Hannah M. Cates, M.A.E.
Kankakee Valley High School
English Department
Hannah M. Cates
AP English 12
MLA Format
HATMAT
The AP Exam
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AP TERMINOLOGY
Summary v. Analysis
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Short Story Analysis w/ Examples
Common Errors in Analysis Writing
Varsity Tutors- Lesson Explanations
How To Read Literature Like A Professor
The Bell Jar
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Bell Jar Discussion Questions
Brave New World
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Brave New World Film (1980) etc.
Kite Runner
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Kite Runner Quizzes/Discussion/Essay
Presentation Tools
WRITING CONTESTS
Syllabus
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College Board
Rules and Expectations
Remind
English 9
MLA Format
MAAM Paragraph
Vocabulary Word List
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Vocabulary Tests
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
The Odyssey
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Odyssey Persuasive Project
THE ODYSSEY: Crash Course Video
Nonfiction/Essay
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Real News v. Fake News
Credible Website Guide
Spooky Tales
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Author Spotlight: Edgar Allan Poe
The Scarlet Ibis
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"The Scarlet Ibis" Test
THEME
MOOD
The Most Dangerous Game
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PLOT LINE
Ransom Of Red Chief
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POINT OF VIEW
Drama- It's a Wonderful Life
Presentation Tools
Syllabus
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Rules and Expectations
Remind
Creative Writing
MLA Format
Vocabulary Words
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Vocabulary Tests
Free Association Exercises
Reading Tuesdays
Short Story Writing
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Effective Dialogue
Mrs. Cates' Short Story
Example: The Truth Won't Set Me Free
Digital Storytelling
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Mrs. Cates' Digital Story
Digital Story Links
Memoir
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Mrs. Cates' Sample Memoir
Memoir Analysis as Pre-Writing
Narrative Leads
The Rule of Thoughts and Feelings
Memoir Common Errors
Children's Literature
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Children's Books Read Aloud
Middle Grade/Young Adult Lit.
Poetry
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Poetry Portfolio Requirements
Presentation Tools
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Music For Studying-- ALPHA WAVES
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Brain Facts: Alpha Waves
WRITING CONTESTS
Syllabus
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Rules and Expectations
Remind
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