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Mike Kentz

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The Odyssey (Emily Wilson) Reading Assignments, Classworks, and Answer Sheets

By Mike Kentz

[THIS IS FOR THE VERSION TRANSLATED BY EMILY WILSON]The Odyssey is one of the hardest books in literature to teach, but not anymore!Skip the boring parts, zoom in on the important lines, and guide students to a literal understanding that will lay

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Worksheets, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4

$40.00

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Group Presentation Project: Apartheid + South Africa (Born A Crime)

By Mike Kentz

If you are planning to teach Born A Crime by Trevor Noah, this group presentation resource is a perfect way to kick off the Unit.Inside:1. Two-Page Rubric for Presentation Quality2. Digital Notebook for Sourcing and Note-Taking3. Credible Internet

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, African History

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Rubrics

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.7, RI.9-10.8, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3...

$19.99

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The Odyssey: Hero's Journey Graphic Organizer for Presentations

By Mike Kentz

Are you teaching The Odyssey? How about Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey? Then this is the product for you!This graphic organizer will help students to diagram how the plot from their favorite movie, television show, or video game fits into

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

$5.99

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Essay Packet: Symbolism in To Kill A Mockingbird (Tim Johnson)

By Mike Kentz

This packet guides students through an analysis of symbolism in To Kill A Mockingbird. Specifically, it will guide students to an understanding of Tim Johnson, the rabid dog shot by Atticus Finch in Chapter 10, as a symbol for the racism in Maycomb.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2c, W.9-10.9, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3...

$9.99

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Writing Resource: How to Write a College-Level Essay [Checklist]

By Mike Kentz

This product presents a checklist for each part (each sentence!) of a college level argumentative essay. I give this to my Freshman English students when I assign an essay and many have given positive feedback. They appreciate it for its

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

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Paragraph Packet: To Kill A Mockingbird Symbolism (Tim Johnson)

By Mike Kentz

Teach your students how to locate and write about symbolism in To Kill A Mockingbird!Use this resource after your students have read Chapter 10 and the scenes with Tim Johnson, the rabid dog that Atticus "One-Shot" Finch kills in the streets of

Subjects:

Literature, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2...

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Writing Resource: Exemplar Argumentative / Persuasive Essay [With Definitions]

By Mike Kentz

This is an "exemplar" of an essay that acknowledges the other side of an argument (the counterclaim) using a question tied to the movie "The Truman Show." The essay prompt is:Is lying always wrong? Why or why not? Use details and examples from the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Outlines, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d, W.7.1e, W.7.2, W.7.2a, W.7.2b, W.7.2c, W.7.2d...

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Of Mice and Men Writing Resource: Student Essay Organizer

By Mike Kentz

Student Essay Workbook with prompts, directions, model thesis statements, and evidence hunt guide AND an essay rubric. With this workbook, students have everything they need to brainstorm, practice counterclaim thesis statements, find evidence in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1e, W.7.2b, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9...

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Paragraph Packet: To Kill A Mockingbird Symbolism (Mockingbirds)

By Mike Kentz

Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird? Which characters in To Kill A Mockingbird are "mockingbirds" in danger of being killed?Within the packet, you will find:1. Excerpts from the text that help students zoom in on the parts of the text that provide

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2...

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Essay Packet: Romeo and Juliet

By Mike Kentz

Are you teaching Romeo and Juliet and need a graphic organizer for students to prepare for essay-writing? Then you have come to the right place!This student essay organizer provides prompts and directions for:1) Brainstorming answers2) Brainstorming

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2...

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Essay Packet: Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

By Mike Kentz

This product is a simple graphic organizer that provides students three options of essay topics on Catcher in the Rye along with a page to organize thesis statements, assertions, and text evidence. This is a no frills essay organizer that will force

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

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Persuasive Writing Packet: Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang

By Mike Kentz

Are you reading Boxers and Saints with your students? Would you like to push them to think analytically about all of the different perspectives involved in the Boxer Rebellion? Then you have come to the right place!This worksheet asks students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

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Persuasive Writing Packet: The Odyssey (Story of the Cyclops)

By Mike Kentz

Who is more barbaric? Odysseus or the Cyclops? At first glance, it may seem to be the Cyclops, but with this packet and some teacher guidance you may find that your students come to the opposite conclusion...In this packet, students will hunt for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d, W.7.1e, W.7.2, W.7.2a, W.7.2b, W.7.2e, W.7.2f...

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Essay Packet: The Odyssey (EMILY WILSON)

By Mike Kentz

Guide your students through an essay of their choice at the conclusion of reading The Odyssey (translated by Emily Wilson)!This product will guide students through:1) Selecting a prompt of their choice2) Brainstorming answers to the prompt of their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Graphic Organizers, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

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"The Odyssey" Short Story Activity - The Cyclops

By Mike Kentz

Use this planning worksheet after your students read The Story of the Cyclops from "The Odyssey."Students will be asked to re-write The Story of the Cyclops from the perspective of the Cyclops (Polyphemus). This worksheet will give students a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.8.3a, W.8.3b, W.8.3c, W.8.3d, W.8.3e, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.9a, W.8.10

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Prompt Engineering Unit: Sample Chat Transcripts Between Teacher and AI

By Mike Kentz

The quality of the output depends on the quality of the input.Teach your students the basics of prompt engineering using these sample chat transcripts between "Student X" and ChatGPT and "Student Y" and ChatGPT.One of them knows how to prompt, the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Writing

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Essay Materials: Romeo and Juliet

By Mike Kentz

Are you teaching Romeo and Juliet and looking to roll out an essay? Would you like students to be able to quickly and easily find evidence in the text to incorporate in their essay? Then you have come to the right place!This product summarizes each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$2.99

$1.99

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AI Prompt Library for Personalized Tutoring/Self-Directed Learning (ChatGPT)

By Mike Kentz

Looking for ways to leverage ChatGPT as a personalized tutor for students? Look no further!This library of AI Prompts will turn ChatGPT into a subject and task-specific tutor for your students. How to use:1) Access the link:2) Click 'File,', 'Make a

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Study Guides, Teacher Manuals, For Parents

CCSS:

HSA-APR.B.2, HSA-APR.C.4, HSA-APR.C.5, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2c...

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Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Interview and Evaluate an AI Chatbot

By Mike Kentz

Try this out for a new way to assess student understanding of a fictional or a historical character!Use this template to engage your students in a fun, AI-centered interview project that will deepen understanding of fictional or historical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2...

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Sample Reading Assignments, Questions, Answers for "The Odyssey" EMILY WILSON

By Mike Kentz

Let me do the work for you! Instead of having students slog through the ENTIRE text of The Odyssey, zoom in on specific passages, lines, and moments to guide students to a deeper understanding of the themes and motifs of this epic tale!SAMPLE

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Six years at Achievement First Charter Network in East New York, Brooklyn. Three years at Benedictine Military School in Savannah, Georgia.

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Distinguished Teacher (Achievement First Charter Networks)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Georgetown University Relay Graduate School of Education Wilkes University (Current MFA Candidate)

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Specialty, Social Studies, Computer Science, For All Subjects, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Close Reading, African History