Lit Monster
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Burke, Virginia, United States
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High school is my home. For the past seven years, I've taught a good variety of courses, from teamed and regular English (9-11) to English 9 and 10 Honors, AP Language and Composition and most recently AP Capstone (Seminar). I try to be active at my school, running the school's writing center, sponsoring clubs ranging from NEHS to the school's yo-yo club. I love where I am, and I love teaching high school kids. I hope I can share some of the joys and successes I have experienced at my school with you. I also hope to learn all I can from this community.
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AP Language And Composition - The Crucible (AP Lang) - UPDATED 12/2/19
"Because it is my name!" Have students analyze Arthur Miller's The Crucible for how characters manipulate language for their purposes! In this unit, I have compiled what has worked well for me and my students in the AP Lang classroom. Included are the following: 1) Pre-reading activities on Puritan writings, a speech by Joseph McCarthy, and discussion activities for Margaret Atwood's "Half-Hanged Mary" 2) Resources for analyzing a text for rhetoric, motifs, and character. 3) Close reading questi
10th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
The Things They Carried for AP Language and Composition (AP Lang)
Have students read Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried analyzing author's purpose and rhetorical strategies! This bundle is a compilation of what has worked well for me in the AP Lang and honors classrooms. This could also be adapted for regular courses. In this document, you can find the following: 1) Pre-reading activities where students analyze letters from LBJ and Ho Chi Minh (rhetorical analysis). 2) Motif analysis activities -- how motifs connect to O'Brien's purpose. 3) Character Analys
10th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - AP Lang
In this resource, I have compiled what has worked well for me and my students in the AP Language and Composition classroom for the study of Frederick Douglass' narrative. In this growing resource, you can find the following: 1) Quote analysis activities for each reading section with sample rhetorical analysis and reading questions. 2) Pre-reading activities where students examine "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July", an excerpt from Uncle Tom's Cabin, and questions and analytical activities
10th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
AP Language and Composition - Synthesis, Argument, Rhetorical Analysis
This growing bundle is a compilation of multiple resources from Lit Monster Lesson Plans: Argument, Synthesis, and Rhetorical Analysis Resources and Activities, as well as Embedding Quotes for AP Lang and A Portrait of a Speaker. This is a reduced price bundle of these resources. Within I have compiled the resources and activities that have proved most successful in my classroom. Included are the following: - Embedding Quotes Presentation, Guided Notes, Activity, and Reference Documents - 3 Sam
10th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Of Mice and Men: Quizzes for Chapters 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 with Answers
In this resource, you can find quizzes grouped in the following order:
1-2
3-4
5-6
In each quiz, there are 10 multiple choice questions and an optional short answer (2 short answer questions). I provide answer keys for the multiple choice and potential answers for the short answer.
If you have any questions, feel free to use the Q and A function. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.
Many thanks!
Mike (Lit Monster)
More Teaching Resources from Lit Monster Lesson Plans:
Fun wi
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
AP Language and Composition Synthesis Essay
In this document, I have compiled what has worked well for me and my students while teaching the synthesis essay for AP Lang. Included is as follows:
1) Overview of the synthesis essay with tips
2) Sample prompt with annotations/explanations
3) How to introduce and connect sources (activities and models)
4) Activities for analyzing visual sources
5) Useful transitions, phrases, stems for concession, refutation, and building off of sources
6) Practice prompt (use as you see fit in addition to th
10th - 11th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
AP Lang - Argument and Synthesis Essays Activities and Resources
This product is a bundle of two resources designed to help students succeed on the AP Language and Composition synthesis and argument essays. I have compiled what has worked well in my classrooms for both me and my students. In this bundle, you can find the following:
SYNTHESIS
1) Overview of the synthesis essay with tips
2) Sample prompt with annotations/explanations
3) How to introduce and connect sources (activities and models)
4) Activities for analyzing visual sources
5) Useful transitions
10th - 11th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (Huck Finn) for AP Language and Composition
Explore satire with Huck Finn and other works! This unit focuses on satirical targets using The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as its core text. In this resource, I've compiled what has worked well for me while teaching satire and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the AP Language and Composition Classroom. Inside, you can find the following: - Pre-reading activities center around "A Modest Proposal," "Damned Human Race," "Advice to Youth," satirical cartoons, and student identification, an
10th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
AP Lang - Embedding, Assertions, Thesis Stems, and Lesson: Rhetorical Analysis
Tools for rhetorical analysis! This bundle includes a PowerPoint presentation on embedding quotes for the rhetorical analysis essay. With a focus on these skills, students get a clearer picture of how to fluidly embed quotes with purpose. Also included are guided notes for the presentation, a handout on how to construct thesis statements, assertions, and fluidly embedded quotes, and a strong verbs for rhetorical analysis list. These are good tools for any student looking to improve on these esse
10th - 11th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Fun with Satire -- Assignments and Final Creative Satire Project
Have students create their own satirical products, from satirical "how-to" lists and political cartoons, to full articles exposing something ridiculous and/or wrong with society. The following handouts and activities are included in this package:
- Detailed handouts and activities with examples (such as an example "how-to" list)
- A homework assignment and follow-up group activity
- A final satire project with rubric
- A cartoon analysis handout
These activities are a lot of fun, and they get s
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
AP Language and Composition - Argument Essay
In this resource, I have compiled activities that have worked well for both me and my students in the AP Language and Composition classroom.
This resource includes the following:
- 12 original prompts to use in addition to the already available College Board prompts
- Brainstorming activities to assist in generating meaningful evidence and bring more complexity to arguments
- Open and closed thesis examples
- Peer editing roles that can be used for argument essay timed writings
- Stations act
10th - 11th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong from O'Brien's The Things They Carried (AP Lang)
This resource is a collection of questions and activities that have worked well in my AP Language and Composition classroom for "Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong" from O'Brien's The Things They Carried. While these questions work well for AP Lang, they can be used in other advanced English courses or adapted for regular English 10 - 12.
In this resource you can find the following:
1) Guided questions on author's purpose, motifs, characterization, and themes. These questions can be returned to
10th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Of Mice and Men Chapters 3-4:
In this resource, I have compiled what has worked well for me while teaching Of Mice and Men, chapters 3-4. Included are the following:
1) Passage Analysis Activities: One activity for chapter 3, and another for chapter 4 with model analysis
2) An "expert groups" activity
3) A graphic organizer on the role of dreams in Of Mice and Men
4) Reading Quiz with Answers
5) Thesis Statement Activities and Examples
6) An Analytical Verbs List
7) Embedding Quotes Activity
Feel free to view the pr
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
The Great Gatsby Lit Groups, Motifs: AP Lang, Reg, Honors - UPDATED
In this resource, you can find literature groups activities and information on how to annotate. A breakdown of this resource is as follows:
1) Motif Analysis Graphic Organizer: In this activity, students work individually and in groups to analyze motifs from each chapter (see preview).
2) Literature Groups Assignments: Students complete a homework assignment that involves tracking motifs, generating questions, and annotating a quote of their choice. When students meet, they take notes per the
10th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Of Mice and Men - Full Unit, Editable
In this comprehensive Of Mice and Men Unit, students investigate the text focusing on character and major themes. Included in this bundle . . . - Pre-reading activities including an anticipation activity, PowerPoint presentation introducing themes and the story's context, and a "bindle" activity - During reading activities including annotations, double entry journals with example entries and embedded quotes, active individual and group activities focusing on the role of dreams, power, and frien
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
"On the Rainy River" from The Things They Carried (AP Lang)
This resource is a collection of questions and activities that have worked well in my AP Language and Composition classroom for "On the Rainy River" from O'Brien's The Things They Carried. While these questions work well for AP Lang, they can be used in other advanced English courses or adapted for regular English 10 - 12.
In this resource you can find the following:
1) Guided questions on author's purpose, motifs, characterization, and themes. These questions can be returned to periodically
10th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Of Mice and Men - Chapters 1-2: Passage Analysis, Quiz, Power Hierarchy, Thesis
In this resource, I have compiled what has worked well for me while teaching Of Mice and Men, chapters 1-2. Included are the following:
1) Passage Analysis Activities: 1 for chapter 5, another for chapter 6 with model analysis
2) Annotations Activity
3) Reading Quiz with Answers
4) Thesis Statement Activities and Examples
5) An Analytical Verbs List
6) Annotations Guidelines
Feel free to view the preview file for a closer look. You can also use the Q and A function if you have any questio
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
The Crucible, The Things They Carried, Embedding for AP Lang - Discounted Bundle
Who says you can’t teach novels and plays in AP Lang? In this expansive resource, I’ve compiled what has worked well for me and my AP Language and Composition students while teaching The Crucible and The Things They Carried. In addition, I’ve added my embedding quotes, assertions, and thesis stems resource. In the bundles for The Crucible and The Things They Carried, I’ve provided reading questions for each reading section, quote analysis activities, annotations activities, thesis and diction e
10th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Bundle - UPDATED!
This resource contains activities and resources for the AP Language and Composition classroom that have worked well for both me and my students. This is a reduced price bundle of the Embedding Quotes for AP Lang, A Portrait of a Speaker, and the Rhetorical Analysis Workshop resources in my store. Inside, you'll find . . .
- Embedding Quotes PowerPoint, Guided Notes, and Activity
- Thesis and Assertion Stems
- Resource page for embedding quotes for rhetorical analysis
- 3 practice prompts for rh
10th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Of Mice and Men - Chapters 5-6: Passage Analysis, Discussion, Quiz, Theses
In this resource, I have compiled what has worked well for me and my students while teaching Of Mice and Men, chapters 5-6. Included are the following:
1) Passage Analysis Activities : 1 for chapter 5, another for chapter 6 with model analysis
2) A Silent Discussion Activity
3) A Graphic Organizer on George's Decision - Students work in teams to decide whether George was justified
4) Reading Quiz with Answers
5) Thesis Statement Activities and Examples
6) An Analytical Verbs List
Feel fre
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
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About the store
Experience
High school is my home. For the past seven years, I've taught a good variety of courses, from teamed and regular English (9-11) to English 9 and 10 Honors, AP Language and Composition and most recently AP Capstone (Seminar). I try to be active at my school, running the school's writing center, sponsoring clubs ranging from NEHS to the school's yo-yo club. I love where I am, and I love teaching high school kids. I hope I can share some of the joys and successes I have experienced at my school with you. I also hope to learn all I can from this community.
Teaching style
I share a student-centered philosophy with many of my colleagues. I do mix in direct instruction, but often when I do, I still try to make it interactive.
My own education history
Masters in Secondary English Education, Bachelor's in English and Psychology with a Minor in French
Additional biographical information
I live in Northern Virginia with my wife and two crazy but lovable dogs! We have a baby boy on the way, due this June!
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