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The OUTSIDERS Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL - Standards-Based

By Joy Sexton

OUTSIDERS: This Outsiders Novel Study Unit will engage your students with thought-provoking standards-based literacy activities as they read S.E. Hinton's classic novel. Now includes both print and digital versions! The Chapter-by-Chapter Response

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.7, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6...

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The GIVER Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL - Standards-Based

By Joy Sexton

GIVER – This Novel Study Unit for The Giver will engage your students with thought-provoking standards-based literacy activities as they read Lois Lowry’s acclaimed novel. Now includes both a print and digital version! Chapter-by-Chapter Response

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.7, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6...

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ELA Test Prep STATIONS for ELA Test Practice - Print & Digital

By Joy Sexton

Test Prep means active learning with these EIGHT stations that will have your students practicing all those reading comprehension and analysis skills they need for success on ELA state tests. Now includes a digital version! These stations provide

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RI.6.1, RI.6.2...

$11.50

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE - This Refugee Novel Unit will instantly engage your students with thought-provoking, standards-based learning activities. Now includes both a print and digital version! Students will enjoy analyzing the text, discussing important ideas,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6...

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Argumentative Essay Middle School - Argument Writing (Standards-Aligned)

By Joy Sexton

Argumentative Essay Writing will be a breeze with this step-by-step resource designed to lead your students with models and supports through the entire process. Easy-to-follow writing templates guide students in drafting all five paragraphs!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d...

$6.95

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The HOBBIT Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL - Standards Based

By Joy Sexton

This Hobbit Novel Study Unit will instantly engage your students with thought-provoking learning activities aligned to ELA standards. Now includes both a print and digital version! Get students thinking deeply, close reading, acquiring new

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

$20.99

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Diary of Anne Frank Play - Student-Ready Complete Packet

By Joy Sexton

Diary of Anne Frank Student-Ready Packet is an attractively-designed ready-to-hand-out resource based on the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. It is aligned with ELA Standards, focusing most specifically on these skills:*analysis through

Subjects:

Reading, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Unit Plans, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

$10.50

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ELA Bell Ringers - 240 Daily Warm Ups - DIGITAL Version Included

By Joy Sexton

Bell Ringers - FULL YEAR Plus! Engage your students at the start of class with these dynamic standards-aligned Bell Ringers! The attractively-designed slides provide 5-7-minute warm-up activities that get students focused and thinking right away!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RI.6.4, RI.7.4, RI.8.4, W.6.2, W.6.10, W.7.2, W.7.10, W.8.2...

$18.99

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Figurative Language STATIONS - Group Activities - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

Figurative Language Stations with Task Cards: Would you like your students more clear on figurative language and sound devices? Motivate them with this must-have creative STATION work! Now includes a DIGITAL version! You get EIGHT different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4

$9.75

832

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Informational Writing: 5 Informative Essays w/Guided Writing Templates 6-8

By Joy Sexton

Writing informational essays will be exciting with this complete resource that breaks the process down into manageable steps! Easy-to-follow writing templates guide students in drafting their introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.Five

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.6.2c, W.6.2d, W.6.2e, W.6.2f, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.2, W.7.2a...

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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Chapter Quizzes - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

REFUGEE (Alan Gratz) Chapter Quizzes Print and DIGITAL offer 18 quizzes intended for reading checks if students read the chapters independently. Also the quizzes can check if students are paying attention while listening to the audio version. Each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

$4.99

112

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Argumentative Writing, Narrative Writing, & Informational Writing BUNDLE (Print)

By Joy Sexton

Narrative, Argumentative, and Informational Writing will be so much easier to teach with these step-by-step units that lead your students seamlessly through the process! Grab this bundle at a nice discount and have all three standards-based writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$25.40

$19.99

164

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The OUTSIDERS Test - Whole Novel Test w/ Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

OUTSIDERS TEST – This whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version in Google Forms! Question stems include key words and phrases such as

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

$4.99

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Narrative Writing - Personal Narrative Unit Grades 5 - 8

By Joy Sexton

Narrative Writing – This “print and teach” standards-aligned Personal Narrative Unit contains engaging mini-lessons and activities that will lead your students through the process of writing a strong narrative piece. A mentor text is included along

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c, W.5.3d, W.5.3e, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.6, W.6.3, W.6.3a...

$6.95

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ELA Assessment - Exam w/Test Review MINI-BOOK - w/Digital Test- Standards Based

By Joy Sexton

This 50-question Multiple Choice ELA Test comes with a 7-page Mini-Book so that students can review and practice Literary Terms and standards-based concepts! The exam is now included in Google Forms version for digital use. Great as a final exam or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6...

$6.99

460

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Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Unit will instantly engage your students with beautifully-designed activities that allow for deeper thinking! Now includes both a print and digital version! Students analyze the text on Chapter-by-Chapter Response

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2...

$16.99

264

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HOLES Novel Study - Print & DIGITAL - Novel Guide 5 - 8

By Joy Sexton

This Holes Novel Study is sure to engage your students with meaningful, standards-aligned learning activities. Now includes both a print and digital version! Get students thinking deeply, close reading, acquiring new vocabulary, and discussing key

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1...

$13.50

155

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NIGHT by Elie Wiesel - Novel Guide - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

NIGHT - This Novel Guide for Elie Wiesel’s Night will keep students thinking and enhance their understanding from the first page of the book to the last. Now includes a DIGITAL version! Section-by-Section Response Pages challenge students to dig

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3...

$11.99

206

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The GIVER Test - Whole Novel Test with Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

GIVER TEST – This whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version! Question stems include key words and phrases such as author’s tone, text

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

$4.99

349

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Literature STATIONS - for ANY Novel, Drama, or Story - Print & DIGITAL

By Joy Sexton

Motivate your students with STATION work centered on standards-based topics using ANY novel, story, or drama! Now includes a DIGITAL version! You get TEN different stations with detailed task cards and inviting student handouts for each. Great for

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1...

$12.50

683

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 28 years of experience teaching middle school English. My teaching career began in Orlando, Florida, where I taught for seven years before my 21 years in upstate New York. For many of those years I "looped" with my students so I rotated-- 7th-grade English one year and then 8th-grade English the following year. My schedule has mainly included consultant special ed and AIS students and also an advanced English class.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a huge proponent of independent "choice novel" reading! I started my classroom library and reading workshop in 1992 and watched it grow to over 900 young adult novels for my students to choose from. I enjoy creating an environment where kids can connect with authors and books that will transform them into life-long readers. Read My Blog for specific teaching ideas and tips you can use in your classroom!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Presenter at National Council of Teachers of English 2007 Convention in New York City--definitely a highlight of my career. I was able to share some authentic writing project ideas with teachers from all over the country, and I met R.L. Stine and Walter Dean Myers!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Arts in English Literature from University of Central Florida

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

* I am a member of the National Council of Teachers of English * I enjoy creating student materials for teachers that are visually attractive and allow students to have practice with a variety of skills.