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Orlando, Florida, United States
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Teaching, raising children, and volunteering in their schools since 1975. Over the last 40 years I have taught in public, private, and homeschool formats and even at the community college level. I teach all subjects (except science) grades 5-8 and higher level math through Algebra 1.
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Preview of study guide for David Livingstone by Janet & Geoff Benge

study guide for David Livingstone by Janet & Geoff Benge

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20-page chapter-by-chapter study guide Includes:  Vocabulary from the book  Discussion questions for comprehension  Literary devices employed  Map skills  Background information  Bible connections Quizzes over chapters 1-8 and 9-12 Essay test Answers to study guide and quizzes (see FREE resources)
Preview of Greek Myths by D’Aulaires study guide, answers, quizzes, and test

Greek Myths by D’Aulaires study guide, answers, quizzes, and test

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This 21-page study guide is designed for students to complete open book as they read and then use to answer questions on the quizzes and test. Study guide answers are included in this package. Answers to the quizzes and test are available in a separate FREE download.
Preview of George Washington's World study guide and answers for American portion

George Washington's World study guide and answers for American portion

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George Washington’s World covers the exciting events and people who lived all over the world during the lifetime of George Washington. Written and illustrated by Genevieve Foster, it won the Newberry Medal in 1942 and has since been expanded by her daughter Joanna Foster. This study guide is intended for middle school students studying early American history. Selected stories from the book that mostly deal with what’s happening in America will be covered in this study guide. There is a separate
Preview of George Washington's World Study Guide and Quizzes - World Version (not American)

George Washington's World Study Guide and Quizzes - World Version (not American)

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George Washington’s World covers the exciting events and people who lived all over the world during the lifetime of George Washington. Written and illustrated by Genevieve Foster, it won the Newberry Medal in 1942 and has since been expanded by her daughter Joanna Foster. This study guide is intended for middle - high school students studying world history. It covers selected stories from the book that mostly deal with what’s happening around the world (Europe, Asia, Africa) during that time. Th
Preview of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler museum tour

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler museum tour

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42 slides of treasures from the museum, including some of the most famous works of art, such as paintings, sculpture, historical figures, Egyptian tombs, and art from ancient Greece and Rome to modern masters. See the magnificent building packed with treasures where Claudia and Jamie lived their adventure and searched to unravel the mystery of the angel.
Preview of Sign of the Beaver intro PowerPoint presentation

Sign of the Beaver intro PowerPoint presentation

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14-slide PP presentation includes synopsis, literary terms (simile, metaphor, protagonist, antagonist, setting), maps of the area, other books by Speare and info about the Newbery Medal.
Preview of The Cay intro PowerPoint slide show

The Cay intro PowerPoint slide show

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Introduction to the book The Cay by Theodore Taylor. Includes 13 PowerPoint slides with: Setting: time & place with maps and photos Literary device: simile Brief synopsis to build reader’s interest Dedication to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Preview of Easy Research Paper - You Can Do It!

Easy Research Paper - You Can Do It!

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Writing a research paper can seem as impossible as eating an entire elephant, but it can be done if you take it one bite at a time. Author Ceil Humphreys shares over 25 years’ experience in teaching and editing research papers. Her students end up teaching their friends how to write, as they take this booklet with them to high school and college. This light-hearted and encouraging book is for teachers, students, homeschool moms, college professors, or anyone else who wants students to learn
Preview of Across Five Aprils introductory slide show

Across Five Aprils introductory slide show

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PowerPoint slide show to help introduce the book. Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt 6 slides including setting, protagonist, synopsis, list of characters, historical figures and places. Includes maps and illustrations.
Preview of Protestant Reformation quiz game

Protestant Reformation quiz game

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Quiz game to review important people and events of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. Contains 80 questions (with answers in the NOTES section) and a Final Jeopardy question at the end. This works great when played in teams, using Quiz Bowl or Eggspert buzzers.
Preview of Early American History Jeopardy Game

Early American History Jeopardy Game

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The material is general information from the American stories in George Washington's World by Genevieve Foster, but it is suitable for any class from middle to high school studying early American history. This question and answer game is designed to be used with an Eggspert game (available on Amazon for about $40) or any type of buzzer game, but buzzers are not absolutely required. In true Jeopardy fashion, it contains 86 questions in four categories: PEOPLE, PLACES, EVENTS, and TERMS, for 5,
Preview of Door in the Wall introductory PowerPoint presentation

Door in the Wall introductory PowerPoint presentation

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15 slides include: •Title, author, setting, genre •Map locations in story •Castle illustration •Literary terms: protagonist, conflict •List of characters and descriptions •Quotes and illustrations from book
Preview of Hints for Learning Vocabulary

Hints for Learning Vocabulary

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These are some hints I put together for the parents of my students to help them learn the vocabulary words when we were reading Amos Fortune, Free Man. These methods can be applied to learning vocabulary in context from any book. This book was written in 1950, and it contains some words that we don’t hear much today, but it is essential to know their meaning in order to understand the story. In addition, this is how we build our vocabulary, and reading older, excellently written books is the bes
Preview of News Writing

News Writing

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Worksheets to write a news story, complete with instructions and prewriting pages. Templates for front page and additional pages are included. This is a fun writing activity to use after reading a literature book or studying a history lesson. Students can compile their own newspaper about the event, illustrate their stories, and also draw political cartoons and advertisements, then copies can be sent home with each student.
Preview of Valentine's Day Bingo

Valentine's Day Bingo

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Have fun with your class this Valentine's Day!
Preview of ANSWERS to study guide for David Livingstone by Janet & Geoff Benge

ANSWERS to study guide for David Livingstone by Janet & Geoff Benge

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Answers to study guide for David Livingstone by Janet & Geoff Benge
Preview of ANSWERS Greek Myths quizzes and test

ANSWERS Greek Myths quizzes and test

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These are the answers that go along with the Greek Myths study guide.
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About the store

Experience

Teaching, raising children, and volunteering in their schools since 1975. Over the last 40 years I have taught in public, private, and homeschool formats and even at the community college level. I teach all subjects (except science) grades 5-8 and higher level math through Algebra 1.

Teaching style

Mostly traditional, but I like to present my information in a way that covers as many learning styles as possible.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I wrote my own book, Easy Research Paper, You Can Do It, which is available on Amazon.

My own education history

BSEd in elementary education at the University of Georgia and worked toward Master of Education in educational computing at the University of Central Florida

Additional biographical information

I love to teach and develop my own curriculum to help my students have fun while learning.