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Common Core--Nonfiction / Article of the Week Handout

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This handout contains 10 questions for general use on all types of nonfiction. It works especially well with magazine and newspaper selections.I have included several useful websites, based on Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week idea. I often

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Handouts, Homework

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Beowulf In-Class Essay Prompts and Grading Sheet

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This handout contains six topics, ranging from Beowulf's transformation, to the role of female characters and to overall themes. The handout also shows the AP grading scale and a conversion to the 300 points that the essay is worth for gradebook

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Literature, Writing-Essays, Poetry

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

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Assessment

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Eagle Huntress Documentary Film Analysis--Coming of Age / Rite of Passage

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I teach a unit on coming of age, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Catcher in the Rye, Whale Rider, and several short stories--"Marigolds," selections from House on Mango Street, "Girl," "The Bass, River, and Sheila Mant" This two page doc (easily

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English Language Arts, Other (Arts), Other (Social Studies - History)

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

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Movie Guides

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Dystopian Literature Discussion Questions

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Used with: Handmaid's Tale, 1984, Harrison Bergeron, The Lottery, Minority Report, We Ate the Children Last, The Windup Girl, Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, Hunger Games. I use this with my high school students for literature circle discussion,

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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Assessment, Literature Circles

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Group Discussion Topics, Ice Breakers

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This ppt contains about 65 slides with topics ranging from school start time to philosophical questions, from the use of AI to what to do on a first date.I used these to teach small group skills: questioning, listening, evidence versus opinion,

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English Language Arts, Life Skills, For Administrators

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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Fun with Vocabulary--Neologisms

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Based on Rich Hall's Sniglets. This powerpoint contains several links to examples (some may contain mature content), along with four categories and some ideas. A fun way to get students to think about vocabulary and how new words are added to

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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Dystopian Literature Essay Prompts

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This product contains 13 essay prompts which could be used with any Dystopian novel. I have used them as discussion questions, short answer test questions, and essay prompts for 1984 and Animal Farm, and for book circle groups for Independent

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English Language Arts

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

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Literature Circles

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Nonfiction Analysis / Weekly Article Questions

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I have used this with NPR, article of the week, etc. The questions focus on audience, content, purpose, evidence, text structure, and personal responses. I have uploaded this as a doc, so you can change it to meet your needs.

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Activities, Handouts

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Lord of the Flies--Discussion Questions, Essay Prompts, Test Questions

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You will find 40 short-answer / essay / discussion questions. This is a doc (easy to edit) with about 40 questions about the novel--characterization, setting, conflict, etc. The questions focus on quotes taken from authors and literary critics. I

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles

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Backwards story / Reverse Chronology Creative Writing Prompts

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My students love writing stories that begin with the ending. I have included 10 prompts which can serve as the opening moments. I have used these with high school students, and I have also used them with students who want to submit their writing

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Novel Questions, AP Literature Prompts for Essays and Discussions

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This product contains 55 (yes, 55!) essay prompts / discussion questions which could be used with any novel / play. I have used them as part of in-class discussions, reading circles, short answer test questions, and essay prompts for works like

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Activities, Literature Circles

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Beowulf Discussion Topics / Essay Prompts

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This product contains 25 (yes, 25!) essay prompts / discussion questions which could be used with any translation of Beowulf. Questions focus on literary criticism, major themes and symbols. I have used them for whole class / small group

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English Language Arts

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

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Activities, Literature Circles

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Romeo and Juliet Discussion Questions, Essay Prompts

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This product includes 25 unique discussion questions / essay prompts for Romeo and Juliet (the text, not the movie).I have used these with small group and whole class discussions, as well as for essay prompts.I also liked to keep this handy for

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

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

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Activities

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AP Literature Final Exam

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A selection of 44 short answer / extended response questions which I have used with AP Lit. These were used as final exam questions for high school seniors, so some questions ask students to reflect of their high school careers and to look forward

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English Language Arts

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Assessment

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All Quiet on the Western Front End of Novel Materials--Test with Key

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This packet contains short answer test / essay / class discussion questions, 28 character identification questions with a blank answer sheet and an answer key. (My students were in small groups, so I have three different tests in these end of novel

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Literature, Writing

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

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Assessment

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Frankenstein Discussion Questions / Essay Prompts

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You will find 30 engaging essay prompts / discussion questions, with topics taken from literary criticism / theory and developed with a focus on major topics and themes.I have used this for small group and whole class discussion, as well as in class

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Homework, Literature Circles

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Bell Ringers High School--Creative Writing Prompts--FULL YEAR!

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I use creative writing prompts, along with images, for bell ringers in my Creative Writing class.I've also used it with my English 10 students as bell ringers / writing prompts.Each slide contains a prompt (example--Write a conversation between

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities

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Song Lyric Analysis

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I use this activity before I begin my poetry unit with my English 10 students. I have also used it with English 9 and with American Literature students (especially when examining songs in a historical context). This handout encourages students to

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Other (ELA), Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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RL.9-10.5, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

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COMMON CORE / PARCC--Generic Short Story Analysis Questions, SUB

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10 generic questions that will work for any short story or novel. I've used it with "Two Kinds," "Marigolds," "There Will Come Soft Rains," and other Ray Bradbury stories. This make a great SUB day plan--give kids a copy of the story you want them

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

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

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Activities

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Never Bored with Our Own Board Games--End of Year Project / Literature Circles

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For an end of the year project in my English 10 course and my AP Literature courses, students select a novel for Literature Circles and create a board game based on that novel. This packet includes a grading sheet.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

25 years of teaching high school English--creative writing, AP Lit. and Comp., English 9, 10, 11, testing coordinator

MY TEACHING STYLE

Highly organized, thought-provoking, full throttle, academic, technology-incorporating, mixed with humor and enthusiasm.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certified Teacher Nancy Harris Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching Literature

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

University of New Mexico for Bachelor's and Master's

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I like warm weather, fresh tortillas, and a stack of essays to read. Happy Grading!