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Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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This is my 13th year teaching middle school and high school students. I have primarily taught gifted and upper level students and hold a gifted endorsement.
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Sir Gawain and The Green Knight Close Reading Activities
This GoogleDoc is ready-to-use with students.There are 9 close reading activities on this one GoogleDoc, asking students to explore genre, literary elements, review characters, compare and contrast Sir Gawain and Beowulf, examine the symbolism of the 3 ax blows and the green sash, write an analytical paragraph about chivalry, and engage in a philosophical chairs discussion. Simply preview the activities, share the doc with your students, and use immediately. Works great in classrooms where par
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
This is my 13th year teaching middle school and high school students. I have primarily taught gifted and upper level students and hold a gifted endorsement.
Teaching style
Student-centered classroom infused with humor, kindness and a passion for lifelong learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Fellow of The National Writing Project;
Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction; Golden Apple Finalist;
Highly Qualified;
Common Core Trained;
TIF (Teacher Incentive Fund) Grant Teacher Leader.
My own education history
Vanderbilt University - BA in English and Communication Studies;
Florida Gulf Coast University - MA in Curriculum and Instruction
Additional biographical information
Before beginning my teaching career I worked professionally as a journalist and editor. My lessons offer relevant writing skills for the classroom developed by a published writer.
Additionally I have been trained in AS Level English Language by Cambridge International Examinations. Many of my products are designed for this course.
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