Flee Ennui
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Aptos, California, United States
About the store
Hi, I am a lifelong educator. I am passionate about helping others to feel comfortable, competent, and enthusiastic about learning. My specialties include tutoring students in writing, reading comprehension, study skills, test preparation, and organizational habits. I have taught at the high school level for 27 years, all levels and all grades. I have created and taught several electives including journalism, broadcast journalism, and media ethics. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and cycling.
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Persuasive Appeal - Writing Practice
Give your students practice in writing persuasive appeals. Students loved this activity - it was fun for them to learn how to write convincing arguments using logos, ethos, and pathos. *This worksheet can be used in conjunction with my "Persuasive Scenario" activity. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
WHST.6-8.1
, WHST.6-8.9
, WHST.6-8.10
 +9
Transition Practice
This worksheet serves as both an informational handout and practice sheet for students to learn and use transitions. After writing their paragraphs, have them share their work aloud with the class. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.1c
, W.9-10.2d
, CCRA.W.5
 +1
Luckiest Characters - Fun activity for St. Patrick's Day!
This is a fun review activity for students to work on individually, in pairs, or in a group. It may even lead to healthy debate! This is also a great way for you to assess your students' recall and comprehension of characters. After finishing, students may report out to the class or you may post responses on the wall or on your class website. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
2nd - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.2.3
, RL.2.6
, RL.4.3
 +4
Holiday Worksheet
This is a fun brainstorming activity for students. We all have different memories and thoughts about the holidays. Give your students a change to jot down some ideas about the holidays. After doing this, they can use their ideas to write sentences, paragraphs, or a short essay.
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.2.8
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.6
 +1
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Your students will have fun learning about St. Patrick's Day and then responding to a creative writing prompt. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
1st - 4th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
CCSS
W.4.2
, W.4.3
, W.4.4
 +8
Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Assignment
Give your students the opportunity to read, respond, and connect to Martin Luther King's most famous quotations. After writing, students may share their ideas aloud with their peers.
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
W.6.1b
, W.6.1c
, W.6.10
 +4
Beware the Ides of March - foreshadowing
This is a fun activity for students during your examination of Julius Caesar, on March 15th, or whenever you are teaching about foreshadowing! If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
5th - 12th
Creative Writing, Literature
Black History Month - Montgomery Bus Boycott
This activity works well for Black History Month. Students will have the opportunity to research about the Montgomery Bus Boycott and then share what they learn. After they finish, you could ask students to share their learning aloud with the class. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.4.10
, WHST.6-8.6
, WHST.6-8.7
 +3
Black History Month - Underground Railroad
Give your students the opportunity to research and report information about the Underground Railroad. It is a wonderful activity for Black History Month. Your students may work on this digitally or in print. Then, they may share their findings with the class. Students should provide the source(s) of their information. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
WHST.6-8.2
, WHST.6-8.2b
, WHST.6-8.5
 +12
Black History Month Activity
Give your students a fun worksheet to commemorate Black History Month. You may use this printed or as a digital activity. Students may share their research with the class once they have completed the worksheet. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
4th - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS
WHST.6-8.1c
, WHST.6-8.2
, WHST.6-8.6
 +4
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Strategies
Here are some realistic strategies for students to use to increase their reading comprehension of nonfiction texts. They can use the check boxes and then turn in this handout at the end of the week or they can just use it for their personal accountability.
4th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
, RI.8.3
 +6
Practice nonfiction analysis
Here are some questions/prompts that will guide your students in an examination/analysis of a nonfiction text. You may give them an article or allow them to find one that corresponds to their interests.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.3
 +4
Preparing a Formal Speech
The sky is the limit...at least that is what we tell our students! This product gives students the opportunity to plan and execute a formal speech. The interactive EASEL activity is easier on your eyes (no handwriting!) If you like this product, consider following me :) Thanks. P.S. A supplemental activity would include students adding a PowerPoint/graphic/visual aid to their speeches.
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.4
, CCRA.SL.6
Persuasive Scenario - Collaborative Activity
This is a fun activity for student collaboration. One student gives details for an ad campaign and the other student uses these ideas to design the campaign (and vice versa). Complete one as a class example first and then give your students time to have fun setting the "campaign" stage for their peers. Prior to this assignment, students could learn about ethos, pathos, and logos as persuasive appeals. *This may be used in conjunction with my "Persuasive Appeal" activity. If you like this prod
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
SL.11-12.1
, SL.11-12.1a
, SL.11-12.1b
 +16
Veterans Day Worksheet
Celebrate a holiday with your students by encouraging them to research Veterans Day and write about it. Later, students can share their findings with the class.
4th - 7th
Government, Writing
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.3
, SL.6.1a
 +7
Valentine's Day Similes and Metaphors
Give your students the chance to learn and have fun with this quick and easy Valentine's Simile and Metaphor worksheet. Share students' creations by posting their work on your classroom walls, on the class website, or in a virtual sharing space.
5th - 10th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
CCSS
W.5.2d
, W.5.3d
, W.5.6
 +4
Create Your Halloween Party Invitation
Prior to this activity, ask students to brainstorm words that describe Halloween. Ask them to share ideas about what happens at a Halloween party. Display these words and ideas for students to use while creating their Halloween invitations. Challenge students to be creative with the names of food, drinks, and games for their party. You could introduce new vocabulary words and require students to use these words in their invitations.
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
CCSS
W.6.2d
, W.6.3d
, W.6.6
 +7
Opinions Matter! Unsound vs. Sound Opinions
Do your students know the difference between an opinion and a fact? How do they write SOUND opinions? This worksheet will help them navigate the differences and learn to write valid opinions. This is a good prewriting activity for an opinion or argumentative essay.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, Writing
CCSS
W.5.1
, W.5.1b
, W.5.1c
 +2
Thanksgiving Giving Gratitude and Goals
This is a perfect activity for students of almost any age! It is important for students to reflect on their positive experiences and future goals.
3rd - 12th
Writing
CCSS
W.5.2
, W.5.2d
, W.5.10
 +6
My Lucky Day - St. Patrick's Day Fun!
This is a fun activity for your students! They will practice their creative writing and art skills! Then, they can share their work aloud in class, posted on a classroom wall, or on a course website. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
1st - 5th
Art, Creative Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.2.8
, W.4.3
 +6
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I am a lifelong educator. I am passionate about helping others to feel comfortable, competent, and enthusiastic about learning. My specialties include tutoring students in writing, reading comprehension, study skills, test preparation, and organizational habits. I have taught at the high school level for 27 years, all levels and all grades. I have created and taught several electives including journalism, broadcast journalism, and media ethics. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and cycling.
Teaching style
I like to teach the whole individual, keeping in mind social-emotional learning. Usually, I give students interest surveys or questionnaires to learn more about them. I design instructional strategies, curriculum, and assessments based on common core standards, individuals' learning styles, and formative information.
My own education history
I have a bachelor's degree in English, a master's degree in Secondary Education, and a master's degree in Educational Leadership.
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