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Oxymorons, Paradoxes, and Idioms!

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This is a GREAT introductory lesson on oxymorons, paradoxes, and idioms! This slide show has lots of examples, and it includes a fun group activity at the end! The PowerPoint also has a video clip. :-) The lesson also begins with a "warm-up"/"bell

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$4.00

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Plato, Rhetoric, and Modern Day Society

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This is a fun activity that allows high school students to get creative. The PowerPoint includes brief background information on Plato, and also provides information on The Allegory of the Cave. (This is a great introduction to The Allegory of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Film

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities

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Everything You Need To Know About Rhetorical Analysis

By Ms Williams

This is an EXTREMELY detailed look at everything that goes into rhetorical analysis! I have inserted "blank" slides where I generally end a lesson for the day. There is a plethora of information-everything from what is rhetoric?, to ethos, pathos,

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$5.00

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Introduction to Drama & Character Types

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INCLUDES VIDEO CLIPS! :-) THERE ARE ALSO OTHER CLIP LINKS AND OPTIONS IN THE SPEAKER NOTES FOR YOU TO CHOOSE THE BEST FIT!This is an introductory unit to the basics of drama! The PowerPoint includes notes on plot elements, monologue, soliloquy and

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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The Great Gatsby Speakeasy Immersion Lesson

By Ms Williams

This is a great lesson to end your unit on The Great Gatsby, The Harlem Renaissance, The Roaring Twenties, etc and get your students REALLY involved. This immersion lesson outlines 8 VERY specific project topics that students can choose from that

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English Language Arts, Classics, Literature

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities

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Sythesis Independent Reading Project (AP)

By Ms Williams

This is a great project for AP Language. Students are able to choose their own nonfiction novel of choice, from an approved list which I have included in the plan, and create a synthesis prompt. The prompt the students create will look EXACTLY like

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Projects, Lesson

$2.50

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Anchor Chart Wars EOC/STAAR/State Test English I

By Ms Williams

This is a fun activity that allows freshmen to create anchor charts and compete with each other WHILE reviewing all the necessary components of the English I EOC! The students are divided into teams (no more than 4 people on a team), and then they

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Grammar, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Activities

$2.75

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Introduction to Romantacism & The Scarlet Letter

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This PowerPoint is a great tool to introduce the Romantic Period, discuss Dark Romanticism, Transcendentalism and The Scarlet Letter!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$2.50

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Detailed American Literature Timeline 1600-1915

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**This timeline covers 1600-1915 (The Enlightenment through Realism) and please note that names and dates of time periods are subject to resource. :-)This is a wonderfully detailed outline of American Literature as it spans from the 1600s-1915. It

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts

$2.50

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AP Language Speed Dating/Rhetorical Strategies

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This activity is a fun and engaging way to get students up out of their seats and interested in Rhetorical Strategies. Students will go on 5 "speed dates" where they will answer questions about themselves (which are ALL included in the PowerPoint)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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Diagnostic Writing Sample-Persuasive/Argument

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This is a diagnostic writing sample with 3 prompts for students to choose from and complete a persuasive or argumentative essay. This is great to use at the beginning of the year or quarter to gauge a baseline of student data and areas of strengths

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Independent Work Packet

$2.00

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Inference Investigators

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This is a really fun, simple activity to reinforce the concept of inferencing. The students are given a set of simple instructions and then shown a set of pictures, one at a time. The objective is for the students to INFER how each character got to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities

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AP Peer Editing

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This is a GREAT peer editing tool that you can use in ANY AP class or any English Language Arts class. Each student has a specific, designated task they are responsible for while editing their peers' paper. Also, the students will work in GROUPS!

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Grammar, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Activities

$3.00

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Introduction to Informational Text & Deductive & Inductive Reasoning

By Ms Williams

Great mini lesson on the over-arching fundamentals of informational text. The PowerPoint also includes a review of inductive and deductive reasoning, with an in class small group activity!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$2.50

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Intro to Upper Level English

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This is a PPT I used when teaching ENG 1020. This is a great resource for introduction to upper level High School English, Dual Credit, AP English, or Comp I/II. Topics include:TopicAudiencePurposeThis PPT will need to customized for your class.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Intro to Othello

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It is very difficult to get my students interested in Shakespeare, but this activity made them really excited to read Othello! Instead of providing the usual background knowlege, I had the students work in groups that focused on specific THEMES

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English Language Arts

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

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Activities

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The Grapes of Wrath Novel Study

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*THIS IS JUST THE NOVEL STUDY which includes:-Character table to fill out while reading-59 in depth short answer questions-Detailed answer keyPlease purchase the BUNDLE if you'd like the PowerPoint as well. :-)This bundle includes an *editable*

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books

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Newspaper Scavenger Hunt/Controlling Idea

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Students will review author's purpose, and then learn about controlling ideas. After going through the lesson and several slides of practice, there is a scavenger hunt on the last slide. Students will use newspapers (they don't have to be current)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$2.50

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The Grapes of Wrath Introduction PowerPoint

By Ms Williams

THIS IS JUST THE POWERPOINT.This is great *editable* PowerPoint to use when introducing The Grapes of Wrath. You can also purchase this as part of The Grapes of Wrath Novel Study Bundle which includes:This purchase includes an *editable*

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books

$2.00

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Two-Voice Poem

By Ms Williams

This is VERY basic. It includes an example of a two-voice poem from the point of view of a student and a parent. It also includes a blank template for students to practice their own two-voice poems. Two-voice poems should come from the stand

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi everyone! For over a decade I have served as a high school English teacher, adjunct English Instructor, curriculum designer, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and developer in the EdTech space. I am happy you're here, and I hope you find these resources to be helpful! I have extensive knowledge in, but not limited to: AP Language AP Literature IB and MYP Courses Theory of Knowledge English 1020 Contemporary Literature Speech and much more!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I truly believe in hands on, engaging lessons. I like to get the students out of their seats and involve them in critical thinking challenges, activities and immersion lessons! I also have high standards and expectations for all students, because I believe they can all reach their full potential.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Avid Write Path, Avid National Conference, IB CAS Level 2 Workshop, TIBS Category 2 MYP Training Workshop-Language A, Region 12-Reading Comprehension Seminar, Rice Summer Institute AP Language and Composition, NMSI Grant Participant, Theory of Knowledge Certified, STAARS CSCOPE alignment with lessons

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I currently hold a Master's Degree from Concordia University in Austin, Texas and a B.A. in Communication Studies from Texas State University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I enjoy spending time with family, cooking, reading, and running.