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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

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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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The Maze Runner Final Test

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The Maze Runner Final Test includes:30 Multiple Choice10 True/False5 Written ResponseAnswer KeyEditable PowerPoint2 Versions (answers are scrambled to deter cheaters)These questions assess students' comprehension of text as well as analyzing and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

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

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Parts of Speech Activity: Sorting Activity with a Twist

By Selena Smith

Parts of Speech Activity is a challenging and fun, hands-on practice review. Students can work individually, in partners, or in groups for this task. Each task card has an underlined word, and students put the card under the correct category. The

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Problem Solving

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

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Activities

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The Glass Castle Quizzes for Entire Novel: Editable, 10 Quizzes

By Selena Smith

The Glass Castle quiz set comes with 10 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, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Speech to the Troops at Tilbury by Queen Elizabeth I: Rhetorical Analysis

By Selena Smith

Queen Elizabeth's famous "Speech to the Troops at Tilbury" is an excellent choice for teaching rhetorical analysis. This lesson includes:♛ Step-by-step lesson plans with suggestions and options♛ Clean copy of the speech♛ Answer Key with rhetorical

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English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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Handouts, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Birthmark Bundle by Nathaniel Hawthorne: Activities, Stations, Vocab, Test

By Selena Smith

Looking for fresh ideas and activities for "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne? This complete unit has EVERYTHING you need to teach this short story from start to finish! What's included . . .❶ Step-by-step instructions❷ Daily Bell Ringers❸

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Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.7, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.4, L.11-12.4...

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Short Story Unit Bundle: Activities, Analysis, Lesson Plans for 9 Short Stories

By Selena Smith

This Short Story Bundle is amazing! It is dynamic, unique, rigorous, engaging, and fun with a variety of activities that get students reading, writing, thinking, and talking. Students will work on reading comprehension and vocabulary and use a

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment

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End of the Year Fun English Activity: Hands-on Poetic Devices in Music

By Selena Smith

It’s the end of the year – just a few more days to go, and the kids are driving you nuts. I hear ya! Grades have to be in, so you feel like you are babysitting those last few days. All that the kids are thinking about is summer, and they have no

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Poetry

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

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Activities, Printables

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Emergency English Sub Plans for Middle School and High School Set #4 (3 Choices)

By Selena Smith

Sub Plans for Middle School and High School EnglishRemote learning: This download includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. The file has been saved as PNGs and inserted into a PowerPoint so that you can save particular pages as you wish, upload

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Vocabulary, Writing, Poetry

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

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Activities, Handouts

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Parts of Speech Escape Room for High School

By Selena Smith

Parts of speech are tough! No matter the age or ability level, students could use a parts of speech refresher. This lock box does just that! Students will use their knowledge of parts of speech in order to solve clues and break out of the box. They

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Grammar, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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

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Activities

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The Secret Life of Bees Chapter Quizzes: Editable

By Selena Smith

The Secret Life of BeesThis packet contains quizzes for the entire novel as follows:Chapter 1 short answer and 2 different mutlipe-choice versionsChapter 2 short answer and true/false along with 2 different multiple-choice with true false

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English Language Arts

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

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Assessment

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The Most Dangerous Game Unit: CSI Activity, Vocabulary, Analysis, & Much More!

By Selena Smith

“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell is a high-interest story for middle and high school students, so the activities that accompany it must be appealing as well. This unit contains plenty of activities to engage your students and make them

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Assessment

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The Lowest Animal by Mark Twain: Reading Guide & Analysis Activity

By Selena Smith

"The Lowest Animal" by Mark Twain is an excellent reading selection to teach satire and demonstrate Twain's style. This lesson has reading guide questions if you need scaffolding for struggling students before the actual activity. The questions and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Plagiarism Escape Room

By Selena Smith

Plagiarism Escape Room / Lock Box ActivityKids just don't seem to take plagiarism seriously, and it is too easy to plagiarize with the copy and paste function on computers. Clues in this game focus on famous people who have been caught plagiarizing

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English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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

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Activities, Assessment

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The Scarlet Letter Quizzes for Entire Novel Nathaniel Hawthorne: Editable

By Selena Smith

Looking for a way to hold students accountable for reading and paying attention to The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You will love these editable print and go quizzes for this novel!What's included . . . ►Multiple choice and true/false

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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

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Assessment

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The Glass Castle Final Test

By Selena Smith

The Glass Castle Final Test covers both comprehension and analysis. Students must remember events from the story, but they must also think critically and examine character, theme, tone, etc. in order to answer the questions. Test Includes:30

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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

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Assessment

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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) Chapter Quizzes

By Selena Smith

I'ts Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) 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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

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

Types:

Assessment

$7.50

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To Build a Fire by Jack London Thinking Stations: Analyze & Synthesize

By Selena Smith

Looking for a new activity to supplement your "To Build a Fire" lessons? Try these thinking stations that require students to dig into the text, analyze, and synthesize in order to complete. What's included . . . ► Teacher instruction sheet► Bell

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1

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Parts of Speech Escape Room for Middle School

By Selena Smith

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$6.99

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" Escape Room

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to assess understanding for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students using their knowledge of the story, thinking critically, and working

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.7, RI.11-12.4, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

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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