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I have taught all grades of high school and all levels from my sweet "three-reaters" of 9th grade to IB Literature English A1 Higher Level.I have even taught virtually in NC and in unconventional classes in an alternative setting. I feel as though I have a strong understanding of a variety of learners and their individual needs. Currently I am teaching both AP Literature and IB Literature English A1.
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Literary Terms Tests (Set #1): AP Literature, IB and Honors
I use these tests in my class and my students find them challenging, but beneficial for their AP Literature test.
This product contains a list of terms, terms and examples set up for virtual flashcards, multiple choice tests and an answer key. Definitions to go with each term are not included in case of copyright infringement.
The tests are written in a cumulative nature as are the flashcards. The tests provide a passage or a few sentences and ask students to identify what literary devices a
10th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Literary Criticism Research Essay: Honors, AP or IB
This is an essay that requires students to step beyond their normal ideas regarding research and research writing. It asks them to have a literary "conversation" with critics regarding a work of literature. Students need to form their own opinion on the work of literature, then use literary criticism to support it.
The assignment you are purchasing consists of 8 parts:
1. The assignment sheet with essay description and directions on construction as well as using Easy Bib
2. A Peer Review
12th, Higher Education
Literature, Writing-Essays
IB English Paper 1 / Paper One Writer's Workshop for a Poetry Commentary
In preparation for Paper 1 in May, students have to write A LOT of essays for practice. As teachers, we don't have time to grade and provide feedback for all of these lengthy essays. I use Writer's Workshop sessions to allow students to give each other effective feedback for improving their writing.
This particular PowerPoint is designed for a Paper 1 Commentary on a poetry option. I use some lingo in this presentation (interpretive sentences, commentary) but have also tried to explain wha
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Poetry, Writing-Essays
Othello Drama Guide: AP Literature, Honors English, Standard English
This Drama Guide is meant to help students record and analyze Shakespeare's Othello. The first three pages are set up as a chart focusing on elements of drama (setting, characters, themes, etc.) The remaining 5 pages are dedicated to plot questions as well as discussion questions. Since this Guide was originally set up for AP Literature, the discussion questions are geared toward the themes of jealousy, manipulation and revenge. I didn't focus this Drama Guide on specific scene and line numb
9th - 12th
Drama, Literature, Reading
Literary Terms Tests, (Set #2): AP Literature, IB and Honors
I use these tests in my class, and my students find them challenging, but beneficial for their AP Literature test.
This product contains a list of terms, terms and examples set up for virtual flashcards, multiple choice tests and an answer key. Definitions to go with each term are not included in case of copyright infringement.
The tests are written in a cumulative nature. The tests provide a passage or a few sentences and ask students to identify what literary devices are present in those lin
10th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
IB Literature Paper 1 Student Example: High Score Prose
This high scoring Paper 1 example is written based on an excerpt from Cormac McCarthy's "The Crossing." The excerpt is not included due to copyright laws; however, directions on how to obtain the excerpt are included.
The student example has grammar and spelling errors, but is an strong example for discussion of author's choices and effective organization. A score rationale is also included with detailed thoughts regarding the commentary.
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, Writing-Essays
Ethan Frome Walk Around Activity
This PowerPoint begins with 3 slides I show to the class, and the final 2 slides hold the 5 questions I use and more detailed procedures for how I use this activity in my class room. Students are moving around the room and interacting through the written word rather than verbally.
I use this activity to prepare students for their final Open-Ended Essay for "Ethan Frome." At this point in the unit, the novel has been read, we have done Socratic Seminars for four days and major motifs and theme
10th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Greek and Roman Gods Collage
Teaching Greek and Roman Mythology can often times turn into days of lecture. Instead, ask students to be an expert on one god or goddess and demonstrate their knowledge creatively and verbally.
Greek Gods and Roman Gods are necessary to more than just The Odyssey, The Iliad, Oedipus and Antigone. This knowledge will also be beneficial in deciphering the purpose for the literary allusions students will be confronted with in their readings throughout their reading careers.
This assignment a
8th - 10th
Ancient History, Informational Text, Literature
Conventions of Narrative Fiction for IB Paper 2
One of the criterion on the rubric for Paper 2 in the IB (International Baccalaureate) English Literature is: Conventions. If you are using Novels and Short Stories (Narrative Fiction) as your genre study, you'll need a list of conventions. Here is a basic list from which you can expand.
11th - 12th
Reading, Writing-Essays
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About the store
Experience
I have taught all grades of high school and all levels from my sweet "three-reaters" of 9th grade to IB Literature English A1 Higher Level.I have even taught virtually in NC and in unconventional classes in an alternative setting. I feel as though I have a strong understanding of a variety of learners and their individual needs. Currently I am teaching both AP Literature and IB Literature English A1.
Teaching style
With my current position, I find myself being a facilitator rather than a teacher. I know that we are not supposed to "teach to the test," but IB's assessments are fabulous (and not multiple choice), so following their standards and preparing for their assessments just makes for good teaching.
My own education history
I received my Bachelor's Degree from Oakland University in Michigan within Secondary English Education. I am certified in AP Language and Literature as well as IB Literature.
Additional biographical information
In AP Literature, I teach Ethan Frome, The Things They Carried, Othello, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Importance of Being Earnest and Much Ado about Nothing. Contact me if you would like to purchase anything specific to these works.
In IB Literature, I teach the Individual Oral Commentary with Shakespeare's Sonnets, Importance of Being Earnest and The Guide by Narayan. For the Genre Study, I use Heart of Darkness, The Things They Carried, Annie John and Their Eyes were watching God. Contact me if you would like to purchase anything specific to these works.
My classroom is mainly discussion based, so I can also provide lessons involving Socratic Seminar and student-lead discussions.
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