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ACT Prep - Science Section Test-Taking Strategies

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

These slides provide students with test-taking strategies to help them succeed on the Science section of the ACT. While this is one of the two shortest sections of the test, students can find it particularly intimidating.

Subjects:

Science, Other (Science)

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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$ACT Prep - Word Problems on the Math Section PPT$

ACT Prep - Word Problems on the Math Section PPT

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

ACT Prep for the Mathematics Section, focuses on word problems - meant to be used in coordination with my Test-Taking Strategies PPT and the other types of problems on the Math section (Basic Math Problems & Extremely Challenging Problems) -

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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Thanksgiving Activity for High School - Comparing Historical Perspectives

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

This is a great last-minute activity for students to complete before Thanksgiving break! Students will read a resource from Pilgrim Hall that glorifies Thanksgiving and an article from Time Magazine that explains the perspective of the Wampanoag

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.1...

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$ACT Math Section Test-Taking Strategies PPT$

ACT Math Section Test-Taking Strategies PPT

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

PPT that provides test-taking strategies for the Mathematics section of the ACT - meant to be used in coordination with the Basic Math Problems, Word Problems, and Extremely Challenging Problems PPTs (types of questions)

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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$ACT Prep - Extremely Challenging Problems on the Math Section PPT$

ACT Prep - Extremely Challenging Problems on the Math Section PPT

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

ACT Prep for the most challenging problems on the Math section, meant to be used in coordination with my general test-taking strategies PPT and the PPTs about the other 2 types of problems (basic math problems & word problems) - practice

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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$ACT Prep - Basic Math Problems PPT$

ACT Prep - Basic Math Problems PPT

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

PPT for ACT Prep for the Mathematics Section, focuses on basic math problems - meant to be used in coordination with my general test-taking strategies PPT and the PPTs for the other 2 types of problems (word problems and extremely challenging

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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ACT Prep - English Section Test-Taking Strategies

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

Use these slides for an ACT Prep/Junior Seminar class in order to prepare them to take the English section of the ACT. Have students use these strategies on a practice test and compare to their previous scores to check for improvement.

Subjects:

School Counseling, Study Skills, Test Preparation

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

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Historical Context for The House on Mango Street - Mexican-American Immigration

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

Use this activity to help your students establish historical context before beginning the novel, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. First, students will read an article from the Encyclopedia of Chicago about Mexican-American immigration.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Webquests, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, RI.7.1...

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ACT Prep - Reading Section Test-Taking Strategies

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

Use these slides for an ACT Prep/Junior Seminar class in order to prepare them to take the Reading section of the ACT. Have students use these strategies on a practice test and compare to their previous scores to check for improvement.

Subjects:

School Counseling, Study Skills, Test Preparation

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

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To Kill a Mockingbird Novel Study Resource - Quizzes for Every Chapter (1-31)

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

These are quizzes for every chapter of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. You can use these at the beginning of class to help hold students accountable for daily reading, use these after discussing in class to check for understanding of the novel,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Unit Plans, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

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Acting - Nonverbal Expression Lesson with Guided Questions

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

Use these questions to help students understand how to use nonverbal expression while acting. Students will have to explain how facial expressions and body movements can help an actor portray a range of emotions. Students will also have to explain

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Other (Arts), Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

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ACT Prep/Junior Seminar - College ACT Research Project

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

This research project is for high school juniors (11th grade) who are preparing to take the ACT and apply to colleges within the next year. Before completing this project, students should take a practice ACT. (These can be found for free online!) To

Subjects:

School Counseling, Study Skills, Test Preparation

Grades:

11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Assessment

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Stage Types Research Project - Dramatic Arts

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

After going over the different types of stages (proscenium, runway, thrust, and arena), have students complete this research project. This will allow them to apply their knowledge of stage types to their favorite plays/musicals.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Other (Arts), Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Google Apps

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Animal Farm Essay Rubric, Outline, Prompts, and MLA Format Guide

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

This document includes a rubric, outline, prompts, and a guide to MLA format. I used this after reading George Orwell's Animal Farm with my class, but you could adapt it to any class novel. Use this with students who are just learning how to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Outlines, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.7.9, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.9...

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Black Romanticism - Group Discussion Questions for Poetry by Angelou and Du Bois

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

These group discussion questions focus on the poems "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou and "My Country 'Tis of Thee" by W. E. B. Du Bois. Both of these poems can be found for free on the poetryfoundation.org website. Print both poems and read them

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.9, RL.11-12.10, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.2...

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To Kill a Mockingbird Novel Study Resource - Free Response Chapter Questions

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

This resource includes a guide to the RACE format with an example answer. It also includes free response questions for every chapter (1-31) of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Students are expected to restate the question, answer the prompt

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10...

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Oedipus the King/Oedipus Rex - Reading Questions

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

Have students complete these questions as they are reading "Oedipus the King"/"Oedipus Rex". I would suggest having students read the play out loud together in class to aid with comprehension. If students are struggling to understand independently,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.10...

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Theatre History - Ancient Greek Theatre PowerPoint with Olympian Gods

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

Use this PowerPoint in a Dramatic Arts class to introduce the idea of Greek influence. This presentation includes information about the origin of Greek theatre and the Olympian gods. At the beginning of the presentation, allow students a few minutes

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Other (Arts), Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

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Group Discussion Rules PowerPoint Slide

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

This PowerPoint slide can be used to teach students rules before a group discussion. Many students struggle to have large group discussions without disrespecting one another. This presentation will help you set expectations for behavior.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.1a, SL.11-12.1b, SL.11-12.1c, SL.11-12.1d, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.3, SL.11-12.6, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

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Common and Proper Nouns PowerPoint Lesson - Examples and Answers Included

By Empower English and Achieve ACT

Slide 1 - Explain the difference between common and proper nouns. Slide 2 - Give the class time to look at the examples and guess if they are common and proper nouns.Slide 3 - Have students check their answers and ask questions for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

L.K.1, L.K.1a, L.K.2, L.1.1, L.1.1a, L.1.1b, L.1.2, L.2.1, L.2.2, L.2.2a, L.2.3...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I started teaching in 2020 while completing my certification in Secondary English Education. I have taught English I, English III, English III Honors, Theatre Arts, and ACT Prep.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that all students deserve to be treated like humans first in the classroom. When students feel comfortable in the classroom, they're able to fully engage with content. As teachers, we know that we're dealing with a literacy crisis and biased standardized testing that doesn't accurately measure our students' intelligence/college readiness. I create these resources for other teachers to help address these issues for our students' benefit!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have earned multiple awards at my school for creating engaging, fast-paced lessons while maintaining grace and attentiveness for my students.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated in 2019 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with my bachelor's degree in both English and Dramatic Arts. I completed my graduate certificate in Secondary English Education in 2021 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

As a young teacher, I remember what it felt like when I first started teaching. Even though I had received adequate instruction to be a teacher, actually being in the classroom was completely different from what I expected! I want to share my lessons/activities with other teachers who want to support their current curriculum or are in search of new ideas. Whether you need a lesson for one day or an entire novel unit, I'm here to help!