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Young Adult Writing Presentation
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation provides insight on how to write great young adult
stories and books. Includes references to YouTube videos.
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The following video is referenced in this presentation
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Four-Week Reading Schedule
Homework Assignments
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Assignments could be selected by each student and due at the end of each week or
selected by the teacher as deemed appropriate. Assignments are structured to keep
students engauged in the story and enhance their understanding of character, plot,
and general story comprehension.
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Character Development
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation will step students through the basics of character
development for stories that they write. Teachers, be sure to read through the notes for
additional insight for each slide.
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Short Story Writing
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation will step students through the basics of short
story writing. Presentation is primarily designed for students experienced with writing.
Includes pop quizzes that can be given orally during teaching. Also, there is a one-page
handout for an interactive class activity.
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How to Make Money Writing
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation will step students through how to build a framework
for a writing business and provide value information about what needs to accomplished to
for a profitable writing career.
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Short Story Writing Workshop
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation breaks down the process of developing, writing,
and re-writing a short story into easily digestable steps, with examples and activities.
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Publishing Short Stories on Kindle
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation will detail a Kindle publishing checklist for those interested in
publishing short stories, or any other written work. Note that this doesn't cover any marketing, but it
does points not to miss while self-publishing.
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Children's Writing that Sells
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation provides insight on how to craft children's picture books
to be marketable and attractive to kids, parents, and teachers. Presentation includes tailoring the
wording of your stories, working illustrators, and connecting with your auidence by providing examples of
renown children's books by authors from Dr. Suess to Shel Silverstein.
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Deep Editing: Good to Great
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation provides details on how to dig deep into your story to transform
your good story into a great story.
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Mastering Creative Nonfiction
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This Microsoft Power Point Presentation provides insight on how to master tools and techniques
for approaching creative nonfiction and writing effectively.
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Book Fairs: Author Book Selling Success
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Selling books at book fairs and other various events can be a challenge for authors,
who are typically introspective by nature. This tutorial will provide tips on making
the most out of a book event, including how to approach readers while coming across
genuine and not a greasy salesman. Also provides advise on researching events and
finding your audience.
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Book-Specific Material |
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Silencing Sharks
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Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease Score: 76.6
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: 6.0 Grade
Gunning-Fog Score: 8.1 Grade
Coleman-Liau Index: 9.2 Grade
SMOG Index: 8.6 Grade
Recommended Reading Level: 5-8 Grades
Page Count: 203 pages
Genre: Fantasy Middle Grade Fiction
Setting: St Pete Beach, Florida
Themes: Understanding and Sacrifice
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Silencing Sharks Word Search and
Chapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension Questions
An excellent way to keep students engaged in the book is through fun activities and
comprehension questions. For the word search, students review keywords from the book's
context, including theme-based terminology. For the comprehension questions, students
are required to pay attention to the story, characters, plot, etc. These questions
can be used for homework, tests, and/or quizes.
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Word Search
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Comprehension Questions
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Pankyland
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Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease Score: 87.2
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: 3.6 Grade
Gunning-Fog Score: 5.9 Grade
Coleman-Liau Index: 8.2 Grade
SMOG Index: 2.8 Grade
Recommended Reading Level: 4-8 Grades
Page Count: 131 pages
Genre: Middle Grade Fiction
Setting: Central Florida
Themes: Friendship and Understanding
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Pankyland Word Search and
Chapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension Questions
An excellent way to keep students engaged in the book is through fun activities and
comprehension questions. For the word search, students review keywords from the book's
context, including theme-based terminology. For the comprehension questions, students
are required to pay attention to the story, characters, plot, etc. These questions
can be used for homework, tests, and/or quizes.
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Word Search
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Comprehension Questions
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No Good
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Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease Score: 89.3
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: 3.4 Grade
Gunning-Fog Score: 5.5 Grade
Coleman-Liau Index: 6.6 Grade
SMOG Index: 3.9 Grade
Recommended Reading Level: 6-8 Grades, 4-5 Grades Advanced Readers
Page Count: 136 pages
Genre: Historical Middle Grade Fiction
Setting: 1947 Sanford, Florida
Themes: Coming of Age, Acceptance, Racial Differences, and Friendship
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Chapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension Questions
An excellent way to keep students engaged in the book is through comprehension questions.
As they answer the content-related questions, they are required to pay attention to the story,
characters, plot, etc. These questions can be used for homework, tests, and/or quizes.
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Florida Common Core Compliance
The following notes how No Good fulfills or can be used to fulfill Florida Common Core Standards. Standards are organized
by grade level. This document covers Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12 .
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Frozen Floppies
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Recommended Reading Level: 3-8 Years
Page Count: 30 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Setting: Fantasy
Theme: Getting Along with Different People
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Coloring Activity Pages
An excellent way to garner enthusiam toward reading.
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Watch the Butterfly
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Recommended Reading Level: 3-8 Years
Page Count: 26 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Setting: Outdoors / Nature
Theme: Patience
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Coloring Activity Pages
An excellent way to garner enthusiam toward reading.
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Lake Mary, Florida
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Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease Score: 56.7
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: 9.3 Grade
Gunning-Fog Score: 11 Grade
Coleman-Liau Index: 11.8 Grade
SMOG Index: 8.7 Grade
Recommended Reading Level: 4th Grade and higher
Page Count: 127 pages
Genre: Nonfiction History Book
Period Covering: mid-1800s to mid-1970s
Location: Lake Mary, Florida
Topic: Foundation and growth of a small Florida town
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Florida History Links
Initial links for researching more about Florida's history.
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 My Florida
History Channel
Info Please
Florida Memory
USF Resources - Florida History Curriculum
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