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The Princess Bride Chapters 1-3 Quiz – Short Answer Response Questions

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This quiz is on the first 3 chapters of The Princess Bride. It consists of 9 carefully crafted short answer response questions that assess understanding of especially initial character development, character relationships, theme, plot, and author's

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Why Thanksgiving? Lesson on the Meaning of Gratitude and the Holiday's Origin

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This lesson explores the true meaning of Thanksgiving, while digging into the holiday's roots and discovering what it means to show gratitude.Includes:Hook: Why Thanksgiving?Teach: Origins of ThanksgivingTeach: Gratitude in ReflectionModel: Meaning

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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After-School Bass Fishing Club – Slides, Packet, & Materials

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Looking to start an after-school bass fishing club or team at your school? Feel free to use any ideas or resources from these slides and packet. These even include a neat series of "Tackle Box" activities where students need to choose 2 lures from

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Physical Education, Health, Coaching

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Not Grade Specific

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Banning ChatGPT – Dangers and Implications of Open A.I. Artificial Intelligence

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ChatGPT by Open A.I. is quickly taking education and the world at large by storm. While this newest groundbreaking form of artificial intelligence can be seen as a helpful tool for advancing productivity, this resource explores a different

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Science, Writing, Engineering

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare – Open-ended Prompt

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This is a two-pronged open-ended prompt for The Witch of Blackbird Pond.Be sure to also check out these other resources for The Witch of Blackbird Pond:The Witch of Blackbird Pond – Lessons, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL UnitChapter 7-10

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Inspirational and Motivational Life Quotes for Students & Teachers – Original

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This is a unique product in that it contains a collection of 25 original inspirational life quotes on topics ranging from passion, purpose, and perseverance to learning and values. These may be used as hooks in lessons or simply as motivation and

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Literature, Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Professional Development

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding – Human Nature Depicted in Character Quiz

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In this quiz, students must capture the aspect of human nature that each character most represents from William Golding's Lord of the Flies.Be sure to also check out these other resources for Lord of the Flies:Jeopardy ReviewFinal Test9th Grade

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Assessment

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Topical Inspirational and Motivational Quotes for Students & Teachers – Original

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This is a unique product in that it contains a collection of 25 original inspirational life quotes on topics ranging from teacher appreciation to passion, purpose, perseverance, learning, and values. I presented each of these quotes to all of our

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Professional Development

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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar – Valentine's Day Special – "Love" in Many Forms

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning. These lessons tie in so closely with Valentine's Day, exploring the various forms of "love" that exist in Julius Caesar from the unconditional love that Portia shows for Brutus to the self-love

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Teaching the Will to Write – Differentiating Instruction for Readers & Writers

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These Professional Development slides explore how we can differentiate writing for students and create a will to write in all students.Be sure to also check out these other related professional development resources:Vocabulary Development &

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Professional Development

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New Year's Lesson on the Theme of Dreams and Resolutions

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This lesson addresses the theme of how dreams in life can affect who we become, including dreams both realized and unrealized. This topic is examined through an analysis of the poem "A Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes, the music video "Name" by

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English Language Arts, Character Education, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Social & Emotional Learning – Inspirational Quotes for Overcoming Challenges

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This is simply a few helpful tips for coping with difficult and challenging times in life. These pointers are for when the world throws a wrench in your plans, and you have to find a way to stay on your feet and keep pushing forward.Be sure to also

Subjects:

Character Education, Instructional Technology, For Administrators

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Not Grade Specific

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PowerPoint Presentations, Professional Development

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The Princess Bride by William Goldman – Chapters 1-3 Quiz (Short Answer)

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This Quiz on Chapters 1-3 of The Princess Bride consists of 9 carefully crafted short answer response questions. Questions are designed to facilitate true critical thinking around the literary elements of theme, motif, symbolism, and

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Assessment

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Distance Learning PD Slides – Remote Online Education and Virtual Instruction

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This PowerPoint presentation is designed for running Professional Development with teachers, exploring in detail the ways in which teachers can effectively guide students through distance learning. The objective in this PD is to create ways of

Subjects:

Character Education, Instructional Technology, For Administrators

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Professional Development

FREE

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Creative Student-Centered Teaching Strategies for Reading & Writing

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This PowerPoint presentation designed for PD with Teachers and School Leaders explores specific student-centered strategies for encouraging students to be innovative and creative critical thinkers who can embrace self-discovery and take ownership

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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COVID-19 Lesson – Reflecting and Moving Forward

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This resource is a full lesson in PowerPoint designed to help students reflect upon their experiences throughout COVID-19 before beginning to successfully move forward beyond this school year and the pandemic.Included:Journal Write Prompt (Layered

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Inspirational and Motivational Life Quotes Music Video

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This is a unique product in that it contains an original music video compilation of 25 original inspirational life quotes on topics ranging from teacher appreciation to passion, purpose, perseverance, learning, and values. I presented each of these

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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Video Files

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PD Slides – Keeping Passions for Teaching Alive in Hybrid & Remote Learning

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This PowerPoint presentation is designed for running Professional Development with teachers, exploring through critical and carefully crafted questions how we can keep passions for teaching alive while building off our strengths and prior

Subjects:

Character Education, Instructional Technology, For Administrators

Grades:

Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

FREE

Digital Download PPTX (7.97 MB)

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PARCC & SAT State Testing Preparation – Round 2 (In-depth) – College & Careers

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This presentation is geared toward preparing teachers for PARCC, SATs, and state testing. It is meant for school administration to use during professional development with staff in order to ensure that there is a clear understanding and common

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

FREE

Digital Download PDF (2.31 MB)

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Hybrid Learning PD Slides – Tackling New Challenges in 2020

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This PowerPoint presentation is designed for running Professional Development with teachers, exploring in detail the ways in which teachers can effectively guide students through hybrid learning and these changing and challenging times.The primary

Subjects:

Character Education, Instructional Technology, For Administrators

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

FREE

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