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 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
"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
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
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
Tuesdays With Morrie- Ch. 15 Lesson on Emotions- Guided Notes
These discussion questions for chapter 15 of Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom can be used for guided notes, or as a read-with-purpose activity for silent reading. This also works well for seminars and class discussions.
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- Photography Project
This project is to be administered at the end of a novel study of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. It asks students to compose a series of photographs similar to given themes from the novel and complete a writing refelction. Options for presenting the project are available and a grading rubric is included.
9th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Tuesdays With Morrie- Ch. 1-3 Reading Assessment (MC & Short Answer)
This assessment covers the main events in chapters 1-3 of the novel Tuesdays With Morrie. It contains both multiple choice and short answer questions. An answer key is included.
9th - 11th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
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
Destiny of the Republic- Assessment Bundle
This bundle of assessments, with answer keys & rubrics, are for Candice Millard's historical nonfiction novel Destiny of the Republic.
10th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
"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
"Time Enough at Last" Reading Quiz
This reading quiz, based on Lyn Venable's short story "Time Enough at Last" contains multiple choice questions and one long answer question. An Answer key is included.
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
Also included in:Â "Twilight Zone": The Short Stories
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
A Long Walk to Water- Pre-reading Simulation
This fun simulation gets students out of their seat and allows them to empathize with the character of Nya in Linda Sue Park's YA novel A Long Walk to Water. Detailed directions for each step and a reflection card for students are included. This is an excellent activity to employ before reading the novel. I also use chapter two, "The Secret Life of Water," from Charles Fishman's nonfiction novel The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water after this simulation to bridge come
6th - 8th
African History, English Language Arts, Science
Also included in:Â A Long Walk to Water- Reading Quiz Bundle with Answer Keys
My Friend Dahmer- Assessment Packet
This assessment packet includes short and long answer reading quizzes for Parts 1 and Parts 3-5 for Derf Backderf's graphic novel My Friend Dahmer.
11th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Visual Arts
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
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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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