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Comic Book Strip Writing Templates & Story Boards

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Comic Book Strip Writing TemplatesGrades 3-12Includes: > 7 Pages of How to Read a Comic Book & Graphic Novel Resources> 65+ Comic Book Templates (35 Vertical PNGS)> 25+ Speech Bubble Cut-Outs> 25+ Onomatopoeia Printable Cut-Outs >

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Arts & Music

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Freedom Quilt Pattern Research and Art Activity

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Freedom Quilt Pattern Research and Art Activity Grades 3-9+—40+ Pages! **This Activity is Included with my Show Way Book Study--Please DO NOT Purchase both!** Product Overview/Preface: Draw in your students with this engaging Freedom Quilt

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Research, Activities, Printables

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Figurative Language Song Lyrics Analyzing and Interpreting Common Core

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Figurative Language Series: Analyzing & Interpreting Song Lyrics [60+ Pages] Product/Materials Preface [Grades 5-12] My product provides countless graphic organizers to help students learn various forms of figurative language by analyzing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Short Story Unit Study Common Core

By James Whitaker

[[Short Story Series]] The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Grades 7-12 Product Overview/Preface: This product contains over 90+ pages of well thought-out, sophisticated, and effective mini-lessons and graphic organizers to teach Shirley Jackson’s

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

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

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Family Tree Genealogy Research Templates and Graphic Organizers

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Family Tree Genealogy Templates & Graphic Organizers Grades 3-9+—35+ Pages! **This Activity is Included with my Show Way Book Study--Please DO NOT Purchase both!** Product Overview/Preface: Engage your students with these detailed Family Tree

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Research, Activities, Printables

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Poetry of Tupac Shakur Unit Study

By James Whitaker

The Poetry of Tupac Shakur Unit StudyGrades 7-12—90+ Pages of Resources!Product/Materials Preface:Provided is a collection of high order thinking questions, art analysis activities, cut-outs, interactive templates, and so much more. This is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Twilight Zone Unit Resource Common Core

By James Whitaker

The Twilight Zone “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” Unit Resource for Grades 5-12 Purchase Individual Episodes or as a Bundle to $ave! Twilight Zone Series Bundle 1: Twilight Zone Series Bundle 1: 4 Episodes! Twilight Zone Series

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Symbolism Literary Symbols Motifs Common Core

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Symbolism and Traditional Literary Symbols I have a Bundle Available for this Item and its Companion PowerPoint: Symbolism Bundle 130+ Pages/Slides of Materials This is a WinZip File so you need WinZip to access the Materials. Purchasing

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit Resource

By James Whitaker

[[Short Story Series]]"The Veldt" by Ray BradburyGrades 6-12Product Overview/Preface:This product contains over 85+ pages of well thought-out, sophisticated, and effective mini-lessons, focus cards, and graphic organizers to teach Ray Bradbury's

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Common Core 5Ws and 1 H Who What When Where Why How Graphic Organizers

By James Whitaker

Product/Materials Preface [Grades 1-9]: Here is my colorful set of thirty-one (31) graphic organizers to help students identify and record data on The 5 Ws and 1 H. These visual aids are perfect to use with your guided reading groups, writing

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English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers

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Film as Literature Movies Film Resources and Graphic Organizers

By James Whitaker

Film as Literature Graphic Organizers by James D. Whitaker This Product is available in Bundled Form for $aving$: Novel to Film (The Adaptation) Resource Bundle--130 + Pages! Product/Materials Preface [Grades 5-12]: This unique and undeniably

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$9.99

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Eye of the Beholder Twilight Zone Unit Resource Common Core

By James Whitaker

The Twilight Zone “Eye of the Beholder” Unit Resource for Grades 5-12 Purchase Individual Episodes or as a Bundle to $ave! Twilight Zone Series Bundle 1: Twilight Zone Series Bundle 1: 4 Episodes! Twilight Zone Series Individual Unit Resources:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Cornell Notes Templates Note-taking + Interactive Notebook Foldables

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Cornell Notes Templates (Fully Editable with MS Office) + 2 Interactive Notebook Foldables Product/Materials Preface (Grades 4-12): Provided are 6 Styles of Cornell Notes with and without Headings—12 Forms in Total! I have also included 2

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, For All Subject Areas

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

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Seven (7) Wonders of the Ancient World Research Tri-Fold

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[[World History/Informational Text Series]] 7 Wonders of the Ancient World Research Tri-Folds Grades 4-12 Product Overview/Preface: Research the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World (Antipater of Sidon version) with this Unique Tri-Fold Activity. There

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Research, Activities, Printables

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Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Narnia C.S. Lewis Character Analysis Tri-Folds

By James Whitaker

**Recently Revised--Upgraded Art & Templates! Please Re-Download!** The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, the Wardrobe Character & Literary Element Analysis Tri-Folds + Extras! Grades 7-12—50+ Pages! Product

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Aesop's Fables Unit Resources Teaching Moral and Theme Common Core

By James Whitaker

[[Literary Element Series]] Teaching Moral & Universal Theme with Aesop’s Fables Mini-Lessons & Graphic Organizer Cards Grades 5-12 This Product also Includes: 1] Aesop’s Fables Basic Graphic Organizers for Differentiation—Teaching Moral

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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A Rose for Emily William Faulkner Short Story Common Core Literature

By James Whitaker

[[Short Story Series]] A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner Grades 6-12 Product Overview/Preface: This product contains over 85+ pages of well thought-out, sophisticated, and effective mini-lessons and graphic organizers to teach William

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$7.99

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Jumanji Book Study Chris Van Allsburg Common Core

By James Whitaker

Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg: An In-Depth Picture Book Study for Grades 3-8Purchase all My Chris Van Allsburg Book Studies as a Bundle and $ave! Chris Van Allsburg Author Study of 7 Books!1] Ben’s Dream Book Study2] Just A Dream3] The Stranger Book

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$7.99

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Egyptian Mythology Gods and Goddesses Research Tri-Folds

By James Whitaker

Egyptian Gods & Goddesses Research Tri-Folds + Extras! Grades 4-12—50+ Pages! Product Overview/Preface: Explore the idiosyncrasies of the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses of Antiquity with these highly detailed Research Analysis Tri-Folds. Choose

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Ancient History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$5.99

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House on Mango Street Ultimate Novel Study Bundle

By James Whitaker

**THIS PRODUCT WAS UPDATED ON …. WITH … NEW EDITIONS AND NO CHANGE IN PRICE!**Most Rigorous and Thorough Resource on TpT for Teaching The House on Mango Street! This is a BUNDLE of... of my Products at a Total Value of... Purchase this Bundle and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

$65.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

11th year Middle School Teacher for Grades 6-8, including 2 years as the Literacy coach for Grades Pre-k-8 > Subjects taught: English Language Arts, Mathematics, World Geography and Culture, American History, Life and Physical Science. > Specialize in American literature, children’s literature, American and World poetry, classical Greek and Roman mythology and civilization, and television and film. > Coaching and Staff Development in English Language Arts > HS Tutoring in English, History, and Math > Adult Education [GED]

MY TEACHING STYLE

Eclectic teaching with a focus on multiliteracy--an amalgamation of Novels, Graphic Novels, Film, and other Media.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

NYS TEACHING LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: < Generalist in Middle School Education 5-9 (Professional) < Students With Disabilities 5-9 (Professional) < English Language Arts 5-9 (Professional)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Touro College, M.S. in MiddleChildhood Education and Students with Disabilites CUNY Hunter College, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences [English Literature and Creative Writing]

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mythology, Literature, Poetry, Marvel Comics, Lord of the Rings, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Coming of Age, Film, Video Games, Minimate Toys, Action Figures, Zombies, Vampires

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Archaeology, Astronomy, Biology, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Religion, For All Subjects, Literature, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Engineering, Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month