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Life in the Middle School Lane

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Theme Word Sort: Disney Style

By Life in the Middle School Lane

This is a word sort vocabulary game. It covers the definition of theme, and gives examples of themes from Disney movies for the students to match up. It is designed to fit into an introduction to theme lesson. The document includes Instructions,

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Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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The Skin I'm In Characterization Word Sort

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This is a word sort vocabulary game. It covers the characterization of six characters from the novel The Skin I'm In by Sharon G Flake.Students have to match up the characters and their character traits. It is designed to fit after an introduction

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Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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4 ratings

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Achieve 3000 Worksheet

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This worksheet can be used with any article on Achieve3000. Students work through the article on paper, practicing vocabulary, summary, and using supporting details while writing every time. Students spend more time reading the article to write a

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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8 ratings

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Holocaust Vocabulary Word Sort

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This is a word sort vocabulary game. It covers various vocabulary words about the Holocaust. Students have to create categories and sort words into their categories. It is designed to fit either midway or after a Holocaust unit, preferably with a

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Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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Figurative Language Word Sort

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This is a word sort for figurative language. It covers the definition of multiple types of figurative language, including simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, imagery, alliteration, and assonance. It also gives examples of each kind of

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English Language Arts, Poetry

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Cooperative Learning

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3 ratings

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Bluford Books Context Clues Tests

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This is a set of three context clues tests, based on 3 of the books from the Bluford High series. The Bluford High books are published by Townsend Press, and are high interest books at low lexiles, aimed at middle school struggling readers. The

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Examinations - Quizzes, Activities

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Student Technology Survey Questionnaire

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This survey gauges your students' technology abilities, strengths and weaknesses, and wants. You will find out what kind of technology your students have access to, what they are good at, and also get their input on what to use in the

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Classroom Forms

$1.50

2 ratings

3.0

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Literacy Reading Interview

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This survey gauges your students' reading abilities, strengths and weaknesses, and likes. You will find out what kind of books your students like, how they like to read, and also get their input on what motivates them to read. This is an interview,

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Balanced Literacy, Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Classroom Forms

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Figurative Language Practice Sheet

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This is a figurative language practice sheet. It covers the definitions and examples of figurative language for the students to complete. It is designed to fit after teaching and reviewing multiple kinds of figurative language, including simile,

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English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Pokeball Vocabulary Definition Graphic Organizer

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This is a simple graphic organizer to define a vocabulary word and use it in a sentence using the latest Pokemon craze! Check out my other Pokeball organizers in my store! Thanks! Links to Related Products: Pokeball Main Idea Pokeball Cause

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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2 ratings

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Tone & Mood Word Sort

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This is a word sort vocabulary game. It covers various tone and mood words. Students have to create categories and sort words into their categories. It is designed to fit in a fiction unit, preferably with a book. Then you can apply the words to

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

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Snowman Venn Diagram Compare and Contrast

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This is a Venn Diagram in the shape of a snowman. Your students can compare and contrast using this awesome snowman in the winter. Compare/Contrast is an important Common Core Standard, and this snowman will be a fun way to hit that standard.

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Pokeball Main Idea Graphic Organizer

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This is a simple graphic organizer to find main idea and two details using the latest Pokemon craze! Check out my other Pokeball organizers in my store! Thanks! Links to Related Products: Pokeball Cause & Effect Pokeball Compare &

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Pokeball Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer

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This is a simple graphic organizer to compare and contrast two topics using the latest Pokemon craze! Check out my other Pokeball Organizers in my store! Links to Related Products: Pokeball Main Idea Pokeball Cause & Effect Pokeball

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English Language Arts, Reading

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Pokeball Problem & Solution Graphic Organizer

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This is a simple graphic organizer to find problem and solution using the latest Pokemon craze! Check out my other Pokeball Organizers in my store! Links to Related Products: Pokeball Main Idea Pokeball Cause & Effect Pokeball Compare &

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English Language Arts, Reading

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Pokeball Genre Graphic Organizer

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This is a simple graphic organizer to define and explain a genre using the latest Pokemon craze! Check out my other Pokeball Organizers in my store! Links to Related Products: Pokeball Main Idea Pokeball Cause & Effect Pokeball Compare

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English Language Arts, Reading

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Pokeball Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

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This is a simple graphic organizer to identify and define figurative language using the latest Pokemon craze! Check out my other Pokeball Organizers in my store! Links to Related Products: Pokeball Main Idea Pokeball Cause & Effect Pokeball

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English Language Arts, Reading

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Pokeball Text Connections Graphic Organizer

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This is a simple graphic organizer to make text connections using the latest Pokemon craze! Check out my other Pokeball Organizers in my store! Links to Related Products: Pokeball Main Idea Pokeball Cause & Effect Pokeball Compare &

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English Language Arts, Reading

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Pokeball Story Elements Graphic Organizer

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This is a simple graphic organizer to identify story elements (characters, setting, & plot) using the latest Pokemon craze! Check out my other Pokeball Organizers in my store! Links to Related Products: Pokeball Main Idea Pokeball Cause

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English Language Arts, Reading

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Question Creation Chart with Google Doc Version!

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This question chart allows students to create their own questions about a topic, article, book, or fiction/nonfiction text. The chart is based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. The further down and to the right students go, the more complex and higher order the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$1.50

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4.0

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my seventh year teaching Middle School English/Language Arts (ELA). During this time, I've co-taught for five years. Next year (2017-2018), I'll be teaching 6th grade!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to be creative and a bit quirky. I also try to include as much technology as possible.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Presenter at: 2017 Write to Learn 2017 Morenet Conference (upcoming) 2017 AMLE (upcoming)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA in Secondary Education and English from Drury University. MA in K-12 Education with an emphasis in ELA from Capella University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love reading and writing, and try to do both as much as possible... although that's hard sometimes during the school year!

GRADES

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, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Math, Numbers, Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Literature, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Halloween, Informational Text

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