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AP English Literature & Composition College Board Approved Syllabus / Course Map

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This College Board approved AP English Literature & Composition Syllabus outlines the themes, texts, strategies, writing assignments, and overall course direction for all 4 marking periods of an academic year. Included:Course OverviewCourse

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

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AP English Language & Composition College Board Approved Syllabus / Course Map

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This College Board approved AP English Language & Composition Syllabus outlines the themes, texts, strategies, writing assignments, and overall course direction for all 4 marking periods of an academic year. Included:Course OverviewCourse

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

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

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Argumentative, Persuasive, and Literary Analysis Essay Writing Guide & Outline

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This resource is a very simple, straight-forward, and easy-to-follow essay writing outline designed to guide students in crafting argumentative, persuasive, and literary analysis essays.This guide and outline breaks down the essay writing process

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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10th Grade English Language Arts – (15) Meaningful Writing Portfolio Assignments

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This is a 10th Grade Writing Portfolio of meaningful and world related assignments surrounding the theme of "Where are We Going?" and addressing the following writing styles: Persuasive, Argumentative, Expository-Quote, Expository-Situation,

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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The Cask of Amontillado – Bundled Lessons & Materials for Full Unit

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Dig into a timeless horror story with this bundle of resources containing everything you need to teach and investigate Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado."Includes:Lessons in PowerPoint with Do Nows, Clear Objectives, and Explicit Directions

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

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Argumentative Research Writing Prompts – Debate Topics for HS ELA

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This product is comprised of (12) carefully crafted and controversial debate topics & argumentative research writing prompts. Every prompt is highly relevant to the world we live in today, and allows for students to explore critical concepts and

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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Explanatory & Expository Essay Writing Guide, Outline, & Model

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This resource is a very simple, straight-forward, and easy-to-follow essay writing outline designed to guide students in crafting explanatory/expository quote-based and situational-based essays.This guide and outline breaks down the essay writing

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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Argumentative and Research Writing with Evidence Professional Development Slides

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This product is a PowerPoint presentation/lesson for either Professional Development with teachers or lessons with students on evidence-based argumentative and research writing.These slides take you through the process of effectively crafting both

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Writing, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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Research Paper / Project Scoring Rubric

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This is an original scoring rubric specifically designed for scoring research papers and projects.It is written using language that differentiates between each level of effectiveness (Advanced, Proficient, Basic, and Below Basic) in the categories

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

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

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Research, Projects, Rubrics

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"The Criminal in Iago" – Original Published Essay – Research Paper Example

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If you've purchased some of my materials already for 10th Grade English or 11th Grade AP Language & Composition, you'll probably notice that some of my lessons refer back to this essay. This essay that I created serves as a model around

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

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

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Research

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Hybrid Learning Lesson Plan Model for Students in Class and Online Remote

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This resource is a model around hybrid learning lesson planning.This lesson plan example guides teachers through how to design lessons that are equally rigorous for students learning in the classroom and those learning remotely from home.Included

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

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

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Professional Development, Lesson

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Future of Technology – Argumentative Essay Prompt & Visual Illustration Project

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This argumentative essay prompt and related visual project comes with clear directions and guidelines for exploring the controversial topic of technology's potential impact on people in the future.Students must make inferences grounded in experience

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

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The Criminals in Iago & Montressor – Synthesis Essay & Research Paper Assignment

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The parallels between Edgar Allan Poe's Montresor and Shakespeare's Iago are unmistakable. This resource includes:Crystal clear directions and expectations for crafting a research paper contending which complex character was the "greater" villain

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

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

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Research, Projects, Assessment

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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

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