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I have a strong love for reading and highly value critical thinking. My lessons focus on analyzing text, drawing inferences, and understanding character development through the full spectrum of ELA standards without pulling the reader out of the story, but rather allowing them to grow deeper connections to what they read.
My background is in high school education, as well as teaching both 7th and 8th grade ELA. Currently, I partner with various multi-grade homeschool co-ops making novel based curriculum.
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"Passing" by Nella Larsen Writing Task- Clare's Diary Entries
Students will complete the following writing task after reading Passing by Nella Larsen. Students will write 3 detailed entries that work to summarize the pivotal points of the story while also providing insight into what Clare would be feeling at the time. Students will use critical thinking to provide a narrative from a different character's perspective while still providing an accurate portrayal of setting and events. Detailed rubric is provide to aid writing task as well as ease grading.
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.11-12.1
 +5
The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle School Edition
The group of resources contains a complete 7th/ 8th grade unit study using the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. - Reading Companion (middle school edition) anchors the unit with higher level thinking questions broken down for each chapter. - Reading comprehension questions broken down for each chapter (5 questions each for each of the 12 chapters - A character list for note taking (answer key included) - 2 Non-Fiction article packets to help guide student reading on themes found in the n
7th - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
 +27
The Outsiders: End of Novel Exam (7th/8th Grade Standard Aligned)
Students will use the following exam to answer questions over the novel The Outsiders. Product includes 6 open ended questions over the entirety of the novel based on the Common Core 7th & 8th Grade Reading Literature Standards to make up a comprehensive end of novel exam. Product includes example answers to use as a key.
7th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
, RL.7.4
 +7
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle School Edition
The Outsiders End of Novel Exam- High School- Standard Based
Students will use the following exam to answer questions over the novel The Outsiders. Product includes 6 open ended questions over the entirety of the novel based on the Common Core High School standards to make up a comprehensive end of novel exam. Product includes example answers to use as a key.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.4
 +9
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Outsiders Cover Analysis Activity
Students will use the following activity to analyze 12 different cover editions of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". Handout includes 12 photos of covers used for the novel, as well as 12 open ended questions to help guide student analysis and promote discussion. Extension activity of drawing their own cover is mentioned as well.
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Graphic Arts
CCSS
RL.7.7
, RL.7.9
, RL.8.9
 +5
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Outsiders Reading Companion (High School)
The following is a packet filled with deeper thinking questions to be used in correlation to the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The questions are clearly broken down by chapter and cover a wide range of high school ELA standards making it the perfect tool for a comprehensive English unit. Comprehensive answer key is included
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +8
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
Income Inequality Research Project
Students will research the topic of income inequality and how it impacts society. This project is clearly broken into 5 pieces with rubrics and examples as applicable. 1. Students will research the topic and create notecards (rubric included). 2. Students will reflect on their research of the issue. 3. Students will complete a table as they research political movements being presented to help fix the issues found in part 1. (Example is included) 4. Students will reflect on the politician they
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Government
CCSS
W.11-12.1b
, W.11-12.7
, W.11-12.8
 +1
The Outsiders Character List
Part of bundle with The Outsiders Curriculum. This resource works as a quick reference guide to be used with a novel study on The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. Students will use this list of 15 characters found in the novel to reference differences and note important features. Answer Key is include with an example list.
6th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle School Edition
Movie Comparison Questionnaire
Students will answer 6 questions as they analyze a movie after reading the novel. Questions range in asking their options of the movie in regards to director choices, setting, music, and casting. These questions are universal and can work with any novel/ book combination.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Visual Arts
CCSS
RL.6.7
, RL.7.7
, RL.8.7
 +3
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
Outsiders Quiz Chapters 1-6
The following 18 question quiz is used to assess student's understanding of each character found in the first half of The Outsiders. Students will match the description of each character on the left with the name of the character listed on the right. Answer Key is included.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The group of resources contains a complete unit study using the novel The Outsiders. Pacing guide as well as answer keys make this the perfect resource for schools and co-ops alike! The unit is made of: - Reading Companion (High School Edition) which anchors the unit with higher level thinking questions broken down for each chapter. - 2 Non-Fiction article packets to help guide student reading on themes found in the novel. - Reading Checks for each chapter containing 5 multiple choice questi
9th - 12th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +39
The Outsiders Reading Companion (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
Students will use the reading companion to answers questions as they read the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton . Questions cover a large range of understanding to promoted higher level thinking allowing students to reflect and interact with the text in regards to common core reading standards and application to their own world views. Reading companion is broken down by chapter with corresponding novel page numbers so students can easily follow along. A comprehensive Answer Key is also inclu
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
 +19
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle School Edition
The Outsiders Chapter 5 Vocabulary Hunt
Students be provided a list of 10 key terms and their page number found within Chapter 5 of the novel The Outsiders. Students will illustrate how the term is used in a sentence, then provide a definition of the term based on how the author uses it. Answer Key is provided. Used within comprehensive unit of The Outsiders.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.8.4
, CCRA.L.4
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
Guided Reading Informational Article: Gilbert Goons (used with "The Outsiders")
Students will read the following news article (2/23/24) about teen violence uprise in the safe town of Gilbert, AZ. As they read, students will answer 12 higher level questions (as aligned to Common Core RI Standards). This packet is used in combination with the novel "The Outsiders" and also includes 5 additional questions comparing how the news article and novel. Answer Key is included with reference to RI8 standards but product is easily used across multiple grade levels!
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RL.8.5
, RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
 +18
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Ousiders Chapter 1 Activity: Illustrate Dally
Students will complete the following activity by illustrating what they believe Dallas looks like just as Ponyboy used to do (described in Chapter 1) and using textual evidence to support their inferences. Activity includes instruction, place to draw, place for writing evidence, and simple rubric for grading. Used in part with my "The Outsiders" Curriculum unit.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.3
, CCRA.R.1
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Outsiders Chapter 2: Choice Menu
Students will complete the choice menu to answer questions. Each question is worth a different level of points based on time and difficulty to answer. There are 16 total questions to chose from broke up as: 6 questions in the 1 point category 6 questions in the 2 point category 4 questions in the 3 point category Used in part with the complete "The Outsiders" curriculum
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
 +1
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
Reading Checks for The Outsiders
Students will be able to complete 5 multiple choice questions based on each of the 12 chapters in The Outsiders. Answer Key included.
6th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
Harry Potter 1 Quiz Chapters 13-17
Questions include 7 short answer questions as well as a 10 items sequencing questions. Answer Key is included
6th - 12th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 6-8th grade curriculum
Harry Potter 1 Sorcerer's Stone Pacing Guide Middle School
Teachers can use this resource in alignment with the Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone complete curriculum set. It outlines a 44 day lesson plan (9 week) for middle school students.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts
Socratic Seminar: The Outsiders
Students will use this worksheet to guide them in their Socratic Seminar over the novel "The Outsiders Includes: Explanation of Activity 10 open ended questions to complete before socratic seminar Space for students to write 3-5 of their own questions. Place for student to keep tallies of their own participation during the seminar. 5 Self Reflection questions to complete at the end of the seminar.
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.6
 +6
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
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About the store
Experience
I have a strong love for reading and highly value critical thinking. My lessons focus on analyzing text, drawing inferences, and understanding character development through the full spectrum of ELA standards without pulling the reader out of the story, but rather allowing them to grow deeper connections to what they read.
My background is in high school education, as well as teaching both 7th and 8th grade ELA. Currently, I partner with various multi-grade homeschool co-ops making novel based curriculum.
Teaching style
I love to give clear guided instruction as well as creative activities which emphasize writing throughout all lessons.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Microsoft Innovative Educator,
My own education history
Graduated with Honors
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