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Les Mis Bundle

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Les Miserables Unit BundleWith a sample calendar, several activities (both individual and group), reading quizzes and other assessments, this unit bundle is a fun way to teach Victor Hugo's masterpiece and intrigue students, all while fulfilling

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$31.00

$23.00

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Luck of the Draw Holocaust Journal

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Luck of the Draw Holocaust JournalStudents will be given the identity of a random person who lived during the Holocaust including their picture, birthdate, name, and birthplace. They will create a biography for this person, completely original. Then

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

$5.00

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Night by Elie Wiesel Bundle

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Night by Elie Wiesel Bundle!!Get the unit plan and several activities from the unit, including Holocaust research paper, Night reading quizzes, creative journal project, and Schindler's List movie activity and reflection. A favorite unit for

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$17.00

$14.00

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Film Scene Analysis Project

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This project asks students to analyze one scene from a movie of their choice looking for basic cinematic tenets, including cinematography, acting, and visual design. Documents includes rubric and samples of project screening notes, outline, and

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Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

$3.00

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The Alchemist Unit Bundle

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Unit bundle for Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist! Includes quizzes, unit calendar, bookmarks, activities, reflections, and a final project!

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

$19.50

$15.00

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Les Mis Reading Quizzes

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Les Mis Reading QuizzesTwelve reading quizzes for Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. There are two forms of each quiz and they contain multiple choice, short answer, true/false, and reflection questions. While these quizzes are based on reading an

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Assessment

$7.00

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The Alchemist Reading Quizzes

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The Alchemist Reading QuizzesTwo forms (A and B) of SEVEN reading quizzes spanning the length of The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo. Quizzes are based on comprehension with some inference and reader opinion. There is a mix of short answer, multiple

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Assessment

$5.00

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Persepolis Unit Bundle

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Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi UNIT BUNDLEGet reading quizzes, assessments, activities, discussions, and more in this bundle! All items can be edited to fit individual class needs.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Bibliographies

$12.00

$10.00

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The Alchemist Final Project

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The Alchemist Final ProjectThis final project is the culmination of a unit surrounding The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It requires students to write creatively, fulfilling many writing standards, as they write both an original narrative as well as

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Songs

$5.00

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"The Man" Rhetorical Analysis

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Rhetorical analysis of Taylor Swift's "The Man," both lyrics and music video. Document includes brief intro to song and paragraph prompt. Could be adjusted for discussion or longer assignment. Has been used successfully in AP Language and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Homework

$2.00

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Holocaust Research Paper

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Holocaust Research PaperThis document includes the assignment (with several prompts to choose from), grading rubric, annotated bibliography description and sample, and a handout concerning thesis statements and introductions.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Handouts, Assessment

$5.00

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Political Cartoon Rhetorical Analysis

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Rhetorical analysis of political cartoons. Can be used as an introduction to rhetoric or as a review. This series of handouts includes over a dozen political cartoons. Could be used as a jigsaw, homework, or class discussion.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Handouts, Homework

$3.00

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Satire and Rhetoric Intro

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A series of clips from Saturday Night Live with discussion prompts. Also includes articles from "The Onion" meant to be used as a jigsaw discussion. Students examine ethos, pathos, logos, and SOAPSTone as used in satire. Has been used successfully

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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Les Miserables Musical Debate

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Les Miserables Musical DebateTo be completed at the end of reading Les Miserables by Victor Hugo and watching the musical. Students randomly draw one of seven questions either pro or con that they will have to support in a debate using evidence from

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$3.00

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Johnny Depp Acting Study

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Fun activity for students to evaluate acting skills, both dramatic and comedic. Students study 10 clips from various Johnny Depp movies. Document includes teaching plan, clip links, response, discussion prompt.

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$2.00

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Animation Movie Review

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This assignment asks students to create a written and visual review of an animated movie of their choice. This assignment covers multiple ELA standards and can be used in English or Film courses. Includes a grading rubric and partial sample.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Homework

$2.00

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Persepolis Gallery Walk

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Persepolis Gallery WalkPerfect as an introduction to reading Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. This document includes instructions on set up and completion. It also includes a student worksheet to use while walking and a reflection on the reverse side.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts

$2.00

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Schindler's List Movie Activity

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Schindler's List Movie ActivityStudents complete this worksheet as they view Schindler's List directed by Steven Spielberg. They are asked to analyze various cinematic techniques as well as the impact of these techniques on the film and the viewer.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Arts)

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides

$2.00

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AP Lang Silent Spring Essay

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Rhetorical analysis essay of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson asking students to examine ethos, pathos, logos, and SOAPSTone as well as other rhetorical strategies. Has been used successfully in AP Language and Composition. Includes prologue from

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Assessment

$2.00

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Oedipus Character Diary

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Oedipus Character DiaryThis creative writing assignment asks students to assume the identity of one of the main characters in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. Writing in first person, students will recount a pivotal moment in one character's life,

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught 11-12th grade English Language Arts including AP English as well as a wide variety of humanities electives for grades 9-12 for twelve years at a private school in Minneapolis, MN. I have also been the Academic Chair of the ELA department for 6 years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I enjoy a mix of hands-on, paired learning, lecture, and discussion. I try to incorporate pop culture, music, and movies where ever possible, as I find it appeals to students so much more, causing their learning to increase. It's like sneaking vegetables in your toddler's spaghetti sauce. My students don't always recognize when they are learning, because they are focused on enjoyment. That's what learning should be the majority of the time: fun!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Educational Excellence Award 2014-2015 school year 75-85% pass rate for AP Literature and AP Language for past 7 years

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have my license in 5-12 English/Speech Education and currently pursuing my masters in English.

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Art), Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text, Close Reading