ThinkingOutsideTheCCLS
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I have been a middle school ELA teacher since 2012, teaching at both private and public schools. In the summer, I spend my time teaching 7th grade, 10th grade, and/or advanced and remedial 12th graders in the public and private school system. At my current school, I teach ELA to grades 4-6 and Religion for grades 5-6, where classes are fully inclusive and focus on high standards while integrating the NYS Common Core Learning Standards and modules. I absolutely love my job and teaching all of my diverse students!
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Alliteration, Assonance, & Consonance Packet
This packet includes one page of notes regarding the three vocabulary terms, and then one worksheet for each of the terms accompanied by the answer key, which totals to more than 40 sentences/questions. The worksheets can be used as individual or group work, or even as an entry task. The three terms identified are terms that students are required to know according to the NYS modules and NYS CCLS.
5th - 10th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
, RL.8.4
All Saints Day Project
This is a fun and easy research project to complete with any Religion or Theology students in honor of All Saints Day. Included in this Google Drive folder are saint choices (24 to choose from), the project directions and rubric, a completed example of the project to show students, a presentation critique packet for students to complete during viewing, and a blank presentation critique packet that does not include any pre-filled saints names. A good website to assist the students with their res
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.6
, CCRA.W.8
+5
The Fighting Ground Vocabulary
Vocabulary is a necessary part to aid in the comprehension of our students, especially in regards to novel comprehension. Included in the following pages are terms that students will come across throughout the reading of The Fighting Ground. The vocabulary terms are separated by the specified times in the novel, allowing any teacher or student to identify specific terms before each reading.
Included with each term is not only the time section where the term can be located, but also includes th
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.5.4
, L.6.4
, L.7.4
The Fighting Ground Unit Plan
This unit focuses on the historical fiction novel, The Fighting Ground, by Avi, and includes various lesson resources, materials, outlines, and other ideas to support the text and cover multiple ELA standards. The novel and lessons have been broken up into sections based on an estimated number of pages, which the lessons have been separated and labeled by the times covered in the book. The sections labeled by time indicate that the students need to read those specific sections and the times in b
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.6
, RL.6.1
+9
"What's For Breakfast?" Short Story, Literary/Story Elements Mini-Unit
This packet includes the story, "What's For Breakfast?", text-dependent questions with the key, literary/story elements questions with the key, and a summary packet that follows the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" format with a key. All worksheets/activities are provided in print and digital design, allowing the worksheets to be editable through the Google platform. This mini-unit follows the review or teaching of literary/story elements and reinforces the varying elements in a short story.
4th - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.10
+10
Prefix & Suffix Worksheet
The worksheet includes one note page, a worksheet, and the corresponding answer key, which all focus on the terms "prefix", "suffix", "affix", and "root word". This is a helpful worksheet to introduce the vocabulary terms to students or to use as a quick and easy review.
The worksheet is comprised of fifteen terms that requires students to circle the prefix or suffix being used in each word and to label the type of affix.
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Night Unit Plan
The following lessons are organized by chapter or section in the novel, including Elie Wiesel's preface and his Nobel Peace Prize Speech. The first page of each lesson contains a quick-reference list regarding all of the activities and worksheets that are included for that chapter/section. Since this unit plan can be used for any secondary class, the intensity and difficulty level will vary but will still address the ELA standards that are required to be met throughout the school year. Each sect
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.6
+23
Eleanor Roosevelt Unit Plan
This unit focuses on the article,“Eleanor Roosevelt”, by William Jay Jacobs, along with corresponding film clips, text dependent questions (TDQs), and short response questions to help cover multiple ELA standards. Each unit has been broken up into sections based on the article separations, which have been numbered to help with student organization. Lessons have been labeled based on the section(s) they cover, and can take anywhere from one to two months to complete the entire unit.
The unit end
6th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RI.7.1
, RI.7.2
, RI.7.3
+10
A Christmas Carol Text Dependent Questions & Answers
The questions are based on Charles Dickens’ play, A Christmas Carol, and combine both multiple choice and short-response questions. All questions use sentence stems or reflect the format of the Common Core standards. I recommend using the Common Core exam 2-Point Grading Rubric to grade the short-response questions. An expanded form of the grading rubric has been included at the end of the TDQs Answer Key portion of the packet.
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+17
Night by Elie Wiesel Vocabulary Words & Definitions
There is so much more to Elie Wiesel's account of the Holocaust than vocabulary, which is why this list was created. Instead of spending hours going through the book to locate words that may be difficult for your students, use this list and identify the words your students may not know, or words that may need to be strengthened. The difficultly of the words included in this list varies since this list can be used with students as young as seventh grade and with students as old as seniors or in c
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
+2
Eighth Grade Common Core Module Vocabulary
This packet contains all necessary vocabulary terms needed in order to teach each CCLS module lesson in all initial units. All vocabulary has been identified from each lesson and organized in a table format for easy use. If required, page numbers from the novels have also been included.
This packet covers Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, and The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan.
Certain modular vocabulary is rep
8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.8.4
, L.8.6
Bud, Not Buddy Rule Book & Project
In correlation with the Common Core Learning Standards and module 2, this summative project is meant to assist students with their writing and reading skills by combining Bud Caldwell’s own rulebook with their own creation. Included in the packet is a modified rule sheet for students to record Bud’s rules while reading the novel, along with an answer key for those rules. After students have completed the novel, they can then complete the Personal Rule Book project which asks the students to crea
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.4
, W.6.4
+2
Sixth Grade Common Core Module Vocabulary
This packet contains all necessary vocabulary needed in order to teach each CCLS modular lesson in all initial units. All vocabulary has been located from each lesson, and organized in a table format for easy use.
This packet covers The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan; Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis; Dragonwings, by Laurence Yep; and Frightful's Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.
Certain modular vocabulary is repetitive, which is easy to see in this format. The vocabulary is orga
6th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.6.4
, L.6.6
Prayer Activities
This packet consists of five to six different word searches and six different crossword puzzles that support the memorization of five common prayers. The prayers include "The Lord's Prayer", the "Memorare", the "Act of Contrition", the "Hail Mary", and the "Glory Be". Keys are included for all of the word searches and crossword puzzles. Even though there are five prayers focused on in this bundle, there are a total of twelve different activities. That's because there are two different versions o
Not Specific
Religion, Spelling
CCSS
L.5.1
, L.5.4c
, CCRA.L.2
Seventh Grade Common Core Module Vocabulary
This packet contains all necessary vocabulary needed in order to teach each CCLS modular lesson in all initial units (except Module 4B) for seventh grade. All vocabulary has been located from each lesson, and organized in a table format for easy use.
This packet covers A Long Walk to Water, by Linda Sue Park; Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson; The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, by Frederick Douglass; and The Big Thirst, by Charles Fishman.
Certain modular vocabulary is repetitive, wh
7th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Poetic Elements Projects: Poster and Brochure
Teaching poetic elements can be a tedious task and one that is oftentimes met with unhappiness from some, or all, students. These projects offer the students creative ways to learn the poetic elements in a student-centered format by teaching their classmates a specific poetic element. Students can have the option to create a brochure or poster that describes, in detail, a poetic element that they have either chosen or were assigned. I ensure that no more than two students are assigned the same p
4th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Poetry
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.5
NYS Two-Point Rubric Worksheet
This worksheet is a great tool to help students understand how short response questions are graded according to NYS by asking students to paraphrase each part of the rubric on their own or with a group. I typically use this at the beginning of the year so that students are aware of how I grade their short responses, keeping consistent with the NYS expectations and grading format.
Students enjoy doing this activity individually and then coming together whole-group to decide on a student-friendly
6th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
Elementary Poetic Elements Flashcard Cut-Outs
Based on the ELA standards, elementary students should have these poetic elements mastered by the time they begin fifth grade. Therefore, to assist students in learning and applying these poetic elements in their lessons and other tasks, students can make flashcards using this handout. To make the flashcards, students will need to start with 16 blank flashcards, scissors, and glue or tape. Then, as students cut each word and definition, they can paste the word on one side and the definition on t
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
+2
Night Reflection & Summary Packets
Two packets are included in this download: the Night Summary Packet and the Night Reflection Packet. The Night Summary Packet includes large spaces for students to take notes while or after reading that specific chapter and also includes a section for the Nobel Peace Prize Speech. Along with spaces to record important notes from each chapter, there are also several pages located at the end of the packet where students can record important quotes as they read the novel; this is a great place t
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.9
+4
Frightful's Mountain DDT Project
This DDT Project coincides with the fourth modular CCLS book, Frightul's Mountain by Jean Craighead George. The assignment asks students to create an information news program based on their point-of-view of DDT, with included information from the novel and informational materials. Students should first complete the storyboard outline, which would increase student preparation for the final newscast creation. This allows students to become creative with their outlines, with drawing their newscast
4th - 11th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
SL.6.2
, SL.6.3
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About the store
Experience
I have been a middle school ELA teacher since 2012, teaching at both private and public schools. In the summer, I spend my time teaching 7th grade, 10th grade, and/or advanced and remedial 12th graders in the public and private school system. At my current school, I teach ELA to grades 4-6 and Religion for grades 5-6, where classes are fully inclusive and focus on high standards while integrating the NYS Common Core Learning Standards and modules. I absolutely love my job and teaching all of my diverse students!
Teaching style
I believe that students need to learn at their highest ability, and should also enjoy what they're learning. My students understand that every assignment or activity has a later purpose, which generally leads to an essay and a creative project.
My own education history
A.A.S in Teacher Education (7-12)
B.S. in English Education (7-12)
M.S.Ed. in Special Education (7-12)
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