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Hamlet Movie Guide (Branagh 1996)

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This Hamlet Movie guide includes: • Character list and actor images • Scene by scene questions with approximate times in the movie and equivalent line numbers Hamlet published by Folger Shakespeare Library • Suggested Writing Prompts • Teacher

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides

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The Crucible Movie guide (1996)

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This movie guide matches the 1996 movie production of "The Crucible." The guide includes: • 53 movie questions and answers • Alignment with Penguin Classics play and 1996 movie The Crucible • Character chart with images of the actors from the

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Crash Course Literature: The Odyssey (Study Guide)

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John Green and his team at Crash Course has rolled out some literature based webisodes! This fast-speaking intellectual quickly describes the historical background of The Odyssey, the basic storyline, and key thematic elements in the epic poem.

Subjects:

Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Movie Guides

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The Précis - a concise analytical paragraph in 4 sentences

By Anikdotes

The précis is a superb form of writing to teach at the beginning of the year, especially with students who do not believe they are good writers. The précis teaches: • Precise writing • Critical thinking, reading, and writing • Combining sentences:

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

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Joy Luck Club Movie Guide (No Prep)

By Anikdotes

This easy-to-use movie guide includes: This guide includes: o Mother-Daughter Character Chart o Movie questions o Book-Movie comparison chart o Answer guide for movie questions o Rated-R Movie Permission Slip Warning: This movie is rated R for

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides

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Canterbury Tales Background Information Groupwork Activity and Quiz

By Anikdotes

The Canterbury Tales Background Information is all-inclusive and has teacher guides for each step. Teachers should have materials ready for students to create posters for a Gallery Walk, but you can also allow students to present to the class

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Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers

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Socratic Seminar Prep for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian

By Anikdotes

Socratic Seminar Prep for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian This packet includes: 1. Worksheet for students to create specific questions for the seminar 2. 4 topics for Socratic Seminar discussions & Preparation, including graphic

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Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers

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Their Eyes Were Watching God Socratic Seminar Prep

By Anikdotes

Includes: • Student question-writing worksheet and topics specific to Their Eyes Were Watching God • Socratic Seminar preparation (for one topic) – group work encouraged • Socratic Seminar Notes – for discussion • Post Socratic Seminar – Thesis

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Graphic Organizers

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Canterbury Tales Research Paper (Common Core Aligned)

By Anikdotes

Research Project for the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer This is project plan and MLA format resource guide and practice. The purpose of this project is for students to study an issue of the Medieval Times to create a deeper understanding of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Rubrics

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Crash Course Literature: To Kill a Mockingbird (Study Guide)

By Anikdotes

John Green and his team at Crash Course has rolled out some literature based webisodes! This crash course episode is a great overview and introduction to the novel. There are some plot spoilers, but it serves as a preview for themes and deeper

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

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Three Panel Metamorphosis Textual Evidence Project (Franz Kafka)

By Anikdotes

Modeled after a three-paneled comic strip, students will select and illustrate three essential quotes to the novella. The goal is for students to demonstrate the 'gist' of the novella and be able to provide textual evidence to back up their

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Handouts

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Writing a Thesis Statement Lesson Plan

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This lesson includes: Teacher lesson plan for teaching thesis writing Student handout to accompany a video on thesis statement Teacher answers to handout Prompt and evidence to write a thesis statement The worksheet replaces a teacher lecture on

Subjects:

Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Crash Course Literature: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

By Anikdotes

Crash Course created two episodes about Things Fall Apart, and this is Part 1. It provides background information and a general idea of themes The course can function as guides while reading the novel, or can introduce the novel. There are plot

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scaffolded Notes

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.55 MB)

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Crash Course Literature: To Kill a Mockingbird - Bundle (Study Guide)

By Anikdotes

Crash Course created two episodes about To Kill a Mockingbird, Part 1 giving background information and a general idea of themes Part 2 focuses on particular themes and symbolism. The courses can function as guides while reading the novel, or can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

$2.00

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Crash Course Literature: Oedipus (Study Guide)

By Anikdotes

John Green and his team at Crash Course has rolled out some literature based webisodes! This fast-speaking intellectual quickly describes the historical background of Oedipus, the basic storyline, and key thematic elements in the ancient Greek

Subjects:

Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

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Crash Course Literature: To Kill a Mockingbird: Part 2 (Study Guide)

By Anikdotes

This Crash Course episode focuses on theme and symbolism. It can function as a guide while reading the novel, or you can use it to introduce the novel. There are plot spoilers! This graphic organizer will help students catch the key ideas of the

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Socratic Seminar Student Prep and Evaluation Bundle

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Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar is a great way to draw students into higher level discussion. Because students have an opportunity to prepare for the discussion, you will find some less confident speakers suddenly have a voice! This also allows

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers

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Crash Course Literature: Hamlet by Shakespeare (Part 1)

By Anikdotes

Crash Course created two episodes about Hamlet, and this is Part 1. It provides background information and a general idea of themes The course can function as guides while reading the novel, or can introduce the novel. There are plot

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.68 MB)

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Better Analysis and Writing: "Whying It" Out Bundle

By Anikdotes

For many years, I struggled to get my students to write with more thought, with more analysis. After working with my colleague and mentor, Gabriel Ramirez, I started using a method he called "Whying It Out." The program begins with reading a text,

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$4.00

$2.50

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Harlem Renaissance - Notes based on PBS special

By Anikdotes

This guide is based on the a 10 minute video produced by PBS. Students fill in questions in a Cornell Notes style worksheet, and students are prompted to summarize what they have learned. Answers are provided.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Scaffolded Notes, Movie Guides

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.41 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching secondary grades since 2007.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to encourage group work, and I plan lessons as much as possible for a student-centered and student-led classroom. The more they do, the more they learn.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

CSUN Writing Project Teacher Consultant since 2011 National Board Certified Teacher 2014

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I earned my BA in English Language and Literature from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. I continued on to earn my teaching credential and Masters in Education from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. I certified as a National Board teacher in 2014. I love to learn, and I'm always looking for my next professional development!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I enjoy being outdoors for hikes and runs, and I will snuggle up with a book anywhere.

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Specialty, Critical Thinking, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text, Close Reading