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Teach Inappropriate Touch to Pre-School and Elementary Children BUNDLE

By Selena Smith

Need an easy, age-appropriate way to teach the difficult topic of good touch/bad touch to preschool and elementary children? Joey Wants to Know is the children's book that will meet that need! It features an adorable young kangaroo named Joey who

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Health, School Counseling, Early Intervention

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Frederick Douglass Bundle - Digital & Print

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Looking for some fresh ideas to use to teach about Frederick Douglass and expose students to his amazing writing? This bundle is just what you need to interest students in the life and works of Frederick Douglass!✅ACTIVITIES IN THIS BUNDLE INLCUDE .

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment

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A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote: Reading Guide, Activities, Research, Test

By Selena Smith

Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory"This "A Christmas Memory" unit has so much to choose from! This unit contains the following:❶ Prose and poetry writing with comparison of each's effect.❷ Vocabulary gift box containing 12 words, definitions,

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Ben Franklin Unit: Autobiography Excerpts, Activities, Vocab, Aphorisms, Test

By Selena Smith

Looking for a way to teach Benjamin Franklin's Life and his Autobiography with excerpts instead of covering the entire work? This lesson features 2 key excerpts from Franklin's autobiography that will not only get students thinking about the past

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1...

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Henry David Thoreau: Civil Disobedience & Walden Excerpts, Close Reading, & More

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to transcendental thinker and writer Henry David Thoreau's works? This unit on excerpts from Walden and "Civil Disobedience" has everything you need!What's Included . . .► Step-by-step

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Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

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RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, SL.11-12.1...

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The Crucible Review Game Fun: Student- Centered 78 Questions

By Selena Smith

Want a fun, student-centered game to review The Crucible by Arthur Miller? This is the game for you!What's Included:►78 question cards with answers►rules handout ►blank cards if you wish to add some questionsJust print and cut, hand out to the

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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Games

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Anthem Ayn Rand Complete Unit: Reading Guides, Activities, Quizzes, Test, & More

By Selena Smith

Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit is everything you need to teach Anthem. ⭐If you want to have this printable resource in digital format also, check out the bundle here:• Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Unit - Digital and Paper Bundle ⭐If you want this

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment

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Advanced English Bell Ringers - Paper & Digital Bundle

By Selena Smith

Advanced English Bell Ringers is perfect for Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Honors English, or College Prep English classes.This versatile set can be used as bell ringers, rotating stations, task cards, homework assignments,

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

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$26.00

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American Romanticism Bundle: Activities and Lessons for 8 Literary Works

By Selena Smith

Looking for engaging, ready-made lesson plans and activities to teach literature from the Romanticism time period? You have certainly come to the right place! You and your students will enjoy all this bundle has to offer. ❤️What's Included . .

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Poetry

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

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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$35.00

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Born a Crime Final Test - Trevor Noah

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime Final Test covers both comprehension and analysis. Students must remember events from the story, but they must also think critically in order to answer the questions.Test Includes:40 Multiple Choice10 True/False3 Written

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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

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Assessment

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (0.43 MB)

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Edgar Allan Poe Death Theory Debate: Research, Analyze, Synthesize, Gallery Walk

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging activity to interest students in Edgar Allan Poe? This lesson gets students researching, thinking critically, analyzing information, collaborating, moving around the room, stating claims and rebuttals, as well as presenting

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.11-12.7, W.11-12.9, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.4

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Born a Crime Chapter Quizzes Trevor Noah: 2 Versions of Each Scrambled Answers

By Selena Smith

Born a Crime quiz set comes with 11 quizzes that cover the entire novel. These questions are mostly comprehension to see if students are reading and paying attention, but there are also some higher level thinking questions as well.❤️These quizzes

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Assessment

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Rhetorical Devices: PowerPoint, Speech Analysis, Annotation, Application

By Selena Smith

Rhetorical Devices Make Speeches Better!Rhetorical devices are perfect for improving speech writing, examining the effects of syntax, and developing analytical skills in Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Courses or speech

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau Transcendental Bundle

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to famous transcendentalist thinkers and writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau? This bundle includes plenty to challenge your students with excerpts from "Self-Reliance,” "The

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.7...

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Literary Terms Review Game or Task Cards - 100 Questions

By Selena Smith

Review literary terms with this 100 question activity. You can use this as a task card activity (student handout to record answers and answer key for the teacher are included) or choose one of the two fun game options enclosed. One game option is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

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

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Activities, Assessment

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (2.21 MB)

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Fahrenheit 451 Unit Bundle: Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Lap Book, Game, Test

By Selena Smith

FAHRENHEIT 451 BUNDLEQUIZZESThese Fahrenheit 451 quizzes are broken down into the three sections of the book. "Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander" has 3 quizzes. Two quizzes are the same 20 multiple choice questions, but the answers have been

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Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$24.50

$19.95

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The Secret Life of Bees Creative Reading Guides: Comprehend, Analyze, Synthesize

By Selena Smith

These creative reading guides for The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd are sure to get your students' attention. They are attractively designed using black and white line art so that students can color them in if they would like. They also come

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$7.50

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Thanatopsis & A Psalm of Life Analysis, Hands-on Symbolism Activity, Assessment

By Selena Smith

Looking for an effective, easy way to teach Romanticism poetry? Try out this resource for "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant" and "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and have students thinking critically and working collaboratively

Subjects:

Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Reading Guides

By Selena Smith

These reading guides for It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime, which has been adapted for young readers. I have closely compared the two book versions, and in the young reader's edition, profanity has been removed along with one chapter and some violent

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Google Apps

$7.50

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Project-Based Learning: Real-World Student-Produced Ideas That Make a Difference

By Selena Smith

Project-based learning activity is entitled "Make a Difference" because it challenges students to select an issue in their school, community, nation, or world that concerns them. They research this issue and write a report explaining statistics and

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Grant Proposals

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my 27th year of teaching, and I still love it. I have taught the following: 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies; 9th and 10th grade standard and honors English; 11th grade standard, honors, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition English; 12th grade standard English; college American Literature I and II.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is hands-on and activity driven. I enjoy inventing different, innovative lessons that surprise my students. Students work in collaborative groups often and develop speaking and teamwork skills. Instruction should be rigorous, challenging, and fun.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification 2003 National Board Re-Certification 2012 Masters in English Education Teacher of the Year at Wayne Early Middle College High School 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship County Writing Plan Committee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my B.S. degree in Secondary English Education from East Carolina University in 1995. I received my MAEd degree from East Carolina University in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband of 24 years is also a teacher. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us very busy. I am also a speaker/advocate/author for child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

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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, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention, Close Reading, African History