This is a 4 week unit on Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak. The unit has 3 main focuses.
1. Learning about the importance of Voice in writing
2. Identifying basic Literary Elements in a text (setting, characterization, POV etc...)
3. Conducting a character analysis study in essay format




7 years of successful teaching in the Public High School system in NYC. While there, I have taught English to 9th, 10th and 11th graders. In addition I have taught courses in SAT Prep, Media Studies. Digital Photography, Screenwriting and Music Theory. Over the years I have developed a reputation for creative lesson plans, passionate instruction, and excellent classroom management skills.
