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Simile, Metaphor, Personification Worksheet

By Sarah Thursby

This worksheet allows students to practice the differences among simile, metaphor and personification. It also gives them a chance to create each of these devices! This is a good supplement to an existing poetry, reading, or writing unit.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

$0.50

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Touching Spirit Bear - Introduction to Novel PREZI

By Sarah Thursby

Ben Mikaelsen's Touching Spirit Bear is a novel that many young kids today can relate to. This prezi presentation is a unique way of introducing the unit to a full class or even small groups. The presentation includes background information about

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard

$1.50

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Resume Writing Presentation and Samples

By Sarah Thursby

Included is a Prezi presentation containing 22 slides for discussion and resume writing headings. I have also included 6 sample resumes that can be reviewed, displayed, or printed for students to base their personal resumes off. Finally, I have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

$2.00

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Narrative Poetry Graphic Organizer

By Sarah Thursby

This graphic organizer allows students the perfect pre-writing activity. It visually gives them a place to organize their thoughts before they begin drafting out their narrative poetry. This is a 2 page worksheet.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework, Graphic Organizers

$1.00

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Ready Player One - Pre-Reading Digital Activities

By Sarah Thursby

Ernest Cline's novel Ready Player One is an exciting read for high school students! It is riddled with 1980s references that can be somewhat lost on this generation. This product includes a project-based learning activity that allows students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.K.9, RI.K.10

$2.00

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Holocaust Introduction - Prezi Presentation

By Sarah Thursby

This Holocaust introduction is very unique, filled with pictures and information about the basics of the Holocaust including Adolf Hitler, the concentration camps, and location. This presentation was created using Prezi.com and the photographs were

Subjects:

English Language Arts, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

$2.00

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Romeo and Juliet Introduction

By Sarah Thursby

Included: Prezi presentation & Cloze worksheet The 44 different screens used in this presentation give students a solid background on William Shakespeare, as well as Romeo and Juliet. There is a summary of the plot, which allows students an

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

$2.00

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Halloween Poetry Prezi

By Sarah Thursby

This Prezi presentation revolves around scary and eerie poetry by some of the greatest poets in history. The poems are broken down by stanza and displayed in creative and engaging ways. Students love reading and analyzing with this presentation.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, Interactive Whiteboard

$1.00

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The Crucible Final Exam

By Sarah Thursby

This final exam for Arthur Miller's The Crucible is 2 pages, front and back. It contains matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, true or false, vocabulary, identifying speaker passages, and short essay answers. It is out of 55 points, with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Homework

$3.00

$2.00

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The Crucible Video Introduction

By Sarah Thursby

16 minute video introduction to The Crucible. This product is the written introduction to The Crucible, including Arthur Miller's note on historical accuracy. Act 1 - Overture is roughly 7 pages of text, both background information and setting

Subjects:

Reading, Visual Arts, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Video Files, Centers

FREE

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Touching Spirit Bear Comprehension Questions

By Sarah Thursby

This study guide allows students the opportunity to show their comprehension, as well as to reflect on key themes and ideas throughout the novel. There are 28 chapters of questions provided, totaling 21 pages. The questions in this guide range

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

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Black History Month Presentation

By Sarah Thursby

This PowerPoint presents 20 people that have impacted African and Negro history. Including 2 Caucasian people who helped run the Underground Railroad, students get a glimpse of famous scholars, athletes, activists, and abolitionists. Each slide

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Lesson

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$2.50

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Book Trailer - Digital

By Sarah Thursby

Project includes several worksheets, guidelines, and a presentation on digital book trailers. It is very concise and detailed in both expectations and creativity. Everything in the package is included in both PDF and Word format, and the power

Subjects:

Reading, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Projects, Video Files

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.7, W.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.5

$2.00

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Virtual Tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp

By Sarah Thursby

This study guide helps students take the online Virtual Tour of Auschwitz Death Camp. It has 18 questions that students will use to follow the stories and panorama photographs taken from the camp. It is great to be taught in conjunction with any

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Homework

FREE

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Night by Elie Wiesel Test Review

By Sarah Thursby

An interactive, SmartBoard activity to review the book Night by Elie Wiesel. The review activity is made with Microsoft PowerPoint. It reviews parts 1-3 of the novel, as the novel is not labeled in chapters. It contains 3 sets of vocabulary, plot,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, World History, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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The Giver - Vocabulary Review

By Sarah Thursby

This product has 19 words of review, from chapters 1-23. This product is set up as a crossword and has an answer key attached to it. This works best in combination with the series of vocabulary worksheets that I've created found here:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

FREE

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The Diary of Anne Frank Final Exam

By Sarah Thursby

This 4 page examination of The Diary of Anne Frank covers character traits in the form of matching, true/false questions, fill-in-the-blank comprehension questions, and a full paragraph question. The test covers a thorough summary of the material

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$1.00

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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson - Organic Reading Unit

By Sarah Thursby

8 classes of reading - 8 5-point comprehension bell ringer quizzes with answers, and 1 30-point comprehension test with answers for Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak. This unit is designed to allow students to read organically in that students will be

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books

$3.00

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Night by Elie Wiesel Test Review Sect. 5-6

By Sarah Thursby

An interactive, SmartBoard activity to review the book Night by Elie Wiesel. The review activity is made with Microsoft PowerPoint. It reviews parts 5-6 of the novel, as the novel is not labeled in chapters. It contains 3 sets of vocabulary, plot,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard

$2.00

$1.75

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GRAD Writing Prompt Practice

By Sarah Thursby

This 2 page worksheet is designed to help students understand the important aspects of a GRAD writing essay. It works as a template to brainstorm and form 5-6 paragraph essays. The writing prompt included allows each student to choose a topic that

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Grand Rapids High School English - Long term sub Mesabi Juvenile Academy - English Department Head

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a very proactive and excited young teacher. I constantly strive to create energetic, engaging lessons for my students to connect with. Technology is a must almost every day (if not every day) of the week in my classroom because I value the visual and audio aspects it supplements my lessons with.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Educational Computing and Technology Certification & Outstanding Creator

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

University of Minnesota Duluth Undergraduate Degree: Teaching Communication Art and Literature Grades 5-12 Capella University Master's Degree Reading and Literacy

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a new teacher and really enjoy all of the possibilities when creating curriculum and activities for my students! I work at an all male juvenile lock-down facility and have full creativity in my curricular planning. I incorporate the MN Language Arts standards in everything I create and love TpT, as it offers great strategies, activities and assessments that can be adapted to my classroom needs.