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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare – Interactive Jeopardy Test Review Game

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This interactive Julius Caesar Jeopardy Test Review Game is jam-packed with critical, higher-order, layered questions. Hyperlinks bring you right from the main game slide to each category with a simple click. This is perfect for test review, or can

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Drama, ELA Test Prep, Literature

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Night Lesson Plans & Materials for Full Entire Unit (One Marking Period)

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This is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth lesson plans, printable materials, curriculum, activities, projects, assessments, and ready-to-teach resources surrounding Elie Wiesel's Night. This massive Unit features creative

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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11th Grade English ELA Summer Reading Project Options – Novels, Prompts, Rubrics

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This 11th Grade ELA Summer Reading Project resource includes the following:10 Grade-level appropriate, relevant, diverse, and engaging text choices (also includes graphic novels)6 Explicit and Creative Project Options with Clear DirectionsOriginal

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A Raisin in the Sun – Unit Plan & Performance Assessment / Project

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This Unit Plan for A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry is jam-packed with carefully crafted critical thinking questions – both overarching and topical. The Unit Project also lends to higher-order thinking and debate around dreams deferred and

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Homecoming Full Unit BUNDLE Lessons, Slides, & Materials (Entire Marking Period)

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Looking for everything you need to teach Cynthia Voigt's Homecoming all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL of 112 pages and 162 slides in total includes an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth curriculum,

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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Chinese Cinderella Lesson Plans & Printable Materials for Entire Full Unit

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This is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth lesson plans, curriculum, and printable teaching materials surrounding Adeline Yen Mah's Chinese Cinderella. ELA Common Core standards are addressed passionately and with purpose –

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AP English Language & Composition Summer Reading Project Options and Rubrics

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This AP English Language & Composition Summer Reading Project includes the following:Grade-level and AP level appropriate textsTwo-pronged Assessment (50% Rhetorical Analysis based & 50% Projects)Detailed and Explicit Prompts and

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare – Jeopardy Test Review

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This is an original Jeopardy Test Review for Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond. It assesses for theme, symbolism, allusion, characterization, plot, and author's purpose. Categories include: "True Love", "Character Relationships",

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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12th Grade English ELA Summer Reading Project Options – Novels, Prompts, Rubrics

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This 12th Grade ELA Summer Reading Project resource includes the following:10 Grade-level appropriate, relevant, diverse, and engaging text choices (also includes graphic novels) *Links to online text versions also included6 Explicit and Creative

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley – Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" Music Video Debate

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning. These lesson plans address Grades 9-10 ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, investigative analysis, and text-to-life meaning.Text-to-world connections are at the

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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Professional Development Training for New ELA Teachers – Classroom Practice

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This Professional Development PowerPoint presentation is designed for a 2-week training with new ELA teachers. It is comprised of 134 interactive slides, which include: critical questions, key information, and symbolic images, along with links to

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Teacher Manuals, PowerPoint Presentations, Professional Development

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding – Interactive Jeopardy Test Review

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This is an original Jeopardy Test Review for William Golding's Lord of the Flies. It assesses for theme, symbolism, allegory, characterization, plot, and author's purpose. A hyperlink is created for each category taking you from the main game slide

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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The Witch of Blackbird Pond – Lessons, Slides, Materials BUNDLE (Full Unit)

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Looking for everything you need to teach Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL of 148 pages and 293 slides in total includes an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

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Homecoming Lessons in PowerPoint Slides for Full Unit

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This is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of rigorous, colorful, interactive, and engaging daily PowerPoint slides surrounding Cynthia Voigt's Homecoming. ELA Common Core standards are addressed passionately and with purpose –

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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AP English Literature & Composition Summer Reading Project Options and Rubrics

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This AP English Literature & Composition Summer Reading Project includes the following:Grade-level and AP level appropriate textsTwo-pronged Assessment (50% Literary Analysis based & 50% Projects)Detailed and Explicit Prompts and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Julius Caesar – 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 surrounding William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. There are 175 PowerPoint slides in total. These lessons coincide with my lesson plan bundle on Julius Caesar for the

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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PARCC, SAT, AP Test Approaches – Tips, Tricks, & Strategies for Test Success

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This presentation shares many helpful approaches for leading up to testing and on the day of testing. Topics include: preparation, mindset, healthy habits, building vocabulary skills, skimming/previewing questions first, highlighting and annotating

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English Language Arts

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Professional Development

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley – Interactive Jeopardy Test Review Game

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This is an original Jeopardy Test Review for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It assesses for theme, symbolism, characterization, plot, and author's purpose. A hyperlink is created for each category so that you can navigate from the main game slide to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest – Unit Plan & Project (Performance Assessment)

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This Unit Plan for Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is jam-packed with critical thinking questions - both overarching and topical. The Unit Project also lends itself to higher-order thinking, encouraging students to empathize with Randall

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Projects, Unit Plans, Assessment

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Night by Elie Wiesel – Weekly Lesson Plans – Character Development

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning surrounding Elie Wiesel's Night. These lesson plans address 10th Grade ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, text-to-life meaning, vocabulary development, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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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