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The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit

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The Outsiders Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. With more than 250 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Emergency Sub Plan - Missing Teacher Substitute Teacher Lesson and Activity

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Emergency Sub Plan - Missing Teacher Substitute Teacher Lesson and Activity: This emergency sub plan is ready-to-use for any day off! This lesson and activity will keep your students totally engaged and on-task. The assignment is about your

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English Bell Ringers - Literary Devices, Discussion, Writing, & Videos - Vol 1

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English Bell Ringers - Literary Devices, Discussion, Writing, & Videos - Vol 1: These English bell ringers and warm-ups are one of the top 100 best-selling resources on Teachers Pay Teachers! Have your students in their seats as soon as the

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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

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Poetry Music Activities - Song Lyrics Assignments and Presentations Bundle

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This poetry music activities, assignments, and presentations bundle will engage all your students in poetry analysis using song lyrics! Students will love this modern bundle of music-inspired poetry resources. Included are eye-catching

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

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

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4...

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The Giver Unit Plan - Lois Lowry Novel Study Reading Unit

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The Giver Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach The Giver by Lois Lowry. With more than 340 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready

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English Bell Ringers - Grammar, Vocabulary, Figurative Language, Videos - Vol 3

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English Bell Ringers - Grammar, Vocabulary, Figurative Language, Videos - Vol 3: Have your students in their seats as soon as the bell rings by beginning each of your middle or high school English classes with these engaging daily bell ringer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities: Engage your middle and high school students with Shirley Jackson's compelling short story, The Lottery, using this comprehensive resource designed to engage your

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.9, SL.9-10.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.9...

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Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan - Complete Drama Reading Unit for Shakespeare's Play

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Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. With more than 430+ pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This drama unit includes eye-catching presentation

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Grades:

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

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Poetry Unit - Poem Analysis and Writing Bundle - Presentations and Assignments

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This poetry unit resource bundle is a collection of my most popular and best-selling poetry analysis and writing resources! Make poetry fun for your students with this huge bundle that contains over 470 slides and pages of creative and engaging

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

$85.83

$49.99

477

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Holes Unit Plan - Louis Sachar Novel Study Reading Unit

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Holes Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Holes by Louis Sachar. With more than 240+ pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$52.61

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Inference Activity - Making Inferences in Song Lyrics Music Reading Assignments

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Inference Activity - Making Inferences in Song Lyrics Music Reading Assignments is a creative bundle of activities designed to help your students improve their inferential thinking. Students will examine the lyrics of four songs that require

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

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

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716

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English Bell Ringers - Figurative Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Videos - Vol 2

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English Bell Ringers - Figurative Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Videos - Vol 2: Have your students in their seats as soon as the bell rings by beginning each of your middle or high school English classes with these engaging daily bell ringer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$39.99

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Short Story Unit Plan - Scary and Surprising Stories - Lessons and Assignments

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Short Story Unit Plan - Scary and Surprising Stories - Lessons and Assignments: Elevate your English class with this chilling and thrilling short story unit, guaranteed to send shivers down your students' spines! Perfect for Halloween or any time of

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English Language Arts, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

$34.93

$23.99

353

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Literary Devices - Weekly Figurative Language, Story Elements, & Literary Terms

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Literary Devices - Weekly Figurative Language, Story Elements, & Literary Terms: Teach literary devices in a modern and engaging way with this best-selling resource! The presentation slides teach students various literary devices, figurative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$12.99

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Inference Activity - Making Inferences on Social Media Reading Assignments

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Inference Activity - Making Inferences on Social Media Reading Assignments is a creative activity designed to help your students improve their inferential thinking. Students will examine three social media profiles and use their reading skills to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$4.99

353

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Elementary Bell Ringers - Grammar, Brainstorming, and Writing Bell Work Warm Ups

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Elementary Bell Ringers - Grammar, Brainstorming, and Writing Bell Work Warm Ups: Jumpstart your upper elementary or early middle school students' day with these lively daily morning work and bell ringer routines! With this comprehensive full-year

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$29.99

419

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Halloween Reading Comprehension - Superstitions Nonfiction Articles & Questions

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Halloween Reading Comprehension - Superstitions Nonfiction Articles & Questions is a ready-to-use Halloween resource that will engage even your most reluctant readers. Students will read four high-interest nonfiction texts about widely-held

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.10, RI.8.1, RI.8.10, CCRA.R.1

$3.99

444

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End of the Year Activity Bundle - Reflection Activities, Assignments, and Awards

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End of the Year Activity Bundle - Reflection Activities, Assignments, and Awards: Use this bundle of end of the year resources to help you get through the last days of school with your students! The bundle includes fun and unique assignments to help

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$22.43

$15.99

333

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Story Elements - Assignments, Presentations, Activities, and Graphic Organizers

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Story Elements - Assignments, Presentations, Activities, and Graphic Organizers: Dive deep into the world of story elements in fiction with this comprehensive 150-page bundle designed to teach story elements effectively. This resource includes a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Lesson

$28.44

$19.99

663

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Close Reading Annotation Lesson - Presentation & Annotating Passage Assignment

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Close Reading Annotation Lesson - Presentation & Annotating Passage Assignment: Help your students understand the process of close reading and annotation of fiction with this ready-to-use resource. Close reading is a skill that does not often

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5

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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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