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Public Speaking Games

By UPBEAT ELA

Public speaking can seem like an impossible task to many students, but it doesn’t have to feel that way! Students can tolerate – and even enjoy – public speaking when they learn it in a fun and engaging way. These 4 hilarious public speaking games

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.6

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Avoiding Plagiarism Paraphrasing Activity with Movie Quotes

By UPBEAT ELA

With the ease of copy-and-paste functions, teachers must be extra vigilant to teach students the art of effective paraphrasing. This fun activity gives teachers the perfect chance to do help their students avoid plagiarism for good. Students are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8

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Symbolism Game for Making Connections in Literature

By UPBEAT ELA

Many great literary and poetic works contain enriching symbolism, but these symbols are useless unless students know how to actively search and find connections between the concrete world and abstract ideas. This game gives students the chance to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.25

263

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Canterbury Tales Speed Dating Review Activity

By UPBEAT ELA

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales Prologue has so many characters to remember that students can sometimes feel overwhelmed. This activity eliminates the stress and adds an element of fun instead. Students pair up for three-minute dates with another class

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

$3.25

174

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Anti Plagiarism Paraphrasing Activity with Song Lyrics

By UPBEAT ELA

This fun and engaging activity gives students valuable practice with paraphrasing as they rate effective (and truly horrible) paraphrases of popular songs. With the ease of copy-and-paste functions, teachers must be extra vigilant to teach students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8

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Public Speaking Selfies Activity for Teaching Expression

By UPBEAT ELA

Do your students look like deer in the headlights when they get in front of the class? Sometimes kids just don't realize what their faces are doing! This fun public speaking activity encourages students to use selfies to improve emotional facial

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.00

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Valentine's Day Activity for Middle School ELA | Paraphrasing Love Songs

By UPBEAT ELA

Love is in the air! But Valentine's Day doesn't have to be a big distraction. In fact, you can use your students' twitterpation to help them learn an important skill--paraphrasing! In this activity, students are divided into groups and given

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8

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Art Therapy Activities for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

Many of our students struggle with stress, anxiety, and depression, but most will never seek counseling from a licensed therapist. As teachers, we MUST give our students the opportunity to connect with their emotions and practice mindfulness in our

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, 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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Chevron Gradebook Template Editable

By UPBEAT ELA

This fun chevron gradebook design is perfect for data entry by hand or by computer, as it comes in a fully edit-ready document and has been created in 8 1/2" X 11" format for quality printing. (Please note that this template has space for 20

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165

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Narrative Conclusion Posters for Writing with Closure

By UPBEAT ELA

Students love writing narratives more than almost any other genre, but often they have difficulty knowing how to finish what they've started. These bright, attractive posters show eight different types of narrative conclusions for students to try

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.6.3e, W.7.3e, W.8.3e

$3.75

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Monthly Book Challenge Bundle for Middle and High School Independent Reading

By UPBEAT ELA

Are you looking for a way to inspire your students to read a greater variety of books? These fun, monthly book challenges encourage students to read books outside of their comfort zones! Each month features four categories for students to explore.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Printables, Posters

$15.50

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Imagery in Autumn Poetry Activity for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

Autumn provides the perfect inspiration for poetic imagery, and this activity prompts students to use these vivid sights, sounds, feelings, tastes, and smells in their own imagery-rich poetry. Students listen to Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken,"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

$1.50

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Romeo and Juliet Cootie Catcher with Higher Order Discussion Questions

By UPBEAT ELA

Higher-order thinking is vital to learning, and this cootie catcher prompts students to give their evidence-based opinions on issues found in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This activity is perfect for pair or group discussions following the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$1.00

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Literary Character Archetypes Project - Fun Review Activity

By UPBEAT ELA

Are you stuck in a rut and looking to break up your classroom routine? This fun event is one that your students won’t soon forget! It is so important for our students to learn basic character archetypes so they have the background knowledge they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.8.9, RL.9-10.9

$9.99

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Anti Plagiarism Paraphrasing Activity with Movie Quotes 2

By UPBEAT ELA

If your students enjoyed the first Movie Quote Paraphrasing Activity, they will have a blast with the sequel!With the ease of copy-and-paste functions, teachers must be extra vigilant to teach students the art of effective paraphrasing. This fun

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8

$3.50

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Writer's Notebook Essentials Kit

By UPBEAT ELA

“But I don’t know what to write about!” Sound familiar? Students need an easy way to collect inspiration when they’re not writing so that they have a full and ready imagination when it is time to begin the writing process. This Writer’s Notebook

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.11 MB)

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Synonyms Posters for Emotion Words

By UPBEAT ELA

Students can often get stuck in a rut of basic words and expressions. These attractive "Ways to Say” posters offer a variety of synonyms to help students expand their emotion-describing vocabulary! These posters are especially helpful for visual

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$1.50

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Writer's Block Posters with Travel Theme

By UPBEAT ELA

These posters help students combat writer’s block with simple tricks they can easily remember. The eye-catching design is especially appealing to visual learners, and the posters make a wonderful addition to middle school classroom décor!This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Projects, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.91 MB)

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Free Symbolism Activity | Art Therapy for Literature

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:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3

FREE

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Greek and Latin Roots Scrapbook with Examples and Definitions

By UPBEAT ELA

This Greek and Latin scrapbook contains 50 pages of root words found in our English language today. Each page features the following:one root word, its origin (Greek or Latin), its definition, and three examples of English words that contain that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (9.96 MB)

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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.