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TED Talk Observation and Analysis Form

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This graphic organizer helps students break down and analyze multiple elements of a TED Talk in order to understand its argument and structure. Students are asked to observe and interact with the TED Talk for meaning, relevance and style.This form

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.6, SL.11-12.3

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AP Seminar TMP Synthesis & Solutions Assignment

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This 18 slide assignment will support students by walking them through their IRR synthesis to their final selection of solutions. I have found this particular activity helpful to guide students through important components of the TMP within the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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AP Seminar PT #1 Oral Defense Practice

By Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

On this assignment, students learn about what to do when they answer oral defense questions and practice all 11 questions released in the AP Seminar CED.Includes:DirectionsRubricExample high-scoring response with annotations11 slides with questions

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4

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Rhetorical Analysis: Churchill "We Shall Fight on the Beaches"

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In this assignment, students read and annotate Churchill's text, then examine his rhetoric for the rhetorical situation, rhetorical choices, and rhetorical appeals. I find this is a great assignment to introduce rhetorical analysis or review key

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

GATE, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.9

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Developing an Argument Assignment

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In AP English Language, I use this assignment to introduce students to creating their own argument. This assignment walks students through the process of understanding a prompt, developing a position, writing claims, and identifying relevant

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, CCRA.W.1

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"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Rhetorical Analysis Stations

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Students engage in analysis of 4 meaningful elements of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail", including areas like tone shifts and rhetorical appeals, to further analyze the text for style and meaning. This activity consists of 4

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Eras of American Literature: Post AP Language Exam Project

By Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

I created this assignment so that students could explore American literature and history in more depth. This project asks students to focus on one era of American literature and examine its historical and social make-up, literary products, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.11-12.9, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.6

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Rhetorical Analysis of Susan B. Anthony's "On Women's Right to Vote"

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Suggested Course:AP Language & CompositionIn this assignment, students practice rhetorical analysis skills to analyze and respond to Susan B. Anthony's speech. Students examine the text's rhetorical situation for key components like speaker,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.L.1

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Non-Fiction Lit. Circle Roles and Rubric

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I created these roles specific to non-fiction texts as I found that traditional literature circle roles were too limited to fiction. Roles are specific in skill, but general enough to apply to various texts. My students have applied these roles to

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.10, SL.11-12.1a, SL.11-12.1c

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AP Language Argument Essay Planner

By Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

Planning a thoughtful essay that answers the prompt is difficult -- especially if students don't know how and where to start. With this assignment, students are asked to develop an argument by answering a released AP Language argument prompt with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Writing-Essays

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, GATE, Graphic Organizers

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Rhetorical Analysis Prompt & Sample Essay Activity

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In this activity, students are provided FDR's first inaugural address with a rhetorical analysis prompt. Then, they receive a high-scoring sample essay with annotation directions to help them identify important components of a successful analysis

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.L.3

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"A Call for Unity": Exigence of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

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Suggested Courses:10th Honors EnglishAP Language (course I teach)Any students who will read "Letter from Birmingham Jail"In this assignment, students analyze and consider A Call for Unity as the exigence for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10

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AP Language Argument Fishbowl Activity

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This presentation includes a comprehensive experience with fishbowl discussions. The power point includes 4 open-ended questions with directions, goals, extensions, and a reflection. I was inspired to create these questions and implement this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, GATE

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AP Language Rhetorical Analysis Churchill Assignment

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In this assignment, students engage in a rhetorical analysis of Winston Churchill's speech, "We Shall Fight on the Beaches". Churchill's short, poignant speech is both accessible and replete with opportunities to analyze rhetorical choices. After

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

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AP/H English: Analyzing Syntax in "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

By Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

On this assignment, students consider a list of syntax strategies and how King intentionally crafts sentences to deliver a persuasive argument. Students are prompted to write two short-answer responses using commentary and evidence to examine his

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Writing

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9

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Rhetorical Analysis Assignment: John Lewis

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Suggested Courses:10th grade Honors EnglishAP Language & Composition (course I teach)In this multi-day assignment, students are asked to engage in critical thinking to discuss John Lewis' argument calling for "good trouble" and its necessity for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.9

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Deconstructing Satire

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This graphic organizer prompts students to deconstruct the purpose, style, and effect of a satirical text. Students are asked to discern the difference between the author and persona, and explain the text's purpose to a particular audience. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.11-12.6, RI.11-12.6

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AP Language Speech Analysis

By Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

After choosing a speech to analyze, students engage in rhetorical analysis by examine features the rhetorical situation, persuasive appeals, and rhetorical choices. Students conclude by writing a rhetorical precis to demonstrate their knowledge of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9

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Satirical Newspaper

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Students are asked to demonstrate their understanding of the purpose and features of satire by creating a satirical newspaper. Students are asked to collaborate in a group setting to gather research and compose satirical articles based on careful

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.6, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8, L.11-12.3

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AP Language of Composition "Speech to the Troops at Tilbury" Analysis

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In this assignment, students are asked to examine a speech using elements of the rhetorical triangle, style analysis, and reflection. After completing this assignment, students will have a deeper understanding of how elements in the text work

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, GATE, Graphic Organizers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught for 10 years in a comprehensive high school in Southern California. My focus is 11th grade College-Prep and AP Language, however I also have experience teaching 9th and 10th grade. I served as my school's English Department Chair for 6 years, in which I wrote curriculum, created/revised common assessments, revised instructional guides, facilitated professional development and transitioned to Common Core. I've also been an active part of our district's ELA curriculum council and technology programs, and led school-wide professional development on various topics including collaboration and grading. I strongly believe in professional development and collaboration as these are opportunities to engage in life long learning in education. I am currently an AP Reader for the AP English Language and Composition Exam. I also participate and co-lead professional development relating to standards-based grading, AP access for underrepresented minority students, and textbook adoption for the ELA curriculum.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in supportive yet challenging with clear goals and expectations.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2015 Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA in Literature and Writing with an emphasis in writing; single subject credential in English Language Arts

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am an enthusiastic, challenging, and caring teacher who wants students to develop and understand effective communication and critical thinking skills. I truly value a relevant and practical education, and strive to encourage my students to get the most out of each lesson -- not for a grade, but for their growth.

GRADES

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Informational Text, Close Reading