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1995-2005 High School Spanish, Johnson County High School, Wrightsville, GA 2005-2007 Elementary School Special Education Resource, East Swain Elementary School, Whittier, NC 2007-2014 Middle School Special Education Resource & Co-teaching, Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School, Demorest, GA 2014 - Early Retirement from Education, but the love of teaching burns on!
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Preview of The Adoration of Jenna Fox - A Novel Study Unit

The Adoration of Jenna Fox - A Novel Study Unit

Common core aligned novel study unit focusing on types of conflict, figurative language, allusions, research, and writing assignments. Unit contains a vocabulary list and journal/reflection topics.
Preview of If by Rudyard Kipling - Poem Study

If by Rudyard Kipling - Poem Study

Common core aligned - poem study of If by Rudyard Kipling. Vocabulary list included. Questions on alliteration and personification. Great activity to accompany the novel Hatchet.
Preview of Twilight Unit - Novel Study

Twilight Unit - Novel Study

Common core aligned novel study unit with research and writing assignments. Exercises on allusions, characterization, plot, story elements, irony, tone and mood are also part of this unit. Twilight novel study unit has SAT vocabulary list broken down by chapter and comprehension questions for each chapter. Daily journal/discussion topics are also included.
Preview of Delirium Novel Study

Delirium Novel Study

Common core aligned novel study of Delirium by Lauren Oliver designed for grades 9-12. It could be used for a very mature 8th grader; however, be aware there is some stronger language used in this novel. Unit includes: 72 comprehension questions arranged by chapter focusing on author's tone, mood, inference, and symbolism, 58 vocabulary words arranged by chapter, a poem study, research topics, essay activity and journal writing topics.
Preview of Allegiant Novel Study

Allegiant Novel Study

Common core aligned novel study focusing on inference, vocabulary, comprehension, research, writing and figurative language. Poem study also included. Designed for upper grade levels due to content of novel. Unit can be used for whole class instruction, small group or independent study (with some modifications).
Preview of Bundle: The Adoration of Jenna Fox & The Fox Inheritance

Bundle: The Adoration of Jenna Fox & The Fox Inheritance

This listing is comprised of the Common Core aligned novel study units The Adoration of Jenna Fox and its sequel, The Fox Inheritance. There are extensive vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, a poetry study, research topics and writing topics. The units may be used for whole class instruction, small groups or independent studies (with some modifications). This bundle is a great value!
Preview of Serafina and the Black Cloak Novel Study

Serafina and the Black Cloak Novel Study

This novel study unit includes common core based vocabulary list, vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, research activities, writing activities and figurative language activities.
Preview of Unwind - novel study unit

Unwind - novel study unit

Common Core aligned novel study unit with focus on inference, irony, and character development including 43 vocabulary words, 51 comprehension questions, research topics, writing topics, allusions, reflection questions, character development questions, integrated poetry activity including vocabulary.
Preview of The Selection - A Novel Study

The Selection - A Novel Study

Common core aligned novel study that can be used as an independent study for students. I recommend this novel for VERY mature 8th grade students (possibly with parental consent) and high school students due to its content. Activities include vocabulary, comprehension questions, reflection questions, and writing.
Preview of STARTERS Novel Study Unit

STARTERS Novel Study Unit

Common core based novel study unit for the novel Starters, the short story Portrait of a Spore and the fairytale Cinderella. This unit includes 100 vocabulary words, 85 comprehension questions, journal topics, research topics, writing prompts and allusions.
Preview of Bundle: Divergent and Allegiant Novel Studies

Bundle: Divergent and Allegiant Novel Studies

This product is a bundle of my common core aligned Divergent and Allegiant Novel Studies. Each unit has extensive vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, writing assignments, research activities, poem study, discussion/journal topics.
Preview of The Fox Inheritance Novel Study

The Fox Inheritance Novel Study

Common Core aligned novel study unit for The Fox Inheritance, the sequel to The Adoration of Jenna Fox. Unit includes vocabulary list of 62 words, 28 reflection questions, 37 comprehension questions, poem study, mini-research project, allusions, and figurative language/irony activity. Unit focuses on character analysis and inference.
Preview of Teaching Poetry Unit for the Faint of Heart

Teaching Poetry Unit for the Faint of Heart

Common core aligned poetry unit focusing on structure of poems, figurative language, and determining the meaning of the poem. Includes poetry terms, types of poems, explanation of how to identify rhyme scheme, a list of poems and activities to accompany the poems. Best for middle schoolers.
Preview of The Maze Runner - novel study

The Maze Runner - novel study

Common Core aligned novel study. This unit includes vocabulary broken down by chapter. There is a research activity as well as a writing activity. Story elements, plot, and conflict are also addressed in this unit. Daily journal/discussion topics are also included in this unit.
Preview of Who ARE You?  A Divergent novel study

Who ARE You? A Divergent novel study

Common Core aligned novel study unit for the novel Divergent by Veronica Roth. Unit includes: vocabulary and comprehension questions broken down by chapter, journal topics, research projects, and writing assignments.
Preview of Memory Game - Spanish Present Tense Regular Verbs & Subjects

Memory Game - Spanish Present Tense Regular Verbs & Subjects

Memory matching game for Spanish I. Students have to match the subject with the conjugated verb.
Preview of Sentence Packet/ELA

Sentence Packet/ELA

Packet of activities covering kinds of sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory), types of sentences (simple, compound, complex, compound complex), simple subjects and simple predicates. Students have to identify subordinate clauses, subjects and predicates. Diagramming activity has students diagram sentences.
Preview of Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver Novel Study

Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver Novel Study

Common core aligned novel study for the novel Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver. Appropriate for high school aged students. Includes vocabulary list, allusions, research topics, reflection questions, and discussion questions. Works well for an independent study or small group resource.
Preview of Rule of Three Novel Study

Rule of Three Novel Study

Novel study containing extensive vocabulary list, research activities, comprehension questions, and writing activities.
Preview of City of Ember Novel Study Unit

City of Ember Novel Study Unit

Common Core aligned novel study unit focusing on characterization, vocabulary and comprehension.
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Experience

1995-2005 High School Spanish, Johnson County High School, Wrightsville, GA 2005-2007 Elementary School Special Education Resource, East Swain Elementary School, Whittier, NC 2007-2014 Middle School Special Education Resource & Co-teaching, Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School, Demorest, GA 2014 - Early Retirement from Education, but the love of teaching burns on!

Teaching style

Using high-interest novels for reluctant readers.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Member of Professional Association of Georgia Educators.

My own education history

1995 Austin College, Sherman, TX B.A. Spanish 1999 Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, M.Ed. Learning Disabilities