Teaching With KPowers
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Madison, Connecticut, United States
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I have been teaching at a small school in Connecticut for the past eight years. Throughout these eight years I have taught Writing Lab, Mixed/ Remedial English, Middle School Language Arts, English 9 (Introduction to Literature), World Literature, American Literature, English 12, AP Language and Composition, and AP Literature and Composition.
My classes are typically small, but all of my students have a emotional or learning disability that has landed them here. Therefore, my lessons strive to be highly engaging/ active, as well as scaffolded to break down the really meaningful skills students will carry with them through their education.
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"A Vindication on the Rights of Woman" Close Reading Guide
Have students closely read an excerpt from Mary Wollstonecraft's "A Vindication on the Rights of Woman" and discuss the impact she had on literature, and women's progress over 200 years ago! This includes instructions for teacher, a 5 page reading passage, complete answer key, and two formats for discussion qusetions.
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
 +4
"Flowers for Algernon" Student Workbook + Maze Activity
NEW AND IMPROVED! This 55 page PDF file includes the full short story, 65 comprehension questions, 10 grammar concepts, 9 vocabulary exercises, 18 written response questions and 7 enrichment activites. I will be adding a complete teacher answer key soon, plus a differentiated maze in the near future-buy this resource now before the price goes up + get these for free! Students will read the progress report, receive a clue on how to work through the maze, and complete the corresponding tasks.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
Twelfth Night Guided Reading Questions (Acts I-V)
Want to teach one of Shakespeare's most comical plays, Twelfth Night, but need a starting point? Use these guided reading questions to steer students through each act and scene of the play. At the end of each act, students are assigned an end of act activity that focuses on a major event, theme, or device that was prominent throughout the act.
10th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +2
Frankenstein Unit
These resources will provide you with rigirous content while reading Frankenstein with your class! All of these assignments are geared towards the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition course, but can be altered for any level. In total there's an APA & MLA essay, journal reflections, analysis walk activity, independent student presentations, short story writing prompts and an end of novel quiz. As a bonus resource, check out how I utilize all of these resources in my own classroom
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +18
The Odyssey Debate Activity
Looking for a way to wrap up a unit on The Odyssey? Check out this structured debate activity to engage students. Students are split into teams and tasked with preparing for a debate that requires textual evidence, It's structured to mock an analytical essay and is a great way have students practice these essential skills Use this as the culminating assignment, or as preparation for a final essay! In total this includes a breif overview, schedule for debate, recommended student roles, reflect
9th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +12
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Unit Bundle
Use these 8 resources as a foundation to your unit on The Picture of Dorian Gray! There's everything from vocabulary and journals to projects and quizzes. As a bonus, enjoy the " The Picture of Dorian Gray in 20 Days" unit guide which utilizes these 8 resources.
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +21
Tuesdays with Morrie Independent Reading Assignment
Use this resource to engage students in the reading of Tuesdays with Morrie. Students are responsible for writing 8 journal responses based on the provided prompts and for defining the common terms list for AP Language. I use this as a prerequisite assignment for students to complete the summer leading up to their enrollment in AP Language. However, it can be utilized as an independent project at any point in the course. The document is editable for your own classroom!
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +11
Abigail Adams & Rhetoric
This is a guided reading worksheet of one of Abigail Adam's letters to her son, John Quincy Adams. This provides students with a brief background of Abigail, guides them through the rhetoric packed letter, and assesses their ability to apply these ideas in their own writing. It's perfect for American Literature, AP Language, or any other course looking to combine history and rhetoric! I recommend using this after a review of rhetoric basics (ethos, pathos & logos).
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
 +3
Women's Literature: A Letter from Jane Austen Close Reading Guide
Read Jane Austen's letter to her niece Fanny offering advice on marriage and dating! Students will disect Jane's point of view and develop their own in discussion.
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
 +4
The Canterbury Tales Group Project
The Canterbury Tales can be a fun novel to read with students, but reading every tale can also be daunting. This project allows students to focus on one specific tale, and then teach their peers about it. Included in this resource is an outline of components for the project, a rubric for easy grading, and a weekly schedule you can edit for your specific class!
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +7
Frankenstein Journals & Essay Prompts
This Frankenstein resource includes 7 novel themes, 20 journal prompts and 7 essay questions to guide students through reading the entire novel. Each topic is paired with select chapters to help pace student reading. The essay questions come from previous AP Literature tests, and the journal prompts are break downs to guide students through an exploration of ideas within the theme.
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +9
Also included in:Â Frankenstein Writing Bundle
The Picture of Dorian Gray Bundle: Literary Devices & Floral Langauge
Pair these two resources together to dive deep into the diction of the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. These are great for a higher level/accelerated course, or AP Literature.
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Native Son: Book 2 Open-Ended Questions
Native Son is a long, detailed novel. These end of book (part) 2 questions allow students to connect themes and events throughout the novel to develop their own inferences. Use this questions for an in-depth discussion, or as writing prompts!
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +5
Differentiated Close Reading Guide: Frankenstein Chapter 10
Unmask the complexities of Frankenstein with this stand-alone excerpt from chapter 10 close reading guide and writing activity. This pack includes a lower level and higher level set of reading questions and written response questions to foster student independence.
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.6
 +1
Jane Eyre Close Reading Guide (Chapter 6- Stand alone or whole novel)
Whether you're teaching the whole novel or are looking for an excerpt to expose students to, this close reading guide can help you out! There's a seven page excerpt, including 12 student response questions and a complete teacher's answer key!
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.6
 +1
September 11th Newspaper Analysis
This activity tasks students with reading September 11th newspapers front pages and analyzing the media during this historic event. Students review and apply their knowledge of the rhetorical situation with this assignment. This resource is recommended for AP Langauge.
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.5
Frankenstein Writing Bundle
Use this bundle to assign student writing throughout the entire novel. The contemporary science paper is a fantastic introductory assignment as students learn about real science experiments and findings that relate to the novel. Once students begin reading, use the journal prompts to track their thoughts using AP provided FRQ response questions tailored to short written responses. Use the Gothic Novel writing PowerPoint to have students write their own Gothic short story while reviewing the e
10th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
 +5
Close Reading Guide: Frankenstein Chapter 10 (Stand alone or with novel)
Introduce this iconic novel with a key interaction between Frankenstein and his monster. The resource includes a script, 2 page excerpt with guided reading questions, plus 3 written response questions.
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.6
 +1
Argumentative Paragraph Revision Checklist & Rubric
Use this rubric and self-editing checklist to help students become more independent in their writing! The worksheet first has them complete a checklist with specific questions. Then, students score themselves using the rubric criteria. Use this for a formal persuasive paragraph!
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.5
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Literary Analysis Essay Prompts
After reading The Picture of Dorian Gray, provide students with these seven literary analysis essay prompts to write their final essay for the novel.
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
 +3
Also included in:Â The Picture of Dorian Gray: Unit Bundle
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Experience
I have been teaching at a small school in Connecticut for the past eight years. Throughout these eight years I have taught Writing Lab, Mixed/ Remedial English, Middle School Language Arts, English 9 (Introduction to Literature), World Literature, American Literature, English 12, AP Language and Composition, and AP Literature and Composition.
My classes are typically small, but all of my students have a emotional or learning disability that has landed them here. Therefore, my lessons strive to be highly engaging/ active, as well as scaffolded to break down the really meaningful skills students will carry with them through their education.
Teaching style
I really love having meaningful discussions with class but have realized that students need to develop many essential life skills before a classroom can continuously have engaging discussions. Many of my lessons focus around developing these social skills as well as their academic skills to create well rounded young adults!
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