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The Raven Paraphrasing Lesson: Worksheets,...

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Children's Homer Study Guide and Teacher Packet

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Tom Sawyer Chapter Summary Cards

$2.50

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Children's Homer Study Guide and Teacher Packet

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This unit is a set of lesson plans and study aids which includes 80 pages of activities for various ages, learning styles, and ability levels. Perfect for middle school grades, junior high and and multi-level homeschooling families, this activity

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Handouts

$8.50

22 ratings

3.9

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Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Vocabulary, Idioms, and Slang Translations

By Turbo Tutor

This Tom Sawyer Vocabulary product focuses on the relationship between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. The bottom line: if a student does not know the meanings of a sufficient proportion of words or phrases then comprehension is

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, For Parents

$3.00

59 ratings

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Catholic Saints Scavenger Hunt 1

By Turbo Tutor

The Catholic Saints Scavenger Hunt is an engaging activity that can be used as a wrap-up project for a study of the saints or as a fun assignment for All Saints Day. It works well as an individual project, partner activity, or group competition.

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Religion

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Fun Stuff, Cooperative Learning

$2.00

29 ratings

4.0

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Run-On Sentence, Comma Splice, Fragments, Clauses, FANBOYS: Lesson, Worksheets

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Run-On Sentence, Comma-Splice, Fragments, Clauses, and FANBOYs are thoroughly explained in this mini-lesson. Use the four worksheets for class activities, review, homework, or team competitions. Student reference sheets contain many examples and

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets, Handouts

$2.00

20 ratings

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Adventures of Tom Sawyer: "Yaller Ticket" Game

By Turbo Tutor

Hands down, The Tom Sawyer Yaller Ticket Game is THE most engaging game of our school year. This card trading game is based on the "yaller ticket" trading actions of Tom Sawyer himself in chapter 4 of the novel. Intended for small groups of 3 to 7

Subjects:

Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Fun Stuff, Games

$2.00

22 ratings

4.0

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Avoid Vague and Ambiguous Pronoun Reference

By Turbo Tutor

Vague and Ambiguous Pronouns contribute largely to immature writing among middle and high school students. This lesson plan and accompanying materials will train students to identify, eliminate, and replace these vague pronoun references. The

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets

$1.50

22 ratings

4.0

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Catholic Saints Scavenger Hunt: 2-Pack Bundle

By Turbo Tutor

Buy this economy bundle and get 2 products: Saints Scavenger Hunt Saints Scavenger Hunt Advanced Click on the link to view listing of saints covered in each product. Each of these products is a fun cut and paste activity for individuals,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Fun Stuff

$3.50

25 ratings

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Tom Sawyer Activities Bundle

By Turbo Tutor

This Tom Sawyer Discount Bundle package includes 6 products that will illuminate The Adventures of Tom Sawyer for all students as well as leave a lasting memory of this classic novel. The bundle is offered at a discount price PLUS an additional

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Novel Study, Literacy Center Ideas

$11.50

$9.00

20 ratings

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The Raven Paraphrasing Lesson: Worksheets, Word Search, and Allusions

By Turbo Tutor

The Raven Paraphrasing Activity features a series of practical hints to help students understand the poem: paraphrasing challenging vocabulary, changing word order, and deleting unnecessary words. These worksheets provide students with the format

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets, Literacy Center Ideas

$1.50

15 ratings

4.0

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Find the Theme in a Few Simple Steps

By Turbo Tutor

When asked to find the theme of a novel or poem, students will turn to the internet for a quick answer, but in doing so they will never understand the process of how to uncover an imbedded theme. They will miss the great lengths that an author has

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities

$3.00

20 ratings

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Treasure Island Vocabulary: Translations of Historical Expressions, Idioms, Etc.

By Turbo Tutor

There is no disputing the relationship between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. The bottom line: if a student does not know the meanings of a sufficient proportion of words or phrases, then comprehension is impossible. And what's a

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Fun Stuff, Printables, Literacy Center Ideas

$2.50

20 ratings

4.0

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Easter and Holy Week Scavenger Hunt

By Turbo Tutor

This Easter and Holy Week Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity that can be used individually, in pairs, or in teams. Students read a question, cut out the picture from the Answer Page, and then paste onto the correctly numbered frames. Questions cover

Subjects:

Easter

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Fun Stuff

$2.00

19 ratings

4.0

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Word Choice: Six Writing Exercises to Expand Your Students' Vocabulary

By Turbo Tutor

Word choice exercises ( 6 activities in all) offer a unique approach to expanding vocabulary and varying sentence structure. Students are forced to find alternative ways to express themselves. Results extend way outside the box and are often very

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$1.75

13 ratings

4.0

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Strong, Vivid Verbs Discount 3-Pack Bundle

By Turbo Tutor

This 3-Pack Verb Unit includes three of my products combined into one economical unit. The triple packet includes the Verb Chart from Part 1; Lesson Plans, Worksheets, and Answer Keys from Part 2; and the Strong Verb Memory Game. Together, these

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Games

$3.75

14 ratings

4.0

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Strong, Vivid Verbs, Part 1

By Turbo Tutor

Strong Vivid Verbs Part 1 The ability to write well requires the skill of identifying weak verbs and replacing them with stronger, more descriptive verbs. This product consists of a simple chart to track weak verbs in students' own writing and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.00

9 ratings

4.0

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Chapter Check-Up Cards

By Turbo Tutor

Adventures of Tom Sawyer Chapter Check-Up Cards are just the thing for a quick and painless way to discover those students who completed the reading assignment and those who did not. The cards can also keep students' comprehension on track if

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Examinations - Quizzes, Assessment, Novel Study

$2.00

14 ratings

4.0

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Strong, Vivid Verbs Part 2

By Turbo Tutor

The first lesson plan outlines a quick 3-step process which helps students to identify weak verbs and replace them with stronger, more descriptive verbs. A second lesson tackles the overuse of the verb "to be" and demonstrates many vivid

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets

$1.75

14 ratings

4.0

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Strong Verb Memory Game

By Turbo Tutor

This Verb Game reinforces the use of strong, vivid verbs in writing and is perfect for centers or small groups. Students will gain knowledge of higher level vocabulary as they link everyday common verbs with their more vivid, stronger

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Fun Stuff, Games

$1.75

11 ratings

4.0

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Christmas Trivia Cards

By Turbo Tutor

If you're looking for questions such as "How many reindeer did Santa have?" or "Whose eyes were made of coal?" you won't find them here. Taken from history, literature, modern statistics, geography, and various holiday traditions in December, this

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Fun Stuff, Games

$1.50

7 ratings

3.9

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Out of the Silent Planet Literature Guide

By Turbo Tutor

This Out of the Silent Planet literature guide contains all the activities necessary to enhance your students' understanding and appreciation of C. S. Lewis' novel. The range of activities include vocabulary tests, theme worksheets, essay

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Examinations - Quizzes, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities

$5.50

12 ratings

3.9

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Public School Teacher Grades 1-8; Homeschool Group Instructor Grades 5-12 ( writing, literature, grammar, SAT prep) 20 years; Private Tutor (15 years) Grades 6-12; Homeschooling Mom to 3 successful children

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My lesson plans are very clear, methodical, straightforward, and logical. My products will break down difficult concepts into smaller, clarifying steps and illuminate the way for all levels of students.

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I am not famous. . .yet!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Science in Education Minor in Music Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

After teaching public school and homeschooling my own children, I have found a comfortable niche teaching language arts to small groups of homeschooled children as well as teaching an SAT prep class. My love of teaching spills over to my strong desire to create clever and effective games, lesson plans, and literature units. I thank all of my customers as well as this TPT website that enables me to pursue my goals and continue to create products that will assist both teachers and students.

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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

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Other (Science), Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History, Middle Ages, Other (Social Studies - History), Religion, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Summer, End of Year

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