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7th Grade English Annual Lesson Plan Bundle (Entire Year - 42 Weeks)

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These 8th Grade English Lesson Plans span an entire year - 42 weeks - of instructional practice. I spent literally countless hours creating them. Heaps of original and creative activities, quizzes, tests, projects, text-based vocabulary in context,

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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AP English Language & Composition Lesson Plan Bundle (Entire Year)

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This is an entire year's worth (42 weeks) of in-depth lesson planning for AP English Language & Composition. These lesson plans address all of the College Board standards in ways that promote critical thinking, creativity, inference, evidence

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English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

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11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Night by Elie Wiesel - Unit Plan with Performance Based Assessment

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This Unit Plan for Ellie Wiesel's Night is jam-packed with critical thinking questions - both overarching and topical. The performance assessment also lends itself to higher-order thinking, encouraging students to draw text-to-world connections

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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10th Grade English Annual Lesson Plan Bundle (Entire Year - 42 Weeks)

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This is an entire year's worth (42 weeks) of in-depth lesson planning around the following core texts: Frankenstein, Chinese Cinderella, Julius Caesar, Night, and Native Son. These lesson plans address all of the Grade 10 ELA Common Core standards

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare - Jeopardy Test Review

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This is a self-made Jeopardy Test Review for Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond. It assesses for theme, symbolism, allusion, characterization, plot, and author's purpose. Categories include: "True Love", "Character Relationships",

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

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9th Grade English PARCC Practice & SAT Prep Test

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Item: 9th Grade English PARCC Practice & SAT Prep TestSearching for curriculum and content driven PARCC/SAT practice tests? Look no further.Description:PARCC style questions that address: vocabulary in context, figurative language, literary

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Examinations - Quizzes, Test Prep, Assessment

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Night by Elie Wiesel - Weekly Lesson Plans - Character Development

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning surrounding Elie Wiesel's Night. These lesson plans address 10th Grade ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, text-to-life meaning, vocabulary development, and

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

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Night by Elie Wiesel - Lesson Plans for 4 days - Vocabulary in Context

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This is 4 days worth of in-depth lesson planning surrounding Elie Wiesel's Night. These lesson plans address 10th Grade ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, text-to-life meaning, vocabulary development, and investigative

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities

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10th Grade English PARCC Practice & SAT Prep Test

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Item: 10th Grade English PARCC Practice & SAT Prep TestSearching for a curriculum and content driven PARCC/SAT practice test? Look no further.Description:PARCC style questions that address: vocabulary in context, figurative language, literary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Examinations - Quizzes, Test Prep, Assessment

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7th Grade English Lesson Plans - Homecoming - FBI Profiling of Mr. Rudyard

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This item consists of one week of lesson planning for 7th grade English. Lessons focus around reading comprehension of author’s purpose, characterization, plot, and setting. These lessons also address open-ended response and the ability to use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Native Son by Richard Wright - Flight through Discipline (Lesson Bundle)

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning surrounding Richard Wright's Native Son. These lesson plans address 10th Grade ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, text-to-life meaning, vocabulary development, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

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Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities

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Night by Elie Wiesel - Weekly Lesson Plans - Conclusion & History Repeating Poem

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning surrounding Elie Wiesel's Night. These lesson plans are unique in the fact that they even feature an original poem that I wrote entitled "History Repeating". 10th Grade ELA Common Core standards

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities

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11th Grade English PARCC Practice & SAT Prep Test

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Item: 11th Grade English PARCC Practice & SAT Prep TestSearching for a curriculum and content driven PARCC/SAT practice test? Look no further.Description:PARCC style questions that address: vocabulary in context, figurative language, literary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Examinations - Quizzes, Test Prep, Assessment

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Chinese Cinderella Lesson Plans with Text-to-World Connections Symbolism Quiz

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning around Adeline Yen Mah's Chinese Cinderella. These lesson plans feature a self-created Text-to-World Connections Symbolism Quiz comprised of carefully crafted short answer response questions along

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Othello by William Shakespeare - Jeopardy Test Review

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This interactive Othello Jeopardy Test Review is jam-packed with critical, higher-order questions. There are hyperlinks throughout the Smart Board presentation that bring you from the main slide to each category with a simple click. This is perfect

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

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Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt - Jeopardy Test Review

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This is a self-made Jeopardy Test Review for Cynthia Voigt's Homecoming. It assesses for theme, symbolism, characterization, plot, and author's purpose. Categories include: "Abandonment", "Character Development", "Character Relationships",

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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10th Grade Lessons - Theme of Abandonment in Frankenstein - Chapters 14-19

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning. These lesson plans feature a Chapters 14-19 Quiz comprised of short answer response questions. 10th Grade ELA Common Core standards are addressed in ways that promote critical thinking,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Lesson Plans - Open-ended & Author's Purpose

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This is one week's worth of incredibly in-depth lesson planning. These lesson plans feature graphic organizers with character and author comparisons, as well as open-ended response prompts. 10th Grade ELA Common Core standards are addressed in ways

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Lesson Plans (Bundled)

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Night by Elie Wiesel - Weekly Lesson Plans - Diaries of Dehumanization

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities

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Adeline Yen Mah's Chinese Cinderella - English Lesson Plans with Symbolism Quiz

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This is one week's worth of in-depth lesson planning around Adeline Yen Mah's Chinese Cinderella. These lesson plans focus primarily on symbolism, while delving into the theme of limited mobility and its connection with disfigured and shrunken feet.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Lesson Plans (Bundled), Assessment

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

7th Grade English teacher, 10th Grade English teacher, 11th Grade AP English teacher, Curriculum Supervisor, Testing Coordinator, Academic Instructional Coach, High School English District Coach, Master Mentor Teacher, Lead Writer, and published author of various articles.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Direct instruction that is heavily student-centered with critical layered questioning, while modeling passion and scholarship, and creating opportunities for meaningful performance-based assessments. The larger meaning or purpose behind the learning always comes first, as life lessons that can pertain to anyone are at the heart of it. I strive to help create passionate, life-long learners who venture forth into life with a 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

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Cross country & track coach, sports journalist, distance runner, ice hockey player, tournament bass angler

GRADES

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, Drama, ELA Test Prep, Literature, Professional Development, Character Education, Writing, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, Close Reading

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