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I am a literacy specialitst with more than ten years of experience in the education field. I have served as an ESL, ELA and History teacher in the classroom while also tutoring ACT and SAT for KAPLAN. I have also held the titles of literacy coach, literacy coordinator and lead teacher. OWLS, LLC. is my consulting company where we provide job-embedded and distance learning opportunities for schools who share our vision. We are the wise choice in educational consulting.
This mini-unit reveals the power of a single voice using two exceptional TED Talks. Students practice reading/viewing informational texts (speeches, autobiographies, articles, etc.) while developing multiple reading skills. This bundle includes six days of activities, formative assessments, and writing activities. As a special add-on for teachers who purchase this resource, we provide a link to a unit powerpoint that includes daily lesson plans (procedures) and step-by-step slides for each day's activities. Purchase peace of mind and a perfect bundle of lessons today!
2 WEEK LESSON!!!
This ironic look at Kate Chopin's "Story of an Hour" is sure to engage any group of diverse learners in English Language Arts grades 9-12.
This new and improved version of the product includes close reading practice and assessment, engaging instruction about irony, and routine writing in each lesson. These Common Core-based lessons and address 13 standards in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Although this resource was designed for ELA students in grades 9-12, it could easily be used with young adult learners as well.
The theme of this unit is examining relationships. Students will focus on the relationship between context and meaning, between men and women (as a result of economic, social, and educational change), between the past and present, and between arguments and counter-arguments.
This resource includes:
Teaching tips and tricks.
CCSS alignment document
Daily print-and-teach learning guides Word wall images
Practice vocabulary & writing assessments
