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Philosophy in the Classroom: Plato's Allegory of the Cave in Plain Language

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If you want to teach philosophy with young people, use this lesson plan that introduces students to Plato's theory of reality. I was inspired to create this resource when I retold the story of Plato's allegory of the cave (from The Republic) in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5

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Philosophy in the Classroom: "Discuss any Moral Dilemma!" All-in-One Lesson

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*This resource comes packaged with an editable Google Docs link*Discuss any moral dilemma! Use this graphic organizer +lesson pack I created to conduct an ethics or student advisory lesson based on ANY moral dilemma or problem.I teach ethics with my

Subjects:

Character Education, Problem Solving, For All Subjects

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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CCRA.L.6

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William Blake's "London": Visualizing the Industrial Revolution Through Poetry

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I love using literature to teach history. Use my "Visualizing the Industrial Revolution Through Poetry Using William Blake's Poem 'London'" lesson plan (with handouts) packet to enrich your teaching and introduce students to this important era of

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.7, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Editable Lesson and Activity: 10 Everyday Words and Phrases in Greek Mythology

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We often use words and phrases from Greek Mythology and do not even realize it! Have you ever said that you were "caught between a rock and hard place" when you had to make a tough decision? Or, did you ever comment that a friend of yours was so

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Printables, Cooperative Learning

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RI.6.3, CCRA.R.10, RH.6-8.7, WHST.6-8.7

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Geography Skills Lesson: Ready-to-Use Worksheet with Blank World Map

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Geography Awareness Lesson - No Prep *Ready-to-Use* In an effort to raise Geography Awareness, here is a blank Mercator Projection World Map with a built-in lesson plan ready to go out of the box. I use this blank map and worksheet in my lessons -

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Geography, Earth Day

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Not Grade Specific

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CCRA.L.2, WHST.11-12.9

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3 General English Language Exams for English Language Learners

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Teachers often want to give their students a language assessment at the end of the semester to track how well they have absorbed basic English Language and Grammar skills. This is a skills-based test that you can use regardless of the content you

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English Language Arts, Grammar, ESL / ELL / EFL

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Adult Education

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Examinations - Quizzes, Test Prep, Assessment

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CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.6

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Philosophy in the Classroom: Empiricism versus Rationalism

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How the mind works is an essential philosophical problem that forms the basis for a theory of knowledge. In this ready-to-go 45-minute jargon-free lesson, introduce your students to two famous theories - one touting that the mind is like a blank

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Other (Social Studies - History), Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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RI.11-12.2, W.11-12.2f, CCRA.L.6, RST.11-12.9

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Short English Language Verbal Test for English Language Learners (30 Min. Test)

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I created this short 30 minute verbal test to assess my beginner and intermediate High School and Middle School English Language learners. Since this test is relatively short, it can be used as an evaluative tool at the beginning of the school year

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English Language Arts, Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

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CCRA.R.2, CCRA.L.3

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Map Skills Lesson: Using Census Data about Ethnic Communities in New York City

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I use this ready-to-go lesson as a larger part of a middle or high school social studies lesson on diversity. Using data compiled by the 2010 United States Census and The New York Times, you and your students can look more closely at the

Subjects:

U.S. History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

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RH.9-10.4, RH.9-10.7

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$Five ELL Reading Comprehension Questions - "Bobby the Math$

Five ELL Reading Comprehension Questions - "Bobby the Math Whiz" (Nonfiction)

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Give your ELLs and struggling readers reading comprehension practice. It'll boost their confidence. I created this worksheet for students who need extra help in improving their reading skills, including finding the meaning of words in context

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4

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Philosophy in the Classroom: Caught You! The Ring of Gyges from Plato's Republic

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Caught you! Are people only good because they fear punishment and hope for a reward? I teach Glaucon's retelling of the Ring of Gyges from Plato's book The Republic. The story is about a shepherd who gets hold of a magical ring that makes him

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Chapter One Lesson Plan for Teaching Jean Fritz’s Homesick: My Own Story

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*This resource comes packaged with an editable Google Docs link*Jean Fritz's classic autobiographical novel recounts the story of the author's sojourn in the Chinese city of Hankow (modern day Wuhan) as a young girl in the 1920s.Add depth to your

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets, Printables

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.9

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Chapter Two Lesson Plan for Teaching Jean Fritz’s Homesick: My Own Story

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, EFL - ESL - ELD

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets, Printables

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.10

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Chapter Three Lesson Plan for Teaching Jean Fritz’s Homesick: My Own Story

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Printables

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RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.6.9, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.L.4, RH.6-8.7

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New York, New York / It’s a Wonderful Town: Navigating New York City in One Day

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New York City is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Using the 1949 MGM film musical classic On the Town for inspiration, invite your students to plan a one day itinerary to explore the Big Apple. Your students will respect your old-school

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Internet Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10, RH.6-8.7, WHST.6-8.6, WHST.6-8.7

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Teach the Cautionary Tale of Icarus: The Boy Who Flew Too Close to the Sun

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If you fly too close to the sun you're more than likely to get burned - or so the story goes. Introduce your students to a fairly popular Greek moral tale about an ambitious inventor and his erstwhile son. I have created a 3-day lesson plan filled

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.9-10.7, W.9-10.9

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Literary Terms: Paradoxes, Contradictions, and Oxymorons (Minilesson)

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Can you fit a square peg in a round hole? What if you went back in time and killed your grandfather? Would you still continue to exist? How is the name "Biggie Smalls" an oxymoron? Find out the answers to these questions (and more!) with this useful

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

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Handouts, Bibliographies, Minilessons

CCSS:

RL.9-10.4

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Welcome to the Stones of Erasmus! - I have been an educator since 2008. I have concentrated my work in independent schools both in Louisiana and in New York City. I have taught English Language Arts and Humanities-based classes to both Middle, High School, and Undergraduate students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Everything I do centers around writing, reading, and reaching out through art, letters, ideas, and my especial love for a good cup of coffee with milk - no sugar. I make lessons that promote critical thinking. I like to select texts that get me and students to go deeper - so the resources I have added here on TpT reflect that philosophy. I'd love to know how you are using the resources I have created - especially if you have any insight or feedback.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

DeRance Philosophy Scholarship - 2000-2001

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated with a Master's in Philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York City and I have a Master's in English from Southeastern Louisiana University. My Bachelor's degree is from both Saint Joseph Seminary College and the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium in Liberal Arts and Philosophy, respectively.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I grew up in Southern Louisiana so, of course, my heart beats to the rhythm of the Mardi Gras Mambo.

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History, EFL - ESL - ELD, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, Literature, Character Education, Problem Solving, ESL / ELL / EFL, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading

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