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To Kill a Mockingbird – Novel-Based Assessments for Full Unit, Marking Period

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Chapter Quizzes, Essays, and a Final Test – surrounding Harper Lee's timeless classic, To Kill a Mockingbird.***EVERY

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain – Unit, Novel-Based Assessments

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Essential Questions, Topical Questions, Chapter Quizzes, Essays, a Final Test, and a Final Project – surrounding Mark

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Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet – Text-Based Assessments & Materials for Full Unit

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Act & Scene Quizzes, Essays, and a Final Test – surrounding Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, Romeo &

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Shakespeare's Macbeth – Text-Based Assessments for Full Unit, One Marking Period

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of truly engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Essential Questions, Topical Questions, Act & Scene Quizzes, Essays, Projects, and a Final Test – surrounding

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Night by Elie Wiesel – Lesson Plans, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL Unit

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Looking for everything you need to teach Elie Wiesel's memoir Night all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL includes an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth daily lesson plans with engaging bell-ringers and lesson

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Into the Wild – Novel-Based Assessments for Full Unit, One Marking Period

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Chapter Quizzes, Essays, and a Final Test – surrounding Jon Krakauer's classic novel, Into the Wild.***EVERY SINGLE PAGE

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The Scarlet Letter – Novel-Based Assessments for Full Unit, One Marking Period

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of truly engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Chapter Quizzes, Essays, and a Final Test – surrounding Nathaniel Hawthorne's timeless classic, The Scarlet

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The Great Gatsby – Novel-Based Assessments for Full Unit, One Marking Period

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This resource is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Essential & Topical Questions, Chapter Quizzes, Essays, Projects, and a Final Test – surrounding F. Scott

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President's Day Themed High School ELA & Social Studies Test Prep Unit

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Looking for a rigorous, engaging, and history-rooted ELA test prep unit covering two of the most influential presidents in United States history – George Washington and Abraham Lincoln?This highly cross-curricular unit seamlessly blends together ELA

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Valentine's Day Love Poems & Song Lyrics Analysis – Original Taylor Swift Songs

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Item: Valentine's Day Unit – Love Poems & Song Lyrics AnalysisVery Engaging and Rigorous Valentine's Day Unit! This resource is really unique in that it even includes originally crafted songs out of the voice of Taylor Swift about her

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical & Literary Analysis Unit / ELA Test Prep

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Looking for a truly engaging and memorable High School ELA test prep unit covering one of the most influential advocates for peace in United States and World history, Martin Luther King, Jr.? This mini-unit consists of 4 multiple choice quizzes

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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St. Patrick's Day Themed High School ELA Test Prep & Poetry Unit

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Looking for a rigorous, engaging, and history-rooted St. Patrick's Day themed ELA test prep unit?This highly cross-curricular unit seamlessly blends together ELA with Social Studies, challenging students through a wide range of text-based test prep

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Memorial Day Themed High School ELA Test Prep & Poetry Unit

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This resource is an engaging and rigorous Memorial Day themed ELA test prep & poetry unit all in one. Every single page is a printable or downloadable assessment!Overall, this unit challenges students through a wide range of text-based test prep

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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8th Grade English ELA Lessons in PowerPoint Slides for FULL YEAR (42 Weeks)

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This resource contains a FULL YEAR (42 weeks) of detailed 8th Grade ELA lessons in PowerPoint addressing the following core texts: Homecoming, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, A Single Shard, and The Princess Bride. These lessons for an entire year in

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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller – Interactive Jeopardy Test Review

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This is an original Jeopardy Test Review for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. It assesses for theme, symbolism, characterization, plot, and author's purpose. A hyperlink is created for each category so you can navigate from the main game slide

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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A Single Shard – Lesson Plans & Printable Teaching Materials for Full Unit

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This is an entire Unit's worth (one FULL marking period) of in-depth daily lesson plans, curriculum, and printable teaching materials surrounding Linda Sue Park's A Single Shard. ELA Common Core standards are addressed passionately and with purpose

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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7th Grade English ELA PARCC Practice Test – Common Core Standards Grades 7-8

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Item: 7th Grade English ELA PARCC Practice TestSearching for curriculum and content driven PARCC practice tests? Look no further.Description:PARCC style questions that address: vocabulary in context, figurative language, literary devices, character

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8th Grade English ELA PARCC Practice Test – Common Core Standards Grades 7-8

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Item: 8th Grade English ELA PARCC Practice TestSearching for curriculum and content driven PARCC practice tests? Look no further.Description:PARCC style questions that address: vocabulary in context, figurative language, literary devices, character

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

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7^th, 8^th

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9th Grade English ELA Lesson Plans, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL YEAR

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Looking for everything you need to teach 9th Grade ELA for the ENTIRE YEAR all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL of 547 pages and 590 slides includes: 5 Color-Coded Unit Plans with Tables of Contents, Big Ideas, Essential Questions,

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

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

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Othello Lessons in PowerPoint Slides for Entire FULL Unit

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This is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of lessons in PowerPoint Slides surrounding Shakespeare's Othello. There are 147 PowerPoint slides in total. These lessons directly coincide with my Othello lesson plan bundle or the full

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

7th Grade English teacher, 10th Grade English teacher, 11th Grade AP English teacher, 12th Grade English Teacher Adjunct Professor Vice Principal (Academics), Testing Coordinator, Instructional Coach, High School English District Coach, Master Mentor Teacher, Lead Writer, Chief Editor, and published journalist and author of various articles.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-centered direct instruction with critical and layered higher-order questioning, while modeling passion and scholarship and creating opportunities for meaningful performance-based assessment. The larger purpose behind learning comes first, as concepts for life and the larger world that can relate to anyone are at the heart of meaningful lessons. I strive to create the space and opportunities for students to become passionate, life-long learners who progress into colleges and careers beyond high school with real purpose and drive to make a positive difference.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Drew University's 41st Annual Scholar of Shakespeare Award Recipient

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Arts in Teaching English at Drew University; Bachelor of Arts in English and Writing at Drew University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Cross-Country & Track coach, Sports Writer, Distance Runner, Ice Hockey Player, Tournament Bass Angler