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Summer Creative Writing Activity - Roll a Story

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Informational Text Close Reading Passages and Activities: US Haunted Places

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking for high-quality, engaging nonfiction text activities that your students will actually want to complete? Download this bundle of spooky, high-interest informational text passages and literacy activities that highlight the most haunted places

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.4

$16.25

$12.99

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One Pager Project for Any Novel

By Samantha in Secondary

Tired of the same boring book report when you're finished with a novel or short story? Want to assess your students' knowledge of the reading without another quiz? Try a One Pager! Students love this creative project that combines artistry and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (2.82 MB)

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Enneagram Project for Icebreaker Activity or Classroom Culture

By Samantha in Secondary

Are you looking for a unique activity that is perfect for back to school, getting to know you, or as a classroom culture builder any time of the year? Try my Enneagram Project! Students will learn all about the fascinating world of the Enneagram and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2

$4.75

Digital Download PDF (3.57 MB)

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Create Your Own Political Party Project

By Samantha in Secondary

Want an engaging, hands-on project to help your students learn about political parties? Try my Create Your Own Political Party Project! This resource provides a complete, ready-to-implement project for students learning about political parties that

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (5.25 MB)

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Character Analysis Autopsy Body Map Project

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking for an engaging, hands-on way to help your students analyze characters? Try my flexible and fun Character Autopsy Project! This body map project, perfect for middle school or high school English Language Arts, guides students to "pick apart"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3

$3.75

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Figurative Language Pre-Test and Post-Test

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking to pre-assess your students before you begin instruction on your figurative language unit and track growth after you're done teaching and practicing? Download my Figurative Language Pre-Test and Post-Test resource to get two 20-question

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.4, CCRA.R.4

$3.75

Online Resource
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Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Novel Study Unit Bundle

By Samantha in Secondary

Are you teaching Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and looking for a complete novel unit that is both engaging and rigorous? Download my Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Full Novel Unit for activities that your students will enjoy beginning, middle,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10

$19.50

$15.00

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195 Attendance Questions (Question of the Day) to Build Classroom Culture

By Samantha in Secondary

Build better classroom culture this year with 195 ready-to-use attendance questions (also called Question of the Day). These are questions you can ask your class each day while you are taking attendance. Instead of hearing the word "here" over and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Professional Development

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (2.95 MB)

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Thanksgiving Mad Libs Parts of Speech Grammar Activity

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking to practice parts of speech in a fun, engaging way? Try my Thanksgiving Mad Libs Parts of Speech Grammar Activity! This will help your students flex their ELA skills while still celebrating the season of thanks and giving. It is perfect for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (4.86 MB)

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Podcast Listening Graphic Organizers

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking for an engaging way to infuse podcasts into your classroom? Grab this inclusive starter set and you'll get podcast listening worksheets and activities that you can use in your classroom today!What's Included?★ Three print podcast worksheets

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Instructional Technology, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

SL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.3, SL.9-10.4, SL.9-10.5, SL.9-10.6

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (3.00 MB)

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Independent Reading Response to Literature Activities for ANY Novel

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking to assign choice reading to your students, but not sure how to keep them engaged and accountable? Try my Independent Reading Response to Literature Activities! This is an excellent resource for independent reading, literature circles, book

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Nonfiction Text Close Reading Activities Bundle - True Crime

By Samantha in Secondary

Add engaging nonfiction text passages to your high school English Language Arts class with this bundle of five informational text reading activities based on infamous true crime stories. There are a mix of cases and outcomes here, so students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.4

$16.25

$12.00

Bundle

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Spring Mad Libs Grammar Activity to Practice Parts of Speech

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking to practice parts of speech in a fun, engaging way? Try my Spring Mad Libs Parts of Speech Grammar Activity! This will help your students flex their ELA skills with five spring-themed activities. They are perfect for the day before or after

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (6.98 MB)

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Independent Reading Unit Bundle

By Samantha in Secondary

Level up your choice reading unit with this Independent Reading Unit Bundle! Now you can introduce and assess an engaging independent reading project with creative and thoughtful activities. This bundle includes six high-quality resources so you can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Other (ELA)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, For Parents

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10

$14.00

$9.99

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United States Civics and Government Pre-Test

By Samantha in Secondary

This is a pre-assessment (or pre-test, if you prefer!) for basic American Civics and Government. There are 25 questions total with an answer key provided. The topics range from the branches of government, the U.S. Constitution, governmental

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Google Apps

$3.25

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Veterans Day Thank You Letter Writing Activity

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking for a meaningful activity for Veterans Day that will allow students to practice their writing skills? Download my Veteran's Day Thank You Letter Writing Activity! This resource provides a thoughtful way for students to honor a veteran while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (4.17 MB)

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Email Etiquette Lesson and Activities

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking for email writing activities that will help you get pleasant, professional emails from your students all year long? Download my Email Etiquette Lesson and Activities and start receiving better emails tomorrow. This is a great lesson for back

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.2e, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6

$3.75

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End of the Year Soundtrack Project

By Samantha in Secondary

Are you looking for engaging end of the year activities that are both fun and meaningful? Try my End of the Year Soundtrack Project! Students create a playlist of songs highlighting the year in music - both their own favorites and what is currently

Subjects:

English Language Arts, End of Year, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (2.09 MB)

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Nonfiction Text Close Reading Passage and Activities: Amityville Horror House

By Samantha in Secondary

Looking for informational text activities that your students will actually want to complete? Download this spooky, high-interest informational text passage and literacy activities that highlight one of the most haunted places in America! Your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.4

$3.25

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Dialogue Writing Lesson and Activities

By Samantha in Secondary

Help your students with the tasks of writing and punctuating dialogue with this helpful Dialogue Writing Lesson and Activities! This engaging resource makes dialogue practice easy with no-prep activities and worksheets you can implement today. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3b, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.L.1

$3.25

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching Social Studies and English Language Arts for over a decade now. I love creating fun, attractive resources for classroom use. I hope these resources save you time, so you can get back to doing what you love - teaching!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Relationships first. Always.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Student Teacher of the Year, Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies, 2008

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Over a decade of experience teaching Social Studies and English Language Arts!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I'm a Pittsburgh native, but I moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple University. I now live in the beautiful state of Maryland. Love the people here, as well as my wonderful husband, daughter, pets, friends, and family.

GRADES

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Language, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Microbiology, Other, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Psychology, Character Education, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community

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