Amber Francis

This presentation will take you and your students through the process of setting up a photo in manual mode and includes tons of examples to get your students thinking! We discuss exposure, the exposure triangle (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO), white balance, and ways to manipulate the camera to get the shots you want!

✨ Simple Sentences Lesson & Practice – Using We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins ✨Bring grammar to life with this engaging lesson on simple sentences using the beloved children’s book We Don’t Eat Our Classmates! Students will learn to identify subjects, predicates, subordinating conjunctions, and coordinating conjunctions through fun, accessible examples pulled straight from the story. This resource is perfect for middle school ELA teachers who want to make grammar instruction bo

✨ Seventh Grade by Gary Soto – Vocabulary, Quiz, & One-Pager Assignment ✨Make the first weeks of school meaningful with Gary Soto’s classic short story Seventh Grade! This ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to teach vocabulary, assess understanding, and guide students through a creative one-pager project that helps them connect personally with the text. Designed for middle school ELA, this lesson pack saves you prep time while keeping students engaged and reflective. ✅ What’s

Introducing the Ultimate School Events Photography Guide: Capture Every Moment with Precision and Style! Are you a passionate photographer looking to master the art of shooting school events? Or are you a teacher hoping to find a tool for your students to use when they're out of the classroom? Look no further! Our comprehensive Photography Guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of capturing memorable moments at school gatherings with finesse and creativity. Elevate Your Skills: Designed fo

✨ Getting to Know You: Student Survey for English Class ✨ Start your year off strong with this engaging “All About Me” student survey designed specifically for middle school English! This resource helps teachers quickly get to know their students as learners and as people, providing valuable insight into how they learn best, their reading and writing habits, and what motivates them. Students will reflect on their learning preferences, strengths, and challenges, while also sharing their interes

Summarizing Made Simple: Interactive Slideshow for StudentsEngage your students with this vibrant and interactive slideshow designed to teach the art of summarizing! This easy-to-use resource breaks down the essential steps of summarizing, offering clear definitions, practical examples, and engaging activities to guide learners through the process. Key features include: Step-by-Step Instructions: Simplifies summarizing into manageable steps for better comprehension.Interactive Practice: Includes

Unlock the full potential of your Canon DSLR camera with our expertly crafted guide, designed specifically for students and beginners. This easy-to-follow guide is your ultimate companion for mastering your camera with confidence. You will download this as a PDF file, but at the end of the presentation is a link to the Canva template where you can change / edit anything you'd like! Features Include:Detailed Button Overview: Explore every button and dial on your Canon DSLR Rebel with clear, labe

Engage your 7th-grade students with this ready-to-use reading and grammar activities bundle based on "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros. This comprehensive resource is perfect for teaching literary analysis, grammar skills, and vocabulary—all in one cohesive package! What’s Included: Full Story Copy: A clean, student-ready version of "Eleven" for classroom use. Teacher Preview Presentation: Discuss key grammar concepts before reading. Includes slides to introduce fragments and run-on sentences with

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of interviewing! In this engaging lesson, students will learn the ins and outs of effective interviewing in a lively, discussion-based setting. As they explore the presentation with you, they’ll take notes and tackle fun “pop quizzes” that keep everyone on their toes and reinforce their understanding in a lighthearted way. But the real fun begins when students team up for a hands-on interviewing practice! Using a creative worksheet, they’ll put their n

It's SCIENCE, baby! Learn the Anatomy of an Article! This is an engaging lesson designed to dissect the structure and vocabulary of articles. With a dynamic slideshow presentation, you'll dive into essential terms and concepts that make up effective writing. (But you don't have to make the slideshow - I did it for you!) Then together as a class, you'll analyze a practice article, labeling its key components as a class. (No worries - the practice article is included with a key!) Finally, studen

Empowering Student Journalists: Understanding the First AmendmentDive into the essentials of the First Amendment with this simple yet engaging and informative presentation, designed specifically for student journalists. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of First Amendment rights and explores their crucial impact on student journalism. There are many resources out there for the 1st Amendment, but this one is simple yet clear regarding First Amendment rights for student journalis

Students new to photography sometimes require a reminder about all of the adjustments they may be required to make. This handout will simplify the settings and help them better understand how to get the photo they want.

Make vocabulary building fun and interactive with this Synonym Sorting Activity! Perfect for middle and high school students, this engaging exercise helps learners explore synonyms, their meanings, and how they fit into categories. Students will work in small groups to sort pre-cut word strips (synonyms) under corresponding header cards like "Happy," "Big," and "Smart." Using dictionaries or online tools, students will research definitions and collaborate to match words to the correct categorie

Engage your students in this dynamic journalism game designed to teach headline writing skills in a fun, collaborative way. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this activity involves students working individually or in teams to craft compelling, accurate, and concise headlines based on provided prompts, articles, or scenarios. The game can be adapted to focus on various skills, such as using puns, capturing tone, or maximizing word efficiency. Teachers can incorporate friendly competi

News Flash Friday: Your Weekly Scoop on Current Events! Looking for a fun, engaging, and low-prep Friday activity? My classes do this EVERY Friday and it has also become a community-building activity as well. My students love this and yours will too! This download includes a full lesson plan, a grading rubric, and a template for PowerPoint or Google Slides! Each week, students will dive into fascinating stories that THEY choose, honing their research, reading, summarizing, and writing skills.

We can't always be everywhere, so when you're not present, this handy little pocket guide will help students struggling with their exposure. There are two pages so you can choose the size that works best for you and your students!

This companion worksheet is the perfect follow-up to your summarizing lesson! Designed to reinforce the skills introduced in the Summarizing Slideshow, this engaging worksheet helps students practice identifying key ideas and eliminating unnecessary details. Key features include: Guided Practice: Step-by-step prompts guide students through summarizing short passages.Diverse Texts: Includes a variety of passages (fiction and nonfiction) to keep learners interested and challenged.Key Idea Identifi

Introducing the SEL: Group & Individual Reflection Post Yearbook Deadline Worksheets Purposeful Self-Reflection: Designed with intentionality, our Post-Project Reflection Worksheet encourages students to delve into the dynamics of their group collaboration and personal contributions. This tool is a gateway to self-discovery, helping students recognize their strengths, areas for improvement, and the value they bring to a team. Group Dynamics: This worksheet can facilitate insightful discuss