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Argumentative Essay Middle School - Argument Writing (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

Argumentative Essay Writing will be a breeze with this step-by-step resource designed to lead your students with models and supports through the entire process. Easy-to-follow writing templates guide students in drafting all five paragraphs!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Assessment, Internet Activities

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W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d...

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The OUTSIDERS Test - Whole Novel Test w/ Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

OUTSIDERS TEST – This whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version in Google Forms! Question stems include key words and phrases such as

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

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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...

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Informational Writing: 5 Informative Essays w/Guided Writing Templates 6-8

By Joy Sexton

Writing informational essays will be exciting with this complete resource that breaks the process down into manageable steps! Easy-to-follow writing templates guide students in drafting their introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.Five

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.6.2c, W.6.2d, W.6.2e, W.6.2f, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.2, W.7.2a...

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ELA Assessment - Exam w/Test Review MINI-BOOK - w/Digital Test- Standards Based

By Joy Sexton

This 50-question Multiple Choice ELA Test comes with a 7-page Mini-Book so that students can review and practice Literary Terms and standards-based concepts! The exam is now included in Google Forms version for digital use. Great as a final exam or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6...

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Chapter Quizzes - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE (Alan Gratz) Chapter Quizzes Print and DIGITAL offer 18 quizzes intended for reading checks if students read the chapters independently. Also the quizzes can check if students are paying attention while listening to the audio version. Each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

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The GIVER Test - Whole Novel Test with Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

GIVER TEST – This whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version! Question stems include key words and phrases such as author’s tone, text

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

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...

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HATCHET Test - Whole Novel Test with Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

HATCHET TEST – This Hatchet whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version! Question stems include key words and phrases such as narrator’s

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

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...

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - End-of-Novel Test - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE (Alan Gratz) End-of-Novel Test - Print and DIGITAL is a 40-question objective test designed to be given after completing the novel Refugee. This carefully-prepared assessment includes 20 multiple choice questions with A-D possible answers

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$4.89

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ELA Exit Tickets / Short Response Slips - Differentiated - for ANY Literature

By Joy Sexton

Differentiated Exit Tickets / Short Response Slips for Literature contains 27 different standards-based short tasks for students designed in 81 convenient half-sheets that can be used with any literature! Each topic is differentiated (3 separate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6...

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The OUTSIDERS - Short Constructed Response Questions - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

The Outsiders 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 12 different prompts, one based on each chapter, that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

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

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Theme Essay - Literary Essay Writing for ANY Novel, Story, or Drama

By Joy Sexton

Theme Essay writing will be a breeze with this motivating, step-by-step resource designed to lead your students through the entire process. Easy-to-follow writing templates guide students in drafting all four paragraphs!Students identify two themes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.2, W.6.2, W.6.4, W.6.9, W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.9, W.8.2...

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CASEY AT THE BAT - Foldable Poetry Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

CASEY AT THE BAT Foldable Poetry Brochure - Challenge your students to dig deeper into poetry while you engage them in a fun format! This six-sided brochure hits on all the important standards-aligned poetry skills with specific prompts related to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, 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...

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FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON - Foldable Story Brochure (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON Foldable Story Brochure will be a sure hit with your students as they practice standards-based skills in a fun format. This six-sided brochure contains prompts related to the short story so students can cite text evidence, make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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.