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Michelle Kirby Claunch

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Life may be overwhelming, crazy, wonderful or gobsmacking; when this is so, literature is the soul's way of rejuvenating

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Millionare Game: STAAR Review for Literary Elements

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This is a great way to review or prepare for state tests! This game is designed to give examples AND definitions of common literary elements that are seen in novels, stories, articles, cartoons, and state tests. Break your students into groups

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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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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Expository Writing and Thesis Statement

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This power point explains what expository writing entails, what a thesis statement is, how to write thesis statements, identify thesis statements, and practice the writing essentials.

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Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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STAAR Reading: Jeopardy Review

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This is an interactive, fun way to review your students for the Reading STAAR test in JEOPARDY format! Students LOVE this!

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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

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Activities

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" power point

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This power point is designed to include all materials a teacher would need to teach the unit. The power point begins with background information on Shakespeare, covers the Globe theatre, then leads to the play itself. The characters are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Reflective Journals for Teachers, Scaffolded Notes

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Literature Cirlces: The Complete Packet for Teachers and Students

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This is a comprehensive packet of materials to be used by teachers and students to have a successful and organized method of having literature cirlces in the classrooms. The packet included: -Overall planning calendar -Job roles -Description of

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Handouts, Literature Circles

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Maze Activity: Literary Elements and Plot

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This is a fun, engaging activity to use for a review or exit ticket! Literary Terms and Plot components must be identified in order to be a WINNER! This activity is editable and contains an answer key to make your life easy, easy, easy!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

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Research Process Power Point

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This power point is an instructional tool to walk students through the process of collecting, compiling and writing a research paper. Includes sample notecards and sourcecards. KEYWORDS: English, Reading, Language Arts, ELA, ELAR, power point,

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Education

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

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Handouts, Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Flowers for Algernon power point

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This power point allows students to actively be engaged from beginning to end. The power point includes: pre-reading journal topics 3D Brain analysis Interactive, fun personality activities using ink-blot diagrams Multiple discussion question for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

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

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Activities

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Socratic Seminars: The Successful Way!

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This power point breaks down the various rules, expectations and roles for students to understand how to have a successful, engaging, and intelligent Socratic Seminar. The power point also includes the forms for your inner and outer students to use

Subjects:

Reading, Basic Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Activities, Classroom Forms, Literature Circles

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7 Steps to Writing Persuasive Essays

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This power point outlines the seven steps in writing an effective persuasive essay by providing step-by-step directions. While kids often have a difficuult time understanding the key components to persuasive writing, this clear-cut power-point

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

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Teacher Managment Forms - From Day 1 to Ground 0

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This is an accumulation of forms that every teacher needs in his/her "tool box" to keep track of all the administrative tasks involved. This packet includes: *Tardy Log (students sign-in as they enter the room) *Mobillity Log (for when students

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects, Early Intervention

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PreK, 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, ...

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Classroom Forms, Posters

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The "End All and Be All" of Literary Components!

By Michelle Kirby Claunch

This product contains all the information you need to teach Literary Elements and the Literary Components to your kids. The format is clean, clear, and easy to use for your convenience. KEYWORDS: Reading, English, ELA, ELAR, Junior High, Middle

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English

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years of teaching in the Gulf Coast Area

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style varies depending on my students' needs. Whether I use direct teach, mini-lessons, interactive activities or projects, my expectations for my students do not change. I expect their personal best and nothing less! Ever!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have an A.A. in English, a B.A. in Literature, and a M.S. in Educational Management.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a loving wife, daughter, friend, and step-mom (now a grandma too!) I love animals (3 cats, a dog and two turtles...as of now) and I love my students! My passion is books...BOoks...and BOOKS!