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I teach Regular & Inclusion English III (Juniors); College (English 1010) & Honors English III (Juniors); College (English 1020) & Honors English IV (Seniors); and Regular & Inclusion English IV (Seniors). I am also my school's Benchmark Coordinator. In this position, I create all of the major benchmark tests in English, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics, which are aligned to standards chosen by the individual teachers. I have also taught English 1010 as an adjunct at Austin Peay State University.
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Preview of The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (Lecture & Content Knowledge)

The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (Lecture & Content Knowledge)

Introduction to the "General Prologue" from "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer. This PowerPoint show covers content knowledge (frame story, iambic pentameter, irony, characterization, satire) related to the General Prologue, provides information about the pilgrims, and relates the prologue to the historical period from which it arose. This PowerPoint is useful as an introduction to many of the concepts that students will need to know in order to appreciate "The General Prologue". It is
Preview of Myth & Oral Tradition Complete Quiz & Test Materials

Myth & Oral Tradition Complete Quiz & Test Materials

This packet is designed to focus on Native American oral tradition by comparing it to works from other cultures, e.g. the creation story found in the book of Genesis in the Bible. This packet includes - question banks (approximately 100 questions, plot quiz and HOTS test questions)in Examview format. - individual quizzes/tests made from the question banks in PDF and Examview format - handouts of myths in class (except two, which are found in the Holt Literature textbook for Grade 11) - a test p
Preview of Historical Introduction to British Romanticism

Historical Introduction to British Romanticism

This PowerPoint presentation covers the fundamentals of British Romanticism, 1798 - 1832. It includes discussion of important events that shaped the period, describes the process of industrialization (which greatly affected the movement) and provides characteristics that were common to Romantic writing. It also discusses the movement as a reaction to neo-classicism. The presentation also includes critical thinking questions and activities. This PowerPoint is 20 slides long. It is part of a .zip
Preview of "The Tyger" & "The Lamb", William Blake (Activities)

"The Tyger" & "The Lamb", William Blake (Activities)

This PowerPoint presentation is different from my other PowerPoints. I designed it as an extra work presentation that I use for substitute lesson plans and also for students who are struggling with concepts related to the unit. This PowerPoint is 9 slides long, offering some basic activities and questions for students. The questions range from simple comprehension to questions that ask students to evaluate the poems. Content knowledge covered include theme, symbolism, and use of imagery in poetr
Preview of The Canterbury Tales, The General Prologue (Activities, Application)

The Canterbury Tales, The General Prologue (Activities, Application)

This PowerPoint presentation was created for use with my other PowerPoint presentation on "The General Prologue" and offers activities and critical thinking questions for students. This PowerPoint is 12 slides long, challenging students to connect with the work in meaningful way. It also includes basic notes from the instructor where appropriate, offering ideas or further explanation. As always, I try to keep my PowerPoint presentations to a price that is between 0.30 and 0.50 per slide, and I
Preview of Unit: Epics- Beowulf and Gilgamesh (British Literature)

Unit: Epics- Beowulf and Gilgamesh (British Literature)

Bottom Line: You add the content knowledge, and you're done with an entire unit. This package includes quiz and test questions (almost 100) that will test your students' abilities across a range of thinking levels (from comprehension to analysis)! This is an entire package of worksheets, handouts, activities, quizzes, and an assessment. The only thing you need to add is the content knowledge tailored to your needs. In all, this package includes almost 100 questions divided into plot quizzes and
Preview of Native American Oral Traditions (Lecture, Critical Thinking ?s)

Native American Oral Traditions (Lecture, Critical Thinking ?s)

This PowerPoint presentation instructs students in the Native American oral tradition. I teach it using "The Sky Tree" and "Coyote Finishes His Work", but other Native American stories are discussed. This PowerPoint does not require that you teach the same stories that I teach; it covers general Native American traditions and is 20 slides long, offering a comprehensive look at characteristics that comprise Native American stories. It also includes basic notes from the instructor where appropria
Preview of Intro to Research (Notes, Responses, Intro to Quoting & Plagiarism)

Intro to Research (Notes, Responses, Intro to Quoting & Plagiarism)

This PowerPoint presentation instructs students in the beginning stages of writing a research paper. It offers guidelines and advice that every student should know, and it should fit in easily with your pre-existing research process because it does not make specific demands of the student to follow a particular process. This PowerPoint is 21 slides long, offering a comprehensive look at the first stages of basic research. It also includes notes from the instructor where appropriate, offering id
Preview of American Romanticism (Lecture, Activities, Quiz, Diagram)

American Romanticism (Lecture, Activities, Quiz, Diagram)

**Note: The preview file is a PDF view of the PowerPoint file. The content (other than headings) is mostly in Wingdings to give you an idea of what you are buying without giving away the entire presentation. ** For $8.00, you get a full packet that will help you teach American Romanticism to students. This packet includes a PowerPoint presentation with creative backgrounds, charts, and images; two versions of a quiz; handouts for students; and four activities that can be modified to fit your ne
Preview of Writing Critical Analysis Essays

Writing Critical Analysis Essays

This PowerPoint presentation was created to help students develop their writing skills with regard to critical analysis. It is 10 slides long. Critical analysis writing is one of the most important of the writing techniques, along with persuasion and narrative description, and this presentation seeks to provide students with a solid overview of the process, including examples, methods of division, and methods of organization. As with all my PowerPoints, the cost is determined by the number of s
Preview of Process Analysis Writing

Process Analysis Writing

This PowerPoint presentation instructs students in writing using the elements of Process Analysis, which is a type of technical writing that focuses on providing instruction for completing tasks. This PowerPoint is 13 slides long, offering a comprehensive look at the techniques that students can use to complete instructional essays. It also includes basic notes from the instructor where appropriate, offering ideas or further explanation. As always, I try to keep my PowerPoint presentations to
Preview of Native American Oral Traditions (PowerPoint Show)

Native American Oral Traditions (PowerPoint Show)

A study of Native American Oral Traditions. Although this PowerPoint was created with "The Sky Tree" and "Coyote Finishes His Work" in mind, other sample stories are included in the PowerPoint. The content focus is on myth, archetype, and on the Native American concept of language. Finally, students are encouraged to explore similarities and differences between Native American stories and those found in other cultures. This is the shorter version of the PowerPoint by a similar name that is for
Preview of Writing a Research Paper

Writing a Research Paper

This PowerPoint presentation instructs students in the process for writing a research paper, from start to finish. This PowerPoint is 14 slides long, offering a comprehensive look at the techniques, obstacles, and solutions related to research paper writing. It also includes basic notes from the instructor where appropriate, offering ideas or further explanation. As always, I try to keep my PowerPoint presentations to a price that is between 0.30 and 0.50 per slide, and I never charge over 0.5
Preview of Writing a Descriptive-Narrative Essay

Writing a Descriptive-Narrative Essay

This PowerPoint presentation instructs students in writing essays. The focus of this presentation is on the technique of narration (following a storyline, keeping the reader involved with the story) and of description (concrete language, using imagery, writing to connect with the reader). This PowerPoint is 15 slides long, offering a comprehensive look at the techniques that make essays engaging and enjoyable. It also includes basic notes from the instructor where appropriate, offering ideas or
Preview of The Scarlet Letter Plot Quiz

The Scarlet Letter Plot Quiz

Upper Level English Products -- The Scarlet Letter THIS IS A READY-TO-USE PRODUCT! You can have four version of this quiz to students as soon as you can print! This is a 42-question quiz covering Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter". It is broken down into 4-chapter sections, with between six and eight questions per section. As the novel progresses, I do more project-based and creative work, so the quizzes are a little shorter (six questions per section of four chapters). I have tried to make thi
Preview of Anglo-Saxons, Beowulf, Christians: History & Changes to the Text

Anglo-Saxons, Beowulf, Christians: History & Changes to the Text

This is a historical introduction to England from approximately 0 C.E. to 1066 C.E. This PowerPoint covers the Roman occupation and the subsequent invasion by the Anglo-Saxon. The PowerPoint then examines the peculiar changes in the text of Beowulf that occurred when Christian scribes attempted to alter the text for their own purposes. The PowerPoint is 15 slides long and includes notes where appropriate. It also includes two maps of the relevant time period. The material in this PowerPoint is
Preview of Parallelism, Sentence Combining, and Sentence Structure (Halloween Theme)

Parallelism, Sentence Combining, and Sentence Structure (Halloween Theme)

This is a document I wrote that covers the history of the haunted house in connection to Halloween. The purpose is to provide students with practice in revising sentences for parallelism and conciseness within the context of actual writing. Grammar books provide this practice in individual sentences or in short paragraphs that do not truly provide context for the sort of writing a high school or college students should be doing. Furthermore, I try to choose topics that interest students and tou
Preview of Comparison - Contrast Essay Writing

Comparison - Contrast Essay Writing

This PowerPoint presentation instructs students in the fundamentals of writing essays using Comparison - Contrast techniques. This PowerPoint is 14 slides long, offering a comprehensive look at the basics of Comparison - Contrast techniques and how students can incorporate those techniques into their essays. It also includes basic notes from the instructor where appropriate, offering ideas or further explanation. As always, I try to keep my PowerPoint presentations to a price that is between 0
Preview of Argument Writing (Tennessee EOC Writing Aligned)

Argument Writing (Tennessee EOC Writing Aligned)

NOTE: It is not necessary for students to read or have read "Of Mice and Men" in order to make use of these slides. A plot summary will suffice for the practice prompt and, as a teacher, you can create your own prompt modeled after the essay prompt in the slide. This is a presentation that covers Argument Writing (not Persuasive Writing). This is developed for a Regular/Honors English class, specifically with the ENGL III End of Course Writing Assessment (2016) in mind (but is appropriate for 8
Preview of The Writing Process & Pre-Writing

The Writing Process & Pre-Writing

This PowerPoint presentation instructs students in the opening stages of writing. This presentation was developed for the first days of an English 1010 class, but it is suitable for any introduction to writing. This PowerPoint is 9 slides long, offering a first look into how we create meaningful essays. It should fit in with a pre-existing lesson or it can stand on its own. It also includes basic notes from the instructor where appropriate, offering ideas or further explanation. As always, I t
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About the store

Experience

I teach Regular & Inclusion English III (Juniors); College (English 1010) & Honors English III (Juniors); College (English 1020) & Honors English IV (Seniors); and Regular & Inclusion English IV (Seniors). I am also my school's Benchmark Coordinator. In this position, I create all of the major benchmark tests in English, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics, which are aligned to standards chosen by the individual teachers. I have also taught English 1010 as an adjunct at Austin Peay State University.

Teaching style

The products in my catalog are appropriate for classes of any length, because I spend no more than 20 minutes on any one activity (with a few rare exceptions). I teach on 4x4 Block Scheduling (3 90-minute blocks per day), so my instruction is based around having a lot of instructional time to fill. However, the PowerPoints and other materials I sell can easily be modified to fit your schedule. I am an experimenter. I collect methodologies, use them, collect student feedback, assess losses/gains from tests, and then I start over. I am extremely data-driven and results-based. I use PowerPoints set to timers to guide my class. Currently, 20 minutes out of every 180 class minutes is spent on lecture material, providing content knowledge (terms, definitions, facts, etc.) and the rest of the class is activity-based. I would appreciate constructive criticism of the PowerPoints. They are designed for my teaching style and my class, so they won't be optimal for everyone else. However, if you purchase the actual file, you can modify it to suit your needs. All graphics and other art in these PowerPoints was found in the public domain to the best of my knowledge. I have tried to remove any items that would be inappropriate to include in a commercial item. If something has escaped my attention, please let me know.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am the Benchmark/Testing Director at our high school, so I am very much concerned with data analysis, testing methodology, instructional practices, and standards alignment.

My own education history

B.A. English-Creative Writing M.A. English-Creative Writing M.F.A. Creative Writing-Fiction 30+ hours of Master's level Education classes.

Additional biographical information

My PowerPoints come in categories: Content Knowledge, Activities, Review. My Assessments are based on the Bloom's categories: Quizzes (Knowledge & Comprehension) and Tests (Analysis & Evaluation). I engage students in the Application & Synthesis areas during the Activities segment of instruction. I follow the Best Practices recommendation of Introduction --> Modeling --> Guided Practice --> Independent Practice --> Collaboration --> Assessment. I am currently collecting data on student achievement to find out if student scores on standardized tests will improve if their in-class tests follow this format. I model my teaching and assessment toward the single skill I believe every student needs for any future: critical thinking.