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Podcast + Poetry Pairings: Fun Poetry Activities & Analysis, Podcast Worksheets

By Building Book Love

Whether you want to sneak in more poetry activities, challenge your students with dynamic text sets, or engage listeners with with podcast stories, this poetry and podcast pairing resource has you covered!Just hit play and watch students' minds get

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

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British Literature Time Period Introductions : British Literature Activities

By Building Book Love

Never worry about how to start a British Literature unit again! These succinct British literature time period introductions are designed to help you deliver simple context before diving into your British literature unit of study. Each time period

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.11-12.7, SL.11-12.4, CCRA.W.7

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ELA End of Year Awards + Activity: Fun Superlatives Middle & High School English

By Building Book Love

Have a little fun on the last day of school by handing out these Literary End-of-Year Awards that only English teachers could love. ;) ❤️What's Inside: ❤️1. A Collection of 50+ Literary Awards:Authors include: Edgar Allan PoeHenry David

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, End of Year

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Printables

$3.99

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Before, During, After Reading Activities for ANY text! Reading Strategies Bundle

By Building Book Love

Does your ELA teacher toolkit need some engaging before, during, and after reading strategies? Perhaps you are excited to teach a new novel but can't find any resources for it. Maybe you enjoy your creating your own lesson plans but need some

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

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Root Word Sneak: A Super Fun Word Game to Review Greek and Latin Root Words!

By Building Book Love

Greek and Latin Root Word Sneak: A Super Fun Root Word Review Game Have you seen Jimmy Fallon play Word Sneak on The Tonight Show? If not, look it up and laugh at how hilarious such a simple word game can be! This game taps into the fun of Word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Science

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

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Novel in Verse Vault : Digital reading worksheets for novel in verse lit circles

By Building Book Love

Are you teaching a novel in verse such as The Crossover, Long Way Down, The Poet X, or a hundred other options to engage students in poetry and prose? Then this novels in verse vault has you covered!This reading worksheet vault has 15 completely

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5

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Halloween ELA Activity : Literary Device Posters: Spooky Figurative Language

By Building Book Love

Whether you want a spooky bulletin board or an ELA Halloween activity, this frightful figurative language pack is spooky season ghouls! The Halloween themed literary device posters are a perfect way to add spooky and useful art in your classroom,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Romeo and Juliet Unit: Intro, Fun Activities Acts 1-5, Editable Lessons, Writing

By Building Book Love

You don’t need Cupid to make students fall in love with Romeo and Juliet, but a bundle of inspiration will point you in the right direction! This engaging and editable Romeo and Juliet unit plan will help you make Shakespeare's play relevant,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

$25.00

$14.99

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ELA New Year 2024 Activities: Student Resolution Goal Setting, Review Stations

By Building Book Love

Part review, part goal setting-- complete engagement! Getting back into the swing of things after winter break can be daunting for both you and your students. One way to ease back into a classroom routine is by incorporating some fun New Year

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

$3.00

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Critical Lenses to use with ANY Fictional Text!

By Building Book Love

Sometimes it takes a little tactile learning to grasp difficult concepts. This lesson uses fun props as a way to teach students how to analyze literature through critical lenses. This lesson also includes examples for each lens from Harry Potter.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Interactive Notebooks

$3.00

208

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American Literature Time Period Introductions : American Literature Activities

By Building Book Love

Never worry about how to start an American Literature unit again! These succinct American literature time period introductions are designed to help you deliver simple context before diving into your American literature unit of study. Each time

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.11-12.7, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.SL.4

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ELA Introduction Stations for ANY Book : Pre-reading activities for novel study

By Building Book Love

Make the switch from boring slides to engaging stations with these time-saving templates! Sparking curiosity before beginning a novel study is KEY, and these pre-reading stations are just what you need pique their interest.Perhaps you’ve always

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities

$3.99

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Spring Writing : Spring Craft or Easter Activity for ANY text! Bulletin Board

By Building Book Love

This spring writing activity will add a creative Easter prompt to your ELA class while incorporating reading skills like characterization, inferencing, and symbolism! This spring resource is designed to pair with ANY text so you don't have to worry

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Easter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4

$3.00

101

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ELA templates for Jamboard : for Jamboard™ discussions, reading responses, hooks

By Building Book Love

This pack includes 50+ Jamboard templates and Jamboard ideas for the secondary ELA classroom! From Jamboard games to reading responses, discussions, and abstract thinking, these Jamboard templates will engage your students foster collaboration in a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$5.00

134

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Letters to Books: A meaningful way to reflect on themes for ANY book

By Building Book Love

This end-of-reading activity gives students a chance to reflect on how a book or story affected their lives in a meaningful way. Students choose from 10 different letter templates to help form positive reflections on themes, morals, and messages of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

$3.00

171

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ELA Holiday Activities: Fun Christmas Writing Prompts, Winter Poetry Craft Board

By Building Book Love

Get ready to sleigh in ELA this holiday season with a big bundle of festive activities at an even bigger discount! These creative ELA holiday activities are the perfect way to infuse the spirit of the season into your classroom while keeping the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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$8.39

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Dolly Parton's America Podcast Unit Plan : Podcast Lesson Plans for High School

By Building Book Love

When I first heard the Dolly Parton's America podcast, I knew it was special. Since its release, it's won a Peabody award, topped the podcast charts, and captivated listeners from all over the world. As an advocate for using podcasts in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$25.00

$14.99

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Literary Playlist: A Fun Writing Activity to use with ANY Piece of Literature

By Building Book Love

This is a fun way to get students thinking critically about an author or character! This lesson is Common Core based and requires using evidence in writing. You can use this MULTIPLE times a year since it is adaptable for any piece of literature.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.00

296

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Act It Out: An engaging reading activity for ANY text, drama, or story

By Building Book Love

This engaging reading activity will help you bring ANY text to life by allowing students write and perform a mini-play based on a scene from a book, story, or drama. Students will first comprehend the text on their own and then will show you their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6

$3.00

124

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History of Halloween Masks Close Reading or Informational Text Pairing

By Building Book Love

This informational text close reading and craftivity makes a perfect stand-alone assignment or an interesting informational text pairing for The Masque of the Red Death or the Romeo and Juliet masquerade scene. Students will read the informational

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (5.00 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

After a decade of teaching high school English in East Tennessee, I now work to help other ELA teachers create meaningful, engaging, and joyful learning experiences.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Here you will find creative ELA activities to up your classroom engagement and simple solutions to ease your teacher workload.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Author of Keeping the Wonder: An Educator's Guide to Magical, Engaging, and Joyful Learning

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I majored in English and have a Masters in English Education from East Tennessee State University; I graduated with honors in both of my degrees.

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