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These FREE argument writing prompts are super silly and engaging for middle school essays.Each writing prompt includes a little background information to hook your students' interest along with the question they must answer:1. Is pizza a
Subjects:
Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Handouts
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By UPBEAT ELA
Many of our students struggle with stress and anxiety, but only a portion of them will seek professional help for their mental health. As classroom teachers, we can help students connect and work through their emotions by blending content learning
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Activities, Printables
CCSS:
RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3
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By UPBEAT ELA
Students love to discuss their opinions with each other, but sometimes they need help learning how to have a proper give-and-take conversation. This FREE product has 15 conversational faux pas that students often make. Before my students have a
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Oral Communication
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Games
CCSS:
SL.7.1, SL.8.1
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By UPBEAT ELA
This public speaking assignment features a fun holiday debate topic: Is Santa Claus a positive or negative influence on children? Some say he promotes generosity and good behavior; others argue that he promotes greediness and materialism. This
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Rubrics
FREE
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By UPBEAT ELA
FREE Public Speaking Posters Set of 4Public Speaking can be a daunting subject for students, but a few simple reminders can go a long way in building students’ confidence and speaking ability. These 4 posters can be printed on 8 ½ x 11” paper and
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Oral Communication
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Posters
FREE
12
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By UPBEAT ELA
Looking for a way to encourage your students to read a greater variety of books? This fun BINGO book challenge is the perfect tool to stretch students' current comfort zones and expose them to new books, authors, and series. Download this FREE book
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Games
FREE
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By UPBEAT ELA
Keep students reading over the summer with book recommendations from their peers! These book rec forms are the perfect size for bookmarks, or they can be posted on a bulletin board during the last few weeks of school.This FREE product includes the
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Classroom Forms, Bulletin Board Ideas
FREE
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught Reading, Language Arts, Composition, American Literature, British Literature, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Greek & Latin Etymology to over 800 students in grades 7-12.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love bringing learning to life with games, projects, and out-of-the-box essay prompts!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I feel honored to have helped over 90,000 fellow teachers bring life and laughter to their classrooms over the past 10 years.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English with teaching certification for grades 7-12.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a teacher, an author, a wife, and a mother by both birth and adoption. My family lives on a tiny Florida hobby farm with two dogs, six cats, two sheep, four ducks, a handful of hens and roosters, and one miniature zebu.