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AP English Language & Composition Lesson Plans & Printable Materials (FULL YEAR)

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This resource contains a FULL YEAR (42 weeks) of in-depth daily lesson plans and printable materials for teaching AP English Language & Composition. These lesson plans address all of the College Board standards in ways that promote critical

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Frankenstein Unit Bundle – Lesson Plans & Materials (One Full Marking Period)

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Looking for everything you need to teach Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL includes an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth daily lesson plans, printable materials,

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Looking for everything you need to teach Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Julius Caesar all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL includes an entire Unit's worth (one FULL marking period) of in-depth curriculum, activities, assessments,

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AP English Language & Composition Lessons in PowerPoint (Entire Year – 42 Weeks)

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This resource contains one FULL YEAR (42 weeks) of detailed lessons in PowerPoint for teaching AP English Language & Composition. These lessons coincide with my product "AP English Language & Composition Lesson Plans for an Entire Year", and

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Frankenstein Lesson Plans, Project, & Assignments for Unit (Full Marking Period)

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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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The Great Gatsby – Novel-Based Assessments for Full Unit, One Marking Period

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Essential & Topical Questions, Chapter Quizzes, Essays, Projects, and a Final Test – surrounding F. Scott

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

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Looking for everything you need to teach Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Othello all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL includes an entire Unit's worth (one FULL marking period) of in-depth lesson plans, printable materials, projects,

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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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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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Science, Writing, Engineering

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The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien – Introduction Lesson – Predictions

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This is an introduction lesson into The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. Multi-media connections are made with the music video Name by the Goo Goo Dolls, as students must also draw inferences and make predictions about the text based on symbolism

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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Lessons – Facebook Project & Leaderless Rome

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This resource provides one week's worth of in-depth lessons on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, featuring an original Facebook project and model profile that I created for the character Cassius. Students find these lessons very engaging. Text-to-world

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

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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller – 10th Grade Lessons for Unit in PowerPoint

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This resource is comprised of three weeks worth of engaging lessons in PowerPoint around Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. These lesson plans address Grade 9-10 ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, investigative

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Introduction to Frankenstein – "Monsters of Future Technology" Project

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This is one week's worth of incredibly in-depth lesson planning. These lesson plans are unique in that they include a multicultural project tying the country of New Zealand in with Frankenstein. They also offer an originally created innovative

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The Joker in Iago from Othello – Cross-Textual Connections with Julius Caesar

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This is one full lesson in PowerPoint form that explores the morals and motives, or lack thereof, in Iago. Cross-textual connections are facilitated through an examination of the parallels and discrepancies that exist between Iago and Cassius in

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English Language Arts, Drama, Close Reading

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

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Act I Othello Lessons in PowerPoint Slides (One Week)

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This is one week's worth of lessons in PowerPoint form on Act I of Othello. Lessons are designed to cohesively transition throughout each phase and between days. Questions are critically thought provoking, relevant, and entrenched in both text and

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10th Grade ELA Lesson Plans – Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Final Test & Act 5

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning around Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Act 5. This includes a comprehensive Final Test on the play, too. These lesson plans address 10th Grade ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical

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Introduction to Othello – Lessons in PowerPoint Slides

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The following is a week's worth of lessons in PowerPoint form introducing Shakespeare's Othello. Cross-textual examination through an FBI profiling activity helps students to both engage and enter this unit while building upon prior knowledge of

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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10th Grade English Lessons – Shakespeare's Julius Caesar – Rome in Ruins

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning around Act III in Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. These lesson plans address Grades 9-10 ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, investigative analysis, and

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

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Banning ChatGPT – Dangers and Implications of Open A.I. Artificial Intelligence

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ChatGPT by Open A.I. is quickly taking education and the world at large by storm. While this newest groundbreaking form of artificial intelligence can be seen as a helpful tool for advancing productivity, this resource explores a different

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Science, Writing, Engineering

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar – Valentine's Day Special – "Love" in Many Forms

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning. These lessons tie in so closely with Valentine's Day, exploring the various forms of "love" that exist in Julius Caesar from the unconditional love that Portia shows for Brutus to the self-love

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

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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