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Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie Novel Study Guide / Literature Unit

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Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick is a story you'll never forget. When asked to pick a book for a school-wide read, this one was my first choice. In order to help all of our teachers successfully participate in our school-wide

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Word Walls

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

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The Pink Slip (Editable!) - Amazing Discipline Management Tool! All Grades

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This may be the best purchase you make today and definitely one you won't regret! I know there are TONS of "Pink Slips" out there based on the sample in Harry Wong's book, "The First Days of School." But this is a horse (or slip) of a different

Subjects:

Specialty, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms

$6.99

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Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences & Your Brain: All About How You Learn

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As teachers, one of the most important steps we can take is to find the best way to teach our students.In return, students need to know the best way they can learn.The old saying, "Know Thyself" is what this lesson is all about.This was created on

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Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, For All Subject Areas

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

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Assessment, Internet Activities, Webquests

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The Yellow Slip: Document Student Refusal to Complete Work (Easy & Effective!)

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A big problem that can lead to many other problems is a student's refusal to complete assignments. Sometimes the issue is homework. For others, it's failure to participate on class assignments. Either way, the bottom line is that child is in

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

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

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Classroom Forms

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5-Paragraph Essay Book Report Form- Now With Google Drive Option*

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*This product has been updated to include the printable PDF AND an interactive Google Slides product that can be used in Google Drive and Google Classroom. Instructions on how to set it up in Google Classroom are included! Does your school use

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Writing-Expository, Reading, Writing-Essays

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

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The Pink Slip (An Amazing Discipline Management Tool) PDF Version (non-editable)

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This may be the best purchase you make you today and definitely one you won't regret! I know there are TONS of "Pink Slips" out there based on the sample in Harry Wong's book, "The First Days of School." But this is a horse (or slip) of a different

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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"Ever After" starring Drew Barrymore- Movie Study Guide (Now with Google Drive!)

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Included in this package are four great products for use with the movie "Ever After - A Cinderella Story", starring Drew Barrymore. PDF files AND Google Drive files are included! You'll even find a link to my sample Google Classroom to view how

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Movie Guides

$14.99

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Library Media / Reading Lesson: Helping Students Evaluate and Select Good Books

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Sixth graders were in the library this week and I tried out a new lesson I created just for them. I called it, "You CAN Judge a Book By Its Cover!" I was very pleased with the final results and the fun we had doing the lesson. Before they arrived

Subjects:

Reading, Library Skills, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$3.99

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AR (Second Chance) Book Report Form for Middle & High School Students

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This is NOT your typical elementary-ish AR form. This form was created to be used by students who have taken an AR test, but did not pass it. This is a second chance form! We believe that "Failure is NOT an option" at my middle school and I

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Classroom Forms

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Application for Yearbook Staff (Includes Teacher Recommendation Form)

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In order to get the best staff possible, an advisor should consider using an application process. With over 150 applications each year, it's very important to have a way to easily compare applicants. I've been a yearbook advisor for 20 years and

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Graphic Arts, Other (Specialty)

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

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Handouts

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Documentation of Student Refusal to Complete Work (Elementary Edition)**

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A big problem that can lead to many other issues is a student's refusal to complete assignments. Sometimes the issue is homework. For others, it's failure to participate on class assignments. Either way, the bottom line is that child is in danger

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Classroom Management

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Classroom Forms

$2.99

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Hop-Frog by Edgar Allan Poe - A Complete Package including audio!

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Are you an Edgar Allan Poe fan and love to teach his short stories? This is something you just might love! Get this complete package for Hop-Frog, a short story of revenge and murder, and you’ll turn your students into Poe fans in no time! In

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Study Guides

$12.99

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The Pink Slip (An Amazing Discipline Management Tool) *Elementary Version! (PDF)

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This may be the best money you spend today! The Pink Slip was invented as a simple and effective way to manage and document discipline issues. Print on pink paper and explain to students that you will be issuing "Pink Slips" to those who break

Subjects:

Specialty, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms

$4.99

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AR Reading Log (For Middle & High School Students)

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This reading log was created to be used with the Accelerated Reading Program and is appropriate for all grade levels but is designed with middle and high school students in mind. (No kiddie graphics and a clean look). It has been created as a PDF

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

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Application For Library Assistants (Includes Teacher Recommendation Form)

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At the middle and high school level, students may have the opportunity to work in the library media center. This is an application form for students and teacher recommendation forms that are to be given to teachers. If you are a media specialist

Subjects:

Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Classroom Forms

$2.99

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I CAN statements for CCSS- Reading in Science & Technical Subjects (6th-8th)

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This set of signs and the accompanying checklists are designed to help you easily implement the Common Core State Standards for reading in science and technical subjects for grades 6th through 8th into your daily lessons. These are in PDF format

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Career and Technical Education

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.3, RST.6-8.4, RST.6-8.5, RST.6-8.6, RST.6-8.7, RST.6-8.8, RST.6-8.9, RST.6-8.10

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I CAN statements for CCSS- Writing in Science & Technical Subjects (6th-8th)

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This set of signs and the accompanying checklists are designed to help you easily implement the Common Core State Standards for writing in science & technical subjects for grades 6th through 8th into your daily lessons. These are in PDF format

Subjects:

Science, Career and Technical Education, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b

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Sample Syllabus for Middle Grades and Up! Completely Customizable!

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This four-page syllabus takes all of the work out of developing your own! It includes every category you need to help your students and their parents understand the course, the requirements, materials needed and your expectations. This document is

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Syllabi, Classroom Forms

$4.99

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Begin Your Year The Right Way With These Activities: Classroom Rules That Work!

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Many teachers post a set of rules, introduce them to the class and then quickly move on to the next item on the agenda. Do they then wonder why students aren't following the rules? Rules are posted, but do students really get them and more

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Posters

$7.99

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Lunch Fast Pass (A Quick and Easy Reward For Middle & Upper Grades)

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Want a way to reward your students for great work, good behavior, or any reason you feel deserves a treat? Give a Lunch Fast Pass! Students given a Fast Pass will be able to leave class a couple of minutes early in order to be first in line in

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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Handouts

$1.99

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught for the last twenty-seven years and have spent the majority of my career in grades 6th-8th. I have some high school and elementary experience as well. I am a certified C.R.I.S.S. trainer, a Florida Reading Initiative trainer, and have experience teaching technology workshops for teachers as well as students. I am currently serving as a library media specialist in a middle school and I teach ELA and Intensive Math. I am also responsible for helping failing students with credit recovery. I use my materials with these classes and I share with others at my school to help teachers in all subject areas improve their lessons.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a firm believer in "Edutainment" and work hard to keep learning fun and meaningful. I love technology and incorporating it into my lessons.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year 1999 and 2015, Technologist of the Year 2001, Exceptional Writing Teacher Award (multiple years) (Highest writing scores in the district).

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Graduate of Fort Valley State College M.A in Middle Grades Education with concentrations in reading and music. Certifications in Middle Grade English and Library Media Science

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Visit my website at http://whatteachersneed.com

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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, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Library Skills, Basic Reading, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

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