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Types of Writing ACT prep/posters

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Diagnosing the narrator in "The Yellow Wallpaper"

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Diagnosing the narrator in "The Yellow Wallpaper"

By Alyssa Sylva

An activity that lets your students become psychiatrists for the narrator of "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. A list of illnesses and their symptoms are matched to page numbers and passages. This activity is useful for finding and

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Tools for Common Core

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

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The Anatomy of Influence: American Literature Persuasive Research Essay unit

By Alyssa Sylva

This capstone research paper is geared towards juniors or seniors, and instead of analyzing a work of literature, they analyze the impact that the book had on America as a whole. They research issues of censorship, popular culture, criticism,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Research, Projects, Unit Plans

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Complete AP Lang/Crucible mock trial unit (argument assessment)

By Alyssa Sylva

Why a trial and not a test? By the time your AP Lang. students get through The Crucible (or any large argumentative text) they are likely exhausted. Make their assessment fun and collaborative with a mock trial that imitates an actual courtroom,

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Oral Communication

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

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Looking for Alaska Test - Quotation, Short Answer, and Essay Exam

By Alyssa Sylva

This is a writing-based exam (either open or closed book) for John Green's novel Looking for Alaska. The questions have been carefully selected to look at major themes and ideas, and work best if you teach the book to sophomores, juniors, or

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English Language Arts

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Literature Circles

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Guest judge script (mock trial AP Lang./Crucible resource)

By Alyssa Sylva

This product is meant to be used in conjunction with the mock trial bundle for AP Lang. or American Lit. (English III). It is the judge's script. Other products in the bundle include: - Mock trial manual and court procedures - Prosecution and

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English Language Arts, Criminal Justice - Law, Oral Communication

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

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Mock trial brief (written arguments for AP Lang/Crucible trial)

By Alyssa Sylva

This mock trial brief l can be used for ANY assignment, not just The Crucible! It also works well with Antigone, The Great Gatsby, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and a number of other works of literature. I have also used it successfully with

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Criminal Justice - Law

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

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Research, Activities, Assessment

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Oral argument script (mock trial prosecution/defense AP Lang/Crucible resource)

By Alyssa Sylva

These trial scripts can be used for ANY assignment, not just The Crucible! It also works well with Antigone, The Great Gatsby, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and a number of other works of literature. I have also used it successfully with

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English Language Arts, Criminal Justice - Law, Oral Communication

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

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Unit Plans, Assessment, Scripts

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Mock trial manual (AP Lang. Crucible/argument assessment)

By Alyssa Sylva

This trial manual can be used for ANY assignment, not just The Crucible! It also works well with Antigone, The Great Gatsby, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and a number of other works of literature. I have also used it successfully with Serial

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Criminal Justice - Law

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

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Projects, Unit Plans, Scripts

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Types of Writing ACT prep/posters

By Alyssa Sylva

This product is for the 9-12 ELA classroom, with a focus on 11-12 writing students. This PowerPoint file contains five types of writing, their basic characteristics, how to read them, and where they can be found on the Reading ACT. Narrative,

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

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The Fault in Our Stars written response exam - unit test or final

By Alyssa Sylva

This is a writing-based exam (either open or closed book) for John Green's novel The Fault in Our Stars. The questions have been carefully selected to look at major themes and ideas, and work best if you teach the book to sophomores, juniors, or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Assessment, Literature Circles

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How to analyze a character: Goals, Traits, and Actions

By Alyssa Sylva

This activity with Powerpoint is designed to help students learn the basics of characterization--what are a character's goals, traits, and actions? In other words, what do they want, what are they like, and what do they do? GTA will help students to

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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Code Name Verity short answer/essay exam

By Alyssa Sylva

This is a short, writing-based exam (either open or closed book) for Elizabeth Wein's novel Code Name Verity. The questions have been carefully selected to look at major themes and ideas, and work best if you teach the book to sophomores, juniors,

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English Language Arts

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

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Assessment, Literature Circles

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Dante's Inferno Malebolge (Fraud) quiz - multiple choice and short answer

By Alyssa Sylva

This quiz over Dante's Inferno focuses on malebolge, or the eighth circle of Hell devoted to fraud. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions and two short answers. It's a quick assessment to ensure students are understanding the Inferno.

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English Language Arts

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

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Character analysis worksheet: Goals, Traits, Actions

By Alyssa Sylva

This simple, helpful handout will help your students to analyze literary characters according to their goals, traits and actions. Ever wondered how to explain characterization/character analysis? It's simple with GTA. Be sure to also check out the

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Four modes of reading

By Alyssa Sylva

Ever get tired of seeing students read something the same way? Sometimes students get stuck on the moral implications of a book and are unable to focus on anything else. Other times, they are busy trying to enjoy a text without searching for

Subjects:

English, Reading Strategies

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I'm in year 17 as a teacher--three years at the university level, thirteen years in high school. My English and writing classrooms are fun and engaging, taking students to college-level thinking. I particularly emphasize expository and argumentative writing, and have experience teaching in ELA and ELL classrooms. Thanks for browsing!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a big believer that teenagers are intelligent and deserve to be treated as such. My ELA classroom is rigorous, fun, and relevant to future college and career interests for my junior and senior English students. I like to give students a chance to use analytical and argumentative skills as often as possible with literature, and move at a brisk pace. As an English teacher, punctuation and grammar are important, but not everything to me--I care most that my students are learning to think critically.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2019 Yale Educator Award 2019 Kansas Teacher of the Year Semifinalist Fall 2019 Harvard Poetry in America Teaching Fellow

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.A. - Kansas State University, English B.A. - Sterling College, English/Communications and Theater Arts Secondary Education Certificate - Fort Hays State University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Member of NCTE and KATE.