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AP English Literature & Composition BUNDLE – Printable Materials for ENTIRE Year

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This resource bundle is comprised of an ENTIRE YEAR's worth of Unit Plans and activities with 132 pages of ALL printable materials for teaching a FULL AP English Literature & Composition course. This product is well-organized into The College

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This is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth lesson plans, curriculum, activities, projects, and printable teaching materials surrounding Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. You will receive 70 pages of resources for teaching the

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Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet – Text-Based Assessments & Materials for Full Unit

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Act & Scene Quizzes, Essays, and a Final Test – surrounding Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, Romeo &

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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller – Interactive Jeopardy Test Review

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This is an original Jeopardy Test Review for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. It assesses for theme, symbolism, characterization, plot, and author's purpose. A hyperlink is created for each category so you can navigate from the main game slide

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Othello Shakespeare Unit BUNDLE – Lessons & Materials (Entire Marking Period)

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Othello Unit – Lesson Plans & Printable Materials for Entire Marking Period

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This is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth lesson plans, printable materials, activities, graphic organizers, and assessments surrounding Shakespeare's timeless Othello. As a truly passionate Shakespeare scholar, this

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AP English Literature & Composition College Board Approved Syllabus / Course Map

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This College Board approved AP English Literature & Composition Syllabus outlines the themes, texts, strategies, writing assignments, and overall course direction for all 4 marking periods of an academic year. Included:Course OverviewCourse

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Othello by William Shakespeare – Interactive Jeopardy Test Review Game

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AP English Language & Composition College Board Approved Syllabus / Course Map

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This College Board approved AP English Language & Composition Syllabus outlines the themes, texts, strategies, writing assignments, and overall course direction for all 4 marking periods of an academic year. Included:Course OverviewCourse

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Exploring the Benefits and Risks of A.I.

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These lessons take a deep dive into the benefits and potential risks to humanity of continuing to advance artificial intelligences in the future. Students explore the viewpoints of Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla and SpaceX) and Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of

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AP English Language & Composition Summer Reading Project Options and Rubrics

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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare – Interactive Jeopardy Test Review Game

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This interactive Julius Caesar Jeopardy Test Review Game is jam-packed with critical, higher-order, layered questions. Hyperlinks bring you right from the main game slide to each category with a simple click. This is perfect for test review, or can

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

7th Grade English teacher, 10th Grade English teacher, 11th Grade AP English teacher, 12th Grade English Teacher Adjunct Professor Vice Principal (Academics), Testing Coordinator, Instructional Coach, High School English District Coach, Master Mentor Teacher, Lead Writer, Chief Editor, and published journalist and author of various articles.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-centered direct instruction with critical and layered higher-order questioning, while modeling passion and scholarship and creating opportunities for meaningful performance-based assessment. The larger purpose behind learning comes first, as concepts for life and the larger world that can relate to anyone are at the heart of meaningful lessons. I strive to create the space and opportunities for students to become passionate, life-long learners who progress into colleges and careers beyond high school with real purpose and drive to make a positive difference.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Drew University's 41st Annual Scholar of Shakespeare Award Recipient

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Arts in Teaching English at Drew University; Bachelor of Arts in English and Writing at Drew University

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Cross-Country & Track coach, Sports Writer, Distance Runner, Ice Hockey Player, Tournament Bass Angler