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New Day's Lyric by Amanda Gorman: Poem Response Sheet + Answer Key

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Young Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman ushers in the 2022 New Year with a moving spoken word poem. In "New Day's Lyric" the uncertainty and instability of the past year has made the speaker reject the idea of going back “to what was normal” and to

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Black History Month

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"Hands" Spoken Word Poem by Sarah Kay: Guided Response - DISTANCE ED

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Here is a wonderful spoken word poem to listen to with your students. "Hands" by Sarah Kay is an absolute delight. The poet takes the reader through a literal meditation on hands right through to a metaphorical journey.Students find the poem

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

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Inauguration Poem, The Hill We Climb, by Amanda Gorman - Guided Response

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Bring to your students Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman's elegant and polished poem "The Hill We Climb." Delivered at Jospeh Biden's 2021 Inauguration, this is wonderful example of the spoken word genre--accessible and vivid.This guided response Handout

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Poetry

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Eliot: Close Reading Poetry Study

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T. S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is a classic modernist poem to read with your secondary students.Here is an accessible way to unpack this classic piece of literature. On the left side is the poem text; on the right side are

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

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"Daddy" by Sylvia Plath: Poetry Close Reading and Guided Response

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Lesson Title:“Daddy” by Sylvia Plath: Poetry Close Reading and Guided Response What’s Behind the Lesson: In Sylvia Plath’s dramatic poem, “Daddy” the speaker compares her struggle with her patriarchal father to the suffering of Holocaust victims.

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

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Poetry Bundle: Teach Five Classic Poems - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Teach Five Classic Poems to your Students: Close Reading & Guided PracticeWhat’s Behind the Lesson:Throughout the week I like to spark-up the class with a good poem reading and discussion. Here are FIVE classic poems to teach to your students:1.

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

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"To An Athlete Dying Young" (Housman): Poetry Close Reading & Guided Response

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Lesson Title:“To An Athlete Dying Young” by Alfred Edward Housman: Poetry Close Reading and Guided Response What’s Behind the Lesson:Throughout the week I like to spark-up the class with a good poem reading and discussion. Here is a classic (and

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley - Guided Song Response + Answer KEY

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"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley remains a favorite anthem for many students. The song is timeless and inspirational. The acoustic solo is mesmerizing and buoyant -perfect for the classroom!Listen to this celebrated freedom song with your students

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English Language Arts, Music, Poetry

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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"Immigrant Blues" Poem by Li-Young Lee: Asian American Experience & Analysis

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Here is a beautiful poem about immigration, survival and longing. Li-Young Lee (1957) was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, to Chinese parents. They immigrated to the US during a time of conflict with several Asian countries. Read the poem with your

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Poetry

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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20 Poetry Task Cards for Middle to High: Guided Practice with Reading & Analysis

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Poetry Task Cards offer a different approach to reading poems. Each card provides choice depending on what you want to accomplish with the poem reading. Task Cards are highly versatile. You can use them as a quick go-to, or for a longer guided

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Amanda Gorman's "Chorus of the Captains" & "The Hill We Climb": Guided Response

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Amanda Gorman has had a meteoric rise in 2021. As a spoken word poet she has brought language to social, economic and political events, including the pandemic. Her delivery is cadenced and powerful and the poems are focused and sharp.Read the Biden

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Poetry

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Poetry Bundle: 9 Poems + Poetry Task Cards + Project - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is wonderful selection of poems to give to your students. Poems range from classics by Dylan Thomas and Sylvia Path, to more contemporary selections from Johnny Cash and Tupac Shakur.Resource also includes a set of POETRY TASK CARDS, for your

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Snake by D.H. Lawrence: Poetry Close Reading and Guided Response

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Lesson Title: “Snake” by D.H. Lawrence: Poetry Close Reading and Guided Response What’s Behind the Lesson: Throughout the week I like to spark-up the class with a good poem reading and discussion. Here is a great poem by D.H. Lawrence about a brief

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

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

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"Chorus of Captains" Super Bowl Poem by Amanda Gorman: Guided Response

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Bring to your students Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman's 2021 Super Bowl Poem, "Chorus of the Captains." This is wonderful example of the spoken word genre--accessible and vivid. The guided response Handout pulls out key phrases and images from the

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Poetry

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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“Invictus” by William Ernest Henley: Poetry Close Reading and Guided Response

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Lesson Title:“Invictus” by William Ernest Henley: Poetry Close Reading and Guided ResponseWhat’s Behind the Lesson:Throughout the week I like to spark-up the class with a good poem reading and discussion. Here is the classic poem about feeling

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

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"The Rose That Grew From Concrete" by Tupac: Poetry Study - DISTANCE LEARNING

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Here is a highly celebrated poem by rapper, Tupac Shakur. “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” is from his collection of poetry (1999), of the same title. The biographical poem is a statement about emerging from the ghetto and making something out of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

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How to Write a Poetry Response + Poetry Task Cards + "The Mending Wall" Handout

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Here is a very comprehensive handout to give to your students when assigning a WRITTEN POETRY RESPONSE.Resource includes:1. Handout with Steps, Tips for Reading Aloud, Criteria List- Planning Sheet (graphic organizer) to help mine ideas

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English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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The Mending Wall by Robert Frost: Poetry Close Reading - DISTANCE LEARNING

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"Mending Wall" Poem by Robert Frost: Close Reading and Guided Response.Throughout the week I like to spark-up the class with a good poem reading and discussion. Here is a beloved poem by Robert Frost that describes how two neighbours meet to rebuild

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Lola - by the Kinks - Guided Lyrics Response - Song about Transgender Identity

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"Lola" by the Kinks was written in 1970. A young man meets a woman at a club, and discovers Lola: "Well, I'm not the world's most masculine manBut I know what I am and I'm glad I'm a manAnd so is Lola!"Listen to the song with your students and

Subjects:

Music, Critical Thinking, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$3.00

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Poetry Partner Presentation: Respond to a Poem or Song of your Choice

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Here is a tidy project to do with your students during a Poetry Unit, or any other time in the year. Help students Paraphrase, Analyze and Respond to a Poem or Song of their Choice. Guide their response by establishing criteria and setting a date

Subjects:

Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Projects, Handouts

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

20 Years teaching Middle and Secondary Language Arts and Social Studies, Physical Education, Special Education. Conference Presenter on Literacy Strategies, Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. Curriculum Developer at the Middle and Secondary level. Coached High School and College teams in various sports, including Rowing and Track & Field.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Reading and Writing Workshop Approach. I teach a variety of students with a wide range of skills and abilities. Teaching resources aim to reach a continuum of learners, using flexible and engaging strategies.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Honours Bachelor of Arts (English Literature, Women's Studies); Masters of Arts (English Literature; Master's Thesis on Don DeLillo); Bachelor of Education (English and Social Studies); Diploma in Special Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I read widely, always with my students in mind. I believe in quality curriculum and bringing the finest materials to the classroom so I can reach ALL learners.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Civics, Government, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Psychology, General Science, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, School Psychology, Close Reading, Classroom Community