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End of Year Digital Portfolio Objective:Students will synthesize their learning in English Language Arts by curating their reading and writing from the year with a template for a digital "one-pager" on a Google Slide--along with a few personal highlights. This activity is a cumulative product that I designed for my 8th grade English language arts students to showcase their reading and writing and includes: • explicit instructions for students with a nine-minute "how-to" video that walks students

This is an article about the importance of sleep and the role that it plays in the lives of teens. I use it for my version of Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week program: "Let Teenagers Sleep In ” New York Times, September 20, 2018 (1011 words) LESSONS #1-5 ARE BUNDLED FOR $10.00#1: “Should You Track Your Teen’s Location?” (Technology)#2: “Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Campaign Keeps Anthem Kneeling in the Spotlight” (Protest, Civil Rights)#3: “Let Teenagers Sleep In” (Sleep, Health)#4: “Should We

This article addresses phone addiction (my classes and I ended up concluding that we are all addicts--especially when we checked our phone settings and examined all of our data regarding usage!). While the purpose of this article is to inform and caution parents, it raises important questions about the role of smart phones in our lives. Students were very candid about their phone practice, and, not only did we have a great conversation in all of my sections, they had LOTS to say in their writin

Create a syllabus for any subject or grade level using this visually appealing template. The example provided is for my eighth grade English class. You can easily modify my example or create your own categories and text in the template provided. This power point was initially prepared in Google Slides, and it is ready for you to drag into your Google Drive. All fonts are available through the Google platform. Finished size is 8.5x11. This is a print and font-friendly size and syllabus for your

Students can demonstrate their understanding of a text by working collaboratively to complete this graphic organizer. Review several chapters by assigning each group a chapter to represent. All slides are 8.5 x 11, so you can print and display for an instant bulletin board. This is a great activity for a station rotation or literature circles. This power point was initially prepared in Google Slides, and it is ready for you to drag into your Google Drive and upload to Google Classroom. Modify t

Protocols for Movement, Collaboration & EngagementInspire your students with motivational quotes on their desks that create built in grouping options to maximize movement, collaboration, and engagement with a minimal amount of transition time. Promote student-centered learning with flexible grouping and a variety of opportunities for students to speak and interact with their classmates. Your room will be inviting, inspiring, and, most importantly, students will appreciate the opportunities to co