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Rhetoric in Advertising: Ethos, Pathos, & Logos

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Basic Persuasive Essay Outline Worksheet

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Writing In-text (Parenthetical) Citations Practice Worksheet #1

By Alison Sickler

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY SHOP FOR MORE IN THIS SERIES!Worksheet provides practice for students learning how to write MLA-style in-text (parenthetical) citations based on a sample Works Cited page for a research essay. Like this resource? Here's a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, WHST.9-10.8, WHST.11-12.8

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Rhetoric in Advertising: Ethos, Pathos, & Logos

By Alison Sickler

This PowerPoint introduces the rhetorical appeals through the lens of contemporary advertising. Includes definitions, images, YouTube commercials, guided practice, and independent practice/formative assessment where students identify

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

RI.9-10.5

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Basic Persuasive Essay Outline Worksheet

By Alison Sickler

This persuasive essay outline worksheet, created for low-level writers and ELs, provides sentence starters and scaffolded guidance for incorporating evidence and connecting examples back to a clear thesis statement. Includes counterargument

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Outlines

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1, W.9-10.1, W.11-12.1

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Scene Plot Chart

By Alison Sickler

This chart provides fill-in-the-blank summaries to assist struggling readers with comprehension of the play. Answer key provided.

Subjects:

Drama, EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.8.3, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.7, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

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Writing In-text (Parenthetical) Citations Practice Worksheet #2

By Alison Sickler

Worksheet provides practice for students learning how to write MLA-style in-text (parenthetical) citations based on a sample Works Cited page for a research essay.Like my other resource, this worksheet gives students the opportunity to practice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

W.7.7, W.7.8, W.8.1b, W.8.1d, W.8.2e, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.9, W.11-12.8, W.11-12.9, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.3...

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Google Drive™ folder

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Smarter Balanced ELA CAASPP Vocab & Terms Review

By Alison Sickler

This graphic organizer contains 50 of the most common terms and concepts tested on the Smarted Balanced (SBAC) Common Core ELA state exams, including the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) CAT and Performance Tasks.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.9, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3...

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Historical Context of To Kill a Mockingbird Timeline

By Alison Sickler

Graphic timeline shows the overlapping history of US slavery, Jim Crow, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, and significant events in American racial history therein. I find that many students, especially those who are struggling,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts

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To Kill a Mockingbird Character Map with Images from Film

By Alison Sickler

A companion to the film and novel with space for students to identify and describe each major character.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.8.7, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1999 Film Analysis Graphic Organizer

By Alison Sickler

Students analyze the 1999 film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Michael Hoffman. Students reflect on casting choices, setting choices, costuming and the performance of individual actors as they use facial

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.7.7, RL.8.7, RL.9-10.7, RL.11-12.7

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Plot diagram notes and practice page activity

By Alison Sickler

Students learn about the elements of narrative plot (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) in an easy-to-read graphic, then create a plot diagram for their favorite movie or book by completing a blank diagram that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.3, RL.7.10, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.3...

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Annotation Guide

By Alison Sickler

Detailed handout demonstrates to students a standardized way to annotate non-fiction text. Includes definitions and model.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

CCSS:

RI.7.10, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.10

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A Midsummer Night's Dream character map w/ film images

By Alison Sickler

Created especially for struggling readers, this character chart is a visual companion to the play and 1999 film featuring Kevin Kline and Michelle Pfieffer.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.8.6, RL.8.7, RL.8.9, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10...

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Denotation and Connotation Notes + Activity

By Alison Sickler

Demonstrates to students the means of denotation and connotation with examples, guided practice, and an independent practice activity/ assessment in which students design and write the name of their own imaginary car or product, then explain the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.4

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"Meet the Teacher" Pop Quiz Back to School Editable Activity Slides Template

By Alison Sickler

Ditch the Boring "Meet the Teacher" Lecture – Try Something Unexpected!Let's face it, the typical "meet the teacher" talk might not be the most captivating way to start the school year. We're all familiar with the glazed looks as students hear

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities

$2.89

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Functional Document Basics

By Alison Sickler

PowerPoint demonstrates to students the basic features of functional documents aka workplace/consumer documents. Includes headings, subheadings, bullets, indentation, etc. Final slide includes questions for an activity in which students examine in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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Character silhouette project - directions sheet

By Alison Sickler

This activity is designed for To Kill a Mockingbird, but can be modified to study characterization for any piece of fiction. Students search back through the text for textual evidence that represents five areas of a character: his/her thoughts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Projects

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

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Rhetorical Appeals in 2020 Presidential Campaign Ads

By Alison Sickler

This combined graphic organizer, discussion guide, and scaffolded response task guides students through multiple ads from leading 2020 presidential candidates (updated 1/13/20), prompting them to reflect on rhetorical tools used (including ethos,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Civics, Political Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6, RI.9-10.6, RI.11-12.6, SL.6.1a, SL.6.2, SL.6.3, SL.7.1a, SL.7.2, SL.7.3...

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Three Ironies in A Midsummer Night's Dream

By Alison Sickler

Graphic organizer guides students through key quotes that demonstrate verbal, situational, and dramatic ironies, and leaves space for them to discover their own. Excellent resource to scaffold an essay on the topic.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.8.6, RL.11-12.6

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Classmate Appreciation Slips Printable

By Alison Sickler

Everyone deserves a little appreciation!Encourage your students to show the love by engaging with these classmate appreciation slips appropriate for all age levels and genders. I suggest warming up by modeling appropriate compliments and discussing

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Black History Month Langston Hughes "Harlem" Poetry Analysis

By Alison Sickler

Celebrate Black History Month with a meaningful discussion one of the most accessible yet profound poems of all time.Using this scaffolded organizer called TPCASTT, students work step-by-step to unpack the iconic Harlem Renaissance poem "Harlem" by

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$2.89

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

An English Language Arts teacher since 2010, I am an instructional coach and mentor with the renowned Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project, as well as a guest lecturer for the Teacher Pathways Program at Hartnell College in Salinas, CA.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe each student has the capacity for productive struggle, especially when you learn what they care about and then leverage that to engage them.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I began my teaching career with a Teacher Quality Partnership fellowship from the federal government. I was awarded the Excellence in Teaching award from the Ceiba Foundation in 2018.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I possess a BA in Sociology and Literature as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching from Bard College. I possess a cleared California SB 2040 credential and CLAD certificate.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I was born, raised, and educated in New York, and currently teach and mentor in central California.