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"We acknowledge but one motive - to follow the truth, whithersoever it may lead us...the truth which has made us free, will in the end make us glad also." Mortimer Adler

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Close Reading and Annotation Exercise - Steve...

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ACT Prep Reading Practice BUNDLE

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ACT Prep English Practice BUNDLE

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Pilgrim's Progress Complete BUNDLE

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ACT Prep English Practice BUNDLE

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This bundle includes all three of my very popular ACT Prep English practice. I usually use these for bellwork or as a transition between activities or as a closing activity. It usually takes about 5-7 minutes to complete.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

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Bellringer ACT Prep - Reading (1 of 3)

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Modeled after my popular Bellringer ACT Prep series (English), this product is designed to help students strengthen their skills for the Reading portion of the ACT. Teachers can use these slides as a bellringer or transitional activity. It is the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Assessment

$4.00

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Man's Search for Meaning YA Edition BUNDLE

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This Bundle includes quizzes (with key), an end of unit tests (with key), a couple podcast and analysis activities, a reading guide for the book, and journal entries for teaching the book, Man's Search for Meaning. The YA Edition is very accessible.

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English Language Arts

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

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

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ACT Prep Reading Practice BUNDLE

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This is a bundle of my popular ACT Prep Reading resource. I usually use this resource as bellwork or as a transition between activities or as an ending activity. It takes us about 5 minutes to go over it.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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

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Activities

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Pilgrim's Progress Test (with Answer Key)

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A comprehensive test on the book which includes match the following, multiple choice, true and false and short answers. The questions test the students basic comprehension as well as allegorical interpretation. The document is in Word and can be

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Assessment

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Pilgrim's Progress Complete BUNDLE

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STOP! Look no further. Everything you need to teach a unit on John Bunyan's amazing book, Pilgrim's Progress, Part One is right HERE. (Part One is what is most often taught on its own.) I use this edition but you can adapt these materials to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Assessment

$102.00

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Pilgrim's Progress, Quizzes for every Stage BUNDLE (Answer Key included)

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Complete Quizzes for Part 1 (Christian's journey). The chapters (Stage 1-10) follow this edition of Pilgrim's Progress but can easily be adapted to any version. This is a quick way to check if your students are doing their assigned reading. Key is

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Bellringer ACT Prep - English (1 of 3)

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This bite-sized prep is ideal to use as a bellringer or transitional activity. Students will be exposed to all the skills tested in the English section of the ACT. Each slide has a single question. The answer and an explanation is also included as a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

$4.00

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Booker T. Washington's Up From Slavery - mini unit (with KEY)

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This mini-unit is part of my larger slave narratives unit and goes beyond exposing kids to Washington's seminal work. The excerpts are taken from throughout the book and give a comprehensive look at Washington's approach to life and the era he lived

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Black History Month

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

$14.00

$12.60

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Frederick Douglass' Self Made Men speech - mini unit

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As teachers, we have the opportunity to impact lives and help students grow in character. This mini-unit will aid you in doing just that. This is a mini-unit I never skip over as it uses Douglass' speech to teach students the value of taking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Black History Month

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

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ACT Prep - Reading (2 of 3)

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Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts

$5.00

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The Collar and The Pulley (George Herbert poems) No Prep BUNDLE

By Teaching to Inspire

Here is an easy way to incorporate a quick poetry unit and to introduce students to George Herbert and metaphysical poetry. It will give students the confidence to crack poems on their own while exposing them to literary devices and the strategies

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

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Man's Search for Meaning YA edition, Quizzes for entire book AND Test (with KEY)

By Teaching to Inspire

All your assessment needs in one place (for the YA edition). These reading quizzes hold students accountable for doing their required reading. The questions are a variety - multiple choice, fill in the blanks, true/false etc. I have also included an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, English

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4

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Beowulf - Before and After Interactive Activities

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I have found that students are much more engaged in learning when they are handed the wheel of the ship of their learning. This can be daunting for a teacher if they are unsure of how to help students become independent learners. On the other hand,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Internet Activities, Homework

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Introduction to Realism & An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

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I have found that giving students the history and background of a story not only broadens students' knowledge but also their love for the literary work we are covering. My students get excited when I begin the study of Ambrose Bierce's short story

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

$5.00

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Macbeth "Fill-in-the-blank" Reading Guide (with KEY) - Whole Play

By Teaching to Inspire

Are you tired of the typical question and answer reading comprehension guides out there? Then you need to try this. My students love this reading guide I've created. The Fill in the Blanks reading guide format gives students more confidence in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Activities

$10.00

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Interactive Introduction to Shakespeare and Macbeth (Key included)

By Teaching to Inspire

Is your class getting ready to read Macbeth? This beautifully constructed resource will get your students excited about reading Shakespeare. I've done all the prep for you, so all you need to do is assign the presentation and print out activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Internet Activities

$6.00

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Close Reading and Annotation Exercise - Steve Jobs' Speech

By Teaching to Inspire

This activity uses Steve Jobs' Stanford Commencement Address and includes pre-reading instructions which guides students to look for specific things that prepares them for analysis of a text. Students learn to annotate and think critically as they

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download DOC (0.09 MB)

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Modern Era - 20th century and beyond (British)

By Teaching to Inspire

This attractive powerpoint is a great introduction to the main ideas and philosophies that affect the 20th century. It highlights the great thinkers of the time period and highlights five key British poets. Walk students through the broad ideas

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$5.00

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Sonnet 7 & 19, John Milton Poetry BUNDLE (Key included)

By Teaching to Inspire

This quick unit has everything you need for a meaningful unit on two of Milton's most famous sonnets (Sonnet 7: How Soon Hath Time and Sonnet 19: On His Blindness/When I Consider...). No prep necessary as students are walked through the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, English, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

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

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught upper secondary and adults for 18 years. I also teach at a local university as an adjunct professor of English. I have the best job in the world and continue to find great delight in my students and the content I teach.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I encourage my students to question and confront ideas. My class is interactive and hands-on. I have also had good success in modeling work and using samples to demonstrate good practices to students. I am a believer in personal and creative writing and character building as many of my students come from very difficult backgrounds.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

My students have consistently scored 5-7 points higher in state testing than the highest scoring school district in our area. I know longer teach yearbook but when I did my yearbook program was recognized as a National Yearbook Program of Excellence for 5 years straight.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor's degree in English, minor in Journalism and Bible. I have a Master's degree in Education, Supervision and Administration emphasis and a second Masters in English.

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Physical Education, Drama, Career and Technical Education, ELA Test Prep, British History, Geography, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Character Education, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Black History Month, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Close Reading