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STAAR English I & II Short Constructed Response Paired Passage Practice

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Looking to enhance your students' English I & II STAAR short constructed response skills? ✨ This mini-lesson is designed to provide targeted practice and hone critical thinking abilities. What's included:Short passages from "The Pearl" and "The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Greta Thunberg's Climate Change Analysis

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Help your students understand and apply rhetorical analysis concepts through a modern speech (2019) given by a fellow young person. On September 23, 2019, at the United Nations Climate Action Summit, the then 16-year-old climate activist Greta

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Close Reading, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

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RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.9, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.9...

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STAAR English I | Combining Sentences Practice

By Perkinz with a Z Education

Do your English I & II students need extra help with sentence structure ahead of the STAAR test? This practice resource contains six questions pulled from STAAR released tests (2019-2014) that focus on the STAAR question stem "What is the most

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Assessment, Lesson

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Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Malala Yousafazai Analysis

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In this rhetorical analysis over Malala Yousafzai's speech to the United Nations, your students will apply concepts of rhetoric to a famous speech given by a modern figure. Rhetorical/Literary Devices Covered (8 questions): ✔️ Ethos ✔️ Pathos ✔️

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Cultural Activities, Lesson

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RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.7, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3...

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STAAR English I & II Review | Reading Informational Texts | PDF & PPT

By Perkinz with a Z Education

Days away from the STAAR EOC English test and needing to drive home that last bit of knowledge they need to know before the big day? This resource is the "Pilot" of a series called "Think Like a Test Writer". The focus on this one is reading and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Professional Development, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

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Mercutio's Queen Mab Speech | Reading Comprehension & Analysis |Romeo and Juliet

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This close reading/analysis exercise of Mercutio's Queen Mab speech (Act I, scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet) covers the following skills and concepts: ✔️ reading comprehension and analysis using text evidence✔️ tone and mood✔️ imagery✔️ character

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Lesson

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10

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Teen Vaping | Reading Comprehension & Analysis Passage | Informational Text

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This nonfiction, informational text addresses the trend of teen vaping ("juuling"), the appeal to teenagers, and the potential harmful effects such as nicotine addiction. Students will read the article and answer critical thinking and discussion

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

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RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.6

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Rhetorical Appeals/Analysis in Modern Speeches | Unit Bundle for Women's History

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Help your students understand rhetorical appeals by analyzing modern speeches by current, relevant public figures (great for Women's History Month!). Skills covered throughout these activities include the ability to identify key rhetorical devices

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts

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RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.8

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Reading Comprehension Passages for High School ELA Test & SAT Prep

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Getting ready to take the SAT but not so sure about those reading comprehension questions? Do you or your students struggle with wondering what the question is REALLY asking? This resource is part of a series called "Think Like a Test Writer". The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Rhetorical Appeals | MLK's "What Is Your Life's Blueprint" Analysis

By Perkinz with a Z Education

This rhetorical analysis of one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's most famous speeches will help your students place concepts of rhetoric in an authentic context. Six months before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, Dr. King delivered the a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

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RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.9

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Rhetorical Appeals in Historic Speeches | MLK's "I Have a Dream" Analysis

By Perkinz with a Z Education

In this rhetorical analysis, students will identify and analyze rhetorical appeals in the infamous "I Have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through this lesson, students will apply the following concepts/terms through 8 open ended

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

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STAAR English I & II Revising Passage | No Prep | Answers & Rationale

By Perkinz with a Z Education

Looking to enhance your students' English I & II STAAR revising skills on the writing section? ✨ This mini-lesson is designed to provide targeted practice from that section of the test.What's included:Informational passage with numbered

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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Poetry Analysis | STAAR Sentence Stems | "Dear Basketball" by Kobe Bryant

By Perkinz with a Z Education

Looking for a way to make poetry feel more relevant to your high school English students? This engaging resource, focused on Kobe Bryant's 2015 retirement poem "Dear Basketball", aims to meet that need! Included in this resource: --The full text of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

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Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Analysis of Gun Reform Speech

By Perkinz with a Z Education

This lesson is a rhetorical analysis exercise on the gun reform speech given by Stoneman Douglas shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez. Through this lesson, students will apply the following concepts/terms. ✅ ethos, pathos, and logos✅ rhetorical situation

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts, Lesson

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Kendrick Lamar | Reading Comprehension & Analysis Passage | No-Prep

By Perkinz with a Z Education

This informational text allows students to demonstrate comprehension and apply analysis to a nonfiction text. This article is about Kendrick Lamar's historic victory as the first non-classical and non-jazz music artist to win Pulitzer Prize for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities, Lesson

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Sentence Stems | Symbolism Literary Analysis | Scaffolded Writing Aids

By Perkinz with a Z Education

Solve the challenge of student comprehension in symbolism with these printed, scaffolded sentence stems! Included are three simple sentence starters aimed at enhancing students' ability to write a comprehensive literary analysis paragraph focusing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment

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Annotation Activity for Reading Comprehension | No Prep Sub Plans

By Perkinz with a Z Education

Struggling to enhance close reading skills for low to middle level high school readers? This no-prep mini-lesson bundle tackles key concepts like imagery, simile, metaphor, and more across four engaging passages from prose, poetry, and non-fiction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.99

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Rhetorical Appeals in Historic Speeches | Analysis of The Gettysburg Address

By Perkinz with a Z Education

This lesson focuses on analyzing the infamous Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln from a rhetorical standpoint. Included in this lesson:✅ a lesson procedure (including bell ringer and exit ticket) with links to the video and text of the speech, as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Presidents' Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$1.99

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Intro to Comedy and Satire Presentation | PPT & Google Slides Notes

By Perkinz with a Z Education

Teaching comedy or satire through a novel or film unit and need to introduce your students to the basic concepts? These Google Slides will help you introduce your students to comedy, with a focus on satire, in literature and/or film. I have used

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Film, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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Online Resource
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Amanda Gorman "The Hill We Climb" Inaugural Poem Analysis | Google Doc | Digital

By Perkinz with a Z Education

This uploadable Google Doc includes discussion/analysis questions paired with poet laureate Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" which was recited at the 2021 presidential inauguration. This resource includes a link to the full text of the poem, the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Webquests, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$1.99

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My name is Tiffany Perkinz, and I am the founder of Perkinz with a Z Editing and Education Services. I have ten years of experience teaching high school (9-12th grade) English. I currently work at Lamar University (Beaumont, TX) as the Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Student Exchange.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in a student-led, teacher-guided approach to learning. I love to facilitate conversations about great books and help students develop a love for literature and become confident writers.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Publications: QuickStudy | ACT English, Reading & Writing Test Prep Laminated Study Guide (BarCharts Publishing, Inc.) QuickStudy | SAT Reading & Writing Test Prep Laminated Study Guide

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts--English (2013) Master of Arts--English (2017) Master of Education in Administration (2019) In Progress--Doctor of Educational Leadership

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