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Back to School Activity First Day Icebreaker - Get to Know You Creative Activity

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Back to School Activity First Day Icebreaker - Get to Know You Creative Activity: Start the school year on a high note with this interactive and engaging back-to-school activity: Snowball Introductions! Perfect for any subject area, this fun

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

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Valentine's Day Around the World Reading Comprehension - Nonfiction Assignments

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Valentine's Day Around the World Reading Comprehension - Nonfiction Assignments: Teach your students about how Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world with traditions, practices, and customs from different countries with this ready-to-use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, CCRA.R.1

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Inference Activities - Making Inferences in Text Messages Reading Assignments

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Inference Activities - Making Inferences in Text Messages Reading Assignments is a creative bundle of activities designed to help your students improve their inferential thinking. Students will read six text message conversations that require

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

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

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Idiom Activity - Idiom Text Messages Creative Assignments and Task Cards

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Idiom Activity - Idiom Text Messages Creative Assignments and Task Cards: Idioms play an important role in everyday speech, yet we often assume that our students are already familiar with their meanings. This resource is designed to assist your

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English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Task Cards

$7.99

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The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Short Story Presentation & Activities

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The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Short Story Unit - You can introduce your students to this short story by Richard Connell with these ready-to-use short story resources. With an abundance of activities and assignments, you can pick and

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

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

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End of the Year Escape Room - The Classroom Floor is Lava Breakout Game Activity

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Escape Room Team Builder - The Classroom Floor is Lava Breakout Game Activity: Use this creative and fun end of the year escape room team builder activity to help foster classroom community and improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

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Activities

CCSS:

L.8.2, L.8.2c

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The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Presentation and Activities

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The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Presentation and Activities: Immerse your students in the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe's gothic masterpiece, The Tell-Tale Heart, with these comprehensive short story materials. This resource

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Poetry Rap - Using Rap Song Lyrics to Teach Poetry Presentation and Activities

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This poetry rap resource bundle will engage your students in examining rap song lyrics and analyzing the songs as poetry. Using rap song lyrics to teach poetry will help your students see how the two genres have a great deal in common. From

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

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Grammar Activity Bundle - Activities, Assignments, Slides, Posters, Task Cards

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Grammar Activity Bundle - Activities, Assignments, Slides, Posters, Task Cards: Elevate your students' grammar skills with this comprehensive bundle of engaging and modern grammar activities. Packed with fun and engaging activities ranging from

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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$27.99

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All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Assignments & Activities

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All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Assignments & Activities: Introduce your students to the captivating world of classic science fiction with the short story All Summer In A Day by Ray Bradbury. This comprehensive short story

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

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Idiom of the Week Posters - Classroom Bulletin Board Decor Idiomatic Expressions

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Idiom of the Week Posters - Classroom Bulletin Board Decor Idiomatic Expressions: Although idioms are a part of everyday speech, they are often misunderstood by our students. These idiom posters allow teachers to present one idiom per week,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

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

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Activities, Printables, Posters

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Narrative Writing Prompts - Pictures & Photos Cards to Inspire Creative Writing

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Narrative Writing Prompts - Pictures & Photos Cards to Inspire Creative Writing: Use these narrative writing photo prompt cards as a remedy for the common "I don't know what to write about" dilemma. This resource includes cards with engaging

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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Printables, Task Cards

$3.99

374

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A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Slides, Assignments, Activities

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A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury Short Story Slides, Assignments, Activities: Take your students on a thrilling journey through time with Ray Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder" using this comprehensive short story resource. Packed with engaging

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

$4.99

193

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Video Journal Writing Prompts - Video Clip Opinion and Personal Writing Volume 1

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Video Journal Writing Prompts - Video Clip Opinion and Personal Writing Volume 1: Transform journal writing in your classroom with these captivating Video Journal Writing Prompts! Designed to connect with the modern student, this resource features a

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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

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Activities, Video Files, Lesson

$6.99

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The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Presentation, Assignments, & Activities

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Teach The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost with this ready-to-use teacher presentation, poetry analysis assignments, and creative writing activity. This resource has absolutely everything you need to help students understand, analyze, and respond to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6

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Literary Devices for Poetry & Fiction List - Figurative Language Literary Terms

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This literary devices for poetry and fiction list is a must-have for all high school English language arts teachers. Included is a complete list of 38 literary devices, figurative language, and literary terms that you will use in your classroom

Subjects:

Short Stories, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

L.8.5, L.8.5a, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5a, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.5a, CCRA.L.5

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Thesis Statement Writing for Essays - Lesson Presentation, Handout, & Checklist

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Thesis Statement Writing for Essays - Lesson Presentation, Handout, & Checklist: Help your students craft the perfect thesis statement for their essay with this ready-to-use lesson. A thesis statement is the main point or argument that will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$4.99

522

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End of the Year Awards - Idiom Edition Student Awards Certificates Vol 2

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End of the Year Awards - Idiom Edition Vol 2 Student Awards Certificates include 35 ready-to-print awards that are perfect for your classroom awards ceremony! Each of the eye-catching student awards includes an idiom that relates to or describes a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, End of Year

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$6.99

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End of the Year Teacher Awards Most Likely To School Staff Awards Certificates

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End of the Year Teacher Awards -Most Likely To School Staff Awards Certificates includes 60 ready-to-print end of the year awards that are perfect for celebrating your teachers or school staff in a funny and creative way. Each of the eye-catching

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects, End of Year

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$9.99

Digital Download ZIP (66.02 MB)

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Commas Escape Room Activity - Comma Rules Breakout Review Classroom Game

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Commas Escape Room Activity - Comma Rules Breakout Review Classroom Game: Help your students understand and practice comma rules with this highly engaging interactive escape room breakout activity! Students will circulate the classroom, visiting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$7.99

138

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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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PreK, 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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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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, 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