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SELFIE Free Verse Poem - Back to School Writing - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

Selfie Free Verse Poem – Beginning of Year – Motivate your students with this fun, “Getting to Know You” writing lesson! Now includes a DIGITAL version! Students create free verse poems about themselves and their interests while gaining practice in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.2, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.6, W.6.2, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.5...

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Vocabulary Activities - Word Study BUNDLE with Word Wall Posters & Quizzes 6 - 9

By Joy Sexton

These Vocabulary Activities will actually lead your students to understanding and using those challenging vocabulary words that we expect in their writing! Research shows that test scores and overall academic success increase when students have rich

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.2d, W.6.3d, W.7.2d, W.7.3, W.7.3d, W.8.2d, W.8.3, W.8.3d, W.9-10.2d, W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3b...

$22.80

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Non-Fiction STATIONS for ANY Informational Text - Print & Digital

By Joy Sexton

Non-Fiction Stations provide engaging and motivating activities that will have your students practicing crucial reading comprehension and analysis skills with any article you choose. Now includes a digital version! Students enjoy movement and group

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.6, RI.6.8, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.6, RI.7.8, RI.8.1...

$12.50

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TASK CARDS for BETTER WRITING: Run-On Sentences - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

TASK CARDS for BETTER WRITING: Run-On Sentences - See improvement in your students’ writing! These vibrant task cards give students helpful targeted practice with eliminating run-on sentences. Now includes a DIGITAL version! Designed for learning

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards, Google Apps, Centers

$4.50

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OUTSIDERS Assessment Bundle - Whole Novel Test & Short Constructed Response

By Joy Sexton

OUTSIDERS ASSESSMENT BUNDLE – My Outsiders Whole Novel Test with Standards-Based Stems & Outsiders Short Constructed Response Questions are bundled for a 20% savings when you purchase together! Now includes DIGITAL VERSIONS. Both of these

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$11.94

$9.50

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A Long Way From Chicago - Novel Study - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

A Long Way From Chicago Novel Study will engage your students with thought-provoking, standards-aligned learning activities. Now includes a digital version! Get students thinking deeply, close reading, writing, and acquiring new vocabulary. In

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

$13.50

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RAYMOND'S RUN Foldable Story Brochure - (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

RAYMOND’S RUN Foldable Story Brochure will be a sure hit with your students as they practice standards-based reading skills in a fun format. This six-sided brochure contains prompts from the short story so students can cite text evidence, make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

$3.50

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Capital Letters Complete Review Packet - Grades 5-8

By Joy Sexton

The Capital Letters Complete Review Packet – Grades 5-8 consists of 14 pages of attractive handouts with practice activities and quizzes to refresh students on all the rules for capitalization. Two main study guides provide clearly stated rules and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.5.2, L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2

$3.50

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The Shakespeare Stealer: Novel Guide - Print & Digital

By Joy Sexton

Your students will practice a multitude of standards-based skills while they enjoy reading The Shakespeare Stealer with this 17-page Novel Guide ready to hand out as you go! Now includes a 33-slide digital version perfect for 1:1 classroom or remote

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

$9.75

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PERSUASIVE WRITING PROJECT - Creating a Business (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

PERSUASIVE WRITING PROJECT - A FUN and motivating writing project that will allow your students to connect with the “real world,” write strong persuasive arguments, and practice speaking and presenting skills. Students tap their own

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.2, W.6.4, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.1a...

$7.95

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TASK CARDS for BETTER WRITING: Verb Tense Consistency - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

TASK CARDS for BETTER WRITING: Verb Tense Consistency - See improvement in your students’ writing! These vibrant task cards give students helpful targeted practice with verb tense consistency. Now includes a DIGITAL version! Designed for stations

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards, Google Apps, Centers

$4.50

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The GIVER - Short Constructed Response Questions - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

The Giver Short Constructed Response Questions give your students a jump start on state test practice while reading a novel they love! Now includes a digital version. This resource contains 11 different prompts, one based on every other chapter,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$6.95

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BOOK REPORT Extraordinaire! For Independent Reading 6-9 (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

Book Report Extraordinaire for Independent Reading offers students the choice of 3 book response assignments designed for different learning styles. Students demonstrate comprehension of their independent novel while also practicing Common Core

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Homework

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.8.2, W.8.3, W.9-10.2...

$4.50

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Book Report: Two-Part Book Response for Independent Novels - Middle School

By Joy Sexton

If your middle school students are reading independent novels, here is a simple, ready-to-distribute Book Response Assignment designed in 2 parts: students demonstrate that they have read and understood the novel's events AND also provide their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

$3.79

120

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Reader's Journal for Independent Reading - DIGITAL Reading Response

By Joy Sexton

Here’s a digital reading response journal that students will find both motivating and enjoyable! You keep students accountable for independent reading while they respond on colorful slides to discuss key events and their reactions. Perfect for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, W.6.2, W.7.2, W.8.2, W.9-10.2

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Crossing the Wire - Novel Guide - Print & Digital (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

Here’s a Crossing the Wire novel guide sure to get your students thinking deeply, close reading, acquiring new vocabulary, and discussing meaningful ideas. Now includes a digital version! Chapter Response Pages allow students to analyze characters,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

$11.99

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THANK YOU M'AM Foldable Story Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

THANK YOU M’AM Foldable Story Brochure will be a sure hit with your students as they practice standards-based reading skills in a fun format. This six-sided brochure contains prompts from the short story so students can cite text evidence, make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

$3.50

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Authentic Writing Project: Creating Teen Magazines (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

Your students will love creating teen magazines with this authentic writing project that directly aligns with ELA standards! In groups, students engage in Research, Persuasive, and Informative writing as they write, edit, assemble, and publish their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.6.2c, W.6.2d...

$9.50

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ALL SUMMER IN A DAY Foldable Story Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

ALL SUMMER IN A DAY Foldable Story Brochure will be a sure hit with your students as they practice standards-based reading skills in a fun format. This six-sided brochure contains prompts from the short story so students can cite text evidence, make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$3.50

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Apostrophes Worksheets in a Complete Packet

By Joy Sexton

The Apostrophes Packet consists of a 4-page student handout that is visually attractive and sectioned off so that students can learn and have practice with the different rules for using apostrophes. The first two pages of the packet engage students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2, L.9-10.2

$1.75

119

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 28 years of experience teaching middle school English. My teaching career began in Orlando, Florida, where I taught for seven years before my 21 years in upstate New York. For many of those years I "looped" with my students so I rotated-- 7th-grade English one year and then 8th-grade English the following year. My schedule has mainly included consultant special ed and AIS students and also an advanced English class.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a huge proponent of independent "choice novel" reading! I started my classroom library and reading workshop in 1992 and watched it grow to over 900 young adult novels for my students to choose from. I enjoy creating an environment where kids can connect with authors and books that will transform them into life-long readers. Read My Blog for specific teaching ideas and tips you can use in your classroom!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Presenter at National Council of Teachers of English 2007 Convention in New York City--definitely a highlight of my career. I was able to share some authentic writing project ideas with teachers from all over the country, and I met R.L. Stine and Walter Dean Myers!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Arts in English Literature from University of Central Florida

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

* I am a member of the National Council of Teachers of English * I enjoy creating student materials for teachers that are visually attractive and allow students to have practice with a variety of skills.