David Rickert
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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I spent the first three years of my career teaching language arts to seventh graders. Since then (for the past eight years) I have mainly been teaching Freshman English and AP English.
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Romeo and Juliet Comics and Activities
Enliven your “Romeo and Juliet” lesson plans with these high-interest comics and activities. Your students will interact with the tale of the star cross'd lovers through fun and engaging comics with Shakespeare's language taken directly from the play. To add to the fun for students, there are Easter eggs hidden throughout the comics -- metaphors and other images from the play that are hidden in the illustrations for students to find. There are plenty of teaching ideas here and they are perfec
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare Bundle
Hamlet Comics and Activities
To be or not to be an exciting teacher of Shakespeare? The answer is obvious! Make teaching Hamlet fun and engaging with this set of lessons and activities to help you lead students on a journey through one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. The most important thing you’ll find here are comic summaries of each act. You can hand these out to students before they read to give them a summary of what will happen in the play without giving too much away or use them as a quick review for students w
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Hamlet and Shakespeare Bundle
Macbeth Comics and Activities
There will be no toil and trouble with teaching Macbeth with this set of comics and activities that are prophesied to make your study of the play great! These comics and activities are the perfect way to get your students into Macbeth. Each act has a comic that gives an introduction to the major events of each act followed by an activity that introduces students to an important concept or literary device. Students will become acquainted with Shakespeare's language, learn about figurative langua
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Macbeth and Shakespeare Bundle
Parts of Speech Comics Bundle
Are you tired of your students not knowing the parts of speech? Do they look puzzled when you ask them to find the adjective in a sentence? Do they think a car is a verb? Then your students need a review! And what better way to do it through comics? Your students will love reviewing the parts of speech with these entertaining comics. They are perfect for students who need a quick refresher, or for those who are encountering the parts of speech for the first time. THIS SET INCLUDES:One t
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar
Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare Bundle
Make the greatest love story of all time approachable for your students, who might be reading Shakespeare for the first time. This Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare Bundle combines my Romeo and Juliet Comic Summaries and Activities and the Intro to Shakespeare Activity Bundle.The Romeo and Juliet set includes summaries of each act. When I teach Romeo and Juliet, I don't like summaries that are too long or give too much away. These summaries not only provide a good visual reference point for e
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
A Midsummer Night's Dream Comics and Activities
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Comics and Activities is the perfect way to get students into Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy. Each act is introduced with a comic that gives a summary of what happens (without giving too much away) as well as a warm up activity that will get students interacting with Shakespeare’s language. Each comic includes actual text from the play. The comics and activities are perfect for those who are reading Shakespeare for the first time, reluctant readers, visual learners, an
7th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Shakespeare Bundle
Romeo and Juliet Comic Summaries
These comics are summaries of each of the acts of "Romeo and Juliet." Help your students understand the tale of the star cross'd lovers through fun and engaging comics that use Shakespeare's language to present the tale. In addition, there are Easter eggs hidden throughout the comics - metaphors and other images that relate to the play for students to find. These are the perfect supplement to any Romeo and Juliet lesson plan or Romeo and Juliet unit of study. You can use them for learning statio
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature
Sonnet 18 Comic with Shakespeare
One of the best ways to introduce students to Shakespeare is to begin with Sonnet 18. This comic teaches students Sonnet 18 (or "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day") one of the most famous poems in the English language. Included in this resource: -a comic that teaches the poem -a prereading activity in which students try to find words to fit blanks in the poem -questions about the poem -a lesson about sonnets, including the sonnet form and iambic pentameter. If you teach other Shakespeare
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.4
+9
Also included in: Intro to Shakespeare Activity Bundle
Middle School Language Arts Bundle
This set of comics and activities covers all of the basics of middle school language arts in a fun and engaging way that will inspire reluctant learners and gifted children alike. Each language arts concept is presented in a comic lesson followed by activities that reinforce the concept. They are perfect for minilessons, learning stations, or large group instruction. The first set included is the Parts of Speech lessons which cover all of the parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives,
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Grammar
Othello Comics and Activities
Make teaching Othello fun and engaging with this set of lessons and activities to help you lead students on a journey through one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. The most important thing you’ll find here are comic summaries of each act. You can hand these out to students before they read to give them a summary of what will happen in the play without giving too much away or use them as a quick review for students who have been absent. In either case, I bring the story to life with humor and
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Big Ol' Shakespeare Bundle
Editing Comics Volume One
Grammar Comics: Sentence Problems (Common Writing Mistakes) addresses some of the most common errors students face with sentences including: vague pronounsrun-on sentencessentence fragmentsmisplaced modifierssubject verb agreementparallel structure. Each lesson is told as a comic with multiple examples. Then a worksheet follows with additional instruction. An answer key with additional instructions for teaching each lesson is included as well. If you like this resource, you might be interested
5th - 9th
Grammar, Writing
Also included in: Editing Comics Bundle
Julius Caesar Comics and Activities
Make teaching Julius Caesar fun and engaging with this set of lessons and activities to help you lead students on a journey through one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. The most important thing you’ll find here are comic summaries of each act. You can hand these out to students before they read to give them a summary of what will happen in the play without giving too much away or use them as a quick review for students who have been absent. In either case, I bring the story to life with hu
9th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Julius Caesar and Shakespeare Bundle
Shakespeare Skill Builder Bell Ringers
Shakespeare’s language can be difficult, especially for those with limited experience reading Shakespeare’s plays. Students need to develop some skills before they dive into any of Shakespeare’s works. The last thing we want is for students to find Shakespeare so hard that they give up trying to understand him. These 21 bell ringers are designed to help students develop the skills they’ll need to tackle ANY Shakespeare play: Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Hamlet, Othello, A Midsumme
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in: Intro to Shakespeare Activity Bundle
A Visual Guide to Tone with Teaching Ideas
This visual guide presents the basics of tone and a handy reference sheet that helps kids understand how authors use tone and how they can determine what the tone of any piece of writing is. The visual guide also has several teaching strategies that will work with a variety of texts to promote understanding, inlcuding: Building tone vocabulary using a tone wheelStrategies for identifying tone Analyzing shifts in toneManipulating the tone in a piece of writing using mentor texts.Analyzing the use
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
Intro to Shakespeare Activity Bundle
Shakespeare Comics Activity Bundle
This bundle collects all four Shakespeare Comics resources: an activity on Sonnet 18, a biography on William Shakespeare, a set on iambic pentameter, and a set of Shakespeare skill builders. Each has a comic that introduces the comic plus follow up activities.
Shakespeare Comic: Sonnet 18: This set features a comic that explains this famous sonnet. Students will then explore the sonnet form in several activities. Post and pre reading activities are included.
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
Poetry Comics and Activities for Analysis Bundle
Poetry Comics are designed to provide teachers with fun and useful ways to teach students about poetry. The format is simple: each section features a classic poem and focuses on a specific skill - all in a fun and lively comic form. This bundle includes Poetry Comics: Volume One, Poetry Comics: Volume Two, and a bonus comic that isn’t included in either set! All for a discounted price! Poetry Comics and Activities for Analysis Volume One features the following lessons: Metaphors with Robert
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
Hamlet and Shakespeare Bundle
To be or not to be the teacher that makes Shakespeare fun? The answer is obvious, isn't it? This Hamlet and Shakespeare Bundle combines my Hamlet Comics and Activities and the Intro to Shakespeare Activity Bundle, two resources that bring laughter and engagement to the study of this classic play. The Hamlet set includes summaries of each act. When I teach Hamlet, I don't like summaries that are too long or give too much away. These summaries not only provide a good visual reference point f
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
A Comic Lesson on Allusions With Activities
Greek mythology! The Bible! Shakespeare! All are sources of allusions that students may not recognize when they see them in literature. Help them learn the concept with the resource so they'll gain the wisdom of Solomon! Students will develop foundational knowledge of how allusions work and how you can figure out what they mean and where they come from. The activities include: -A brainstorming activity in which students come up with allusions they use in their everyday language. -a lesson on t
7th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature
Vague Pronouns Comic
This comic provides teachers with a fun and entertaining way to teach or review vague pronouns. A worksheet with answer key follows. This comic is part of a larger set entitled Grammar Comics: Sentence Problems. Look for it in my store! If you like this resource, you might be interested in these: Parts of Speech: Grammar BundleSentence Problems (Common Writing Mistakes)Middle School Language Arts BundleVocabulary Cartoons: Roots and AffixesPoetry Comics BundleHamlet: Comic Summaries and Activi
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.7.1
, L.8.1
+1
Roots and Affixes Comics Volume One
Vocabulary Cartoons: Roots and Affixes
Understanding roots and affixes is essential to understanding vocabulary. Award winning cartoonist David Rickert (who is also an English teacher) presents these cartoons, featuring Norm the dragon and Chuck the unicorn, teach root and affixes in context in fun cartoons. Guaranteed to bring fun into the study of vocabulary! Covered in these lessons: bio, auto, graph, magn, sub, dis, micro, re, pre, in, im, il, ir, con, pro, ful. A complete etymology of
3rd - 10th
English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
I spent the first three years of my career teaching language arts to seventh graders. Since then (for the past eight years) I have mainly been teaching Freshman English and AP English.
Teaching style
My students tell me that I keep the class light and fun. I'm an energetic lecturer and discussion leader, and the students appreciate that.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Keynote Speaker for the NHS induction in 2005
Kenyon adjunct faculty
3rd place in Lakeland Community College Cartoon Contest.
My own education history
BS, MA in Education from the Ohio State University
Additional biographical information
As a high school English teacher, I'm on a constant search for ways to bring language arts concepts, classic literature and grammar lessons to life for students.
One day, stuck on a particularly tough lesson about Shakespeare and looking for a way to communicate the concepts succinctly AND keep my class engaged, I decided to try combining my work as a comic artist with my teaching. What resulted was my first classroom comic -- a fun, engaging, clear and fast lesson told panel-by-panel as a comic. And it worked! Students loved it, understood the ideas, and retained it for the long term.
Now many teachers are using my comics in the classroom to engage learners in new ways with grammar, poetry, and literature.
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