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Outliers: The Story Of Success, Malcolm Gladwell

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I have created a series of "Personal Response" analysis questions for each chapter of Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers: The Story Of Success. I created application questions that forced my students to consider their place in their own corner of the

Subjects:

Reading, Sociology, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Lesson

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The Kite Runner Full Novel Packet Of Flexible, Interactive Reading Activities

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I have created an interactive packet of activities for The Kite Runner to assist teachers in completely assisting students in critically analyzing this entire novel with concentrated focus on literary elements such as irony, parallel scenes,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

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The Kite Runner ~ Pre-Reading Topic Exploration Activity

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Prior to reading The Kite Runner, I have found it helpful to have my students explore several topics related to the novel and to help provide the historical and cultural details several students lack in regards to the past several decades in the

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Informational Text

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Cultural Activities

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Superbowl 58 -- XLVIII February 11, 2024 Extra Credit Writing Options

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I have created two analysis writing prompts that I offer as Extra Credit to my students based on the Superbowl. One is in regards to a commercial of their choice and the other is based on the half-time show.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Songs, Homework

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W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.2c, W.11-12.2f, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.L.3

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The Things They Carried "Sweetheart Of the Song Tra bong" Open Book Analysis

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I have created six higher-order analysis questions for O'Brien's story "Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong". Since I require students to provide quoted textual evidence to support their responses, I have found success making this an "Open-Book"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles

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RANGE by David Epstein: Chapter 6, "The Trouble With Too Much GRIT" (p. 121-145)

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I have created 10 Guided Reading questions for Chapter 6 of David Epstein's RANGE: The Trouble With Too Much GRIT. These questions may be flexibly used to check for understanding, as group work, or discussion prompts.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Study Guides, Guided Reading Books

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The Kite Runner Foil Characters ~ Chapters 5 and 6

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This lesson follows the reading of Chapters 5 and 6 or can serve as a guided close-reading of these two chapters, with attention to the characters of Assef and Hassan presented by Hosseini as foil characters. It may flexibly by used as a class

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

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RANGE by David Epstein: Chapter 5 "Thinking Outside Experience" (ps. 99-119)

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I have created 6 Guided Reading questions for Chapter 5 of David Epstein's RANGE: Why Generalists Triumph In a Specialized World. These questions may be flexibly used to check for understanding, as group work, discussion prompts, ticket-in, or exit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment, Guided Reading Books

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"The Rocking Horse Winner" -- Using Text Evidence To Support Themes

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I have created a class activity in which students are to use text evidence to support three universal themes found within this short story by D. H. Lawrence. This would be an ideal activity to encourage students to go back to the text in making

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Assessment, Literature Circles

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"Rappaccini's Daughter" Nathaniel Hawthorne ~ Critical Analysis Questions

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Not much is available for teachers online for Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Rappaccini's Daughter" so I decided to create my own set of critical analysis questions. For each question provided, students must provide specific, quoted textual

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Homework, Literature Circles

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W;t Wit Essay Questions

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Not many teacher references are currently available for this wonderful little drama by Margaret Edson. It is a short play that students can easily read in one or two class periods. I have created eight essay questions that may be flexibly used as a

Subjects:

Literature, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Literature Circles

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RANGE by David Epstein: Chapter 4 ""Learning Fast and Slow"

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I have created 9 Guided Reading questions for Chapter 4 of David Epstein's RANGE: Why Generalists Triumph In a Specialized World. These questions may be flexibly used to check for understanding, as group work, discussion prompts, ticket-in, or exit

Subjects:

Education, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

$1.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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"You" Short Story by Debbie Urbanski Guided Reading Questions, Literary Elements

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I developed Guided Reading questions based on Literary Elements found within Debbie Urbanski's beautiful short story, "You" which appeared in The Sun Magazine, Issue 517. https://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/517/you

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Literature Circles

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Life Of Pi ~ Chapters 9-20 ~ The Animal/Human Relationship

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I have identified 10 quotations from chapters 9-20 that apply to animals in context, but universally, also apply to human beings. I like to provide my students with this assignment to remind them as they are reading the detailed opening chapters, to

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

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Analyzing Macbeth's "The Porter Scene"

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"The Porter Scene" in Macbeth can be analyzed beyond mere comic relief. I have employed an excerpt from On the Knocking At the Gate In Macbeth by Thomas DeQuincey that appears in several high school textbooks, identified two key quotations, and

Subjects:

Drama, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Literature Circles

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Frankenstein ~ Chapters 1-9 Big Ideas Discussion Questions

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The serious of questions I compiled to wrap up the first nine chapters of Frankenstein can be flexibly used as a formative assessment, online discussions, or more formal writing prompts. These questions require students to analyze more complex

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

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RANGE by David Epstein, Chapter 2, "How the Wicked World Was Made"

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I have created 11 Guided Reading questions for Chapter 2 of David Epstein's RANGE: Why Generalists Triumph In a Specialized World. These questions may be flexibly used to check for understanding, as group work, or discussion prompts.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

$1.00

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RANGE (David Epstein) Chapter 1 Guided Reading Questions

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I have created 13 Guided Reading Questions for Chapter 1 of David Epstein's RANGE: "The Cult of the Head Start". These questions may be flexibly used as Group Discussion questions following reading of the Chapter, Independent Homework to check for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

$1.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Rubic for Single Poem Explication Essay and Presentation

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I designed this rubric for grading Single Poem Explications. I use it for Advanced Placement literature, but it can be used for any high school literature class. I have added both an Essay and a Presentation Rubric for flexibility.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

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Life Of Pi ~ Reading Check Quiz, Part II, Chapters 37-52

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This is a Reading Check Quiz for the first half of Part II of Life of Pi, Chapters 37-52. It is designed merely to identify who has read the assignment, and whether the students are picking up on the main plot and characters. I designed this quiz

Subjects:

Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught English, Language Arts and Advanced Placement Literature for 27 years. I currently teach all levels of Grades 11 and 12 including Dual Enrollment Pitt Literature and Interpretation and Pitt Composition, AP Literature and Composition and Creative Writing. I have a B.A. in English/Secondary Education and M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Socratic Discussions, Debates, Creative and Analytical Writing

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Advanced Placement Literature and Composition scorer for ETS (Educational Testing Services / The College Board, Summers 2011 - Pres.)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. English ~ Thiel College of Pennsylvania Master's Equivalency ~ Gannon University of Pennsylvania M. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction ~ Clarion University of Pennsylvania

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