I've taught 6th-8th grade in both public and private school settings. I currently teach 8th grade English and Developmental Reading at a public school in Rockville, Maryland.
This power point presentation may be used to introduce a unit on persuasion or to reinforce an understanding of persuasive techniques. The slides provide an overview of persuasion in advertising and then guide students in analyzing pathos, ethos, and logos in TV commercials. The included examples are accessible for a variety of students, and the lesson could easily be adapted to accommodate different age groups and interests. It was originally designed for middle school students, but it could al
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
This handout (which can be used as an Interactive Notebook page) is designed as a follow-up resource for a discovery activity on four character archetypes--hero, anti-hero, villain, mentor. It includes the definition of archetype, characteristics of each character archetype, and examples.
The corresponding power point ("Character Archetypes Power Point") and free activity sheet ("Character Archetypes Discovery") are available in my store.
This handout (which can be used as an Interactive Notebook page) is designed as a discovery activity to help students understand 4 character archetypes (hero, anti-hero, villain, and mentor). Using examples from popular movies, video games, and cartoons, students will categorize characters based on similar characteristics and identify a name that appropriately represents the shared traits of each group.
The corresponding power point with the directions and character images is called "Character
I use this "Readbox Rentals" chart as a way to track which books students borrow from our Readbox classroom library. It's a simple accountability system, but you can edit the document to fit your classroom needs.
A simple Back to School/Beginning of the Year ice breaker activity. The chart can easily be edited to suit your student population.
The thumbnails may show that the graphics have shifted, but if downloaded to Microsoft Word, the document should retain its intended formatting.
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
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Experience
I've taught 6th-8th grade in both public and private school settings. I currently teach 8th grade English and Developmental Reading at a public school in Rockville, Maryland.
My own education history
University of Maryland, College Park
BA English Language and Literature
M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary English Education)
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