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Created For Learning contains resources created by me, a retired English teacher. I believe we are all #CreatedForLearning, and I love exploring what that looks like throughout my life. My 13 years of teaching experiences span a wide range of grade levels. My 1st day of teaching was September 10, 2001. Talk about a crazy 2nd day! My teaching career was such a blessing. I had the privilege of teaching 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th English, Middle School Creative Writing, and Freshman Composition, Creative Writing, and Literacy at the college level. I invested years of my free time writing novels for young adults. I'm fairly certain I'm the only young adult author whose birth country no longer exists, but I hope someone will prove me otherwise! I was the head editor of the RipRap Literary Journal and wrote book reviews for a young adult website. Using my background in literature and storytelling, I've had great fun diving into the world of theatre and film acting.
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Preview of FAHRENHEIT 451 Novel Study Unit Plan Activities Literature Reading Study Guide

FAHRENHEIT 451 Novel Study Unit Plan Activities Literature Reading Study Guide

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Fahrenheit 451 Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- pre-reading questions, characters, vocabulary, final projects, non-fiction, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (521+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the
Preview of THE GIVER Novel Study Unit Plan Book Activities - Lois Lowry Literature Lesson

THE GIVER Novel Study Unit Plan Book Activities - Lois Lowry Literature Lesson

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL The Giver Novel Study Unit Plan will engage your students with thought-provoking standards-based 7-week novel study literature guide with literacy activities ♥️ pre-reading questions, characters, vocabulary, final projects, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (470+ pages, slides, and forms for all your print and digital teaching n
Preview of DIVERGENT Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Book Prereading & Reading Projects

DIVERGENT Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Book Prereading & Reading Projects

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Divergent Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, figurative language, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (595+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-
Preview of WONDER NOVEL Study Activities - PALACIO - Book Reading Unit Comprehension Guide

WONDER NOVEL Study Activities - PALACIO - Book Reading Unit Comprehension Guide

Get your wonderful learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Wonder Novel Study Unit Plan by R.J. Palacio has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week Wonder novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, comprehension questions, projects, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" book activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (517+ pages, slides, & forms for all you need from a print and digital li
Preview of THE OUTSIDERS Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Book Prereading & Reading Quiz

THE OUTSIDERS Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Book Prereading & Reading Quiz

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL The Outsiders Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 6-week novel study -- pre-reading questions, characters, vocabulary, grammar, informational texts, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (369+ pages, slides, and forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the
Preview of HATCHET Novel Study Survival Unit - Activities, Comprehension Questions Paulsen

HATCHET Novel Study Survival Unit - Activities, Comprehension Questions Paulsen

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Hatchet the Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, projects, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (424+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grade Goo
Preview of 8 Parts of Speech Review Worksheets UNIT Practice Lessons Quizzes Test Grammer

8 Parts of Speech Review Worksheets UNIT Practice Lessons Quizzes Test Grammer

"I hate grammer worksheets," they often say ... and misspell. "Why do we have to learn this stuff?" Your solution -- GRAMMAR NINJAS!!! These lessons are great for first-time grammar instruction, ELA test prep, back to school grammar review, diagnostic, grammar boot camps, grammar review for middle school, in-school suspension work, and even end-of-year English activities because these skills are necessary and helpful for understanding grammatically correct sentences and correcting grammar error
Preview of HUNGER GAMES Novel Study Unit - Fun Activities, Prereading, Writing Literature

HUNGER GAMES Novel Study Unit - Fun Activities, Prereading, Writing Literature

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL The Hunger Games Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 8-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, projects, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (673+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grade Googl
Preview of Identify & Analyze Mood & Tone Activity w Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart

Identify & Analyze Mood & Tone Activity w Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart

Who doesn't love the absolute creepy, terrifying mood that Edgar Allan Poe creates in his stories! And "The Tell-Tale Heart" is one of his finest works. It's the perfect text to analyze and study during the month of October and Halloween! Set the mood and spark interest w/ this harrowing poem by the king of horror himself. This 31-page Mood and Tone bundle for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" includes: * 3-page original text of Edgar Allan Poe's original short story * 8 pages of liter
Preview of NUMBER THE STARS Novel Study Unit Plan - Literature Reading Fun Book Activities

NUMBER THE STARS Novel Study Unit Plan - Literature Reading Fun Book Activities

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Numbers the Stars Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 6-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, both fun and rigorous for your learners (451+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grade Google Forms!Get your learners enjoying the
Preview of NIGHT by Elie Wiesel Unit Plan Literacy Activities PRINT & DIGITAL Literature

NIGHT by Elie Wiesel Unit Plan Literacy Activities PRINT & DIGITAL Literature

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL NIGHT by Elie Wiesel Unit Plan Teaching Package has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 6 -week novel study -- pre-reading questions, characters, vocabulary, quizzes, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (437+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grad
Preview of THE CATCHER IN THE RYE Novel Study Unit Plan Activity - Literature Prereading

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE Novel Study Unit Plan Activity - Literature Prereading

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL The Catcher in the Rye Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 6-week novel study -- pre-reading questions, characters, vocabulary, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" literature activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (517+ pages, slides, and forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grad
Preview of UNWIND Novel Study Unit Plan Activities PRINT & DIGITAL Shusterman PreReading

UNWIND Novel Study Unit Plan Activities PRINT & DIGITAL Shusterman PreReading

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Unwind Novel Study Unit Plan by Neal Shusterman has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 8-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, projects, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (608+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the
Preview of HOLES Novel Study Unit - Book Activities Comprehension Questions PRINT & DIGITAL

HOLES Novel Study Unit - Book Activities Comprehension Questions PRINT & DIGITAL

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Holes Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, comprehension chapter questions, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (427+ pages, slides, and forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget t
Preview of FREAK THE MIGHTY Novel Study Unit Plan - Literature Prereading Book Activity

FREAK THE MIGHTY Novel Study Unit Plan - Literature Prereading Book Activity

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Freak the Mighty Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 6 -week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, writing, and more fun activities. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (425+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy
Preview of ENDER'S GAME Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Book Reading & Prereading Lesson

ENDER'S GAME Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Book Reading & Prereading Lesson

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Ender's Game Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, projects, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, both fun and rigorous for your learners (433+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grade Google Forms!Get your learners enjoying the r
Preview of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Play Unit Plan Activities PRINT & DIGITAL Quiz Writing

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Play Unit Plan Activities PRINT & DIGITAL Quiz Writing

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Fahrenheit 451 Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week memoir study -- pre-reading questions, characters, historical context, grammar, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (583+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grade
Preview of THE MAZE RUNNER Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Book Prereading & Quizzes

THE MAZE RUNNER Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Book Prereading & Quizzes

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL Maze Runner Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- pre-reading questions, characters, vocabulary, final projects, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (700+ pages, slides, and forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don't forget the easy-grade Goo
Preview of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Activity - Figurative Language Devices - Analyze 55 Quotes

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Activity - Figurative Language Devices - Analyze 55 Quotes

Figurative language can be notoriously hard for learners to grasp and can be difficult to find teaching resources effective for these standards. Our A Christmas Carol Figurative Language contains many examples for learners to examine from the text. SUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONFirst, you'll need to instruct your learners on the definitions and differences between the different figurative language types. This resource doesn't include that; for a resource that teaches the definitions and exam
Preview of CHRISTMAS CAROL Charles Dickens Novel Study Activities - Unit Plan Book Reading

CHRISTMAS CAROL Charles Dickens Novel Study Activities - Unit Plan Book Reading

Get your learners thinking! Our PRINT AND DIGITAL A Christmas Carol Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 6-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, AND the same fun activities converted and optimized for digital learning (406+ pages, slides, & forms for all your print and digital teaching needs). Perfect for British Literature. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ And don'
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Created For Learning contains resources created by me, a retired English teacher. I believe we are all #CreatedForLearning, and I love exploring what that looks like throughout my life. My 13 years of teaching experiences span a wide range of grade levels. My 1st day of teaching was September 10, 2001. Talk about a crazy 2nd day! My teaching career was such a blessing. I had the privilege of teaching 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th English, Middle School Creative Writing, and Freshman Composition, Creative Writing, and Literacy at the college level. I invested years of my free time writing novels for young adults. I'm fairly certain I'm the only young adult author whose birth country no longer exists, but I hope someone will prove me otherwise! I was the head editor of the RipRap Literary Journal and wrote book reviews for a young adult website. Using my background in literature and storytelling, I've had great fun diving into the world of theatre and film acting.

Teaching style

I like helping students think. I'm not so much interested in teaching them WHAT to think, but more importantly HOW to think. And even more...that they SHOULD think. I try to create a classroom environment that allows students the space to think, encourages open discussion, and hopefully lights a passion for learning.

Awards & shining teacher moments

* When kids showed me things I didn't know and I thanked them * When I saw my learners arguing with each other passionately and respectfully about the text * When a 7th grade girl told me she loved reading now * When a creative writing learner published her first novel * When a former learner wrote me ten years later telling me she was a lawyer now and used my writing skills every day * When a former learner emailed me thanking me for getting him to think more deeply every day * When a former learner messaged me telling me my journey training to be an actor was inspiring him * President's Scholar at Cal State, Long Beach * Dean's List

My own education history

* Bachelors of Arts in English Education, emphasis in Creative Writing * Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Fiction * California Clear Teaching Credential * North Carolina PRAXIS * Trained in Project Management * Trained in the Meisner Acting Technique * Trained in the Stanislavski Acting Technique

Additional biographical information

If you're looking for our Plot Mini-Unit for use w/ Pixar short films, you can access it here >>> https://createdforlearning.com/pixar Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with. Keep on being awesome! Also...Jonathan loves Otter Pops...especially the purple kind.