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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Personal Narrative: Complete 15-page Unit with Models, Tips, Rubrics

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This download contains 15 pages of materials for in-depth instruction of a personal narrative that emphasizes the writing process, multiple revisions, and appropriate formatting and style in a work of narrative. The unit includes a 1-page overview

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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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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: Literary Response Essay Unit

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Using Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner as textual evidence, students are prompted in this unit to generate an original thesis regarding Afghan culture, American immigration, or prevalent literary themes, creating an expository essays and literary

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Writing-Expository, Literature, Writing

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

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Author Inspirations Research Paper: Complete 16-page Project w/Models

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This is a complete, three to four week research unit containing 16 pages worth of materials. Designed specifically for high school students, yet equally effective for an honors program at another level, this research project requires students to

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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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Historical Impact Research Project: 13-page Unit for Paper and Speech

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This is a complete research and writing unit for the instruction of a historical impact paper. These 13 pages of materials contain a 4-page overview of the assignment itself, including explanation of an optional collaboration with a social sciences

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

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

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Book Presentation Project: Informal Speeches (Instead of book reports)

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Tired of reading book reports? Unable to schedule individual book conferences with students? Try this fun, student-centered unit where students share the impact of their outside reading books with the entire class. This 2-page unit contains an

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Music Review: Students Write Opinion/Analysis for Recent CD/MP3 Album

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This download contains two documents to introduce a 1-week unit in which students will critically listen to a recent album and write a musical review drawing upon creative writing and opinion. The unit includes a 1-page overview of the music review

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Creative Writing, Music, Writing

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

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Cannery Row by John Steinbeck: Literary Response and Analysis Unit

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This is a complete writing unit to accompany study of John Steinbeck's Cannery Row. This literary response prompt requires students to analyze Steinbeck's portrayal of outcasts in the classic novel. The 9-page download includes a 2-page overview of

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Writing-Expository, Literature, Writing

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

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Argumentative Essay Unit: Should Classic Disney Films Be Re-Rated?

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This argumentative/analytical unit requires students to view a classic Disney film, then respond to a prompt addressing the current ratings rationale for a film as many as 70 years old. These films--Dumbo, Peter Pan, and Pinocchio--contain alcohol,

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Writing-Expository, Film, Writing

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

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Newspaper/Journalism: Local News Story Unit with Examples

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This download contains all materials necessary to teach either an English class or Newspaper course how to put together a local news story. This open-ended, high-interest assignment includes a 1-page overview of the news assignment itself,

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Writing-Expository, Journalism, Writing

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

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Short Story Unit: Free-Write Prompt, Tips, Model Story, Assessment

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This is a 13-page, free-write short story unit in which students are tasked with developing an original story following proper formatting and guidelines for narrative, description, and dialogue. The download includes a 1-page overview of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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

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Bowling for Columbine: Analytical Essay Unit for Michael Moore's Film

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This is a set of materials for use with the controversial documentary film Bowling for Columbine, including a 2-page overview of the analytical essay, including the prompt itself, a series of reflective questions to consider during the viewing,

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Writing-Expository, Film, Writing

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

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Research, Projects, Unit Plans

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Newspaper/Journalism: Writing an Editorial or Opinion Column

By Writing Guy

This download contains an overview of an editorial assignment in which students must create a newsworthy opinion piece about a topic of local or national interest. The handout covers assignment deadlines, particulars of the prompt, writing

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Journalism, Writing

Grades:

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

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Projects, 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