fit in the digital download. If you look at the product description, it has a list of all of the materials included. Also, the Teacher's Guide to the Survival Pack has a page that lists the names of the individual files if you have trouble finding them.
April 9, 2013
Amanda Schear re: "Hunger Games" Quotes: Activities & Trivia Game
Hi Tracee -
Where should I look in the digital download of the unit for this set of activities?
Thank you!
Amanda
Where should I look in the digital download of the unit for this set of activities?
Thank you!
Amanda
April 9, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
In the "Activities" folder. It's called Hunger Games Poetry. :)
April 9, 2013
wsh529 re: Hunger Games Exams, Quizzes, Tests, Review Bundle
I just bought the quiz bundle for $8.00. However, I am unable to copy and paste the questions because it says I need the owner's password.
Thanks!
Wanda
Thanks!
Wanda
April 9, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Wanda - The quizzes and tests are provided in Microsoft Word if you need to make changes. You can open one of those documents rather than the PDF versions. Thanks. -Tracee
April 9, 2013
karenhope re: "Hunger Games" Unit: Lessons Q&A Tests Activities Quiz Vocab Maps Key
Hi Tracee. From the many to choose from, I thought your Hunger Games Unit looked to most interesting. I was right - I love the layout and the activities are extremely creative! However, I'm a little overwhelmed by the volume of resources. Can you recommend a starting point or is there something to indicate the teaching order. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Kind regards, Karen
April 9, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Karen - I've been teaching it for four years, so I add to it each time. You won't use everything, but can switch things up or differentiate each time you teach. In the Teacher's folder you will find an "Order of Lessons" (HGorderoflessons) document that should be helpful. Start with that and the student Survival Guide (HGsurvivalpack) in the "Activities" folder. The survival guide has many of the other files incorporated into it. Good luck & thanks for choosing my unit! Let me know if you have any additional questions. -Tracee
April 9, 2013
Amanda Schear re: "Hunger Games" Unit: Lessons Q&A Tests Activities Quiz Vocab Maps Key
Hi Tracee -
I just downloaded the full HG unit in order to get the complete poetry/art packet described in your free download, but I can't seem to find it in the zip file anywhere?? Where should I be looking?
I just downloaded the full HG unit in order to get the complete poetry/art packet described in your free download, but I can't seem to find it in the zip file anywhere?? Where should I be looking?
April 8, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi aschear - Please redownload. I must have accidentally left it off the last time I updated it. Thanks for letting me know! -Tracee
April 8, 2013
Erin Russell re: "Hunger Games" Unit: Lessons Q&A Tests Activities Quiz Vocab Maps Key
Hi! How did you get permission to use the photos in your unit? I would love to include some in my various units.
Thanks :)
Thanks :)
April 7, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi skitles - I can't tell if you are asking to use the same images I included in my unit. If so, they are not for commercial distribution. (Please read the terms!) But if you are asking how to get permission to use images in general, here is how I did it (this took well over 3 years and I am still securing permissions for others--I had to wait a year to post one of my products to get all permissions, so this isn't something that happens overnight): I asked the rights-holders (whether it was the photographer, artist, production company, webmaster, etc.). Often the person who holds the rights is not necessarily the person who created it. Many of the images I have the exclusive rights to use. In some of the cases I have agreements where I promote for them in return. Some of the promos include publish their press releases, write articles, and post links on my website back to them. You will want to have a website that generates a lot of traffic, otherwise they may not even consider it. (Probably 20,000-30,000 hits per month is minimum.) You can also just buy the commercial license in some cases. It depends on how much you want to spend.
-Tracee
-Tracee
April 7, 2013
jstofan re: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Unit with Hunger Games Comparison
I downloaded this and I got nothing. Pretty upset!
April 5, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
'm sorry you are having problems with the download, jstofan. Did you try redownloading it? It is a zipped folder and the contents will need to be extracted. There could have been a glitch during download or loss of internet service. Please retry and use the trouble-shooting tips on the "My Purchases" page for additional help. Also, you can use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom to report technical difficulties to the tech team. They will be able to assist you further. Thank you. -Tracee
April 5, 2013
caseyshove
We will thanks! My principal is not letting me teach another novel, so this will be PERFECT BEYOND COMPARE for when they get to "choose" one of four books to read during "free reading" time. Thanks Again!!
April 4, 2013
caseyshove
Wait!! I figured it out. This is so perfect! YOU are so perfect!! Thank you for existing.
April 4, 2013
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad it worked for you & hope you get lots of use out of it this year and in years to come. :) And thank you so much for your kind words. I am not at all perfect, but thanks for the ego boost! haha! Have a great year!
April 4, 2013
caseyshove
Hi there, I just got your creative activities for any novel or short story with hand outs (and I'm very excited to look at it because you're brilliant) but for some reason it is not opening no matter what I do. Is there a version I can find somewhere that will work with my computer??
April 4, 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I've been teaching at my current public high school for twelve years, and have a total of 16 years experience. Most of my experience is teaching high school English and journalism classes; however, for several years I taught an art history class. I teach all levels--from honors students to special education students; therefore, I'm constantly modifying my assignments to fit my students' needs.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I will never stop trying to foster creativity and critical thinking in my classroom no matter how many practice standardized tests I must give. In my opinion, it is just as (if not more) important to graduate students who can think independently and creatively as it is to graduate students who can score well on a two-day test in three subject areas.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
My students' achievements are more meaningful than the honors bestowed upon me. Their achievements are my true rewards.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I graduated from St. Ambrose University in 1994, double-majoring in English and Mass Communications & Journalism. After teaching in a small school in a special education classroom, I decided to go back to school to earn my teaching endorsement. My roles in education have included being a librarian, middle school English & reading, middle school special ed., and for the past twelve years as a high school English and journalism teacher with about six years of art history thrown in there, as well.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Learning can not be assessed by a single test; it is determined by an individual's ability to think critically, creatively, and solve problems. Teaching to the test will produce great test-takers. Which is fine, if that's all they'll do the rest of their lives. Teach them how to question, force them to look at things differently, and foster their creativity; these are the skills we should be practicing to produce great thinkers.
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