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Blind Date with a Poem

By Similes and Syntax

Expose your students to over 10 poems in one day with this activity. 24 poems included along with tracking worksheet. A great way to kick off a poetry unit!

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.10

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Complete Poetry Unit for High School

By Similes and Syntax

A complete poetry unit focusing primarily on modern, living poets that includes everything you need for 15 days of poetry exploration in your high school English classroom. The slides are organized by day and topic/literary device. The lessons are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10, W.9-10.10

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Life of Pi Annotation Bookmark Chapters 53-69

By Similes and Syntax

Life of Pi close reading annotation bookmark. Students will use this bookmark to facilitate close reading and annotation of the text. Teachers can model annotating using the first prompt/box, then allow students to read and annotate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

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

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Life of Pi Intro and Chapters 1-8 Bundle

By Similes and Syntax

This bundle will kick off your class's study of Yann Martel's masterpiece, Life of Pi. Begin with the Powerpoint presentation to introduce your students to the story as well as themes and key literary devices Martel employs. Students will use the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6

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Intro to the novel Life of Pi Powerpoint Slides

By Similes and Syntax

14 Powerpoint slides to introduce Yann Martel's Mann-Booker prize winning novel, Life of Pi. Use these slides in combination with my annotation guide to help your students understand emerging themes and literary devices through close reading as they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6

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Life of Pi Chapters 53-69 Passage Analysis Google Slides (Group/Individual Work)

By Similes and Syntax

Use these slides for close reading of key passages in Chapters 53-69 in Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Print out the slides and post as stations around the classroom for group work, or post on your LMS for individual close reading and analysis. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, CCRA.R.2

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Discovering Shakespeare & The Tempest - Hyperdoc Independent Self-guided study

By Similes and Syntax

Students will use this hyperdoc to familiarize themselves with William Shakespeare's life and the influences on his writing. The last section of this hyperdoc focuses on Shakespeare's last play, The Tempest and the event that inspired it. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Internet Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1

$2.95

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Google Docs™

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Argumentative Essay Writing - Peer Review Guidelines and Checklist

By Similes and Syntax

Students learn valuable insights about writing when they participate in peer review of their classmates' writing. Use these guidelines and checklist to ensure a smooth, productive peer review process than ensures student engagement.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2c, W.9-10.2d...

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POV or Conflict Analysis Essay Graphic Organizer

By Similes and Syntax

Students will use this graphic organizer to plan their essay analyzing either conflict or point of view (both are included). This graphic organizer is designed to be used with independent choice reading but can also be used with a whole-class novel

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.10

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Reading Identity Survey

By Similes and Syntax

Students love reading when they get to choose what they read. Use this reading identity survey to kick off your independent choice reading unit, or add it to your beginning of year unit. This survey will help your students get to know themselves as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Independent Work Packet

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Student Book Picks Printable

By Similes and Syntax

Independent choice reading allows students to read what they love and build lifelong readers. Use this "Student Book Pick" printable as a way for students to share what they are reading with their teacher and their classmates. You can post these on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.10, CCRA.R.10

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The Tempest: Finding Meaning

By Similes and Syntax

Use this digital assignment when students have read the entire play. This assignment incorporates critical thinking through writing into the day and argumentative writing supported by textual evidence. Students will also compare The Tempest with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3

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Shakespeare's The Tempest Character Bookmarks

By Similes and Syntax

Use these printable bookmarks as a character reference for students as they read what is believed to be Shakespeare's final play. Students can refer to the bookmarks for character descriptions as they read.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.10

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Danger of a Single Story TED Talk companion questions The Kite Runner

By Similes and Syntax

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED Talk, "The Danger of a Single Story" is a perfect companion text for The Kite Runner. Invite students to consider how the idea of a single story of the Hazaras in Afghanistan comes into play in the novel.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2

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The Kite Runner Chs. 1-6 Reading Quiz(6 versions) with focus on characterization

By Similes and Syntax

If you're like me, you like to have different versions of reading quizzes for each class period. Here are 6 versions to choose from. This quiz focuses on characterization at the beginning of the novel.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3

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The Kite Runner Chs. 10-18 Quiz (4 Versions)

By Similes and Syntax

4 Quiz versions for The Kite Runner Chapters 10-18. These can also be used as discussion questions for analysis.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.L.5

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The Kite Runner Chapters 8-10 Discussion Questions

By Similes and Syntax

Discussion questions for chapters 8-10 of The Kite Runner. Can be use as a group or individual activity.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3

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The Kite Runner Vocab List Chapters 1-9

By Similes and Syntax

Vocabulary list for Chapters 1-9 of The Kite Runner.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Word Walls

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

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The Kite Runner Chs. 20-23 Quiz (Critical Thinking)

By Similes and Syntax

This quiz is designed to assess critical thinking rather than recall. Students should use their copy of The Kite Runner to find evidence from the text to support their thinking. Use in conjunction with Annotation Guide to ensure that students have

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

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Inspirational & Reading Tracker bookmarks

By Similes and Syntax

Combination packet of inspirational and reading tracker bookmarks. Perfect for choice reading in high school English classes. Helps inspire and motivate students to set reading goals each week. For some reason the first page and the middle page are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught secondary English for over a decade with particular experience in 10th-12th grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am an advocate of Penny Kittle's Book Love independent choice reading philosophy, writer's workshop, and the Basic School model. I love creating units that are relevant to teenagers the incorporate voice and choice in their learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelors in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am also a Masters candidate with a concentration in creative writing at UNCC.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am also the author of two books, The Mommy Chronicles and The Must-Have Mom Manual.

GRADES

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Drama, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text, Close Reading