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Area 51- Conspiracy Theory - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph

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I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like aliens and Area 51, as I thought it was my job to convince them why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have the context or facts to do that! Sadly, I didn't realize that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

SL.9-10.4, SL.11-12.4, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.8

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Tupac- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph

By Trustworthy Teacher

My students are obsessed with conspiracy theories and with Tupac! In fact, I had one of my first truly magical moments in the classroom when I brought in Tupac lyrics. I was surprised that they even knew who he was, but the students' eyes lit up and

Subjects:

U.S. History, Vocal Music, Black History Month

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

SL.9-10.4, SL.11-12.4, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.8

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Slam Poetry- Observe, Learn Poetic Terms, Analyze (TPCASTT),Create & Perform

By Trustworthy Teacher

I love poetry, yet sometimes traditional styles of poetry don't "sell" to my students. Slam does! Students love the examples. They love the permission to see and express emotions. Slam verges on rap in some examples, and they LOVE that too! This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, Poetry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5

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Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls- Facts, Clips, Discussion & Task

By Trustworthy Teacher

In Canada, we have a problem with systemic racism towards our Indigenous People. This unit represents just one way I will address racism and sexism in my own classroom in adherence with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It includes:Detailed

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Native Americans, Women's History Month

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.9-10.7, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5

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Titanic- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph

By Trustworthy Teacher

I thought I already knew a lot about the Titanic, but I learned a lot more in these two 40 minute podcast episodes. Podcast Episode 1 provides a detailed history lesson about the Titanic including the root causes and the actual crash and sinking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

SL.9-10.4, SL.11-12.4, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.8

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Short Memoirs - Read Then Write a Memoir- Hook, Theme, & Polishing Focus

By Trustworthy Teacher

Students read, analyze, then create their own short Memoirs. Memoirs show that you value student experience, voice, and creativity. Memoirs nurture a safe space in my classroom, so it is excellent for back-to-school. At the start of the school

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.9-10.3, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.10, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.4

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Macbeth- Supported Alternative Assignments by Act - Focused Reading

By Trustworthy Teacher

I love Macbeth, and I love teaching it. Yet, I recognize students need more support with Shakespeare as well as a fresh approach. Over many years, I developed these materials to support student learning while teaching Macbeth. You will not find

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.SL.5

$12.99

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Flat Earth- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph

By Trustworthy Teacher

I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like Flat Earth, as I thought it was my job to convince them that minute why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have facts to do that! I didn't realize that I was missing a

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, British History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

SL.9-10.4, SL.11-12.4, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.8

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Write Horror Shorts- 2 Stephen King hooks & Creative Writing Supports

By Trustworthy Teacher

My students are engaged by horror and anything weird and wonderful! This unit works really well around Halloween and can be used throughout the year too. Although high school students are sometimes nervous to do creative writing, it motivates and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Halloween

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3a, W.9-10.3b, W.9-10.3c, W.9-10.3d, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.3a, W.11-12.3b, W.11-12.3c, W.11-12.3d, W.11-12.3e...

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Independent Reading & Writing Prompts + Book Talk Presentation- Promotes Reading

By Trustworthy Teacher

I have used this Independent Novel Study unit with a variety of narratives: podcasts, essays, short stories, graphic novels, plays, movies, or TV shows. It is important because it embeds proven reading strategies in the prompts and support

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.11-12.3d, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.9, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5

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Princess Diana & British Royals- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Ans. Paragraph

By Trustworthy Teacher

A new generation of students is curious about Princess Diana and her sudden death because of the recent TV show, The Crown. This scandalous conspiracy features affairs, paparazzi, the British Royals, eating disorders, MI6, and a deadly car crash.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, British History, Women's History Month

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

SL.9-10.4, SL.11-12.4, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.8

$3.00

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Google Slides™

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Systemic Racism "Starlight Tour" - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation

By Trustworthy Teacher

This no-prep conversation starts with students listening to the Criminal Podcast called "Starlight Tours" which details three recent decades of cases of systemic racism in Canada by Saskatoon Police against First Nations People. This document

Subjects:

Native Americans, Canadian History, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

$2.00

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Google Slides™

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Rants & Persuasive Speaking- Students Observe, Research, Create, & Present

By Trustworthy Teacher

We all have something to rant about! This persuasive speaking unit respects student voices and provides them with a positive release mechanism for their big and legitimate feelings. There is so much frustration right now and this topic allows them

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Oral Communication

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5

$5.99

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Google Slides™

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Hamlet - Supported Alternative Assignments & Learning by Act

By Trustworthy Teacher

I have taught Hamlet to strong and struggling students and one thing they share is that they hate the act questions / test repeat structure. So, for both groups, I developed materials that worked in my classes. I wanted to meaningfully support all

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.SL.5

$12.99

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Slavery in Canada- Beyond Underground Railroad- Listen, Short Ans., Conversation

By Trustworthy Teacher

Anti-black racism in Canada requires a more honest look at our past that includes slavery. This task starts with a 20 min podcast that grapples with why Canadians don't know beyond the Underground Railroad. The podcast, discussion questions, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Canadian History, Black History Month

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

$2.00

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Happiness- Topic, Study and Work Skills- Mental Health- Podcast Based Learning

By Trustworthy Teacher

Did you ever think it was possible to teach yourself and your students to be happier? These 5 science-based podcast episodes prove with engaging examples that humans are: resilient, can increase happiness, and that our happiness also matters to

Subjects:

Physical Education, School Counseling, Study Skills

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$7.99

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Google Slides™

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Brothers Grimm- Read & Write- Focus on Target Audience & Polishing

By Trustworthy Teacher

Students are fascinated by how dark the Brothers Grimm "children's stories" were before they were completely sanitized by Disney. Students feel like they are seeing the truth, and our students love it when they get the real deal. Due to the gritty

Subjects:

European History, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

$5.99

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Google Slides™

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Movie Review: 5 Paragraph Template, Minds on, Target Audience & Mentor Text

By Trustworthy Teacher

Turn a much needed movie (or Netflix) day into a meaningful, two week learning and skill-based experience that you and your students will enjoy. Fictional movies and shows present rich learning experiences that we should not shy away from but

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Film

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Movie Guides, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2f, W.9-10.6, CCRA.W.4

$4.99

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Pop Music: Hook Article- Terms- Differentiated Assignment: Creative & Analysis

By Trustworthy Teacher

Pop Music engages our high school learners because they get to show off their taste. Music is a comforting and exciting topic for our students. This unit asks students to question their stereotypes on the so-called shallow nature of pop, challenges

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Vocal Music

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

L.9-10.5, L.9-10.5a, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.5a, L.11-12.6, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$5.99

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Templates - Research - Paragraph - Essay - Venn Diagram - Summarize - EDITABLE

By Trustworthy Teacher

Most students benefit from high structure to experience success and learning. I have even had students tell me that they used the essay template in University or College! Please find the templates that I use to scaffold my students' learning

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Special Education

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Posters

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

-Teaching for 12+ years -Range of levels, ages, abilities -Largely English classes, and many others as well

MY TEACHING STYLE

Making it matter for the students who need it the most.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

-Department Head of the English/ French/ ESL department

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

-Bachelor of Arts from Dalhousie University, English and History Combined Honours -Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario -Additional Qualifications: Honour Specialist, English from University of Toronto AQ Librarianship, U of T AQ Special Education, U of T

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

-All of the materials provided have been used in a real classroom by real students, many times.

GRADES

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Math, Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Graphic Arts, Music, Vocal Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Canadian History, British History, Geography, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Literature, Classroom Management, Business, School Counseling, Psychology, Economics , Study Skills, General Science, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Coaching, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community, Latino and Hispanic Studies