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Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

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Ann Petry Materials for "Like a Winding Sheet" (Harlem Renaissance)

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

This is one of the very best short stories, both empathetic, shocking, and a social critique relevant today. This short story is also one of the best for assigning a model five-paragraph essay and receiving successful, full responses (due to story's

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Examinations - Quizzes, Study Guides, Other

$7.50

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Biblical and Archaic Christian Vocabulary in American Literature ex. Hawthorne

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

Created on behalf of students unfamiliar with Christian and / or archaic terms after speaking with a student who could not identify Satan as a term for devil--surprisingly a large number of my former urban 10th and 11th grade student had this issue.

Subjects:

Literature, U.S. History, Vocabulary

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, 5^th, 6^th, ...

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Projects, Handouts, Word Walls

$3.00

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MLK Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Pre-Reading Vocabulary in Context Analysis

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

24 vocabulary words in context of sentences, with 3- or 4-part assignment.Steps A-C involve context analysis and rewriting the given sentence in simpler English. Step D, optional, involves presenting work on any one of the vocabulary words, and may

Subjects:

Literature, Writing-Expository, Vocabulary

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Cooperative Learning, Activities

CCSS:

L.9-10.4a, L.9-10.4c, L.9-10.4d, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5b, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.4a, L.11-12.4c, L.11-12.4d

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Of Mice and Men Nature Motif Materials and Projects (John Steinbeck)

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

This is a different spin on Of Mice and Men, focusing on nature motifs/imagery for thematic development. Materials follow the nature motif theme. These include relevant motif vocabulary (nearly 50 from the book, then nearly 50 more); two projects

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Novel Study

$7.00

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True or False DNA PreQuiz PowerPoint for Fun

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

Questions are written in simple language about cloning, DNA identification, genetic inheritance, etc. and are meant for students that have not studied the topic in detail--i.e. a prequiz. The general concept should be understood afterwards well

Subjects:

Literature, Biology, Environment

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Fun Stuff, Assessment, PowerPoint Presentations

$2.50

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African Literature and Oral Tradition PowerPoint

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

Oral literature or folklore is often beautiful, and here I've listed two excerpts: one a traditional poem and another a poem based on the oral tradition. This PowerPoint (2007) was created to share with other teachers in order to promote African

Subjects:

Literature, African Studies, Education

Grades:

PreK, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

Types:

Professional Documents, PowerPoint Presentations, Other

$6.00

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Mutations, Tumors, Cancer: Wireless & Electricity

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

Presentation for student with basic understanding of DNA and electromagnetic spectrum regarding cancer risks from wireless and electricity. Topic overview: Brief introduction to electromagnetic terms. See first 11 (of 29) slides at Beatty.fyi

Subjects:

Professional Development, Science, Health

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Professional Development, PowerPoint Presentations, Other

$8.00

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Reading & Paragraph Outlining (CRISS or Roman) - Beowulf Final Battle Response

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

Students will learn how to use outlining to quickly organize a writing assignment while reading, and how to simultaneously use outlining to assist in understanding the reading, the final battle of Beowulf. This method is adaptable to other

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, 7^th

Types:

Handouts, Outlines

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.5...

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Movie Graphic Organizer to Contrast with Book--Generic Form

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

Graphic organizer is suitable to contrast any movie varying noticeably from a book, such as Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Space for brief analysis of changes below in reference to changes. I think this graphic organizer is great, because it is simple

Subjects:

Literature, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, 7^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides, Novel Study

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SSS Poem Graphic Organizer for Comprehension grades 5-12

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

This 1-page graphic organizer focuses on comprehension. The layout covers basics to examination of tone, and it serves well for both modeling, discussion, and group practice. There is an easy acronym included.AUDIENCE: Students troubled with poem

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers

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Othello Scene DIY Drawing and Quote Boxes with Mini Rubric

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

1 double-sided sheet with boxes for students to draw important scenes and add relevant quotes from each scene. Includes a miniature, simple 3-point rubric for scene selection (key scene), quote relevant to scene, and neatness. Illustrating is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Fun Stuff

FREE

Digital Download DOCX (0.01 MB)

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Cumulative Verb Form Chart with additional Bingo and Word Search Blanks

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

A cumulative verb form chart helps students visualize the connection and differences between verbs, nouns, adjectives and adverbs. Two examples are given, and then approximately 18 rows are provided for students to fill with examples. Additionally

Subjects:

Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Fun Stuff, Handouts

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Infertility, Wireless, and Electricity

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

Reviews impairment of fertility from wireless and electricity with charts and tables of relevant studies. Studies chosen are simple to understand, emphasizing wireless risks but also including brief reference to fields from electricity. A preview

Subjects:

Biology, Informational Text, Health

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations

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Tri-fold brochure on Wireless and Electronic Risks with World Actions

By Kirstin Beatty - Thoughtful and Useful

This is a health risks warning brochure, a tri-fold, which has columns on the following: criticisms of the FCC, which sets guidelines on allowable wireless exposures;sample wireless and electronic research showing health risks; actions of

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Instructional Technology, Child Care

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Not Grade Specific

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For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Handouts

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Taught variety of high school English literature, SAT, and basic skills/reading courses, as well as middle school English language arts, resource skills lab, and creative writing. Former overseas ESL teacher. Reading skills taught included phonics and basic reading skills in classes or as tutor.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Focused upon providing thought-provoking, in-depth, practical content, integrated with useful skills. Enjoy interdisciplinary lessons or units, and sharing knowledge. Enjoyed debates and investigations.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Some writing awards. Often complimented for lesson plans, research, creativity, and writing skills. Shining teacher moment? My students were shining teacher moments, except when they were crazy students. Yes, there are some crazy students.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Yet to be added

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I'm just uploading, when time, favorites of what seems useful, solid, and possibly great as I run through past lessons and materials. I'm currently working to put legislation before MA state voters for environmental health through Last Tree Laws, which accepts donations for the ballot measure. Free materials may be available there as posted. I've a new website, Beatty.fyi, on which I'll eventually post more materials.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Biology, Environment, Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Health, African Studies, Education, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text

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