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6 years teaching high schoolers who are 1-6 years below grade level in both Math and Reading/English.
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Preview of Picture Graphing (Six Pack): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Picture Graphing (Six Pack): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

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Mr Murphy
Have students practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. When they connect the points in order, a picture of a much-beloved fictional character or historical figure appears. The pictures range from including 56-87 points in 4-6 shapes. They are each available individually here on TPT as well: ~ Picture Graphing (Alien)~ Picture Graphing (Snowman)~ Picture Graphing (Dinosaur)~ Picture Graphing (Robot)~ Picture Graphing (Shakespeare)~ Picture Graphing (Lincoln)If you like this document,
Preview of The Order of Events: Understanding Story Sequence

The Order of Events: Understanding Story Sequence

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Mr Murphy
Directions: While reading the story below, pay particular attention to the order of events within the passage. There are many signal words that can indicate the sequence of events in the story. Read the story and then put the events that follow in order by numbering them 1-6. Stories include: ~ Abraham Lincoln and the Robot Invasion ~ Space Monkeys Save Buzz Aldrin ~ The Basketball Heroes ~ The Shiniest Armor that Ever Shined ~ The Race of a Thousand Turtles ~ Detective Abode Solves the Case I
Preview of Probability Activities & Worksheets - includes CASINO MATH

Probability Activities & Worksheets - includes CASINO MATH

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Mr Murphy
"THIS WAS ENGAGING FOR THE STUDENTS!" - TPT customer - Introduce students to probability. These activities and worksheets cover theoretical vs experimental probability and dependent vs independent probability. Each two-sided worksheet includes concept development (instruction and/or guided practice), independent practice, and a few assessment questions for students to prove understanding. The last sheet in the packet is "CASINO MATH." Materials required: - two decks of cards - four dice - a
Preview of Picture Graphing (Alien): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Picture Graphing (Alien): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

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Mr Murphy
Have students practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. When they connect the points in order, a picture of a much-beloved fictional character appears. This Alien character includes 69 points in 6 shapes. . If you like this document, you may like other Picture Graphing documents as well: ~ Picture Graphing (Creature)~ Picture Graphing (Monster)~ Picture Graphing (Astronaut)~ Picture Graphing (Alien)~ Picture Graphing (Snowman)~ Picture Graphing (Dinosaur)~ Picture Graphing (Robot)~
Preview of Picture Graphing (Creature): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Picture Graphing (Creature): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

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Mr Murphy
Have students practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. When they connect the points in order, a picture of a much-beloved historical figure appears. Creature includes 65 points in 4 shapes. . If you like this document, you may like other Picture Graphing documents as well: ~ Picture Graphing (Creature)~ Picture Graphing (Monster)~ Picture Graphing (Astronaut)~ Picture Graphing (Alien)~ Picture Graphing (Snowman)~ Picture Graphing (Dinosaur)~ Picture Graphing (Robot)~ Picture Graph
Preview of The Order of Events: Understanding Story Sequence #2

The Order of Events: Understanding Story Sequence #2

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Mr Murphy
Directions: While reading the story below, pay particular attention to the order of events within the passage. There are many signal words that can indicate the sequence of events in the story. Read the story and then put the events that follow in order by numbering them 1-6. Stories include: ~ Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion of the World ~ The Center of the Moon ~ Discovering Animal Planet ~ Desert Island ~ The Cake That Ate Its Baker ~ Two Doors of Death This is the second version (stories #7
Preview of Picture Graphing (Dinosaur): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Picture Graphing (Dinosaur): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

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Mr Murphy
Have students practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. When they connect the points in order, a picture of a much-beloved fictional character appears. This Dinosaur character includes 56 points in 5 shapes. . If you like this document, you may like other Picture Graphing documents as well: ~ Picture Graphing (Creature)~ Picture Graphing (Monster)~ Picture Graphing (Astronaut)~ Picture Graphing (Alien)~ Picture Graphing (Snowman)~ Picture Graphing (Dinosaur)~ Picture Graphing (Robot
Preview of Geometry Formulas - all gathered on one easy cheat sheet

Geometry Formulas - all gathered on one easy cheat sheet

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Mr Murphy
This clean, efficient sheet of paper has all of the perimeter, area, surface area, and volume equations students most often need to use when studying geometry. I hope you and your students find it useful. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out my Geometry: Area & Perimeter worksheet packet (18+ pages).
Preview of Shakespeare Mystery Game [engaging! fun! background knowledge!]

Shakespeare Mystery Game [engaging! fun! background knowledge!]

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Mr Murphy
----------------------------------------------------------------------- Script Slipped: The Case of the Stolen Shakespeare Manuscript ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a fun and engaging way for students to be introduced to William Shakespeare! Students will explore facts about William Shakespeare and his plays in order to solve a mystery: The Case of the Stolen Shakespeare Manuscript. Students complete ten clues by using information and resource
Preview of Picture Graphing (Monster): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Picture Graphing (Monster): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

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Mr Murphy
Have students practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. When they connect the points in order, a picture of a much-beloved historical figure appears. Monster includes 85 points in 7 shapes. . If you like this document, you may like other Picture Graphing documents as well: ~ Picture Graphing (Creature)~ Picture Graphing (Monster)~ Picture Graphing (Astronaut)~ Picture Graphing (Alien)~ Picture Graphing (Snowman)~ Picture Graphing (Dinosaur)~ Picture Graphing (Robot)~ Picture Graphi
Preview of Annotated "To Build a Fire" - short story by Jack London

Annotated "To Build a Fire" - short story by Jack London

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Mr Murphy
Here is Jack London's famous short story "To Build a Fire," complete with annotations to give additional information and motivate active reading. The file ends with discussion questions.
Preview of Picture Graphing (Snowman): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Picture Graphing (Snowman): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Created by
Mr Murphy
Have students practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. When they connect the points in order, a picture of a much-beloved fictional character appears. This Snowman character includes 57 points in 5 shapes. . If you like this document, you may like other Picture Graphing documents as well: ~ Picture Graphing (Creature)~ Picture Graphing (Monster)~ Picture Graphing (Astronaut)~ Picture Graphing (Alien)~ Picture Graphing (Snowman)~ Picture Graphing (Dinosaur)~ Picture Graphing (Robot)
Preview of The Monkey's Paw: An Active Reading Guide

The Monkey's Paw: An Active Reading Guide

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Mr Murphy
This printable packet includes the classic short story (edited for easier readability and for modern readers) as well as active reading questions that ask students to predict, infer, connect, and complete other active reading strategies. The guide and story work side-by-side on the page to encourage active thought processes *while* reading. Enjoy!
Preview of Picture Graphing (Astronaut): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

Picture Graphing (Astronaut): Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane

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Mr Murphy
Have students practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. When they connect the points in order, a picture of a much-beloved historical figure appears. Astronaut includes 86 points in 6 shapes. . If you like this document, you may like other Picture Graphing documents as well: ~ Picture Graphing (Creature)~ Picture Graphing (Monster)~ Picture Graphing (Astronaut)~ Picture Graphing (Alien)~ Picture Graphing (Snowman)~ Picture Graphing (Dinosaur)~ Picture Graphing (Robot)~ Picture Grap
Preview of Picture This: Parts of Speech review

Picture This: Parts of Speech review

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Mr Murphy
Why should math classes have all the picture-making fun? Students color words based on their parts of speech. A picture slowly reveals itself. Two versions (a videogame character and a superhero) are included. Enjoy!
Preview of Comparing Cost Using Unit Rate

Comparing Cost Using Unit Rate

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Mr Murphy
Comparing Cost Using Unit Rate This worksheet teaches students how to compare two prices by finding the unit rate of each. After walking through an example, students solve 14 similar problems. Once completed, a final puzzle is offered. Take the first letter of the correct answers' company names to spell the answer the question: Why Learn About Unit Rate?
Preview of Guess the Shape - a "Guess Who" style game for Polygons

Guess the Shape - a "Guess Who" style game for Polygons

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Mr Murphy
Pairs of students face off in this classic game of deduction, but instead of guessing faces, they must guess shapes! The game gives students practice in identifying properties of various polygons, including: - Regular Polygons - Types of Quadrilaterals - Right Angles - Sets of Parallel Sides - and more! Included in this PDF file are: - an information sheet for students to review the properties of the shapes included in the game (or to use as a cheat sheet during the game). - a set of cards fro
Preview of Friendship in O. Henry's "After 20 Years"

Friendship in O. Henry's "After 20 Years"

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Mr Murphy
This printable handout walks students through the story "After 20 Years" by O. Henry and gets them to think about the theme of friendship. Students begin by defining what they believe a "true friend" is. After reading the first half of the story, they create a social network profile for the main character. After then reading the last half of the story, they grapple with questions about the real meaning of true friendship. The printable includes the questions and guide *as well as the story it
Preview of Analogies: A Scaffolded document

Analogies: A Scaffolded document

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Mr Murphy
Analogies are explained and students are walked through the steps in solving analogies in a step-by-step, scaffolded way. The first two pages explain analogies and describe the solving steps. The third page introduces students to practice problems with Analogy Type and Helping Sentences given. The fourth page's practice problems label Analogy Type and give Helping Sentences for some items. The fifth page has 12 practice problems without giving Type or Helping Sentences. UPDATED: The sixth page
Preview of John Steinbeck's The Pearl Teaching Guide for Students

John Steinbeck's The Pearl Teaching Guide for Students

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Mr Murphy
This small, 8-page printable handout gives students (and teachers) everything they need to navigate Steinbeck's novella The Pearl. The entire product is meant to be printed and given to students. It can be used as a largely independent out-of-class guide for students, or an in-class road map for collaborative learning. Included: -Introduction -Reading Guide -Vocabulary -Theme -Character I suggest doing the Introduction and Theme pages as a class, depending on your students' levels. The Charact
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Experience

6 years teaching high schoolers who are 1-6 years below grade level in both Math and Reading/English.

Teaching style

Be excellent to each other.

Awards & shining teacher moments

National Monthly Educator Spotlight

My own education history

Bachelor's from Wisconsin (Go Badgers) Certification from Cardinal Stritch University

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Parent of two little geniuses.