Mark Sager
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Sinclairville, New York, United States
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I have almost 30 years of teaching ELA courses in grades 7-12 in public high schools in three states. I have held teaching certificates in New York, Ohio, and Georgia and have the most experience teaching American Literature, World Literature, Contemporary Literature, Advanced Composition, and Advanced Placement Language & Composition. I also have mentored many student teachers through the years, allowing me to create many files to help assist young teachers just starting out. I feel my teaching experience has helped me shape the many files for sale in my store.
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Intertextuality Notes
This brief and simple powerpoint on intertextuality discusses the idea of "One Text" through unit examples. This year the examples come from: The Body by Stephen King, The Outsiders by SE Hinton, Rumble Fish by SE Hinton, The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, Heroes by Robert Cormier, and True Grit by Charles Portis. I usually use this with a foldable review booklet I ask students to construct. This is the ideal lecture for near the end of the academic year, and pairs nicely with connected texts: La
9th - 11th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
"Good Night and Good Luck" Viewing Guide & Questions
This viewing guide, with chronological questions, is for the film "Good Night and Good Luck," This film is very effective after a unit on Arthur Miller's play The Crucible.
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in:Â The Crucible & Puritans Packet
The Body Pre-Reading Guide
This pre-reading guide for the novella The Body by Stephen King introduces students to the main characters, setting, historical backdrop, and major themes studied in this unit. The visuals are paired with the movie "Stand By Me," which is an ancillary viewing activity in this unit as well.
9th - 11th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
NY ELA Regents Prep-Task 3- Literary Analysis Essay Practice Packet
This practice packet contains directions for unpacking the directions, tips for preparing for Part 3, and six short passages followed by Regents EQs. This packet is perfect for test prep and getting the discussion going about the literary analysis essay.
10th - 11th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
The Body Ch. 15 Assessment (The Train)
This assessment is for chapter 15 of the novella The Body by Stephen King. It is a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions that asks the student to think symbolically about this important chapter. An answer key is included.
9th - 11th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
The Life & Works of Stephen King- Prezi & Cloze Notes
These cloze notes briefly introduces students to the life and works of author Stephen King. I use this generally to begin my unit on King's novella The Body and the larger unit on the bildungsroman novel. A Prezi link is inlcuded that can be accessed with any free Prezi account.
9th - 11th
Informational Text, Novel Studies, Reading
"Stand By Me"- 1st 20 minutes Viewing Guide
This viewing guide introduces the idea of reading/viewing with a purpose. Students preview the document before watching the first twenty minutes of the movie "Stand By Me," which is based on our unit novella, The Body by Stephen King. I usually have students work through their thoughts and opinions afterward by entering answers in a Google Form.
9th - 11th
Literature, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
Tuesdays With Morrie- Ch. 1-20 Assessment & Cornell Notes Practice
This open book assessment asks students to choose one of the first set of lessons Morrie Schwartz teaches in the first 20 chapters of Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. Students also practice using Cornell-style notes by dissecting the lesson using the provided note prompts.
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Tuesdays With Morie- Assessment and Activity Bundle
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children- Final Test w/answer key
This is 50 multiple choice question assessment and covers the entirety of the novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. An answer key is included.
9th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
True Grit- Ch. 1-10 Symbolism Activity "What's in Your Saddlebag?"
This can be used as an alternative to traditional assessment after students have read the first ten chapters of True Grit by Charles Portis. After working through various examples in the symbol bank, students are asked to choose three symbols to analyze and "pack" into their paper or digital saddlebag. A template for the paper saddlebag is included.
9th - 11th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
Also included in:Â True Grit- Resource Bundle
The Body ch. 1-5 MC Reading Assessment
This 15 question multiple choice assessment is for the novella The Body by Stephen King. An answer key is included.
9th - 11th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Note Taking Made Easy Ch. 2 Assessment
This assessment covers the second chapter from the text Note Taking Made Easy by Judi-Kesselman-Turkel and Franklynn Peterson. The chapter is titled "What is Worth Noting" and also discusses facts vs. opinions.
Not Specific
ELA Test Prep, Science of Reading, Writing
Tuesdays With Morrie- Humanism Notes & Prezi
These cloze notes can be filled out as the instructor presents about the philosophy of humanism and how it connects to the lessons Mitch learns in the novel Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. NOTE: You will need a Prezi account in order to access the Prezi address at the top of this handout.
9th - 12th
Character Education, Novel Studies, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Tuesdays With Morie- Assessment and Activity Bundle
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Final Test
This final assessment for John Boyne's The Boy in the Striped Pajamas has 15 multiple choice questions, three long answer questions, and two choices for creative responses. The answer key and responses exemplars are included.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, World History
Also included in:Â The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
"The Boy, The Horse, The Mole, and The Fox" multiple choice assessment with key
This 20 multiple choice assessment is for the BAFTA award-winning short film "The Boy, the Horse, the Mole, and the Fox." An answer key is provided.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
One of Us is Lying- Anticipatory Activity
This activity is to be used before reading Karen M. McManus's novel One of Us is Lying. Students view a short author interview. Great starting point for discussing some of the plot points and themes students will encounter in the book.
8th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in:Â One of Us is Lying- Assessments, Discussion Questions, & Project
The Devil in the White City- Become an Alienist
This exercise is to be used after students have read chapters 3 and 5 from Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. It lists a brief psychological profile and asks students to find textual evidence to prove this profile correct. I use it to prep for written tasks on the NYS Regents, but it is an excellent exercise for any teacher seeking to help students with citing evidence and providing parenthetical citations in their written work.
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
Also included in:Â The Devil in the White City- Assessment and Project Bundle
Identifying Facts and Opinions in Passages
This short powerpoint presentation illustrates the differences between facts and opinions. This is a good focus for a larger conversation and practice.
Not Specific
Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
The Fellowship of the Ring- Final Creative Project with rubric
This project provides three options and step-by-step directions for a final project in JRR Tolkein's novel The Fellowship of the Ring. A grading rubric is also included.
9th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in:Â The Fellowship of the Ring- Assessments & Final Project
"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" Playlist Project
This playlist project asks students to make connections between popular music and their undestanding of six themes present in the teleplay "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." The grading rubric is attached for this project.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â "Twilight Zone": The Short Stories
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About the store
Experience
I have almost 30 years of teaching ELA courses in grades 7-12 in public high schools in three states. I have held teaching certificates in New York, Ohio, and Georgia and have the most experience teaching American Literature, World Literature, Contemporary Literature, Advanced Composition, and Advanced Placement Language & Composition. I also have mentored many student teachers through the years, allowing me to create many files to help assist young teachers just starting out. I feel my teaching experience has helped me shape the many files for sale in my store.
Teaching style
I believe first and foremost that in order to reach students, you must actively build rapport and trust. For this reason I consider myself to be a friendly and casual teacher with serious intent and purpose.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Student Teacher of the Year- SUNY at Fredonia 1995
STAR Teacher- Cobb County, Georgia 2006
AP Language & Composition Certification
CRISS Reading Certification
My own education history
AA- Jamestown Community College
BA- SUNY at Fredonia State University
MSE- SUNY at Fredonia State University
Additional biographical information
In my time off the clock I enjoy reading voraciously, hunting, fishing, and gardening. Most of these hobbies are reflected in some of the files on offer.
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