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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt w/ Song Lyrics QR CODES Station Poetry

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Looking for a fun way to review or reinforce figurative language terms or literary devices? Look no more! This student-centered activity is it! Engage students and involve them in finding examples of similes, metaphors, personification,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables, Webquests

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Evaluating Resources Internet Website Research Primary Secondary Sources 6 7 8 9

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

How can students tell whether a website is credible? In the 21st century, digital natives are restless to use internet resources, but lack the knowledge to evaluate their reliability. This powerpoint comes loaded with kid-friendly information!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.6, RI.7.8, W.7.8

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Connotation Denotation Video News Bias Poetry Tone Engage Game Middle 5 6 7 8 9

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Connotation and denotation are NOT topics that are easy to teach! Examples sometimes don't come easily!!! Not to mention, students often have difficulty interpreting shades of meaning in words. This powerpoint comes equipped with all you need

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Lesson

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Author's Perspective Point of View Purpose Nonfiction Teach Analyze

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

This powerpoint is an awesome way to teach author’s purpose and perspective. With animated graphics and step-by-step instruction, concepts are taught in an easily understandable way while keeping your students’ undivided attention. Includes:36

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.2, RI.6.6

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Compare Contrast Cookie Text Structure Research Evidence Writing Test Prep 6 7 8

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

FOOD always captures students' attention! What better way to teach the text structure, compare and contrast, than to have students analyze chocolate chip and Oreo cookies! After doing research on the history of one cookie, students team up and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

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Poetry & Song Lyrics Analysis Guide for ANY Poem or Song Common Core Aligned 6 7

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Would you like to jazz up your poetry unit? Put a little music into your lessons by having students analyze both poems and song lyrics. This poetry analysis chart and the directions that go with it offer a thorough guide and versatile format to

Subjects:

Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.6.10

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Argumentative Persuasive Template Essay Examples Organize Test Prep 6 7 8 9 10

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

"What is a claim? What is a counterargument? How do I organize an argumentative or persuasive essay? How do I even start?" Students struggle with how to write a convincing argumentative or persuasive essay. Teach them how to organize it using

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1, W.9-10.1, W.11-12.1

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TEXT STRUCTURE QR CODES Reading Center Activity HIGH INTEREST Grades 5 6 7 8 9

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

This marvelous activity is fun and challenging, providing a way for students to apply their knowledge of TEXT STRUCTURES through the use of QR CODES. These codes are linked to Kid-Friendly HIGH INTEREST news articles online. Students will match

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Centers

$2.50

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Sentence Structure Variety Lesson Motivate to write w/ pic & video 6 7 8 9 10

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

This product is a 27 slide powerpoint that walks students step-by-step through instructions on how to "spice up" their sentence variety using compound and complex sentence structures. Can be used as a contest or game while learning, review or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$6.00

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Sixteen Supercharged Sentence Variety Powerpoint Parts 1 2 3 4 BUNDLE !

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

With a learning goal of elaboration and sentence variety, this four part powerpoint is over 100 teaching slides, loaded with over 30 VIDEO CLIPS! SAVE by purchasing this BUNDLE instead of each part individually! Specifically designed for grades

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt Current Music Lyrics QR Codes Poetry Station

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Looking for a fun way to review figurative language terms? Look no more! This student-centered activity is it! Engage students and involve them in finding examples of similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, internal rhyme, paradox, etc. in

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.00

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Problem/Solution Cause/Effect Text Structures Test Prep Chocolate Lesson 5 6 7 8

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Video clips, news articles, teaching slides, etc.---what better way to teach "Text Structure?" The end goal of this product is to have students not only be able to recognize different text structures but also be able WRITE a short essay of their

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.2, W.6.2, W.7.2, W.8.2, W.9-10.2

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WebQuest Figurative Language Poetry Station Simile Metaphor Hyperbole 5 6 7 8 9

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Take your students on a journey through poetry! They will love searching on these kid-friendly websites to watch videos, read poems and navigate the examples of figurative language terms right before their eyes. This WebQuest offers just enough of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Webquests, Video Files

$2.50

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STEP BY STEP Instructions-How to create a BIBLIOGRAPHY or CITATION for a WEBSITE

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Less headaches when teaching the BIBLIOGRAPHY--is it really true? Yes! Creating a bibliography or Works Cited page has become a lot easier, thanks to these STEP-BY-STEP instructions and the website entitled, www.easybib.com. Includes: Handout

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Bibliographies, Printables

$2.00

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Fun CANDY Acronym to Teach Figurative Language in Poetry Analysis CCSS 6 7 8 9

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Why do authors choose to write particular pieces of figurative language? What effect does figurative language have on the reader? Answering these two questions is essential to fulfilling ELA standards in the middle grades. How can teachers help

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4

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IRONY teaching powerpoint w/ GAME, VIDEO CLIPS, differentiation 5 6 7 8 9 middle

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Teach three types of IRONY with very Low Prep! For Upper Elementary through Middle Grades Includes: 28 Total Slides--could be taught over 3 days! 5 Engaging Video Clips 8 Teaching Slides Kid Friendly Language Interactive GAME Ideas for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Video Files

CCSS:

RL.7.6, RL.8.6

$4.00

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FREE Motivational Posters w/ Inspirational Quotes Sports Theme Classroom Decor

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Hello! You will be so glad that you downloaded these 12 posters! They are mainly SPORTS themed. Perfect to decorate your classroom for back to school. This resource includes 12 motivational / educational quotes with realistic photographs to

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Physical Education, For All Subjects

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

FREE

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FREEBIE TEXT STRUCTURE QR CODES MATCHING CENTER ACTIVITY HIGH INTEREST 5 6 7 8 9

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

This marvelous FREEBIE is fun and challenging, providing a unique technological way for students to analyze and apply their knowledge of TEXT STRUCTURES through the use of QR Codes. These codes are linked to kid-friendly HIGH INTEREST news articles

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

FREE

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Compare Contrast Literary Analysis & Test Prep Writing Lessons 7 8 9 10

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

How can we prepare students to confidently write a literary analysis for the PARCC or other state test? This differentiated lesson walks students through how to write a literary analysis comparing and contrasting two texts clearly step-by-step.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4...

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Problem/Solution Text Structure Writing Evidence Test Prep Texting 5 6 7 8 9 10

By Dreamy Designs by Debbie Dennis

Preparing students to answer test prompts in which they have to analyze video clips as well as use text evidence for support is a daunting task. Scaffolding is extremely important; this 60-90 minute lesson will keep your students' attention as well

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching for 22 years, in both public and private schools. I have taught 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th and 12th, but mainly 7th and 8th grade language arts.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I try to make my lessons as motivating and engaging as possible.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification (NBCT '07), "You Make a Difference Award" (March 2020).

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in English from Penn State University Master's Degree in English Education from The Ohio State University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I live in a small town just outside of Columbus, OH, with my husband and two kids. My passion is teaching and I love creating fun, challenging, standards-aligned products for my students. I've been teaching for 22 years--mostly middle school language arts. I also enjoy reading, scrapbooking, exercising and meeting friends at the local coffee shop! My goals in selling my products on Tpt are not just to make a little $, but to help teachers attain creative and inherently motivating materials when they feel they need something "ready-made" that could potentially revitalize their day-to-day lessons. We benefit so much as teachers from sharing worthwhile materials with each other. I also value feedback on these materials, and strive to support my own habit of purchasing on this fast-growing, time-saving website. One of my favorite quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt, emphasizes the excitement I feel when developing a new product: "Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort."