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Op-ed unit- Rhetorical Analysis Project Based - videos, Padlets, lessons, PBL

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This is an 8+ lesson unit complete with 124 unit slides, 25 page interactive/digital notebook with writing spaces, 3 Padlets, and 2 Jamboards. If you wish, you can adapt the Padlet and Jamboard features to Google Doc/handwritten responses. This unit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

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Signpost Mind Map Activity, Annotation, Close Reading, Literary Analysis

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Looking for an effective close reading activity that pushes students to think critically about literary text AND provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their reading in a unique way? The Fiction Signpost Mind Map is a visual thinking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

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Rhetorical Analysis Greta Thunberg Speeches Essay Organizer + Slides + AP Lang

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Greta Thunberg offers rich analysis in understatement, sarcasm, irony, litotes, and parallelism. I've included 2 speeches that pair nicely: "The House is on Fire" and "The House is Still on Fire." This material is visual, colorful, and includes lots

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Projects, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3

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3 Levels of Text Discussion: Text-based analysis, discourse, lesson, slides

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Searching for a way to push students towards idea-based, evidence-based thinking instead of plot summary? This is it! The 3 Levels of Text Discussion is inquiry-based, facilitating higher levels of DoK in task and academic discourse. Adaptable

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Task Cards, Lesson

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

$4.00

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MULTIPLE CHOICE BUNDLE - AP Language / SAT / ACT - activities, lessons, slides

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This Bundle listing will help your students be ready for the AP Language exam, as well as SAT/ACT reading & writing multiple choice questions. The resources in this listing offer a variety of ways for students to interactively engage with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Test Preparation, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Lesson

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CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

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Hip-hop Shakespeare Debate: Templates, Rubric, Research, Slides

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

I developed the Hip-hop Shakespeare Debate after thinking carefully about relevance for my students. This debate answers a question I struggled with for years: How can I get my students to authentically engage with Shakespeare's language and how

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

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Hamlet Act 1, Scene 5 | Ghost's Message | Detective Evidence Sort Activity

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Looking for a way to get students hyped about Hamlet? Do you want to hear students debating, discussing, and invested in higher-order questions about Hamlet? This activity offers engagement and a reading purpose. Students are detectives searching

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

$3.00

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Carousel Writing Text Analysis - Literary + Informational - Activity, Lessons

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Looking for a new way to bring excitement (dare I say fun?) into critical thinking and argument writing? Teach your students how to "think like a lawyer" when evaluating either literary or nonfiction text to make arguments and counter-arguments and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6...

$3.00

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Parallelism Rhetorical Device Stations Activity + Analysis Graphic Organizer

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This resource helps students understand the function and nuances of parallelism as a rhetorical choice. Designed for AP Language rhetorical analysis essay, the resources get students engaged with rhetorical analysis at the word and sentence

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3

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Little Things are Big - Jesus Colon - Close Reading + Main Idea + Writing

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This resource facilitates text-based analysis in writing and discussion both independently and collaboratively -- it engages students through collaborative thinking around text analysis, making evidence-based claims, and close reading skills through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3

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"Read Like a Writer" Bundle Rhetorical Analysis - Lessons/Slides/Readings

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This bundle/file contains various ways to facilitate your students' new thinking around "Read Like a Writer" -- the first step to rhetorical analysis writing. This material will help students shift their mindset from "Read Like a Reader" to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

$7.00

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Hamlet "Chopped Up" Activity - Analysis of 2 Soliloquies (Rogue & To be or...)

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This is a 1-2 day lesson getting students to delve into Hamlet's 2nd and 3rd soliloquies ("Oh What a Rogue," Act 2, Scene 2 and "To be or not to be," Act 3, Scene 1). In groups, with an emphasis on academic discourse, students will sift through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

$2.50

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Character Interactions Tracker - Analysis + Close reading Graphic Organizer

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

Looking to make texts come alive? Want help getting students to connect with characters on the page? Then, take it off the page! This 2-3 day lesson engages students with character development via an actor's perspective. This resource facilitates

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3

$3.50

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Accountable Talk Activity - Group Work, Reciprocal Teaching, Close Reading

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

I developed this resource to help facilitate students' text-based accountable talk / academic discourse while also engaging in close reading. This is a great activity across subject areas, bringing in any type of text. This is a great way to bring

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

$2.50

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FREE Question Stems Handout - Socratic Seminar, Reciprocal Teaching, Discussion

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This is a great one-pager resource for Socratic Seminars, Reciprocal Teaching, Close Reading, and whole-class discussion. I print & laminate for each table for student reference throughout the year. Also a great way to extend writing through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

FREE

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Accountable Talk Cards - Reciprocal Teaching, Discussion, Socratic Seminar

By Rhetoric and Rhymes

This is a great one-pager resource cut into squares for table cards or for each student to hold into during discussion for reference. Great for Socratic Seminars, Reciprocal Teaching, Close Reading, Literature Circles, and whole-class discussion. I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

$1.25

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years classroom experience - secondary education 5 years higher education Secondary instructional coach Equitable Literacy Culturally Responsive Teaching National Board Certified, AYA ELA Teach ELA 10-12, ESL, AP Language Curriculum & Instruction Specialist New Teacher Developer

MY TEACHING STYLE

Workshop style High Engagement: Focus on instructional dialogue - Debate, Seminar, Discourse Differentiation - station work Inclusion Standards-based Equitable Literacy Restorative Justice practices Culturally Responsive Teaching

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Educator of the Year Honorable Mention, BPS/BTU 2017 Calderwood Writing Fellow, 2017

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Boston University Emerson College

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