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I've taught 7th and 8th grade PreAP and Regular English for over 20 years. It was only after much trepidation and procrastination that I finally earned a Masters in Educational Technology in 2010. If only I had known that it wouldn't be as daunting as I originally thought, I would have done it sooner. Technology is so embedded in classrooms now, so waiting wasn't such a bad choice.

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I enjoy integrating technology into the classroom and introducing Web 2.0 tools. -- and hope you find some useful resources here. I am always on the lookout for new and exciting as well as functional lessons. Recently, I've been creating interactive files to use with my Interactive Smartboard.

Simple, Compound, Complex

This SB activity includes 28 slides, an introduction to the types of sentences, FANBOY conjunctions and Subordinating Conjunctions (AAAWWWUUBBIS). This is also good for healthy team competition.

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Character Traits

Students assign character traits to their favorite characters from The Outsiders. Check out my tpt store for companion SB actitivies for The Outsiders.

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Figurative Language, The Outsiders

Great for team playing or review. I put together this Smartboard activity that includes 33 examples of simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole from Chapters 1 and 2.
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Chart, The Outsiders

Students chart details of the main characters from this novel. Most information is found in chapter 1, but students complete the chart as they read the novel. Check out the companion smartboard files at my tpt store!
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8 Parts of Speech

This chart covers all of the 8 parts of speech on one page. It provides detail for each section. Students keep it as a handy reference / study guide.

 
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Determining Mood

Mood in "The Tell-Tale Heart" is so evident thanks to Poe's writing technique. I credit this one selection for providing opportunities to teach so much in such a short time.







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O Captain! My Captain!

Definitely a student favorite and one I love to teach. This one page analysis of the poem comes with paraphrase placement and comparisons to be completed. A key is included for convenience.


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