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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"The Fall of the House of Usher"- House for Sale Mini-Project
This mini-project is a perfect way to have your students analyze the literal and symbolic features of the Usher House as they take on the role of a real estate agent desperately trying to sell this house. Students use persuasive language to "spin" the state of the house, and are given choice for how to respond. Bonus opportunities and additional resources are included.
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
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
"The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse" SEL Quotation Activity
This worksheet asks students to make personal connections to the short film "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse." Selected quotations from the film are provided for students to make connections to. This works perfectly as a cross-curricular activity to do with your guidance department, or as a standalone SEL (social emotional learning) tool.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts
One of Us is Lying- Whodunit Project
Students assume the role of private investigators in this culminating project for Karen M. McManus's novel One of Us is Lying. Students create investigation boards, write detective reports, and log evidence as they seek their murder suspect. A grading rubric is included.
8th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Also included in:Â One of Us is Lying- Assessments, Discussion Questions, & Project
The Botany of Desire- Design a Future-Proof Apple Project
This project can be used during the reading of chapter one ("The Apple") from Michael Pollan's nonfiction novel The Botany of Desire: A Plant's Eye View of the World. Students design, illustrate, and label their own "weird" apple, simulating artificial selection, as discussed extensively throughout the book.
10th - 12th
Biology, Close Reading, Environment
How to Bee- Assessment & Activity Bundle
This bundle has assessments and activities for the book How to Bee by Bren MacDibble. Included is a multiple choice assessment, a short answer assessment, a creative writing assignment, a webquest, and a fun and interactive scavenger hunt/obstacle course activity. Answer keys and rubrics are included with each resource.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Tuesdays With Morrie- Legacy Box Project
This project can be implemented at any time during the novel study unit for the novel Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. The project asks students to identify a mentor, interview that mentor, and create a "legacy box" of wisdom gathered in the course of the interview. Extension activites can include a mini-unit on feature writing as well. A grading rubric is included with this project.
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
Also included in:Â Tuesdays With Morie- Assessment and Activity Bundle
The Nonfiction Novel- Syllabus
This sample syllabus can be used for all levels of an 11th grade to college-level course on the nonfiction novel. Sections includes course description, grading policy, attendance & late work policies, assessment types, unit and course texts, as well as a syllabus acknowledgement form for parent signing. Thematic units are designed around different nonfiction types: Crime & Punishment, Historical Nonfiction, Scientific Nonfiction, Sports/Athletics, and Frontier/Survival Nonfiction. Each unit focu
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
English 9 On-Level Syllabus Sample
This sample syllabus has sections on the course description, grading policy, attendance policy, breakdown of formative and summative assessment types, makeup and late work policy, as well as main unit and course texts. Ancillary content on poetry, grammar, and writing is also covered. A syllabus acknowledgement form for parent signature is also included. Thematic units are grouped by: Coming-of-Age, Elements of the Quest Story, Hero & Villain Types, and Intertextuality. I have all related classr
9th - 10th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
English 9 Honors Sample Syllabus- NY
This sample syllabus includes learning goals, course description, a defense of the use of lo-fi music in the learning environment, the mian unit and course texts, a description of an attendance and late work policy, and a syllabus acknowledgement form to be signed. This course was designed around the thematic units: Executive Skills, Coming-of-Age, Quest Stories, Hero & Villain Types, and Intertextuality. Ancillary material includes grammar, writing, poetry woven throughout. I have files for sa
9th - 10th
Informational Text, Novel Studies, Writing
Batman: Year One- Final Assessment
This final assessment for Frank Miller's graphic novel Batman: Year One. An answer key is included. I teach this as part of my unit on antiheroes, heroes, and villains. Additional unit material is available in my store.
9th - 11th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
Batman: Year One- Antihero Wanted Poster Project
This project can be assigned during a unit on antiheroes, villains, and hero types, before or after reading the graphic novel Batman: Year One by Frank Miller.
9th - 11th
Literature, Reading, 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 Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe Unit
This bundle includes 5 sets of interactive flashcards, five vocabulary quizzes (with answer keys), and fun classroom activities based on the textbook The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe. This unit explores the main principles of beekeeping with a focus on Colony Collapse Disorder. It is best when used in conjunction with the YA novel How to Bee by Bren MacDibble. Resources and bundles for this novel can also be found in my TpT store.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Science
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
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children- Assessments, Activities, & Projects
This bundle of resources for Ransom Riggs's novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children includes assessments in varied writing modes, a poetry activity, and a photography project.
9th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Tuesdays With Morrie- Sketch Notes Collaborative Activity
This activity and guide are designed to be implemented after students have read at least past chapter 15 of the novel Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. Students are paired in groups to jigsaw the lessons Morrie imparts in the form of sketch notes. The guide here helps direct them through this group activity.
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Tuesdays With Morie- Assessment and Activity Bundle
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 Body- Ch. 6-10 Journal Project
This is a creative writing assessment that can be administered after reading chapters 6-10 from Stephen King's novella The Body. Students write a POV journal, discussing their feelings of major events for this portion of the novel. This is a good opportunity to discuss King's use of characterization and voice.
9th - 11th
Literature, Science of Reading, Writing
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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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