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Hello, Friday! by Meredith O'Neill

Hello, Friday! by Meredith O'Neill

By Meredith O'Neill

Hello, Friday! is a podcast by Meredith O'Neill, middle and high school English teacher and top-rated Teachers Pay Teachers seller. This podcast is an extension of her classroom, providing free resources to assist students' and teachers' journeys toward excellence. As a 30-year teacher, Meredith has expertise and resources to share, and she knows how to motivate students and teachers alike. Join Meredith here as she explores topics related to literature and teaching. Listen to Excellence Academy podcasts for motivational and reflective listening and writing, and be prepared to be inspired!
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Excellence Academy: Decisions & Future You

Hello, Friday! by Meredith O'NeillSep 13, 2023

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Excellence Academy: Decisions & Future You

Excellence Academy: Decisions & Future You

Meredith O'Neill's Excellence Academy lessons inspire and motivate students to develop the mindsets, habits, and behaviors that make excellent people excellent. The Excellence Academy library is comprised of audio files with coordinating writing prompts which are designed to help students reflect on themselves, their dreams, and the paths that will lead them there. The Excellence Academy lessons will be great additions to your SEL resource collections. Visit Hello-Friday.com to download the lessons.

This audio and writing lesson will compel students to think of their future selves. Through a series of journal prompts, students will connect their future-selves to their today-selves and see how their decisions have lasting impact. By the end of this podcast, students will see that each decision has an impact, and they will be inspired to choose better ones. This audio and writing lesson is a great addition to your SEL curriculum!

Download the Positive Learning Behaviors writing prompts PPT here or here.

If you find this series helpful, Meredith O'Neill would love to read your comments and connect with you. Click the Like button, leave or comment, or email hihellofriday@icloud.com. You can also follow Meredith here:

Visit Meredith's sister-store ⁠Pop Posters⁠ on TPT and on the ⁠Gram⁠.

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Sep 13, 202314:56
Excellence Academy: Positive Learning Behaviors
Aug 26, 202324:23
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 22-23 Synopsis

The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 22-23 Synopsis

Meredith O'Neill is a high-school English teacher and top-rated seller on Teachers Pay Teachers. She creates and sells educational products for teachers and students. She is proud to release her podcast series on Lois Lowry's famous YA novel, The Giver. The podcasts in this series are designed to assist students' deep understanding of the novel. Teachers are encouraged to use these audio synopses in class and post them to their online classrooms for easy access.


This Chapters 22-23 synopsis covers the end of the novel. We cover Jonas's starvation, his desperate attempt to survive and save the baby, Gabriel. We look at Jonas's traversing the snowy hill, finding the sled, and discovering Elsewhere in the distance. With the novel's end, several questions come to light. We discuss those questions along with the novel's themes and symbols. I end the podcast by reiterating Lowry's inspiration for the novel and mentioning the three other novels in The Giver Quartet.


These chapter synopses coordinate with Meredith O'Neill's The Giver by Lois Lowry Giant Unit Bundle which is for sale ⁠on TPT⁠.


If you find this series helpful, Meredith O'Neill would love to read your comments and connect with you. You can email hihellofriday@icloud.com and follow Meredith here:


At the time of this posting, Meredith O'Neill has posted audio synopses for two other series, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Click ⁠here⁠ to check them out!


Thank you!


Jul 16, 202319:47
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 20-21 Synopsis
Jul 16, 202316:08
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 18-19 Synopsis
Jul 15, 202315:36
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapter 17 Synopsis
Jul 13, 202311:38
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 14-16 Synopsis
Jul 12, 202315:10
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapter 13 Synopsis
Jul 12, 202310:28
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapter 12 Synopsis
Jul 12, 202309:36
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 9-11 Synopsis

The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 9-11 Synopsis

Jul 11, 202312:52
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 6-8 Synopsis
Jul 11, 202313:52
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 4 & 5 Synopsis
Jul 10, 202310:10
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapters 2 & 3 Synopsis
Jul 10, 202318:18
The Giver by Lois Lowry: Chapter 1 Synopsis
Jul 10, 202312:41
Tiny Beautiful Things: The Importance of Connecting with Students and Listening to Your Intuition

Tiny Beautiful Things: The Importance of Connecting with Students and Listening to Your Intuition

This episode is an extension of my blog post called Tiny Beautiful Things which you can read here. The post is about why forming connections with students is important to teachers, and why listening to your intuition is important. Referenced in this episode is the Oxherd Boy Instagram page and Cheryl Strayed's book Tiny Beautiful Things.


Meredith O'Neill is a high school English teacher and top-rated seller on Teachers Pay Teachers. Meredith has years of experience working with at-risk youth in the classroom setting, and she uses her motivational talks to boost students' self-esteem, strengthen their confidence, and motivate them to adopt positive mindsets and shed bad habits. Meredith's motivational podcasts are available to teachers and students alike who may enjoy an extra boost of "I never thought about it that way." Meredith is the expert in "thinking about it that way," and she guarantees that you will feel uplifted, inspired, and enlightened at the end of each episode. Teachers can download the free graphic to use as a writing prompt in their own classrooms. Students are welcome to use them in their personal journals as well. Meredith invites you to read the intro to this podcast on her blog, Hello-Friday!

I have loads of free and paid resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! You can follow me on SpotifyTeachers Pay Teachers, and Hello, Friday!

You can find me on the following social media channels, too:  ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!


Jun 07, 202317:31
What If It's Awesome: A Motivational Episode About Shifting Perspectives and Opening Up to Possibilities

What If It's Awesome: A Motivational Episode About Shifting Perspectives and Opening Up to Possibilities

Meredith O'Neill is a high school English teacher and top-rated seller on Teachers Pay Teachers. Meredith has years of experience working with at-risk youth in the classroom setting, and she uses her motivational talks to boost students' self-esteem, strengthen their confidence, and motivate them to adopt positive mindsets and shed bad habits. Meredith's motivational podcasts are available to teachers and students alike who may enjoy an extra boost of "I never thought about it that way." Meredith is the expert in "thinking about it that way," and she guarantees that you will feel uplifted, inspired, and enlightened at the end of each episode. Teachers can download the free graphic to use as a writing prompt in their own classrooms. Students are welcome to use them in their personal journals as well. Meredith invites you to read the intro to this podcast on her blog, Hello-Friday!

I have loads of free and paid resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! You can follow me on Spotify, Teachers Pay Teachers, and Hello, Friday!

You can find me on the following social media channels, too:  ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!



May 25, 202315:43
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: Act V Synopsis
May 25, 202323:18
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: Act IV Synopsis
May 16, 202317:00
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare: Act III Synopsis
May 15, 202325:42
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 9 Review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 9 Review

This audio is an in-depth review of The Great Gatsby Chapter 9 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be a helpful addition to your The Great Gatsby collection. I created this audio as a Chapter 9 review to be used by high school students and teachers. It's a great resource to use with your sub. plans, too! My home-learners use this audio as Chapter 9 class session prior to viewing their Chapter 9 Slides. (The Slides are for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.) The audio and Slides will help students understand the setting, Chapter 9 plot, characters and characterization, important passages and quotes, and applicable literary terms.

View my top-rated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Giant Unit Bundle here!

I have loads of The Great Gatsby resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! Many of my resources are available for free!

Thank you for visiting Meredith O'Neill on Spotify!

Follow me on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!


May 10, 202310:10
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 8 Review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 8 Review

This audio is an in-depth review of The Great Gatsby Chapter 8 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be a helpful addition to your The Great Gatsby collection. I created this audio as a Chapter 8 review to be used by high school students and teachers. It's a great resource to use with your sub. plans, too! My home-learners use this audio as Chapter 8 class session prior to viewing their Chapter 8 Slides. (The Slides are for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.) The audio and Slides will help students understand the setting, Chapter 8 plot, characters and characterization, important passages and quotes, and applicable literary terms.

View my top-rated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Giant Unit Bundle here!

I have loads of The Great Gatsby resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! Many of my resources are available for free!

Thank you for visiting Meredith O'Neill on Spotify!

Follow me on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!

May 10, 202311:04
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 7 Review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 7 Review

This audio is an in-depth review of The Great Gatsby Chapter 7 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be a helpful addition to your The Great Gatsby collection. I created this audio as a Chapter 7 review to be used by high school students and teachers. It's a great resource to use with your sub. plans, too! My home-learners use this audio as Chapter 7 class session prior to viewing their Chapter 7 Slides. (The Slides are for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.) The audio and Slides will help students understand the setting, Chapter 7 plot, characters and characterization, important passages and quotes, and applicable literary terms.

View my top-rated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Giant Unit Bundle here!

I have loads of The Great Gatsby resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! Many of my resources are available for free!

Thank you for visiting Meredith O'Neill on Spotify!

Follow me on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!

May 10, 202314:20
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 6 Review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 6 Review

This audio is an in-depth review of The Great Gatsby Chapter 6 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be a helpful addition to your The Great Gatsby collection. I created this audio as a Chapter 6 review to be used by high school students and teachers. It's a great resource to use with your sub. plans, too! My home-learners use this audio as Chapter 6 class session prior to viewing their Chapter 6 Slides. (The Slides are for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.) The audio and Slides will help students understand the setting, Chapter 6 plot, characters and characterization, important passages and quotes, and applicable literary terms.

View my top-rated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Giant Unit Bundle here!

I have loads of The Great Gatsby resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! Many of my resources are available for free!

Thank you for visiting Meredith O'Neill on Spotify!

Follow me on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!


May 10, 202309:12
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 5 Review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 5 Review

This audio is an in-depth review of The Great Gatsby Chapter 5 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be a helpful addition to your The Great Gatsby collection. I created this audio as a Chapter 5 review to be used by high school students and teachers. It's a great resource to use with your sub. plans, too! My home-learners use this audio as Chapter 5 class session prior to viewing their Chapter 5 Slides. (The Slides are for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.) The audio and Slides will help students understand the setting, Chapter 5 plot, characters and characterization, important passages and quotes, and applicable literary terms.

View my top-rated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Giant Unit Bundle here!

I have loads of The Great Gatsby resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! Many of my resources are available for free!

Thank you for visiting Meredith O'Neill on Spotify!

Follow me on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!


May 10, 202307:27
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 4 Review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 4 Review

This audio is an in-depth review of The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be a helpful addition to your The Great Gatsby collection. I created this audio as a Chapter 4 review to be used by high school students and teachers. It's a great resource to use with your sub. plans, too! My home-learners use this audio as Chapter 4 class session prior to viewing their Chapter 4 Slides. (The Slides are for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.) The audio and Slides will help students understand the setting, Chapter 4 plot, characters and characterization, important passages and quotes, and applicable literary terms.

View my top-rated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Giant Unit Bundle here!

I have loads of The Great Gatsby resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! Many of my resources are available for free!

Thank you for visiting Meredith O'Neill on Spotify!

Follow me on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!

May 10, 202308:25
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 3 Review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 3 Review

This audio is an in-depth review of The Great Gatsby Chapter 3 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be a helpful addition to your The Great Gatsby collection. I created this audio as a Chapter 3 review to be used by high school students and teachers. It's a great resource to use with your sub. plans, too! My home-learners use this audio as Chapter 3 class session prior to viewing their Chapter 3 Slides. (The Slides are for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.) The audio and Slides will help students understand the setting, Chapter 3 plot, characters and characterization, and applicable literary terms.

View my top-rated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Giant Unit Bundle here!

I have loads of The Great Gatsby resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! Many of my resources are available for free!

Thank you for visiting Meredith O'Neill on Spotify!

Follow me on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!



May 10, 202313:10
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 2 Review

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 2 Review

This audio is an in-depth review of The Great Gatsby Chapter 2 by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will be a helpful addition to your The Great Gatsby collection. I created this audio as a Chapter 2 review to be used by high school students and teachers. It's a great resource to use with your sub. plans, too! My home-learners use this audio as Chapter 2 class session prior to viewing their Chapter 2 Slides. (The Slides are for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.) The audio and Slides will help students understand the setting, Chapter 2 plot, characters and characterization, and applicable literary terms.

View my top-rated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Giant Unit Bundle here!

I have loads of The Great Gatsby resources in my TPT store and at Hello-Friday.com! Many of my resources are available for free!

Thank you for visiting Meredith O'Neill on Spotify!

Follow me on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠!


May 10, 202312:16
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Chapter 1 Review
May 10, 202312:33
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare: Act II Synopsis
May 02, 202313:05
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare: Act I Synopsis
Apr 28, 202320:36
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare: Prologue Analysis

Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare: Prologue Analysis

This six-minute audio covers the prologue to Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. It coordinates with the Prologue Analysis handout which can be accessed for free in my Teachers Pay Teachers store here. The handout helps students understand the prologue by challenging them to match Shakespeare's lines to translated lines. The audio will provide further explanation and guidance. When students finish the handout and listen to the audio, they will understand the meaning and purpose of Shakespeare's prologue to Romeo and Juliet.

Visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store here!

I cordially invite you to visit my blog at Hello, Friday!

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Apr 17, 202306:04
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare: Who's Who? Character Introduction

Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare: Who's Who? Character Introduction

This audio coordinates with my free Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare Who's Who? Character Introduction Activity which is available for free in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. Click the link to download the student handout, student Slides, and teacher answer key. This audio can be used without the student handout as a quick character lesson prior to students' reading of Romeo and Juliet.

The six minute audio will accomplish the following:

  • introduce the Capulets and the Montagues.
  • introduce key members of each family.
  • introduce other key characters in the play.
  • allow students to hear correct pronunciations.
  • introduce the setting.
  • provide brief character descriptions for some key characters.

Visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store to see loads of other free resources and other top-rated units to enhance your middle and high school English classrooms.

I cordially invite you to visit my blog at Hello, Friday!

Thank you for visiting me on Spotify!

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Apr 14, 202306:30