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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood: Discussion Questions/Prompts

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This series of 46 questions asks students to analyze the rhetorical strategies, themes, and literary techniques used by Margaret Atwood in The Handmaid's Tale. Questions also include prompts regarding characterization, imagery, themes, mood, and

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Writing-Expository, Literature, Writing

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Reading Comprehension Quiz Unit

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This 16-page download contains four reading comprehension quizzes, along with corresponding keys, covering all four parts of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Each quiz is comprised of 10 multiple-choice questions to assess reading

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Jon Krakauerâ€™s Into the Wild: Reading Comprehension Quiz Unit

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This 16-page download contains four reading comprehension quizzes, along with corresponding keys, for Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Each 2-page quiz is comprised of 10 multiple-choice questions; this packet includes quizzes for the following

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: Reading Comprehension Quiz Unit 1

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This 12-page download contains reading comprehension quizzes, along with corresponding keys, for the first five parts of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Each quiz is comprised of 5-10 multiple-choice questions to assess reading comprehension and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale: Reading Comprehension Quiz Pack

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This 16-page download contains four reading comprehension quizzes, along with corresponding keys, covering complete novel study of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Each quiz is comprised of 10 multiple-choice questions to assess reading

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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Beowulf & John Gardner's Grendel: Mock Trial Project; Complete Unit

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One of the most student-driven units I've created and taught, this project requires students to read both Beowulf and John Garnder's contemporary novel Grendel to gather evidence for an in-class mock trial: THE WRONGFUL DEATH OF GRENDEL! Honor

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The Elements of Style: Complete Set of 11 Quizzes (Punctuation/Usage)

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This 22-page download contains a complete set of quizzes (and keys) for the 11 rules of usage detailed in the opening segment of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, a truly indispensable writer's manual. Each of these brief quizzes assesses

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

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Punctuation Review: Commas, Colons, Semicolons, Hyphens, Dashes

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This 1-page review provides practice for student understanding of the following forms of punctuation: commas, colons, semicolons, hyphens, and dashes. Students are required to place proper punctuation throughout the statements provided. Includes

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English Language Arts, Grammar

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College Entrance Essay: Personal Statement Examples/Reflective Writing

By Writing Guy

This download contains a pair of college entrance essays or personal statements, each effectively illustrating quality exposition, detailed experiences, and moments of reflection or the applicant's ambition. These are ideal for use as examples when

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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Research Paper: Investigating a College Major and Career

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This is a thorough, 24-page research unit that requires students to investigate a college major, its differing pathways and coursework expectations at various universities, and the prospective careers available in this field. This open-ended

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English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

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11^th, 12^th

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The Once and Future King Quiz Unit: The Sword in the Stone

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This download contains a complete set of five reading comprehension quizzes for use with T.H. White's "The Sword in the Stone" from THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING. The following multiple-choice quizzes are included: Chapters 1-5 (10 questions); Chapters

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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Satire: Writing a Satirical Argument Like Swift's "A Modest Proposal"

By Writing Guy

Following examination of the persuasive satire Jonathan Swift perfected in "A Modest Proposal," your students will create their own satirical arguments to address controversial issues of today, whether at the local or global level. This complete

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Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Odyssey Test: 60-question Odyssey Exam with Review

By Writing Guy

This 6-page unit exam accompanies the Fagles translation of Homer's Odyssey; see my own study guide for ideal materials to correspond with this test. This test and the text excerpt review that accompanies it have been designed with an honors

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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Study Guides, Assessment

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Essay of Definition: 14-page Expository Writing Unit; Models; Rubrics

By Writing Guy

This is a complete, 2-week unit for instruction of an essay of definition in an honors or mainstreamed English course. These 14 pages of materials include a 2-page handout providing an overview of the writing task and prompt with requirements,

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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

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Research, Projects, Unit Plans

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Short Story Unit on Writing Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy

By Writing Guy

This is a 7-page, short story unit in which students are tasked with developing an original horror, science-fiction, or fantasy story following proper formatting and guidelines for narrative, description, and dialogue. The download includes a 2-page

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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Romeo and Juliet Unit: 100-point Exam with bonus essay prompt

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This 10-page unit exam assesses student understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, covering characterization, plot, literary and dramatic terms, figurative language, and--above all else--recognition of key passages from the play itself. There

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Reading, Literature, Writing

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

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Assessment, Lesson

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Persuasive Letter Writing Unit: Overview, Model, Assessment Forms

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This 5-page download contains materials for teaching a persuasive letter writing unit in which students take a stance on an issue of controversy-from local to global-and attempt to motivate a peer audience into action when delivering the letter

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: Reading Comprehension Quiz Unit 2

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This 10-page download contains reading comprehension quizzes, along with corresponding keys, for the final five parts of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Each quiz is comprised of five multiple-choice questions to assess reading comprehension and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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Bowling for Columbine: 4-page Study Guide for Michael Moore's Film

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This is a 4-page study guide for detailed student note-taking during the viewing of Michael Moore's film. Questions focus on particular statistics, selected sources, biases, interview content, editing techniques, and other elements that make up this

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English Language Arts, Film, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Scaffolded Notes

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Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn: Reading Quiz Unit #1 for Huck Finn

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This 16-page download contains four reading comprehension quizzes, along with corresponding keys, for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Each 2-page quiz is comprised of 10 multiple-choice questions; this packet includes quizzes for

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fifteen years of teaching in California public schools, both at the middle and high school level.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I emphasize the writing process through revisions, writing conferences, and peer review.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have been fortunate enough to have been twice recognized as Teacher of the Year, an honor bestowed by the students at my high school.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor's degree in Communications with a focus in Journalism. I earned my teaching credential in secondary English education from U.C. Berkeley.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have written some fiction and freelance news, and I have engaged in copy editing and proofreading on other authors' manuscripts.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Drama, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Literature, Psychology, Short Stories, Writing, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text, Close Reading