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

By Writing Guy

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

By Writing Guy

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

By Writing Guy

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

By Writing Guy

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

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

By Writing Guy

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

By Writing Guy

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

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Grammar and Mechanics: 100-point mid-term exam

By Writing Guy

This 6-page, 100-question exam assesses student understanding of fragments, comma splices, run-ons, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, personal pronouns, and introductory elements. Includes key. Also check out my other materials

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

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6^th, 7^th, 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

By Writing Guy

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

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Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

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One-Act Play: Creative Writing Unit for Groups or Individual Students

By Writing Guy

This one-act play assignment fits perfectly into a creative writing unit or as an individual unit and creative outlet for students. Students partner up and, using proper style and formatting for writing drama, create a scene in one act. The download

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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

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Projects, Activities

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Expository Writing: Cause & Effect Essay Unit with Rubric

By Writing Guy

This writing unit contains a 1-page overview of an expository essay prompt about cause and effect, including explanation of the prompt, tips for organizing and crafting an effective cause and effect essay, and requirements for the assignment; a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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

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Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

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Baseball in April by Gary Soto: Writing Prompts/Discussion Questions

By Writing Guy

This 3-page download includes written response and discussion questions for Gary Soto's short story collection "Baseball in April." With open-ended writing and discussion prompts--18 prompts covering all 11 short stories--this set of questions is

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Writing-Expository, Short Stories, Writing

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Study Guides, Unit Plans

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee: Reading Comprehension Quiz Unit 1

By Writing Guy

This 20-page download contains five (5) reading comprehension quizzes, along with corresponding keys, for "Part One" of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, covering Chapters 1-11. Each quiz is comprised of 10 multiple-choice questions to assess

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Spelling/Usage Unit I: 50 Common Errors; Sentences; Multiple Tests

By Writing Guy

This is the first of two 8-page units devoted to truly essential spelling and usage for secondary students. The download includes a 2-page handout listing approximately 50 frequently misspelled or misused words, such as allowed/aloud, it's/its,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Lesson

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Creative Writing Unit: Creating a Children's Story

By Writing Guy

This download contains a 1-page overview of a creative writing project in which students create children's stories for a young audience. The handout explains goals and requirements for the assignment, mentions varying angles and approaches for

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities

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Romeo and Juliet Unit: Dramatic and Literary Terms Vocabulary Quiz

By Writing Guy

This 2-page quiz assesses students on recognition of definitions for dramatic and literary techniques employed by Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet; relates directly to my own handout of terms. This activity is one of many up for sale as part of a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Lesson

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Mythology Unit: 20-question Quiz on Popular Greek Myths

By Writing Guy

This is a 2-page, 20-question quiz about Greek mythology for use with or without Bulfinch's Mythology text, referring to key gods, demigods, and mortals intertwined in major Greek myths. See the related study guide, as well as materials for Perseus,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Assessment, Lesson

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Romeo and Juliet Unit: JEOPARDY! 60 review questions & final jeopardy

By Writing Guy

This 3-page document contains three rounds of questions/answers for a full-period, 61-question review session about Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. A first round and "Double Jeopardy!" round each contain six categories and 30 questions, drawn from

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

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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