SuperStar English
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New York, United States
About the store
I have been creating original curriculum including fun and engaging classroom activities and projects, AP-exam style units and assessments, and other good stuff for 23 years as a public school teacher in New York City. I love what I do. I am positive that students can enjoy what they experience in school and still do well on standardized tests. My students don't sit in rows or remain silent all period - if yours don't either or if you want to change the way you do things - give some of my products a try. They will get kids thinking, reading, talking, moving, and exploring.
Big Apple Awards Finalist: One of NYC's best teachers (2017 and 2018)
AP English Literature, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP English Language, English 9-12
English Department Chair
I currently teach AP English Literature and Comp, AP English Language and Comp, AP Research, and English 11. I'm also the College & Career Adviser.
I have previously taught the following courses/grade levels:
English 6
English 7
English 9
English 10
English 11
AP Language
AP Literature
AP Seminar
AP Research
College & Career Adviser
Intro to Journalism
Mixed Media
Yearbook
Broadcast Journalism
Newspaper
Literary Magazine
Magazine Journalism
I use over 11 years of experience as a journalist daily in my English teaching practice.
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AP Research Big Idea 1 Question & Explore Idea Pack - Part 2 Why Research?
Part 2 of the AP Captone: ResearchIdea Generation SeriesWhy Research?Big Idea #1: Question & Explore asks students to generate initial ideas for research - topics and wonderings that spark their personal and academic curiositiesStudents will:• Reflect on their curiosities• Understand the specific reasons why researcher research and the roles researchers and their research play in academic and societal communities• Break down Big Idea #1 Question and Explore into 5 distinct sections – answering p
11th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Other (Science)
CCSS
RST.11-12.2
, RST.11-12.7
, RST.11-12.9
+1
AP Research Big Idea 1: Question & Explore Idea Pack - Part 1 Curiosity
AP Researchers embark on their final Capstone experience by generating topics that interest them personally and academically. In the first part of the Idea Generation Series: The Case for Curiosity Driven Research, students will: Reflect on their roles as student, AP Seminar student, and AP Researcher. Understand why people research Understand the role research plays in academia and in society Reflect upon what makes them wonder, ask 'why?', ask 'how?', and ask 'so what'? Watch, take notes, and
11th - 12th
Library Skills, Other (Science), Writing-Expository
CCSS
RST.11-12.3
, RST.11-12.4
, RST.11-12.7
Original FRQ1 Synthesis Essay AP Language: Teenagers & The News - Lang Exam Prep
SUPER Engaging Topic! Teenagers & The NewsModeled to look, read, and challenge just like the AP English Language and Composition exam (a product of The College Board) Included:Engaging, challenging prompt - FRQ Essay 1 - Synthesis In Google Doc (for printing and digital sharing) and PDF format (for printing) PDF One-Pager Rubric FRQ1 Synthesis Essay (The College Board) * 6 current, exigent, readable, appropriately-leveled texts - ALL FROM 2025 & 2025 *Sources include:Text: university-based rese
11th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.11-12.4
, RI.11-12.5
, RI.11-12.6
+7
Bias & Credibility in Sources AP Language AP Seminar Journalism 4 Activity Packs
This product contains 4 loaded activity packs to teach students about bias and credibility . Engaging, challenging, and ready to go! Each pack is its own Google Doc that can be shared digitally or printed. Use as one running assignment, or use each as its own station activity. Every pack is "packed" with information, prompts, interactive activities, and interesting nuggets of information to make bias and credibility concepts clear to your students - and let them practice putting their understand
9th - 12th
Informational Text, Other (Social Studies)
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.3
, RI.11-12.4
+8
Original Synthesis Essay FRQ1 Prompt AP Language: Bias and Teens PDF Doc
Original and engaging FRQ1 Synthesis Essay Prompt Styled after AP English Language and Composition Exam (The College Board) Super engaging prompt with readable yet challenging texts 6 modern sources: Journal ArticleMagazine ArticleUniversity StudyCartoonTeen Survey ResultsReportIncludes: Prompt and sources in PDF format for easy printing or digital distribtion.Prompt and sources in Google Doc format so students can prep for exam day by annotating the text digitally.Includes The College Board's
10th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.2
, RI.11-12.4
+4
Bad Research Questions: AP Research Slides, Activity, Graphic Organizer
"Bad Research Questions" - Overview, List of 20 editable RQs, Presentation 5 Google Slides with overview and activity directionsElements of Effective RQ graphic - what it takes to craft an effective RQ20 "bad research questions" for students to discuss, break down, and revise (Doc - can be printed or shared digitally)Graphic organizer (Doc and PDF formats) for students to identify elements of their assigned question and revise each element.Students present their work and defend their rationale.T
11th - 12th
Other (ELA), Other (Science)
CCSS
RST.11-12.1
, RST.11-12.6
, RST.11-12.10
Capstone AP Research Effective Questions: Slides, Activities, Graphic Organizer
It's difficult for students to craft effective research questions. After all, this is highly complex college work. This slideshow and these activities will make it easier for them to understand the hallmarks of an effective research question, align their initial ideas and questions to what the College Board expects (rubric-aligned), and get them going on their year-long inquiry journey. With the Keys to Effective Research Questions bundle, you receive:30 beautifully designed, interactive Google
11th - 12th
Other (ELA), Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
CCSS
RST.11-12.3
, RST.11-12.4
, RST.11-12.7
+1
Hamlet + Country Music = Awesome Writing Project Shakespeare High School English
Are you tired of the same old boring Shakespeare assignments? Are your students? Do you want to mix it up with modern connections? Well....I did and it works. Super engaging, modern, and innovative project that helps students deeply understand Shakespeare while writing about connections to music and the world.Get ready, because tragedy megastar William Shakespeare is colliding with country megastars Kane Brown & Jelly Roll!In this project, students will apply their knowledge of and understandin
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing-Expository
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+22
AP Language Educated by Westover Original Rhetorical Analysis + SPACECAT, Precis
What's included in this package:30 Engaging, Editable, Shareable Google Slides Original FRQ2 with an excerpt from Tara Westover's best-selling memoir, Educated - styled after AP Lang exam (Google Doc - for digital or print use, PDF format - for printing)Essay Writing Organizer - Outline for Writing (Google Doc for digital sharing or printing)Student Samples Slides - sample breakdown of prompt and task, thesis statement, rhetorical precis, and introductory and body paragraphsThis package focuses
10th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.2
, RI.11-12.3
+20
Native Voices Poetry TP-CASTT Overview Modeled Annotations Visual Analysis
Students engage with native voices - closely read thought-provoking poetry - show off what they know via a creative and fun visual analysisDesigned for Google Drive TP-CASTTThis bundle contains two versions of a 26-slide deck - a template for student use and a fully annotated slide deck for more modeled instruction. Each slide deck takes students through a complete overview of TP-CASTT, two engaging practice poems (by Joy Harjo and Tacey M. Atsitty that ask students to apply their understanding
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Poetry, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+9
Mosaic Project - Everything I Never Told You Ng AP Lit English
Arguments do not have to be boring.This super-fun and creative project will have students thinking "big picture" - about characters, symbols, themes, and motifs in Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You (ALWAYS a hit with my AP Lit students!) ...But the skills lessons can be used as is and the list of characters, themes, and symbols/motifs can be adapted to fit any longer work of fiction in your classroom. Fully editable Google Slides teach AP Literature Enduring Understandings CHR (Character)
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+2
"The Dentist" The Things They Carried CHR 1.O, 1.P Characterization AP Lit Eng
"The Dentist" from Tim O'Brien's The Things They CarriedStudents practice close reading and in-depth character analysis with this flash fiction-like chapter from classic Vietnam-era novel. Can be used as an independent activity in class or at home, or for guided instructionFocuses on AP Lit Enduring Understanding CHR: Character (CHR-1.O, CHR-1.P)Characters in literature allow readers to study and explore a range of values, beliefs, assumptions, biases, and cultural norms (The C
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+12
2025 AP Language Exam FRQ2 Rez Life Modeled Annotations 49 Slides Outline
2025 AP Exam Rhetorical Analysis EssayGet comfortable with rhetorical analysis with this comprehensive bundle that includes 49 Editable Google Slides and an editable Google Document outline – everything you and your students need to read, annotate, outline, and write a rhetorical analysis essay. Great for new teachers in the AP Lang Gang or anyone who wants a completely modeled toolkit to get rhetorical analysis going.Included in this beautifully designed package:FRQ2 Scoring Rubric used for t
10th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.2
, RI.11-12.3
+12
AP Research Methods, Approaches & Design Part 1: Case Study to Experiment
AAcademic Paper: Methods SectionIntroduce your AP Research students to varied discipline-specific methods, approaches, and designs so they can select a fitting strategy and design a fully aligned research project that meets the criteria of the AP Capstone: Research Academic Paper Scoring Rubric. My students do really well on their papers. 27 Editable Google Slides - engaging, clean design, student-friendly languageApproaches Covered:Case StudyContent Analysis Correlational ResearchEthnographyEva
11th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
CCSS
RI.11-12.7
, RI.11-12.10
, CCRA.R.4
+3
There There Tommy Orange Ch. 2 "Dene Oxendene" AP Lit English Close Reading
These slides and activities focus on the interpretations readers can draw about characters, events, and ideas within a literary text based on a range of:valuesbeliefsassumptionsbiasescultural normsActivities are aligned to Longer Fiction units of The AP English Literature and Composition course.Enduring Understanding CHR-1: Characters in literature allow readers to study and explore a range of values, beliefs, assumptions, biases, and cultural norms represented by those characters.Skill 1.A: Ide
11th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+5
There, There Tommy Orange Intro to Narration Close Reading Ch. 1 AP Lit English
Engage with the first part of a cutting-edge, highly acclaimed novel - There, There by Tommy Orange My students loved these activities and the novel for its humanly raw characters, fast-paced narrative, thought-provoking perspectives and concepts, and universal relatability! 3 Slide Decks (41 total Google Slides) that are editable and customizable to your students and their needs. Topics covered: Narration in literatureNarrative voice (first person and third person omniscient)Ways in which nar
11th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+5
Hamlet's Jukebox Songs Hamlet Tragedy Project Shakespeare English AP Literature
Hamlet’s JukeboxPERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: CREATE A PLAYLIST OF SONGS THAT DEMONSTRATES ANALYSIS OF CHARACTERS AND MAJOR EVENTS FROM WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S “HAMLET”. In this project students will: SELECT A SONG THAT PRECISELY EXEMPLIFIES EACH CHARACTER OR MAJOR EVENT FROM THE TRAGEDY.INCLUDE ALBUM COVER ART, SONG TITLE IN QUOTATION MARKS, AND ARTIST NAME.WRITE A CLAIM DEFENDING THE CHOICE: WHY DOES THE CHOSEN SONG MATCH THE CHARACTER OR EVENT? PROVIDE SUPPORT: SELECT PRECISE, BRIEF DIRECT OR PARAPHRA
10th - 12th
Drama, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+5
AP Capstone Research: Introduction and Literature Review Analysis
Students analyze the Introduction and Literature Review sections of an original Academic Paper (not a College Board sample!) to see what it takes to score high. This engaging activity makes them think and discuss - and sets them up for success in the drafting, review, and publishing process. Students Read and Analyze a Level 5 APR Academic Paper – Introduction & Literature Review SectionsWhat’s Included:18 engaging slides that detail what it takes to score high on the AP Research Academic Pape
11th - 12th
Writing-Expository
AP Capstone Legacy Project: Culminating Work for AP Seminar and Research
AP Research students reflect, regard, and reminisce on the peaks and valleys of their AP Capstone Program experience with this comprehensive final work: AP Capstone Legacy Project.18 step-by-step slides for students to curate the highs and lows of their experience in this two-year program. Students will:Create a funny meme that focuses on one of 25 key steps/elements of the APR process.Write a letter to themselves in which they reflect on the plusses and minuses of their experience from the star
11th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
WHST.11-12.2a
, WHST.11-12.2b
, WHST.11-12.2c
+9
FRQ2 Prose Analysis Essay AP Literature Exam Overview + Practice
In-depth introduction and review of success criteria for Free Response Essay 2 - Prose Fiction Analysis, featured on the AP English Literature and Composition exam What's included:Google Slides - 42 creatively designed and student-friendly slides that can be edited and shared, used with TPT Easel, converted into a more interactive experience with Pear Deck, used for whole class or small group teaching/reteaching, or as a supplement to other lessons/activities that help students understand and pr
11th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+10
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About the store
Experience
I have been creating original curriculum including fun and engaging classroom activities and projects, AP-exam style units and assessments, and other good stuff for 23 years as a public school teacher in New York City. I love what I do. I am positive that students can enjoy what they experience in school and still do well on standardized tests. My students don't sit in rows or remain silent all period - if yours don't either or if you want to change the way you do things - give some of my products a try. They will get kids thinking, reading, talking, moving, and exploring.
Big Apple Awards Finalist: One of NYC's best teachers (2017 and 2018)
AP English Literature, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP English Language, English 9-12
English Department Chair
I currently teach AP English Literature and Comp, AP English Language and Comp, AP Research, and English 11. I'm also the College & Career Adviser.
I have previously taught the following courses/grade levels:
English 6
English 7
English 9
English 10
English 11
AP Language
AP Literature
AP Seminar
AP Research
College & Career Adviser
Intro to Journalism
Mixed Media
Yearbook
Broadcast Journalism
Newspaper
Literary Magazine
Magazine Journalism
I use over 11 years of experience as a journalist daily in my English teaching practice.
Teaching style
Creative. Modern. Teen-focused. Leveled and differentiated activities and texts. Engagement and community are keys to successful classrooms and authentic learning. I do believe every student can learn at their own pace, every student should be challenged everyday, every student can love reading if they find the right book.
Awards & shining teacher moments
BIG APPLE AWARDS FINALIST - 2018, 2017
2x Fellow, Poetry , The Academy for Teachers (NYC)
English Dept. Chair
District 25 Community Service and Leadership Award (NYC)
Certified in Life Space Crisis Intervention
Trained in Teachers College Reading and Writing Program
Trained in America's Choice
Certified to teach AP English Language, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP English Literature
Rated: Highly Effective Teacher
Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Graduate studies, English, Stony Brook University, State University of New York
Master of Science in Education, Literacy Grades 6-12, Walden University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism/English, University of Hartford
Additional biographical information
Mother of two amazing teenagers. Avid New York Rangers and New York Yankees fan. Love to read, write, and shop - not necessarily in that order.
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