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Mrs Barrett

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Washington, United States
About the store
I have experience in all things English: 6th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade, Advanced Placement, honors, remedial, and college in the high school courses for both literature and composition.
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Preview of Group Role Cards - All Subjects (Editable!)

Group Role Cards - All Subjects (Editable!)

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Mrs Barrett
I want my students held accountable for their contribution to a group without having to go over group roles *every* time we push desks together. I also found, however, that different projects require different roles. So I made something to solve my problem: Group Role Cards! --Group Role Cards-- 1. Print as many sets as you have groups 2. Laminate, hole-punch, and place each group set on a binder ring. 3. When students get into groups, hand out Group Role Cards and ask the group to assign what
Preview of Sub Plans Template (Editable!)

Sub Plans Template (Editable!)

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Mrs Barrett
Part of having a great day *away* from school means you have left your students and the sub with great plans! This five-page document cuts down on your prep time by including built-in options for you to tell your sub (and students) what technology, working styles, and sound levels are allowed. It also includes two templates for two different prep periods, but you can print out extra pages if you need more! Sick of never getting sub notes? Leave them dedicated space to show them what you want!
Preview of Synthesis Essay Unit (Editable!)

Synthesis Essay Unit (Editable!)

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Mrs Barrett
Teach students how to synthesize college-level publications on literacy, power, and education. This unit includes 18 pages of professionally designed, easy-to-read, common-core aligned content for you and your students. Spend three weeks teaching your students how to read, annotate, and respond to scholarly articles all about the nature of higher education. This unit will help your students succeed through a practice essay exam and a group assignment in which they build a study guide for their
Preview of Hall Pass Template (Editable!)

Hall Pass Template (Editable!)

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Mrs Barrett
Did the bell just ring for the next class and you still have a student from last period in your room? Send them quickly to their next class with this pass. All you need to write is... -student’s name -your initials -date -time You don't need a reason when the pass already says “My apologies, I was speaking with this student about something important.” --My Experience in the Classroom-- I print these on colored card-stock to make them easy to spot, grab, fill, and give. When other teachers saw
Preview of Signal Phrases Handout (EDITABLE!)

Signal Phrases Handout (EDITABLE!)

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Mrs Barrett
Sentence frames are a great tool for English language learners and all writers, at any proficiency. This handout will help students develop strong sentence fluency, allowing them to practice different signal phrases, clauses, and sentences to show relationships among ideas. The handout includes 88 signal phrases/clauses/sentences! From the handout: "Signal phrases are words, phrases, clauses, or even sentences that help guide your reader through your writing. Signal phrases help your reader to
Preview of Weekly Planner (Version 1)

Weekly Planner (Version 1)

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Mrs Barrett
Download this weekly planner for easy lesson planning or life planning. → Includes “don’t forget” note → Flexible layout → Enough space for lesson plans Download includes four different color options AND a black and white copy. If you're interested in a weekly planner designed for student, check out Weekly Planner #2 on my store page.
Preview of "Opposing College Advice" Writing Assignment (Editable!)

"Opposing College Advice" Writing Assignment (Editable!)

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Mrs Barrett
This quick essay assignment requires no pre-teaching! It's perfect as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of the year to see where you students are regarding their writing abilities. Assign in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade to get kids thinking about college early and writing about what it's for. Edit the prompt to customize the due date, your requirements, or the format you want to see. This prompt is perfect for students to write an essay, a letter to you, or even a blog post!
Preview of Weekly Planner (Version 2)

Weekly Planner (Version 2)

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Mrs Barrett
This weekly planner is made especially for students. Special Features → Includes “done” bubbles that students can check off → Parent signature box → Teacher comment space → Reminder space for upcoming tests, projects, club meetings If you're interested in a weekly planner designed for teachers, check out Weekly Planner (Version 1) on my store page.
Preview of Make a Habit Handout

Make a Habit Handout

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Mrs Barrett
Do you need to students to change their mindset or their habits? Then help them with this growth-mindset handout! This handout helps students put into writing one change they want to see in themselves. Help them be successful in creating better habits by having them use this tool to check off progress, watch for roadblocks, and plan rewards. --My Experience in the Classroom-- In my class, I whip these babies out when my students are developing unsavory habits - like never turning in work, or
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About the store

Experience

I have experience in all things English: 6th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade, Advanced Placement, honors, remedial, and college in the high school courses for both literature and composition.

Teaching style

I lead a student-led, research-driven classroom. All materials are built around the common core.

Awards & shining teacher moments

1) STEM Lighthouse Conference 2014 Certificate (Delta H.S.) | 2) Delta SuperHero Award, 2015 (Delta H.S.) | 3) Francis B. Huston Medallion Honoree, 2012 (Eastern Washington University)

My own education history

I have a Master of Arts in English Literature from Eastern Washington University (2012) where I graduated summa cum laude. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Education in English from EWU (2012) where I graduated summa cum laude and with honors ad valorem.

Additional biographical information

I have professional experience writing and editing: 1) Editorial Assistant for Quaestio Rossica at Ural Federal University in Russia, 2) Technical Writing Intern for Sterling Savings Bank in Spokane, WA, 3) Technical Writing Intern at Premera Blue Cross in Mountlake Terrace, WA, 4) Chief Copy Editor for "The Easterner" at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA. Additionally, I have given several scholarly presentations to local and international research groups. Research and Creative Works Symposium at Eastern Washington University (2011 and 2014) and the Interdisciplinary Nineteenth Century Studies Conference in 2014.