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(Easy but Great) ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY: Assignment and Rubric

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Annotated bibliographies are an amazing introduction to research (with or without an additional research essay). I use annotated bibs to encourage students to independently explore issues we are discussing in class: death penalty, gender issues,

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Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Rhetorical Analysis: "Good Girls Go Bad, For a Day"

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I created this rhetorical analysis addressing "Good Girls Go Bad, for a Day" for my college-level Comp I students this spring. It worked sooo well. The products were the best rhetorical essays I've received--ever. In the instruction sheet I include

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English Language Arts, Informational Text

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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DEFINITION ESSAY: Bruh, Morality, Immature, Patriotism

By Tracy Tensen

I love to have students write definition essays and with this assignment sheet I get great results. I realllly push for voice, but it also has to be smart and MEAN something to them. I tell them to avoid terms like "love" or "friendship" but "hate"

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Rhetorical Analysis: "On Eating Animals"

By Tracy Tensen

Looking for an engaging text to use for a rhetorical analysis? I love using Namit Arora's "On Eating Animals." In the attached plans I include teacher instructions, instructions for the student analysis, a preparatory analysis sheet, and part of

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English Language Arts, Informational Text

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Logical Fallacies (36 definitions/exam)

By Tracy Tensen

Want to add another (fun) level to your unit on argument? Students enjoy learning about the logical fallacies. These can be nicely paired with effective commercials (found easily on the internet) or controversial documentaries (like Bowling for

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Handouts, Lesson

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Recipes for Inhumanity? Poetry Analysis: "Five Ways to Kill a Man"

By Tracy Tensen

Discussing this poem with students is a powerful experience. Edwin Brock's, "Five Ways to Kill a Man," addresses four deadly methods society has employed when planning to destroy others. He offers these examples in a strangely casual tone, almost

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Editorial Argument Analysis (Awesome) worksheet

By Tracy Tensen

This worked so well! After covering the logical fallacies and Classical/Aristotelean argument structure, I had them complete this analytical assignment and their critical thinking was fantastic. They have to select two current editorials on

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Writing, Close Reading

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Worksheets, Activities

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Personal Experiment: Change Your Life for 3 Days + APA essay!

By Tracy Tensen

What?! A fun APA project? Students love doing this personal experiment and paper. This engaging academic experience allows the students to conduct their own primary research, calls for related secondary research, and culminates in a complete 6-8

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Research, Activities, Lesson

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

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Black History Month: James Weldon Johnson meets Queen Latifah

By Tracy Tensen

Black History Month is a great time to introduce students to James Weldon Johnson! This 1-2 day unit combines a short nonfiction piece called "Jim Crow Train" as well as a spiritual poem by Johnson. Comparing his poem to a song from Hairspray

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English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Rhetorical Terms: Quiz and Answers

By Tracy Tensen

Here it is: a great collection of rhetorical terms with a key! Perfect for introductory college comp classes in which students need to know the basic rhetorical terms to be able to discuss and analyze writing. These straightforward definitions

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

12^th, Higher Education

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Activities, Assessment, Lesson

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MACBETH Artsy Projects

By Tracy Tensen

MACBETH is so visual, so thematic--atmosphere is so important. Here are some creative ideas to encourage an emotional response to the play. After reading the tragedy, climbing through some lit crit, discussing character, theme, and Shakespearean

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Reading, Literature

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Projects, Activities

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PHILOSOPHize now! (Student-led discussions)

By Tracy Tensen

FUN philosophy unit!?! Explore Sartre, Kant, Foot, Nietzsche with your upper level English classes! Take your course to another intellectual level! In this advanced academic experience, students select short philosophy essays (alone or with a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

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Satire: Swift, Colbert, and Freeganism

By Tracy Tensen

What's for dinner? This is a great unit for a senior composition or university basic level composition course. It blends Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal," with a humorous Colbert Report segment on the "dangers" of feeding the homeless.The unit

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

12^th, Higher Education

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Handouts, Lesson

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MACBETH Act I Worksheet

By Tracy Tensen

This guided reading makes it possible for students to tackle alone (or in a reading group) the first act of MACBETH. The line numbers may change depending which text you use. If you're interested in an answer key or worksheets for the rest of the

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Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Lesson

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MACBETH Act III guided reading

By Tracy Tensen

This casually written guided reading can help students better understand the 3rd act of that damned Scottish play.

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English Language Arts, Drama

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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1984 Teaching Materials for Fellow Thought Criminals

By Tracy Tensen

Dear Comrades,Within this document you will find several quizzes (open book, not open book, about Goldstein's Book, about Room 101...)There is also a special Thought Criminal activity addressing "fake news."You will find an assignment sheet and

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Literature, Writing, Close Reading

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Lesson

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SIDDHARTHA/Buddhist Challenge: Experience Eight-Fold Path

By Tracy Tensen

"Life is suffering." Can I get a holla? OK, I'm no expert on Buddhist (I'm a slacker Presbyrterian). However, when my students read Hesse's SIDDHARTHA I share information about the 4 Noble Truths and the 8 Fold Path. Anyway, for this assignment

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

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Comparing "My Papa's Waltz" and "Under the Influence"

By Tracy Tensen

This is one of my favorite poems, and for me it has even more meaning when read with Scott Russell Sander's essay about his father's alcoholism. This download includes "My Papa's Waltz" and discussion questions. It also includes a section of "Under

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English Language Arts

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11^th, 12^th

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Lesson

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Poetry and Identity: "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters"

By Tracy Tensen

I used this poem for an interview when asked to teach a twenty minute lesson because it engages readers. The poem's topic--overcoming a personal problem--is interesting to students and observers alike. The poem's simple style and accessible metaphor

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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MACBETH Act IV Guided Reading

By Tracy Tensen

Here is the final in my series of casual guided reading sheets for MACBETH. This one takes students through Act 4! See sheets for Acts 1-3 as well.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Gilbert High School, Ames, Iowa; Ankeny Community High School, Ankeny, Iowa; Southeast Polk Community High School, Altoona, Iowa; Des Moines Area Community College, West Des Moines, Iowa

MY TEACHING STYLE

Creative, passionate, interactive, inclusive, genuine

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Published in THE ENGLISH JOURNAL 8 times Advanced Placement Language and Composition reader 2019-present Presentations at NCTE (2) NCTE Secondary Teacher of Excellence 2021 ICTE Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2019 Reviewer for ENGLISH JOURNAL NEH seminar recipient: 2015, 2019

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master's Degree in Literature, Iowa State University; Bachelor's Degree in English Education, Northwestern College

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have a wonderful family and two cats; I love writing poetry and gardening (flowers only).

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Drama, Literature, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text, Close Reading