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The Landlady by Roald Dahl Common Core Test/Quiz Assessment

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-Higher level thinking questions use common core stems and are aligned to standards.-Editable word document-20 questions with answer keyThe following standards are assessed:RL8.1RL8.2RL8.3RL8.4RL8.61. RL 8.2 – conflict2. RL 8.1 – inferences3. RL 8.6

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

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The Monkey's Paw Test Assessment - common core aligned quiz/test +GoogleForm

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-answer key included!-Google Form link now included!-19 multiple choice questions-12 vocab questions-common core aligned questions stems-aligned to common core standards with each question associated with a standard-document is editable if you wish

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Assessment

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6

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3 Quiz/Test Assessments for Monster by Walter Dean Myers

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-3 assessments for the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers-Questions are common core aligned with common core question stems -Questions on character motivations, inference, theme, flashbacks, point of view, character reliability, irony, conflict,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment

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Tuesdays with Morrie Unit-PreReading, Writing Lessons, Journals, Discussion ?s

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Background: This is a 43 page document that is intended for students to edit online. For example, this can be done on Google Docs. You could alternatively print the packet for students - just be prepared for 17 pages front and back. The format is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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The Crucible - 4 Common Core Tests / Quizzes w/ Study Guides (85 M.C. questions)

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-A study guide, test, and answer keys for each act-Act 1 has 25 questions (4 are background questions), and Acts 2-4 have 20 questions-Each question uses common core question stems-Each question is aligned to a reading skill/strategy-Minimal plot

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment

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Poetry and Modern Song Stations - Theme Activity (10 songs & 10 poems!)

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Product Description-7 stations match up songs and poems-Stations have 2-4 texts included (10 poems and 10 songs total included)-Each station has students find a theme, quote, and connection. Some stations ask additional questions. This is a Word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Songs

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Hero Essay Assignment with outline

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Students choose a hero, do research, and write a 5 paragraph informational essay. This product contains the prompt and scaffolded outlines for all 5 paragraphs to keep students organized. You will notice that I reference specific heroes we have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Outlines, Graphic Organizers

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From Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry Test

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-15 multiple choice questions-each question is aligned to an eighth grade informational text common core standard-questions use common core questions stems -answer key included with the skill that is used in the question so that they can be used for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.4, RI.8.6

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Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Quiz and Test Assessment

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The quiz is to be given after part 1 of the short story by Daniel Keyes, and the test is to be given after part 2.The quiz is 17 questions and the test is 20 questions. Both assessments use common core question stems and are aligned to 8th grade

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6

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"The Tell-Tale Heart" Figurative Language Chart

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10 figurative language examples from "The Tell-Tale" Heart that require students to dig deeper to analyze author's purpose. Answer Key is included. For explanations, I included an outline of how students should dig deeper in to the figurative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.7.4, RL.8.4

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Hamlet Pre-Reading Escape Room - Digital and Paper Versions

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Students will go on a journey around the world solving Morse Code, PigPen Cypher, and other various puzzles to learn about Shakespeare, The Globe, Hamlet themes, and Hamlet's setting/plot. To learn about these topics, students will explore various

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Webquests, Task Cards

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The Outsiders - Reading Guides - Common Core Packet for Full Unit

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Reading guides for each chapter of The Outsiders that are skills based rather than basic comprehension questions. Activities for the full unit, categorized by Common Core standard. Great to assign in person or online. The format is a Word document

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.6

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First Day of School Escape Room Activity - Digital AND Paper Versions

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Do you go home with a sore throat on the first day of school from talking all day? Do you feel worried that you bored your students with rules and procedures on the very first day of school? This escape room will help you show students how engaging

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

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First Day of School Escape Room Activity - Paper Version (back to school)

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Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

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Reading Guides for Bad Boy by Walter Dean Myers (50+ questions/skills)

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Guides include comprehension questions, cause and effect, character analysis, theme, inference, summarizing, etc. Over 50 questions and activities. Formatted as a Word document so you can edit as you see fit or adjust the page numbers to match the

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$4.50

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Common Core Aligned Quiz/Test Assessment

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-15 Questions-Questions have common core question stems-This is not a basic comprehension assessment - it uses the skills to apply them to the text-Each question has a skill listed, so you can line it up with your standards-Questions are on the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

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Reading EOG Study Guide

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Defines terms used on EOG, gives other names the test may call it, and provides pointers. Topics covered are inference, main idea, theme, plot, conflicts, setting, dialogue, word meanings, tone, mood, imagery, figurative language, foreshadowing, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides

$3.00

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The Minister's Black Veil Assessment - common core aligned quiz/test

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10 multiple choice questions with common core aligned question stems. Each question is aligned to a skill so that you can easily align it to standards. Questions deal with inference, characterization, cause/effect, plot, theme. 1 essay question

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$2.50

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House Taken Over - Julia Cortazar - Unit Bundle

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"House Taken Over" Reading Guide includes 3 anticipation questions, six guess and check vocabulary words, author background, and 6 analysis questions. An interpretation activity to follow has students examine different possibilities for how to view

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Webquests

$4.95

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Reading EOG Question and Skill Matching - Common Core

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This matching games helps students figure out what skill they're being asked on standardized tests like the EOG. For example, if the question is, "Which word best describes the author's attitude towards the school's calendar," it's a tone question.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.95

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught 7th grade English Language Arts for two years, 8th grade English Language Arts for two years, and currently teach 11th grade American Literature.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My class is student centered and discussion based. I challenge students to think beyond the text to make connections to themselves and the world. A typical class for us may include a short mini-lesson establishing prior knowledge, modeling expectations, and providing turn and talk opportunities. Then, students are given opportunities to explore topics through hands-on activities.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2016-2017 Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate and Masters degree in English / Secondary Education

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