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AP English Literature & Composition BUNDLE – Printable Materials for ENTIRE Year

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This resource bundle is comprised of an ENTIRE YEAR's worth of Unit Plans and activities with 132 pages of ALL printable materials for teaching a FULL AP English Literature & Composition course. This product is well-organized into The College

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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AP English Language & Composition Lesson Plans & Printable Materials (FULL YEAR)

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This resource contains a FULL YEAR (42 weeks) of in-depth daily lesson plans and printable materials for teaching AP English Language & Composition. These lesson plans address all of the College Board standards in ways that promote critical

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AP Language & Composition Lessons, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL YEAR

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Looking for everything you need to teach AP English Language & Composition for the ENTIRE YEAR all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL of 250 pages and 397 slides includes: 136 pages of College Board Aligned Daily Lesson Plans

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AP English Language & Composition Lessons in PowerPoint (Entire Year – 42 Weeks)

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This resource contains one FULL YEAR (42 weeks) of detailed lessons in PowerPoint for teaching AP English Language & Composition. These lessons coincide with my product "AP English Language & Composition Lesson Plans for an Entire Year", and

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7th Grade English Language Arts ELA Printable Teaching Materials for FULL Year

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Every single page is a printable resource for teaching a FULL year of 7th Grade ELA. Overall, you will receive 133 pages of carefully crafted assessments directly addressing Grades 7-8 ELA Common Core standards. This resource is extremely

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5th Grade English Language Arts ELA Printable Teaching Materials for FULL Year

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Every single page is a printable resource for teaching a FULL year of 5th Grade ELA. Overall, you will receive 173 pages of carefully crafted assessments directly addressing ELA Common Core standards. This resource is extremely straight-forward and

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6th Grade English Language Arts ELA Printable Teaching Materials for FULL Year

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Every single page is a printable resource for teaching a FULL year of 6th Grade ELA. Overall, you will receive 145 pages of carefully crafted assessments directly addressing ELA Common Core standards. This resource is extremely straight-forward and

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Chinese Cinderella – Lesson Plans, PPT Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL Unit

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

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Exploring the Benefits and Risks of A.I.

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These lessons take a deep dive into the benefits and potential risks to humanity of continuing to advance artificial intelligences in the future. Students explore the viewpoints of Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla and SpaceX) and Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of

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Science, Writing, Engineering

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

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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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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

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

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Asking the Right Kinds of Higher-Order Questions for Cognitive Engagement

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This PowerPoint presentation designed for Professional Development with Teachers and School Leaders explores the specific kinds of questions that we can ask as educators to elicit critical higher-order thinking and to create cognitive engagement in

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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

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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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High School English ELA PD Slides – The Power of Expectations & Academic Grit

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This presentation is designed for those leading their High School English department. This presentation explores the following topics in depth:Increasing Students’ Levels of Persistence and Tenacity in Overcoming Hurdles - The Power of

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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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

Grades:

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

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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

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

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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Questioning Strategies for Higher-Order Critical Thinking and Purpose

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This PowerPoint presentation helps create real world motivation and purpose in students, while exploring in depth how we can elicit higher-order thinking through questioning. It outlines a myriad of strategies that will enable teachers to grow

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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Project & Performance Assessment Scoring / Grading Rubric

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This item is an original scoring rubric for grading projects and performance-based assessments. It is written using language to differentiate between each level of effectiveness (Advanced, Proficient, Basic, and Below Basic) in the categories of

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

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Projects, Assessment, Rubrics

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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

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