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Curriculum Vitae

  William A. Sadler, III email: mrsadler3teacher@gmail.com Objective : High School Humanities Social Studies History Instructor, with English Language Arts enrichment support services. GED test preparation adult education teacher. Interdepartmental collaboration for new curriculum and assessment strategies. A professional learning community for all. Teaching Credentials 2024: CA CTC History/Social Studies  2023: WA OSPI History/Social Studies & Second Language Learners 2002: CA CTC English Language Arts, CLAD/NCLB, Sonoma State University Education Achievements Visiting Student: Academic Development, Western Washington University  Master of Arts: Psychology, Sonoma State University. Distinction and Thesis Honors. Published SSU, “Ecstatic Transformation: General Systems Theory & Mystical Experiences Integration” Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Cruz , Honors Major: Modern Society and Social Thought, Honors Thesis: “Vision Quest: Shamanic Ecstasy ...

Poetry Analysis

  Functionally Analyzing Poetry   “ SOAPSTONE ” S peaker: The voice that tells the story.  Do not assume that the author is the speaker. -Ask the question “Who would say this?” O ccasion: The time and place of the piece; the context that encouraged the writing to happen. -Ask the question “Under what circumstances would this be said?” A udience: The group of readers to whom the piece is directed.    -Ask the question “Who is this written to or for?” P urpose: The reason behind the text; what was the motivation behind the writing?  Purpose can include entertainment, persuasion, or information. - Ask the question “Why would the speaker say this?” S ubject: The general topic, content, and ideas contained in the text.   -Ask the question “What is this about?” TONE : The attitude of the speaker and/or author.  Tone is revealed mostly through word c hoice) and imagery. -Ask the question “What do they think or feel about this subject?” Example Ton...