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I've taught English Language Arts, Creative Writing, and Journalism for thirteen years in a large suburban high-needs high school.
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A Deep Dive Into The Epic Hero: Odysseus in The Odyssey
In this task, students will complete research, use close-reading skills, and presentation skills in order to summarize their understanding of Ancient Greece, Odysseus, and his epic poem.
8th - 10th
Close Reading, Library Skills, Literature
The Odyssey Polyphemus Close Reading Analysis
In this assignment, students will break down aspects of the text in order to deepen their understanding of the character, Polyphemus, and the narrator's unreliability.
8th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet Friar Lawrence Characterization Scavenger Hunt
Students can partner read or read independently to practice identifying the author's characterization of a new character in ACT II, Scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. My students found this to be so fun, accessible, and really helped them break down the complex language of Shakespeare's iambic pentameter/Early Modern English.
8th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
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CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.10
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About the store
Experience
I've taught English Language Arts, Creative Writing, and Journalism for thirteen years in a large suburban high-needs high school.
Teaching style
I work in student-centered, student-driven teaching. I teach many independent-study or capstone style courses that influence my general English classes as well.
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