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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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,

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English Language Arts, Spelling, ELA Test Prep

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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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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

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

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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,

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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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Assessment, Lesson

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Expository Writing: Timed Response Prompt #1 with Rubric

By Writing Guy

This packet of materials contains a 1-page prompt that includes two quotations for students to consider before responding to an open-ended timed response about the impact of computers in society with instructions for the response, as well as basic

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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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Assessment, Lesson

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

By Writing Guy

This 1-page quiz assesses 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 key. See alternate

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English Language Arts, Grammar

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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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Speech Unit: List of 25 Open-Ended Questions for Impromptu Speeches

By Writing Guy

This 2-page list contains 25 open-ended questions for use during an in-class impromptu speech activity. This is perfect for students to practice one particular skill, such as eye contact, inflection, or avoiding awkward ums, during an activity the

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Grammar and Mechanics: Apostrophe Usage Punctuation Quiz (1)

By Writing Guy

This 1-page, 20-question quiz assesses student understanding of apostrophe usage for contractions, singular/plural possessives, and other common uses. Includes key. An alternate version of this quiz is also available for practice or repeat attempts.

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English Language Arts, Grammar

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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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Whirligig by Paul Fleischman: Complete Reading Quiz Unit

By Writing Guy

This download contains three multiple-choice, reading comprehension quizzes for Paul Fleischman's WHIRLIGIG, spanning the entire novel. See my accompanying descriptive writing activity for this novel. Please check out my other materials for grammar

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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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The Outsiders: Complete Essay Unit with 13 pages of materials

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This is a complete 4-week unit for S.E. Hinton's THE OUTSIDERS, emphasizing the writing and revision process and close analysis of the text. The prompt focuses on the influence of Robert Frost's "Nothing Gold Can Stay" on the development of Hinton's

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Writing-Expository, Literature, Writing

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Trickster Tales: Folktale Unit with Narrative, Reflective, Argumentative Writing

By Writing Guy

This 10-page download includes a unit comprised of four writing-based lessons regarding "Trickster Tales: Forty Folk Stories from Around the World," addressing four different writing modes: argumentation, comparison, narration, and

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Short Stories, Writing

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Punctuation Quiz 2: Commas, Colons, Semicolons, Hyphens, Dashes

By Writing Guy

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English Language Arts, Grammar

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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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The Outsiders: Essay Unit on Symbolism in Hinton's Novel

By Writing Guy

This tidy essay unit for Hinton's THE OUTSIDERS focuses on the vast symbolism in the novel and includes a 1-page explanation of this symbolism prompt and explanation of the assigned dialectical quotation journal, including examples, and a 1-page

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Unit Plans, 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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