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Hello! I am a passionate teacher and writer that loves to create lessons that are interactive, student-centered, original, and truly help teachers & students. I make custom lesson plans and materials that engage students and help them take ownership of their learning. I have 10 years of teaching experience in upper grades across all subjects (including teaching abroad in Costa Rica!). I have published three books, The Little Book of Big Quotes Vol. I , The Poems Vol. I, and Got the Flow: The Hip

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Hello! I am a passionate teacher and writer that loves to create lessons that are interactive, student-centered, original, and truly help teachers & students. I make custom lesson plans and materials that engage students and help them take ownership of their learning. I have 10 years of teaching experience in upper grades across all subjects (including teaching abroad in Costa Rica!). I have published three books, The Little Book of Big Quotes Vol. I , The Poems Vol. I, and Got the Flow: The Hip
“Social Interactions 101: The Rituals of Relating” by Alex J. Packer MC Reading Comprehension Test
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“Social Interactions 101: The Rituals of Relating” by Alex J. Packer MC Reading Comprehension Test

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This 25-question multiple-choice reading test/quiz on “Social Interactions 101: The Rituals of Relating” by Alex J. Packer has questions from different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (revised). It will test students’ literal and interpretive understanding of the selection, author’s purpose, making inferences, vocabulary, and figurative language. Questions are modeled after standardized tests (SAT, ACT, and state tests) and are spaced 1.5 lines apart for comfortable reading. The questions also encourage students to go back and re-read key parts of the selection, a crucial skill for comprehension and improving reading stamina. Answer key included. Feedback is always welcomed and appreciated! Objectives/US Standards (SUGGESTED) (From Corestandards.com): Students are expected to: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. Editable MS Word Doc. This lesson is student-centered, meaning: –it allows you to become a facilitator! –happier teachers! –happier students! –happier administrators!
Student Lawyers Criminal Mock Trials & Court Cases W/ PowerPoint
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Student Lawyers Criminal Mock Trials & Court Cases W/ PowerPoint

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Description Student Lawyers Criminal Mock Trials & Court Cases for Your Classroom! Get ready for some critical thinking fun! Your students will have the chance to step into the shoes of lawyers and take part in a criminal trial. With 11 awesome cases to choose from, each group will have two lawyers (one for the prosecution and one for the defense) and an accused person. You’ll play the judge, guiding the jury as they vote on the verdict! Here’s what you get: Court brief handouts to keep things simple Easy-to-follow directions for a smooth experience PowerPoint slides that explain how the trials will work This hands-on activity is a great way for students to learn about the legal system while sharpening their critical thinking and public speaking skills. Check out our store for even more helpful & cool stuff! Criminal trial cases include: Case #1: Grand Theft Auto (Stolen Car) Case #2: Home Burglary Case #3: Reckless Endangerment Case #4: Theft Case #5: Aggravated Assault (fighting) Case #6: Murder (intentionally killing someone) Case #7: Manslaughter (accidentally killing someone without intention) Case #8: Murder (intentionally killing someone) Case #9: Doctor Malpractice (mistakes) Case #10: Armed Bank Robbery and Murder Case #11: Manslaughter (accidentally killing someone) Join our email list to get teaching tips & resources, teacher humor, inspirational quotes, and more right in your inbox! High school English teachers click here to sign up! Middle school English/ELA teachers click here to sign up! Connect with us! Facebook Pinterest Instagram TikTok YouTube Spotify Podcasts