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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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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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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

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

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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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College Entrance Essay: Personal Statement Examples/Reflective Writing

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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

By Writing Guy

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

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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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Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

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

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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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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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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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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

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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

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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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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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SBAC Grade 11 ELA Performance Task #1 (Smarter Balanced)

By Writing Guy

Having a hard time finding teaching materials to prep students for the SBAC Grade 11 ELA Performance Task? You're not alone. This is one of four practice performance tasks modeled after the released test from the Smarter Balanced Assessment

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ELA Test Prep, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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Assessment, Internet Activities

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Homer's Iliad Unit: Complete 3-week literature/writing program

By Writing Guy

This 3-week unit on Homer's epic the Iliad contains 13 pages of materials focused on one primary area for student analysis in writing. Designed for use at the high school level--I've used it with honors freshmen and mainstreamed seniors--materials

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Writing-Expository, Literature, Writing

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

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Assessment, Lesson

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On Writing by Stephen King: 8-page Study Guide Packet for Students

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This 8-page download contains three study guides for use with Stephen King's On Writing, his memoir/invaluable writing handbook. These study guides cover the following sections of the book: pp. 3-94 (the memoir); pp. 103-131 ("Toolbox"); and pp.

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Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Study Guides, Scaffolded Notes

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Creative Writing Unit: Creating a Children's Story

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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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Unit Plans, Activities

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SBAC Grade 11 ELA Performance Task #4 (Smarter Balanced)

By Writing Guy

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ELA Test Prep, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Lesson

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Newspaper/Journalism: How to Write a Feature (Complete News Unit)

By Writing Guy

This download contains a step-by-step process for students to follow while creating a feature news story, either for an English course or the high school newspaper itself. The unit includes a 1-page overview of the feature story assignment,

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Journalism, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Unit Plans, Activities

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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