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Actual footage of my first year of teaching. 🤣😅 New teachers, how about a mid-school-year check in? How are you? 🥹 Tell me ONE thing you have the hang of so far! Though your first year might not be all you envisioned, you are doing amazing work! 👏 I promise the rest will fall into step with time. 🍎 ❤️
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In honor of some of you seeing snow for the first

In honor of some of you seeing snow for the first time, here’s a round up of snowy short stories for secondary ELA! ☃️❄️❤️ I could only think of the first two, so I got the rest from the experts (you!). Feel free to add more to the list in the comments! ☃️
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If you’d like a lesson plan for the first one on the list, say “to build a fire” 🤗
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If you’d like a link to the nonfiction one, say “sub plans” 😘
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If you are teaching a specific genre, here’s a c

If you are teaching a specific genre, here’s a color-coding idea for you! Say “to build a fire” for the blog post or resource! ❄️🔥
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Ok kids, cozy up for this heartwarming story! 😈

Ok kids, cozy up for this heartwarming story! 😈🤣🥶 Say “to build a fire” to read my latest blog posts or grab these resources!
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Hook students + get them moving! ☃️ Each stop

Hook students + get them moving! ☃️ Each stop on the trail has an interesting Naturalism example that will pique their curiosity before reading “To Build a Fire” by Jack London. ❄️🔥 Comment “To Build a Fire” for the blog post or resource!
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P.S The answer is -128.6F recorded in Antarctica and -80 recorded in America (Alaska) 🥶🥶🥶
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Engagement as easy as ABC! Save this post for refe

Engagement as easy as ABC! Save this post for reference or say “ABC ELA” for the blog post!
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Whether you are trying to get organized or ready f

Whether you are trying to get organized or ready for some new ideas, you’ll love this free Ebook! 🙌📚 Say “ABC EBOOK” to grab your free copy!
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What’s your Gatsby engagement style!? 🤩 I had

What’s your Gatsby engagement style!? 🤩 I had no idea we were celebrating 100 years of The Great Gatsby, but this seems fitting! 100 years later and English teachers are still able to bring it. 🤩🔥 Say “Gatsby” for the blog post or discover your engagement style using the link in my bio! 💚✨
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Code switching is a gift 😇🤣❤️ . Inspire

Code switching is a gift 😇🤣❤️
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Inspired by @andimarietillman and her Appalachian renditions!
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