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Independent Novel Book Project

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To Kill a Mockingbird Test

$3.00

Hamilton and Foundational U.S. Documents

$2.00

Laz Buhrman's Romeo + Juliet Film Guide

$1.00

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Kurzel's Macbeth Film Guide

By Katy's Classroom

Use Kurzel's 2015 adaptation of Macbeth in order to provide students with a stunning visual interpretation of Shakespeare's play. This film guide provides a summary and interpretative and analytical questions for each act. Students will be asked to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10

$1.50

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Advanced Figurative Language Terms Test

By Katy's Classroom

A 30-question multiple choice test that assess student understanding of advanced figurative language terms. A great resource for an Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or honors class. Students must identify the type of figurative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Poetry

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.4

$3.00

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FUN Grammar Slideshows for High School

By Katy's Classroom

12 grammar lessons featuring images and pop culture references for examples. Over 55 slides to help explain typical high school grammar topics such as: punctuation, parts of speech, fragments, run-ons and misplaced modifiers. Use these as a weekly

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.9-10.1, L.9-10.1b, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.2a

$3.00

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The Poet X Character and Poetry Study

By Katy's Classroom

The Poet X, by Elizabeth Acevedo, uses narrative poetry to tell the dynamic story of Xiomara as she learns to navigate all of the expectations other people have of her. This study has lessons that help students explore the nature of the poetry used

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, W.9-10.3

$4.00

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The Crucible Test

By Katy's Classroom

Multiple choice test that asks students to analyze the plot, themes, characters and literary movement of The Crucible. Includes multiple choice questions on other gothic excerpts.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.53 MB)

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American Literature Posters

By Katy's Classroom

Posters for seven eras of American Literature: Early American, Transcendentalism, Gothic, Realism, Modernism, Harlem Renaissance, and Contemporary. Each poster includes a quote from an author of that era and an image. High school English or history

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

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Laz Buhrman's Romeo + Juliet Film Guide

By Katy's Classroom

Use Buhrman's 1996 adaptation of Romeo + Juliet in order to provide students with a stunning visual interpretation of Shakespeare's play. This film guide provides a summary and interpretative and analytical questions for each act. Students will be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

$1.00

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Thoreau's Civil Disobedience Lesson Plan and Materials

By Katy's Classroom

A complete lesson plan to help students connect the themes of Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" with real world actions in the present and throughout history. This is a great lesson for either an American History or American Literature

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10

$2.00

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Netflix and Write!

By Katy's Classroom

Use the television shows Parks and Rec and Netflix's Stranger Things to help students think critically about author's choices regarding story elements and theme. Over a series of five lessons students watch, analyze and then respond by writing their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.2d, W.11-12.1

$4.00

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Hamilton and Foundational U.S. Documents

By Katy's Classroom

A paired text lesson plan that helps students access the themes and tone of important United States documents such as Thomas Paine's The Crisis, Federalist Paper 1, Speech in the Virginia Convention, and Phyllis Wheatly poetry. Each text is paired

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.7, RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10

$2.00

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African American History Webquest

By Katy's Classroom

This resource uses music, maps, pictures, and historical sources to get students investigating African American history from the slave trade, the Civil War, freedom, and the Civil Rights Movement. I originally created this assignment for a distance

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Music

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Internet Activities, Webquests

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.7, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2

$1.50

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Persuasive Speeches Lesson Plan and Project

By Katy's Classroom

Teach 3 organizational approaches to persuasive speeches using this lesson plan and assess students when they write and deliver their own speeches. Bundle includes PowerPoint notes, speech listing worksheet, and research and planning guide for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, SL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.3, SL.9-10.4, SL.9-10.5

$3.00

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Early American Literature Dinner Party

By Katy's Classroom

After studying various authors and works from American literature pre-1800, assess student understanding with this interactive project. Students must assemble a guest list of authors who bring some of their writing to share at the party. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Simulations

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.9, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.10

$1.50

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Of Mice and Men Argumentative Essay Project

By Katy's Classroom

After students finish reading John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, use this project to improve their argumentative writing skills. This assignment follows the steps of the writing process and includes questions, rubric, organizational tools, editing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1c, W.8.1d, W.8.1e, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.9, W.8.9a, W.8.10...

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Great Depression Webquest

By Katy's Classroom

Students use various websites that feature music, letters, testimonies and other primary and secondary sources to analyze life during the Great Depression. Be sure to preview the links to be sure you have access at your school. **UPDATED** with new

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Internet Activities, Webquests

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.9

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.05 MB)

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Poetry for Teens Projects

By Katy's Classroom

Help teens fall in love with poetry as they discover poems and authors who speak to their unique experiences. Students pick three poems to first analyze and then respond to creatively. They will have to be able to summarize the poem, identify

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.9-10.3d, W.9-10.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Independent Novel Book Project

By Katy's Classroom

Tic-Tac-Toe project that focuses on students' understanding of plot, theme and dynamic characters. Based on Common Core reading literature standards. Choices include some straight-forward writing options as well as opportunities for students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.10 MB)

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Romeo and Juliet Test

By Katy's Classroom

This multiple-choice test assess a student's understanding of the entire play. The focus of the exam is based on Common Core Standards so it asks many questions about the themes, character motivations and plot development. Editable.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6

$3.00

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Teaching Counter Arguments

By Katy's Classroom

Teaching counter arguments is essential to argumentative writing. Use the CARS method to ensure students never forget how to write a counter argument paragraph again. Resource includes an anchor chart, real student examples, and rubric. Pair with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b

$1.50

Digital Download DOCX (0.18 MB)

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Dark They Were and Golden Eyes Quiz

By Katy's Classroom

Using the short story by Ray Bradbury, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that get at analyzing character motivation, story structure, figurative language and word choice.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5

$1.50

Digital Download DOCX (0.02 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught high school English for a year in a large urban school district and now I've taught in a small, rural school for six years. I have taught English 9-12, Creative Writing, World History, World Cultures, Spanish and, on occasion, American History. I also serve as my school's Curriculum Director.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-centered

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society member Michigan Campus Compact Heart and Soul Volunteer’s Award Most Promising Future History Teacher Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Hope College - Holland, MI 2011 BA: History Education, Minor in English - Secondary Ferris State University- Big Rapids, MI (on-going) MA: Curriculum Design

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mother and wife