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9-12th grades (EdTech, English, Asian American Literature, Writing. Ethnic Studies, TEAACH Act-Asian American History).
Higher Education: Curriculum and Instruction.
Education Consultant: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
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South Asian American Key Words Handbook (Middle & High School)
A classroom-ready glossary of 41 essential Asian American and South Asian American identity terms, with two reading levels per entry (middle school and high school) so the same book works for both. Includes real-world examples, "Why it matters" reflection callouts, discussion prompts, and full citations. Perfect for AAPI Heritage Month, ELA, social studies, advisory, and any district teaching to the TEAACH Act or similar standards. 50 pages, full color, print-ready PDF. This ready-to-use South
6th - 12th
AAPI History, U.S. History, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.6
Things Fall Apart Summative Assessment Parts I, II, and III
This multiple choice assessment is both a reading and analytical assessment. It is usually broken up into three parts, so that students are taking each part of the exam after reading and discussing the novel in each section. However, some teachers may want to give the entire exam at once. The test is much harder that way, so be aware. Answers are in bold. Teachers can use this assessment in for the Backwards Design Model so that they know what to focus on throughout the entire unit. In addition,
9th - 12th
African History, Close Reading, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.4
 +1
South Asian American History/English lesson
The South Asian American Policy & Research Institute conducted interviews with South Asians who came to the US prior to the Immigration Act of 1965; therefore, this primary source is a precious and crucial document, which can be used to teach high school students about the amazing journey of Indians in the diaspora. The workshop aims to equip high school teachers and students with a comprehensive understanding of South Asian American history and culture. It aligns with the Illinois TEAACH Act
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RH.9-10.1
, RH.9-10.2
 +5
"By the Waters of Babylon" Quiz (Science Fiction)
The short story by Stephen Vincent Benet is offered for free online. Once students read this story and discuss it in class, they can take this assessment. This multiple choice quiz tests skills in reading comprehension, literary terms, and analysis. It is more upper level in terms of critical thinking. Teachers can use scantron. Answer key is provided (correct answer is bolded). This is challenging and useful. Even if you don't assign the quiz, it will help the teacher facilitate class discussio
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.10
, CCRA.L.5
Twelfth Night by Shakespeare (Quiz/Short Test and Answer Key)
This quiz gives the passages from Twelfth Night along with multiple choice questions and answers. Since Twelfth Night is offered online for free, I do believe it's okay to refer to passages on this quiz. Students are assessed on literary terms and analysis. There are 15 questions. Some teachers would consider this a summative assessment. So, if you are just starting the unit, you can make sure to review these passages and literary terms prior to this assessment (Backwards Design Model).
8th - 11th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.4
 +6
The Best We Could Do Teaching Notes
The Best We Could DoGeneral Notes/Lecture about the famous graphic novel by Thi Bui. Specific notes about page 36 and 71 of the novel are included. Refugees write in their native language, so we miss those stories if they are not translated. In order to foster intergenerational comprehension, oral history can meaningfully connect students with individual and collective experiences drenched in historical context. Thi Bui's personal account engages readers through powerful graphic images. There ar
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Graphic Arts, Social Studies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.11-12.5
, LA.9-12.E1.1.D
, CM.11.2.c
Life of Pi Quiz/Test on Part 1 only
This is a 9th/10 grade test on Part 1 of the novel Life of Pi.There are 20 multiple choice questions. You can use these questions to guide class discussion as well. Use only the questions you want to! You can decide to use 5, 10, 15, or all 20.
9th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.10
, LA.9-12.E1.3
 +9
Musical: In the Heights Quick 10 pt assignment
Ask the students to take notes from a feminist lens as they watch the 2021 musical. There are two options for a quick paragraph assignment. There is a rubric and examples for students to use as a guide.
9th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Performing Arts
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
 +11
The Best We Could Do Single Panel Analysis
This is a single panel analysis for The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui. Teachers can use it as a major or minor assessment at any point in the graphic novel. This assignment shows that the students are halfway through the book. This assignment comes with a short rubric. Students are to use varied sentence styles and some graphic novel terms as well.
9th - 12th
Graphic Arts, Literature, Visual Arts
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
 +10
Redlining: Read and Respond (DEI or Ethnic Studies)
Students will learn about the history of redlining. They will be able to determine the central idea of the text, cite evidence, and identify the author’s main purpose. Teachers are provided with the article, the assignment, answer key, and a quick rubric. (If you are interested in connections with the novel Kindred, then redlining can be compared to the loss of Dana's arm. Dana must never forget the horrors of slavery; in this same vein, redlining from the past still trickles into modern times.
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.6
, W.9-10.1d
 +5
Diverse Poetry: Four Poems
There are four poems: "Elena" by Pat Mora, "Etymology" by Amy Kashiwabara, "Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes, and "Much Madness is Divinest Sense" by Emily Dickenson. There are questions along with an answer key. Students will be exposed to diverse poets and themes that come up in ethnic studies/literature. Teachers can decide if this assignment should be done individually or in groups. Class discussion duration depends on how long the collaborative discussion can go with each poem. About an h
9th - 11th
Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
 +1
Colorism in Kindred by Octavia Butler p111
This is a lesson on colorism and its connection to the novel Kindred by Octavia Butler. Students will learn about how colorism still exists in the 2020s. Connections will be made to nonfiction articles (free articles that are linked within the presentation slides). Suggestions for useful images are in the Notes section of each slide, so teachers will be prepared for class discussion. Teachers can decide how much time to spend on this topic.
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.11-12.10
, RI.11-12.7
, RI.11-12.10
Four I's of Oppression (DEI or Ethnic Studies assignment)
Students will watch a youtube video clip on the Four I's of Oppression. Then, they will be able to summarize and give an example of each type. Answer key and rubric are provided. This is useful diversity, equity, and inclusion lessons.
8th - 11th
Informational Text, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.4
, LA.9-12.E1.2.A
, LA.9-12.E1.2.B
The Kite Runner Short Quiz Ch 1-5 Only
Students should do a close reading of The Kite Runner chapters 1-5. Prior to discussing the chapters, students will take this short quiz. There are two versions on one sheet of paper. The teacher can cut the paper in half: Quiz A and Quiz B Answer key is provided on the second page. Quiz is worth 7 points. It is a little challenging, but it is manageable if students do a close reading. It can be a take home quiz as well (homework). It's a quick 5 minute quiz or bell ringer at the beginning of c
11th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature
CER Rubric with MLA Requirements
This is a 15 pt CER Paragraph Rubric that requires students to use MLA formatting. Students can copy and paste this rubric under their paragraph for self evaluation or for teachers to evaluate.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1d
 +5
Science Fiction Major Assessment
This product is for high school students but can be adapted for middle school. Students will find parallels between science fiction (speculative fiction) and the real world. They will recognize, group, and evaluate trends and arguments that highlight potential changes in society. In addition, they will make self-to-text, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections using a variety of forms: movies, cartoons, short stories, and novels.
8th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.9
, W.9-10.1
 +25
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Experience
9-12th grades (EdTech, English, Asian American Literature, Writing. Ethnic Studies, TEAACH Act-Asian American History).
Higher Education: Curriculum and Instruction.
Education Consultant: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Teaching style
Students learn best when they make authentic connections with their environment and their education; therefore, it is important for students to gain meaningful, lifelong experiences in and outside the academic classroom, but it is more so important that they are given options. Although I pick essential required material for reading and writing, the students are given choices for major assessments. What do they want to research? I remind students that if they are not passionate about connecting to the material, then intrinsic motivation and curiosity will be nonexistent. With each student-initiated project and each session of my courses, my teaching and assessments become more granular and stronger as I learn and grow with my students and colleagues through discussion and feedback.
In terms of assignments, my formative assessments include weekly discussion boards or dialectical journal entries, which provide me with opportunities to informally assess students’ engagement, questions regarding the texts, and overall learning. Formal, summative evaluations such as papers, projects, case studies and presentations contribute to current research and provide me with more critical level of their mastery in learning. I assess the effectiveness of my teaching by analyzing their first paper and their last paper. As I look for growth in their writing and comprehension skills, students are also shown their first and last assessments, so they can witness their own development by the end of the semester.
I utilize divergent questions to see if they can generate multiple creative solutions. As I grow in my field, I demand more questions and use more Socratic techniques while incorporating my dry sense of humor with attempted improv.
Awards & shining teacher moments
In 2014, Dr. Achettu developed the first-ever one-year core course on Asian American literature for Chicago Public Schools, marking a groundbreaking achievement as the first of its kind in the nation.
My own education history
Loyola University Chicago (BA, MEd, EdD)
Additional biographical information
I have taught remote, hybrid, and in the traditional classroom for high school and higher education.
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