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"March" Graphic Novel Unit

By Cyrus's College Fund

"March" is a memoir of John Lewis's lifelong struggle for civil rights. This graphic novel comprehensively covers the most important events and people from the Civil Rights Movement. This bundle includes: an anticipation guide, links to the full

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$8.75

$7.88

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Argumentative Writing Bundle

By Cyrus's College Fund

This bundle is filled with PowerPoint presentations on Aristotle's 8 Appeals (ethos, pathos, logos, kairos, nomos, telos, mythos, & oikos), corresponding guided notes and classroom activities, along with exercises from the ancient writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$6.33

$5.70

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Benjamin Franklin Unit Guide

By Cyrus's College Fund

This unit on Benjamin Franklin includes class activities (group & independent work), an instructional slideshow with links to relevant videos, and literary analysis questions on Franklin's most influential writings. The class will read two of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

$3.00

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The Progymnasmata (Writing Exercises)

By Cyrus's College Fund

The Progymnasmata is an ancient series of writing exercises designed to teach rhetoric and composition. The 14 exercises, which are taught in sequential order, relate to all forms of writing and prepare students for public speaking. These activities

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

$3.00

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Aristotle's Rhetorical Appeals Bundle!

By Cyrus's College Fund

This bundle has a presentation on ethos, pathos, logos, and kairos along with guided notes that include an independent practice annotation activity followed by analysis questions.This is a great resource for argumentative writing, a public speaking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

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Underappreciated Figurative Language Lesson w/Guided Notes

By Cyrus's College Fund

This lesson is a great resource to introduce and discuss figurative language that is often overlooked by teachers but is incredibly common in writing and advertisements.The lesson includes a PowerPower presentation filled with definitions and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Journalism

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$1.50

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Nomos, Telos, Mythos, Oikos Presentation

By Cyrus's College Fund

This PowerPoint presentation is a great resource to introduce and discuss rhetorical appeals!This presentation includes definitions and examples of Nomos, Telos, Mythos, & Oikos, class discussion prompts, and a pop quiz to check students'

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$1.11

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Ethos, Pathos, Logos Presentation

By Cyrus's College Fund

This PowerPoint presentation is a great resource to introduce and discuss rhetorical appeals!This presentation includes definitions and examples of Ethos, Pathos, Logos, & Kairos, class discussion prompts, practice problems, and a pop quiz to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$1.11

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Language Arts Sub Plans

By Cyrus's College Fund

These sub plans are great for any middle or high school English/Language Arts class! Students are tasked with a variety of writing/collaboration exercises that can easily be managed by a substitute teacher.These activities are sure to take up the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.11

Digital Download PDF (3.90 MB)

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Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Kairos Guided Notes

By Cyrus's College Fund

These guided notes are a wonderful resource when teaching rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos, kairos).After some basic definitions and practice problems, students are tasked with annotating rhetorical appeals in a Bobby Kennedy speech.There

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Printables

$1.11

Digital Download PDF (0.05 MB)

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Benjamin Franklin Unit Guide

By Cyrus's College Fund

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
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"March" by John Lewis - Guided Notes

By Cyrus's College Fund

"March" is a memoir of John Lewis's lifelong struggle for civil rights. This graphic novel comprehensively covers the most important events and people from the Civil Rights Movement. This document provides links to the text and has comprehension

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment

$3.00

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Painting Analysis - 16th St. Church Bombing (Mack Stanley)

By Cyrus's College Fund

This painting by Mack Stanley is a bleak but honest reaction to the bombing at 16th St. Baptist Church which is also shown in March. This painting analysis could be used in any Civil Rights Unit, and it helps teachers hit standards relates to

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$1.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Underappreciated Figurative Language Guided Notes

By Cyrus's College Fund

This listing corresponds with the Lesson on Underappreciated Figurative Language which can be found here.If you like this resource, you'd love this writing lesson on the Progymnasmata and these lessons on Aristotle's Rhetorical Appeals.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Journalism

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

FREE

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Civil Rights Anticipation Guide

By Cyrus's College Fund

This is anticipation guide that introduces students to Jim Crow Laws and provides them with background information that is important to establish at the beginning of a Civil Rights Unit.I use this anticipation guide for our reading of "March" which

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$1.50

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"March" Text/Video Comparison

By Cyrus's College Fund

"March" is a memoir of John Lewis's lifelong struggle for civil rights. This graphic novel comprehensively covers the most important events and people from the Civil Rights Movement. This assignment has students compare the events of "Bloody Sunday"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Homework

$1.25

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Nomos, Telos, Mythos, Oikos Guided Notes

By Cyrus's College Fund

These Guided Notes are activities designed to be used with the cooresponding PowerPoint Presentation on Nomos, Telos, Mythos, and Oikos.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

FREE

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Freedom Songs

By Cyrus's College Fund

Music was an important part of the Civil RIghts Movement.Having students analyze song lyrics can increase interest and participation while connecting them to culture. The corresponding questions relate to course content like symbolism, theme,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Songs, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.5

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Identity Exploration

By Cyrus's College Fund

This "Identity Exploration" encourages students to reflect on who they are and who they want to become. I assign this as a final exam for my senior English students, but, with some slight alterations, these activities could be assigned to students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught a class of bright 8th graders before transitioning to a virtual academy. I now make content for and facilitate classes in English 11 & 12 and Creative Writing, and next semester I am fortunate enough to be able to teach Photography and Introduction to Guitar. I am a member of my schools Honor Roll Committee, and I host Guitar Club. I will be starting a Chess Club next semester (I would like to be a coach, but my virtual school does not yet have a sports team).

MY TEACHING STYLE

Students should be given structure, motivation, discipline, agency, and, eventually, autonomy.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Gaston County Star Teacher Award 2023

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2018.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I married an amazing woman in September of 2021, and we have a baby on the way :) We live in North Carolina with our adorable dog, angry cat, and two lazy ball pythons. My son Cyrus was born September 19th, 2022: https://sites.google.com/gaston.k12.nc.us/cyruscole/home

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Art History, Literature, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month