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MLA Formatting 9th Ed. - Student Reference Handbook for Essay Writing

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MLA Formatting 9th Ed. - Student Reference Handbook for Essay Writing: Equip your students with the essential guidelines for writing research essays with this handy MLA formatting (9th Edition) student handbook. Designed for ease of use, this

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

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

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Free Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer - Hamburger Method Template

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Free Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer - Hamburger Method Template: Enhance your paragraph writing instruction with this free Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer, following the popular 'Hamburger Paragraph Method.' Students can easily structure

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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Free Figurative Language Escape Room Challenge Digital Literary Devices Activity

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Free Figurative Language Escape Room Challenge Digital Literary Devices Activity: Engage your students in a fun literary devices activity with the captivating Figurative Language Escape Room Challenge! This free digital activity allows students to

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Close Reading

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

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Activities, Google Apps

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CCRA.L.5

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Free Back to School Desk Planner - Calendar, Reminders, and To Do Checklists

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Free Back to School Desk Planner - Calendar, Reminders, and To Do Checklists: Stay organized and on top of your tasks with this convenient back to school desk organizer designed especially for teachers. Featuring a calendar, reminders section, and

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For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Free English Bell Ringers Vol 1 Sample - Lit Devices, Discussion, Writing, Video

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Free English Bell Ringers Vol 1 Sample - Lit Devices, Discussion, Writing, Video: Try a free sample of our best-selling English bell ringers. This 2-week sample is from our comprehensive full-year resource that includes everything you need to start

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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Free Back to School Student Profile - First Day Questionnaire - Social Media

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Free Back to School Student Profile - First Day Questionnaire - Social Media: Use this free modern and creative social media-inspired profile sheet as a way of getting to know your students at the beginning of the year. In the format of a social

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

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Free Comma Rules Task Card Activity - Correcting Comma Errors in Text Messages

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Free Comma Rules Task Card Activity - Correcting Comma Errors in Text Messages: Make learning basic comma rules engaging for your middle and high school students with this interactive and modern activity. In this fun exercise, students will identify

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

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

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Story Elements Paper Fortune Teller Activity - Literary Devices Game

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Story Elements Paper Fortune Teller Activity - Literary Devices Game: Use this story elements paper fortune teller activity to engage all of your students in learning new literary devices. Simply use the included instructions to teach students how

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English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

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

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Activities, Printables

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Free Vocabulary Graphic Organizer - Word of the Week Sample for Word Work

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Free Vocabulary Graphic Organizer - Word of the Week Sample for Word Work: Empower your students to tackle challenging vocabulary with this free vocabulary graphic organizer! Instead of just memorizing definitions, students dive deep into word

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Classroom Management Form for Missing Student Work - Tracking Assignments Form

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Classroom Management Form for Missing Student Work - Tracking Assignments Form: Stay organized and on top of missing student work with this handy classroom management form. Designed for easy tracking of assignments, simply print and laminate the

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English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables, Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

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Inference Posters - Making Inferences Reading Classroom Bulletin Board

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Inference Posters - Making Inferences Reading Classroom Bulletin Board includes two classroom posters that will help your students understand and apply inferences in their reading. Inference is a reading skill that many students struggle with, so

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, CCRA.R.1

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Free English Bell Ringers Vol 3 Sample - Grammar, Vocab, Fig Language, Videos

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Free English Bell Ringers Vol 3 Sample - Grammar, Vocab, Fig Language, Videos: Try a free sample of our best-selling English bell ringers. This 2-week sample is from our comprehensive full-year resource that includes everything you need to start

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Inference Activity - Digital Mystery Reading Challenge - Kidnapped Principal

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Inference Activity - Digital Mystery Reading Challenge - Kidnapped Principal: Get ready to ignite your students' inferential thinking with the exciting "Who Kidnapped the Principal?" digital mystery challenge! In this engaging activity, students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

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Free Grammar Activity Sample - Bell Ringers & Task Cards - Editing Social Media

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Free Grammar Activity Sample - Bell Ringers & Task Cards - Editing Social Media: Engage your students in editing grammar, spelling, and punctuation with a modern twist. Students will read four social media posts, identify errors and correct

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Task Cards

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Free Literary Devices Bookmarks - Literary Terms and Story Elements Reference

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Free Literary Devices Bookmarks - Literary Terms and Story Elements Reference: Enhance your students' understanding of literary devices with these free bookmarks! Designed for quick reference, these bookmarks feature definitions for common literary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Flash Cards, Printables

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The Giver Activity - Memory Transmission to Jonas Simulation Novel Activity

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The Giver Memory Transmission Activity is a fun, interactive classroom simulation activity that will allow students to examine the importance of keeping both painful and joyful memories. In The Giver by Lois Lowry, Jonas receives memory transmission

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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103

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Free Teacher Bucket List - Back to School Positive Challenges for the Year

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Free Teacher Bucket List - Back to School Positive Challenges for the Year: Kickstart your school year with positivity using this engaging checklist! Designed to infuse your classroom with enthusiasm and connection, the Teacher Bucket List offers a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities, For Principals & Administrators

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Free End of the Year or Semester Self and Course Evaluation or Assessment

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Free End of the Year or Semester Self and Course Evaluation or Assessment: Wrap up your end of the school year or semester with this free self and course evaluation assessment. Encourage students to reflect on their learning, behavior, and overall

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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Christmas Writing Activity Kindness Cube - Creative Gift Hands On Assignment

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Christmas Writing Activity Kindness Cube - Creative Gift Hands On Assignment: Spread positivity and appreciation with this heartwarming craft activity where students can create a kindness ornament to give to someone for Christmas! The cube

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

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Free English Bell Ringers Vol 4 Sample - Grammar, Word Choice, Writing, Debate

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Free English Bell Ringers Vol 4 Sample - Grammar, Word Choice, Writing, Debate: Try a free sample of our best-selling English bell ringers. This 2-week sample is from our comprehensive full-year resource that includes everything you need to start

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (19.80 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bonnie from Presto Plans spent almost a decade in the English Language Arts classroom teaching all grades at the middle and high school level. She also has training and experience instructing English as an Additional Language both in Canada and Internationally and has worked as a resource teacher working with students who have special needs or exceptionalities. She now works full time developing resources and sharing teaching strategies for an amazing community of ELA educators. You can connect with her, and thousands of other teacher, in her free Facebook Group called Presto Plans: The English Teachers' Lounge!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Modeling
Real-world connections
Balanced literacy
Inquiry-based instruction
Student-centered
Cooperative learning

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated with Honors with Distinction
SMART Exemplary Educator Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

- Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English Language and Literature and a minor in French Second Language.
- Bachelor of Education in Middle and High School Education
- Masters advanced certification in literacy education.
- International Baccalaureate Training (English B).
- Training in Resource and Methods (Special Education)

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, French, Chinese, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Canadian History, British History, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Economics , Character Education, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, en francais, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning