Have students testing at the 3rd grade level?Need a list of vocabulary words with related activities?Need students to understand connotation?Need students to use context clues?Have students who are eager to rise in their testing levels?Want self-study packets for homework or test prep?Want students to use deconstruction, syntax, and word association strategies?Practice and answer key provided.Repetition of uses of words reinforces concepts.Really useful multiple meaning section that teaches word
Starts lesson with BONUS introductory Bingo (for individual or group)Teaches with the use of the same word to understand parts of speechEffective way to engage and enlighten to clarify parts of speech once and for all!Suitable for all grades once part of speech learning begins
-assemble puzzle strips to organize paragraph -seven (7) paragraphs with text structure described -answer key included -indentation of paragraphs useful for hinting and reinforcement of structure -includes concept that change in quotations indicate paragraph change -narrative/chronological, procedural/chronological, emphatic, spatial, descriptive by imagery, persuasive
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
When you can not spare room for a classroom aquarium . . .Use non-examples and examples to teach students how to write a good thesis for the state examsTeaches how to write a thesis for both argumentative and explanatory essaysEngaging use of kinesthetic, visual, and verbal skillsPresentable for evidence of student learning.Answer key provided! (Both visual and text)Reproducible!Small enough to focus on learning, not coloring!
questions for each chapterfigurative language analysis questionsplot questionswriting opportunitiesanswer key providedpopular Rick Riordan Percy Jackson series great for summer reading adventure!sleek and concise to save paper and time
grouped into useful categoriesteaches many language skills including root word, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, multiple-meaning words, and context cluesintroduces concepts through a variety of genres from original writingscompares nonfiction, fiction, drama, and poetryincludes creative, kinesthetic, and engaging activitiesincludes whole-family learning handout for family/community engagementincludes story related to global warming
answer keys provided at the end of all chapters for easy printingstudy guide reviews elements of fictionquizzes include standardized test questions high interest and good mix of simple and challenging vocabulary in textdiscussion activities are includedshort answer quiz to promote text-evidence based writing
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
includes teachers', parents', and siblings' handout and guideincludes games and kinesthetic activitiesincludes engaging poem, fiction, and nonfictionincludes answer keys
Great summer assignment to keep students reading over the summer!Avoid the summer gap!questions include notes for scaffolding to support independent practiceanswer key includedengaging series
PERFECT SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT!SUPER ENGAGING READ!CONTENT AND VOCABULARY SUITABLE FOR MANY AGE GROUPS! ONE PEREFECT QUESTION PER CHAPTER ANSWER KEY PROVIDEDWILL INTEREST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!ONLY 13 PAGES TO PRINT AS WORKBOOK! (7 double-sided)ASSIGN IN GROUPS
teaches the six syllable typesteaches chunking when reading and spellingteaches strategies for pronunciation (slow it down, separate vowels . . .)includes. hints and reference charts for scaffoldingincludes a pre/post test to confirm progress and masteryincludes answer keycan present as a PowerPoint slide by projecting pdf or use as a literacy center activitypromotes phonics, phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, and understanding of morphology to promote the concept of the science of read
Stop being overwhelmed by too many resources and use one that covers it all! Do you have any old magazines or books that you would like to use?Are you trying to avoid cross-contamination while using engaging materials?Do you want to promote reduce/reuse/recycle?Do you want to promote informational reading?M-F plan can be changed to suit your classroom needs. Flexible use of resources.Helps students who have few home resources.Includes homework ideas.graphic organizersinferenceswriting rubricsmne
engaging and rigorouschapter-by-chapter, text-evidence-driven quizzes and discussionsanswer key (even for discussions)all 22 chaptersfinal exam essay or final discussionpopular with tweens and teensvigorous vocabulary studyteaches many allusions to Greek mythologyteaches novel elementsbook is supported by Disney-Fox movie for extra support
vocabulary and comprehension questions for each chapter (51 chapters)answer key providedoptional additional pre-reading reproducible worksheets to teach scanning for vocabulary optional pre-reading reproducible vocabulary notebook worksheet to promote understanding of connotation and denotation, parts of speech, fluency, and use of reference materials (dictionary)Great book to celebrate Black History Month: many heroes, folk legends, African and African-American Mythology includedThe book that c
Warning! If you or your students object to hunting animals or the suggestion of hunting, you should avoid this lesson. Teaches students that words have multiple meanings.Teaches that close meanings must be read in context by using context clues.Teaches students to access prior knowledge. Teaches students to use questioning to understand text.Teaches students to check their understanding of mastery of the text. (metacognition)Teaches students to set goals for the lesson. Teaches students to under
covers: grammar reading strategies comparing two articles comparing two poems research paper writing argumentation figurative language figurative speech poetry types genres subgenres graphic organizers writing process modeled MLA citation ethos, logos, pathos bandwagon persuasion techniques context clues Latin and Greek roots varying sentence structure self-checking opportunities with answers or examples
teaches all 9 parts of speech.literacy across curriculumsallows for differentiation with level 1 and level 2answer key providedcan be done individually at desk with guidecan be done as a class on the board using cut out guidescan be used with or without punctuation as additional challengeincludes tips on syntax to prepare students for sentence complexities.can be used as a daily warm-upexcellent exit ticketsupports kinesthetic, visual, verbal, social, and spatial learners
includes link to reading rockets for more resources and informationincludes answer keyuse to assess student's phonological awarenesscan be used at any age (designed to look more mature for older youth/adults)
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
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Experience
9-12 Language Arts/ English Literature
Teaching style
Help students find out where they are. Help them find out where they are going. Help them get there. (Use knowledge of students and content to empower students for real life goals.)
Awards & shining teacher moments
School's Teacher of the Year (2017, 2018, 2019)
My own education history
The Ohio State University: Bachelor's in English Literature
University of Findlay: Masters in Education
Columbus State University: Early Childhood
Bowling Green University: Special Education
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