Jennifer Rudzinski - Literacy Coach
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Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, United States
About the store
I'm not sure how this is possible, but the 2024 - 2025 school year will be my 20th year teaching. During this time I have taught secondary English in various settings, including in the classroom, online, and in a career and technical school. I am very proud of the hard work I have put into creating original curriculum and resources. Based on the success I have using what I create in my own classroom, I wanted to share these resources with other teachers.
My love education and teaching led me on the path to become an instructional coach. I use my knowledge and passion to inspire other teachers and help them create a classroom that encourages a positive environment for their students using strong instructional practices and strategies.
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Building a Resume
Students will learn how to write a strong resume by first evaluating three example resumes. They will pretend to be part of a hiring committee for a company. The students will work in small groups and evaluate the resumes of candidates applying for a job opening. By evaluating three sample resumes, the students will identify strengths and weaknesses in the resumes and select the candidate they would like to interview. Using what they learned in the activity described above, students will create
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.4
, W.9-10.5
, W.9-10.6
+6
Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" - Unit, Reading Guides, and Quizzes BUNDLE
This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to teach Ray Bradbury's powerful short story "All Summer in a Day" - from day-one lesson plans through final assessments, with complete differentiation for all learners. It includes a complete 5-day unit with lesson plans and associates materials (70+ pages), 7 differentiated reading guides (50+ pages), and 5 quizzes (30+ pages). All resources include theme analysis, literary devices, rubrics, answer keys, and more. 💡 WHAT MAKES THIS BU
5th - 9th
Reading, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+7
The Graveyard Book - 16 Literary Analysis Activities
This is an all-in-one download that will help students analyze various literary devices in Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book. The activities for each chapter focus on a literary element or important aspect of the novel. Students are provided with a wide range of activities that include movement, individual, small, and large group work that will help them to analyze and evaluate the characters, setting, conflicts, theme, and other aspects of the novel. There are two activities per a chapter. Ans
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+2
Also included in: The Graveyard Book Novel Study Bundle
Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" - 5-Day Comprehensive Unit
Are you teaching Ray Bradbury's haunting short story "All Summer in a Day"? This complete, comprehensive ELA unit provides everything you need to engage middle school students (grades 6-8) with deep literary analysis, thoughtful discussion, and meaningful writing! This is NOT just a worksheet packet - it's a thoughtfully designed, rigorous unit that helps students explore complex themes like bullying, mob mentality, jealousy, regret, and guilt through one of Bradbury's most powerful stories.
6th - 9th
Literature, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+5
Career Research Essay
Students will select a career and research various aspects of it, including required skills and schooling, work environment, salary, and career outlook. With the provided activities and handouts students will be able to research their chosen career and write an essay. There are materials for several different final products. Final product options include adaptive paragraph, three-paragraph essay, four-paragraph essay, or a presentation. Graphic organizers, outlines, and rubrics are provided for
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.2
, W.9-10.2a
, W.9-10.2b
+11
Also included in: Career Exploration Bundle
Presidents Day: Washington and Lincoln - Reading, Venn Diagram, & Writing
Engage your middle school students this Presidents Day with a complete, standards-aligned ELA lesson that explores the lives and leadership of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This comprehensive resource includes informational reading passages, comprehension questions, critical thinking prompts, compare/contrast activities, and detailed answer keys – everything you need for meaningful learning with minimal prep! 💡 WHAT MAKES THIS PRODUCT SPECIAL? 💡 ✅ No Prep Required - Everything is
5th - 8th
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+15
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Nonfiction Article and Questions
Engage your middle school students with the fascinating history of America's most beloved Thanksgiving tradition! This comprehensive resource explores the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from its humble beginnings in 1924 to today's spectacular celebration. This product includes an engaging, age-appropriate article formatted for easy reading covering the complete history of The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ten short-answer questions and ten multiple- choice questions. 💡 WHY THIS RESOURCE
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+2
The History of Thanksgiving - Nonfiction Article and Questions
Teach the FULL, COMPLEX history of Thanksgiving with this comprehensive nonfiction article and complete question set! This resource goes beyond the simplified Pilgrim story to explore the holiday's fascinating evolution from ancient harvest festivals to modern-day celebrations—and the important perspectives often left out of traditional tellings. 💡 WHY THIS RESOURCE? 💡 ✅ Historically Accurate: This isn't the sanitized Thanksgiving story! Students learn about: Indigenous civilizations and th
6th - 9th
Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+3
Winter Word Choice Workshop - Creating Atmosphere and Mood
Transform your students' writing with this engaging word choice activity that teaches how language creates mood and atmosphere!Using beautiful winter scenes, students learn how strategic word choice can completely change a reader's experience—even when describing the exact same setting. This hands-on workshop makes abstract concepts like "mood" and "tone" concrete and memorable. Students analyze two model descriptions of the same winter scene—one with harsh, negative word choices and one with co
5th - 9th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
W.6.3d
, W.7.3d
, W.8.3d
+21
Reader's Theater - Monster Support Group
A thrilling 20-25 minute reader’s theater perfect for middle school language arts classes! When a group of misunderstood monsters decides to volunteer at their town's Halloween Festival, they must confront the prejudice and fear of the community that has kept them in hiding. Through courage, compassion, and a little help from their therapist Dr. Frances Stein, these lovable creatures prove that looking different doesn't mean being dangerous. This feel-good comedy teaches students that accep
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+1
Snowflake Narrative Writing - Middle School
Students create paper snowflakes where each section represents a different story element. As they cut and plan, they're building their narrative structure. Once complete, they unfold their snowflake to reveal a complete story map, then use it to write an original winter-themed narrative. Why snowflakes? Just like every snowflake is unique, every story is one-of-a-kind! This memorable metaphor helps students understand that while all stories share the same basic structure, each writer brings thei
6th - 8th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
W.6.3
, W.6.4
, W.6.5
+57
Grammar Skills: Common and Proper Nouns (Worksheets and Quizzes)
Transform your grammar lessons with this comprehensive common and proper noun product! This all-in-one resource includes multiple worksheets, quizzes, and answer keys designed specifically for middle school students to master the difference between common and proper nouns. There are six different worksheets with answer keys that help student practice identifying and using common and proper nouns correctly. The product also includes three quizzes with answer keys. Provided Resources
4th - 8th
Grammar
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Vocabulary Word Wall
Word walls are not just for elementary classrooms. This chevron themed word wall contains eighty vocabulary words from S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders." The words are organizes in two chapter set. Each set contains between ten and fourteen words. This is a resource that is ready to use with minimal prep required. Just print and cut apart the words. There is also a short list of interactive activities included. Provided ResourcesThe Outsiders Chapters One and Two WordsThe Outsiders Chapters Three an
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" - 7 Differentiated Reading Guides
Guide students through Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" with 7 differentiated reading guides. This comprehensive reading guide package provides seven different comprehension worksheets - from during-reading guides to close reading analysis - ensuring every student can access and understand this complex text! Perfect for differentiation, reading comprehension practice, accountability, and ensuring all students truly understand the story. 💡 WHY THIS RESOURCE? 💡 ✅ Seven Different Readin
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+2
Literary Element Posters
Since literary elements are taught throughout the school year it is important to constantly review the ones that you have previously taught as you introduce new ones. The posters in this product can help you to create a visual focal point for students to refer to throughout the year. As you teach new elements you can add new posters to a bulletin board. Provided ResourcesSetting Posters (Setting, Physical, Historical)Point of View Posters (Point of View, First Person, Third Person Limited, Thir
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.5
+1
Also included in: Language Arts Poster Bundle
Reader's Theater: A Mystery at Hollowbrook Manor
A thrilling 15-20 minute reader’s theater perfect for middle school language arts classes! Four brave friends investigate the 50-year mystery of Hollowbrook Manor and discover the scientist Victoria Hollowbrook didn’t disappear – she became trapped in time. This engaging script blends Halloween suspense with science fiction themes, featuring 7 diverse roles, age-appropriate scares, and rich opportunities for discussion about scientific ethics, friendship, and courage. Includes complete performan
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+1
Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" Quiz Package
Need a quick, reliable way to assess student understanding of Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day"? Assess student understanding of Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" with 5 differentiated quizzes! Includes basic comprehension, advanced analysis, vocabulary, and more. Answer keys included. This comprehensive quiz package provides FIVE different multiple choice assessments ranging from basic comprehension to advanced literary analysis - all with complete answer keys and grading guides! Perfect
5th - 9th
Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+2
Daily Writing Prompts - Year Long/26 Week Journal
This product includes 26 weeks of daily journal prompts. The prompts are meant to spark an interest in writing by including a variety of creative and self-discover prompts. The responses are meant to be short (a few sentences) and can be used as "do now" activities as students enter the class or as an option when students complete other work earlier. The prompts are designed in a weekly format. Teachers can either print each week individually or print all 26 weeks and create a bound journal that
7th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.10
The Graveyard Book Novel Study Bundle
This bundle includes all of my products for The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. This is a complete set of resources that will help you teach the comprehension, vocabulary, literary analysis, and writing that accompanies this novel study. Provided Resources✏️ Vocabulary Word Wall (60 words) ✏️ Student Workbook (Vocab & Character Logs, Chapter Questions) ✏️ Literary Analysis (16 Activities) ✏️ Essay Topics (10 Topics) Terms of UsePlease do not share this resource. It is meant to be used only in y
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
The Wednesday Wars - Chapter Quizzes
Gary D. Schmidt's The Wednesday Wars is a coming-of-age story that includes rich historical context in the late 1960s during the Vietnam War. This product includes multiple-choice and short answer quizzes for each chapter. Answer keys are provided for both the multiple-choice and short answer quizzes. Provided ResourcesThe Wednesday Wars Multiple-Choice Chapter QuizzesThe Wednesday Wars Short Answer Chapter QuizzesMultiple-Choice Questions Answer KeyShort Answer Questions Answer KeyRelated Res
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+2
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About the store
Experience
I'm not sure how this is possible, but the 2024 - 2025 school year will be my 20th year teaching. During this time I have taught secondary English in various settings, including in the classroom, online, and in a career and technical school. I am very proud of the hard work I have put into creating original curriculum and resources. Based on the success I have using what I create in my own classroom, I wanted to share these resources with other teachers.
My love education and teaching led me on the path to become an instructional coach. I use my knowledge and passion to inspire other teachers and help them create a classroom that encourages a positive environment for their students using strong instructional practices and strategies.
My own education history
Bloomsburg University (2004) Bachelor's in Secondary Education
Benedictine University (2011) Master's in Education - Literacy Focus
Immaculata University (2018) Instructional Coaching Endorsement
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