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ELA First Day BUNDLE: Everything for back to school: Syllabus + Stations + Fun

By Building Book Love

Have the best first day EVER in ELA with this bundle of first day stations, slides, and syllabus templates! Whether you like customizing in Canva, PPT, or Google Slides, these templates will make prepping for your first day total breeze. Not only

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, For Parents

$9.00

$5.99

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Writing Poetry Unit: Fun Poetry Activities - Paint Chip, Blackout, + 12 more!

By Building Book Love

Teaching poetry doesn't have to be intimidating. In fact, it can (and should be!) really fun! With this writing poetry unit, you'll have 14 fun and creative poetry activities that you can use as stand-alone prompts or pair with ANY text.Oftentimes,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4

$16.00

$7.99

305

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Lord of the Flies Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, Mask, Test

By Building Book Love

Lord of the Flies by William Golding offers unique insight into human nature, the dangers of unchecked power, and the consequences of a failing society. With this Lord of the Flies Unit Plan, you’ll be able to dig deep into these dark themes while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.3

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$16.99

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Ugly Christmas Character Sweater: Fun Holiday Writing, ELA Activity, Craft Board

By Building Book Love

Are you ready to bring some educational holiday cheer into your classroom? Unwrap your students' creativity and inferencing skills with this festive and educational Christmas writing activity! Create an Ugly (or cute) Character Sweater:Your students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1

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Podcast Unit: Bundled Podcast Worksheets, Listening Activities, Coloring Pages

By Building Book Love

Are you ready to turn the volume up on learning? Just hit play on a podcast and engage listeners with these podcast worksheets, choice boards, and pairings!Not only does this bundle have everything you need to implement podcasts in the classroom,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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$12.99

150

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Middle School Fast Feedback: Essay Writing, Grammar Comment Bank, Bulletin Board

By Building Book Love

Whether your goal is give students more ownership over their learning, strengthen student writing, work on grammar skills, create a purposeful bulletin board, or lessen your ELA workload, this resource will help you give better feedback in half the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$30.00

$15.99

131

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Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan: Fun Worksheets, Question Examples, Discussion Tips

By Building Book Love

Get students talking with this Socratic Seminar Talking Toolkit! When done right, Socratic Seminars can be the best low prep, high impact activity you will ever do. They can cut down on your grading without sacrificing rigor. They can build

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

$4.99

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Coloring Podcast Pages: Podcast Worksheets, Activities, Notes for ANY Episodes!

By Building Book Love

Sometimes lesson planning can be as easy as hitting play-- especially when you have print and go podcast pages! These podcast worksheets can be used with ANY podcast and will keep your students focused and engaged while listening.Using podcasts in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

$4.99

416

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Essay Writing Revision Stations: Peer Editing Checklist, Essay Feedback Centers

By Building Book Love

When used strategically, essay revision stations can greatly decrease your workload while improving student writing. Personally, I would NEVER grade another essay unless it been ran through these essay revision steps. These essay revision stations

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.1

$3.00

175

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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Activity: Close Reading + Fun Raven Feather Mural

By Building Book Love

Help students comprehend and enjoy The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe with a fresh approach to teaching the classic poem. With this close reading companion, podcast pairing, and raven feather mural kit, students will engage with "The Raven" like never

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3

$3.00

160

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Harlem Renaissance Activities: Poetry Lesson Plans, Black History, Art, Projects

By Building Book Love

The Harlem Renaissance is one of the richest periods in our canon, and this activity pack will help you study, honor, and celebrate Black authors of the Harlem Renaissance.This unit editable and adaptable to fit your needs, so whether you only have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Posters

$20.00

$9.99

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Tiny House Design for ANY Character: Reading project for inferences, symbolism

By Building Book Love

Tap into the popularity of the growing Tiny House Movement by assigning a literary analysis that students will LOVE. This is a hands-on assignment that brings STEM into the English classroom! This Tiny House lesson can be used with ANY character,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Google Apps

$3.00

411

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Watercolor World Classroom Decor Bundle: World Literature, Geography, History

By Building Book Love

This watercolor world classroom decor set will help you create a welcoming, inspiring classroom! The watercolor world posters, banners, wall murals, and more will provide everything you need to decorate your classroom with a world theme!You will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$25.00

$11.99

265

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Positive Postcards: 50 Positive Notes Home to Parents, Communication Log, Brag

By Building Book Love

Help build relationships and open communication by sending a positive note home to parents!One of the BEST classroom routines I ever started was getting in the habit of sending a positive note home every Friday. I appreciate how it trained me to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, For Parents

$3.00

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Literary Valentines: Fun Valentine's Day ELA Activity, Creative Writing Task, AP

By Building Book Love

Send your students some love this Valentine's Day with literary valentines! These silly, punny valentines will put a smile on your face and roll in their eyes. Additionally, students will love the Valentine's Day activity so much they won't even

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.99

281

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Fall Halloween Writing: Pumpkin Characterization, Symbolism, Craft for ANY text!

By Building Book Love

This Halloween writing prompt or fall evidence-based writing assignment will have your students thinking critically about a character or author from ANY piece of literature! Students use this fall writing prompt to express character traits and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1e

$3.00

242

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Podcast Worksheets: Print & Digital Resources for ANY Pod: Mars Patel, Limetown

By Building Book Love

These podcast worksheets can be used with ANY podcast such as the Six Minutes Podcast, Limetown, Mars Patel, informational podcasts and so many more! Use fun podcasts to practice ELA skills, check for understanding, and reach listening goals!There

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

$4.99

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Winter Poetry: Fun Christmas Activities, Holiday Writing Prompts, Library Craft

By Building Book Love

This winter poetry pack is full of creative and fun poetry activities for your winter writing lesson plans! You can use these poetry activities for single lesson plans or pair them with common holiday texts such as A Christmas Carol, Little Match

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$4.99

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Nature-Themed Literary Device Posters, Transcendentalism, Nature Decor

By Building Book Love

These nature-themed literary device posters are a perfect way to add the beauty of nature into your classroom! This pack includes 13 posters with literary device examples that can be used as instructional examples, posters, or bulletin board decor.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.99

424

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Nature-Themed Classroom Decor Set Bundle : Calm Nature Classroom : Posters

By Building Book Love

This classroom decor bundle will help you decorate a calm, nature-themed space for students to learn and grow. You will get everything you need to decorate your classroom with a nature theme at a big discount! You will get: ⭐ Nature Themed Classroom

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$19.99

$10.99

152

Bundle

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

After a decade of teaching high school English in East Tennessee, I now work to help other ELA teachers create meaningful, engaging, and joyful learning experiences.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Here you will find creative ELA activities to up your classroom engagement and simple solutions to ease your teacher workload.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Author of Keeping the Wonder: An Educator's Guide to Magical, Engaging, and Joyful Learning

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I majored in English and have a Masters in English Education from East Tennessee State University; I graduated with honors in both of my degrees.

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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, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Drama, ELA Test Prep, Geography, For All Subjects, Literature, Family Consumer Sciences, Library Skills, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading