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Hi! I'm Erin, and my goal is to help you TEACH WITH CONFIDENCE! I'm certain you'll find that my resources are packed with everything you need to feel confident and be successful in your classroom.
I have 13 years of teaching experience so far, and have taught students in all grades PK-8 in some capacity. My best years teaching were spent teaching middle school reading and ELA to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, as well as reading, ELA, and social studies in 4th grade. My absolute favorite grade to teach is 6th grade. My least favorite grade that I have taught is 1st grade!
I have also worked in schools as a technology director, as well as mentored and delivered professional development to teachers.
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Figurative Language Stories ~ Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8
6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion. These activities are perfect for weekly homework, daily/bell work, classwork, review, test prep, or assessment. Each of the 6 passages includes 4 activities. Please view the preview file for the first passage and tasks in their entirety. Task A: Identify Figurative Language - Read the story and annotate (highlight or underline
3rd - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.4
, RL.5.4
, RL.6.4
+2
Also included in: Close Reading Bundle for Grades 4-8: Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!
Grammar Interactive Notebook: Editable Grammar Activities & Lessons: BEST-SELLER
✨ This Interactive Grammar Notebook takes the guesswork out of teaching grammar. It’s not just a stack of grammar definitions to glue down. It’s a fully developed interactive notebook resource that helps students engage with grammar concepts in a meaningful way—by flipping, folding, sorting, and building their understanding step by step.You’ll get everything you need to teach 36 complete grammar lessons—no extra prep, Googling, or planning required. Each lesson includes:⭐ A full-color pho
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.4.1a
, L.4.1d
, L.4.1e
+37
Also included in: Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5
Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Interactive Notebook & Activities
Unlock the power of vocabulary with this engaging Greek and Latin Roots Interactive Notebook! Perfect for grades 4-8, this resource provides 36 weeks of hands-on activities designed to help students master essential vocabulary skills by exploring Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. These print-and-go activities make learning fun and effective, fostering a deeper understanding of word meanings. Why Choose This Greek and Latin Roots Resource?Comprehensive Coverage: Covers 30+ com
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.4.4
, RI.5.4
, RI.6.4
+10
Also included in: Greek and Latin Roots MEGA BUNDLE
Quick Notes®: ELA BUNDLE for Interactive Notebooks
Quick Notes® for Interactive Notebooks are simply 2D pages that match the information from each lesson in the Interactive Reading Literature Notebook. They come in 3 versions: 2D student-filled templates, 2D pre-filled templates, and digital interactive notebook templates. These ELA Quick Notes® can work right along with my interactive notebooks, or even in lieu of - please read entire description for details! NOTE! This is a completed bundle. ALL components are included with your download imme
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Reading Interactive Notebook: Literature Activities | Literary Elements
Reading Interactive Notebooks Literature - Literary Elements for Common Core. This Reading Interactive Notebook is the true original - over 75,000 copies sold! After learning about interactive notebooks two summers ago, I resolved to use this technique for every concept I taught to my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade literature students. Now that I’ve used this in my classroom for over a year, I have compiled all of my reading interactive notebook lessons for teaching literary elements here. Each of the
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+37
Also included in: Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5
Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5
This is a bundle of the following 5 TpT best-selling interactive notebooks: Interactive Reading Literature Notebooks ~ Literary Elements for Common Core 4-8Interactive Reading Notebooks Informational Text ~ Nonfiction for Common Core Grades 4-8Interactive Grammar Notebooks ~ Grammar & Mechanics for Common Core Grades 4-8Interactive Poetry Notebooks: Poetry Elements for Common Core Grades 4-8+Interactive Writing Notebooks ~ Sentences & Paragraphs for Common Core 3-8This notebook bundle is for gra
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading
Writing Interactive Notebooks: Writing Activities {Interactive Writing Notebook}
Writing Interactive Notebooks ~ Sentences and Paragraphs for Common Core 3-8. This Writing Interactive Notebook is a companion to my TpT Best Sellers for Reading Literature and Reading Informational Text. Get the *original* Interactive Writing Notebooks - Over 30,000 copies sold! This resource is now part of an interactive notebook bundle. Find the bundle here.*********************************************** Each of the 26 lessons includes a photo of the finished product, teacher’s notes, teacher
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.5
, RL.4.1
+45
Greek and Latin Roots: Worksheets and Tests Units 1-6
Greek and Latin Roots Greek and Latin Roots Worksheets and Tests Practice and Assess Vocabulary: Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes This resource is a part of my Greek and Latin Roots Mega Bundle!This Practice and Assess pack for Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary is completely different from the other Practice and Assess sets in my store since this is made to be a complete year-long program when paired with the Interactive Vocabulary Notebook: Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, & Suffi
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Also included in: Greek and Latin Roots MEGA BUNDLE
Greek and Latin Roots MEGA BUNDLE
Greek and Latin Roots Greek and Latin Roots Mega Bundle! This Greek and Latin Roots MEGA BUNDLE is a complete, year-long vocabulary program. It is a huge bundle of the following products:Greek and Latin Roots Interactive NotebookGreek and Latin Roots Printables (Worksheets & Tests for 36 Weeks!)Greek and Latin Roots Posters (Photos)Greek and Latin Roots Subway Art PostersGreek and Latin Roots PowerPoint PresentationsGreek and Latin Roots Flash Cards*NEW!* Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, & Suffi
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Reading Interactive Notebook: Nonfiction Text Activities
Nonfiction Reading Interactive Notebooks for Nonfiction Text - Common Core Aligned Grades 4-8 This reading interactive notebook is the nonfiction (informational text) companion for my TpT top seller Interactive Reading Literature Notebooks. This is the *original* Interactive Reading Notebooks for Informational Text! Over 32,000 copies sold! -------------------------------------------------------------- After learning about interactive notebooks two summers ago, I resolved to use this technique
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+34
Also included in: Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5
Article of the Week Club | Nonfiction Passages & Reading Comprehension for 5th
Looking for an engaging, ready-to-use Article of the Week solution that actually improves reading comprehension? This comprehensive nonfiction reading bundle covers ALL Common Core Reading Informational Text (RI) standards for 5th grade, making nonfiction comprehension instruction in middle school easier and more effective than ever. With 25 original nonfiction articles + activity packs, plus pre-, midterm, and final assessments, this bundle helps students build essential reading skills w
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.3
+17
Article of the Week Club | Nonfiction Passages & Reading Comprehension for 6th
Looking for an engaging, ready-to-use Article of the Week solution that actually improves reading comprehension? This comprehensive nonfiction reading bundle covers ALL Common Core Reading Informational Text (RI) standards for 6th grade, making nonfiction comprehension instruction in middle school easier and more effective than ever. With 25 original nonfiction articles + activity packs, plus pre-, midterm, and final assessments, this bundle helps students build essential reading skills w
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+17
Short Story Units for Middle School (Short Story of the Month Club, 6th Grade)
Short Story of the Month Club, 6th GradeGrab this collection of popular Short Story Units tailored for 6th grade reading! I created these units specifically around the CCSS for grade 6, but they can absolutely be used in grades 5-8 - please check the preview file to verify this. Try the first month free! Click here.The Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 6, is a bundle of short story units created specifically to cover the Common Core standards for grade 6 using short stories that I promise yo
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+16
Poetry Interactive Notebook: Poetry Activities for Common Core Grades 4-8+
Teaching poetry doesn’t have to be boring—for you or your students. This Poetry Interactive Notebook is filled with creative, hands-on poetry activities that help students truly understand the structure, sound, and meaning of poetry—without dreading it. Designed as a companion to my best-selling Interactive Reading Literature Notebook, this resource gives you ready-to-use lessons, poems, definitions, templates, and teacher notes so you can dive right in—no extra prep or poetry degree required
4th - 8th
Literature, Poetry, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.4
, RL.4.5
+18
Also included in: Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5
Article of the Week Club, 7th Grade | Nonfiction Reading Passages Middle School
Article of the Week Club, Grade 7 (7th Grade Nonfiction Articles + Activities) 7th Grade Article of the Week Club is your solution for teaching ALL of the CCSS for Grade 7 Reading Informational Text! You’ll receive 25 nonfiction article + activity packs. This includes a pre-assessment, midterm, and final assessment for reading informational text standards. Your students will enjoy practicing all of the common core reading informational text standards with these high-interest informational text
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.7.1
, RI.7.2
, RI.7.3
+17
Grammar Worksheets and Tests: Grades 4-5 NO PREP Printables
Grammar worksheets and tests FOR THE YEAR! The topics/skills included in this huge packet of grammar worksheets are the same as in my Interactive Grammar Notebook. Scroll down for a list of lessons and topics. **Grades 4-5 Version** Level A Grammar Practice & Assess Purchase the differentiation bundle here.For each of the 33 lessons, there is a 20-item practice, followed by a 20-item assessment. The items on the assessment are similar in content and in format to the items on the practice so th
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
L.4.1a
, L.4.1d
, L.4.1f
+27
Also included in: Practice & Assess Grammar: Differentiation BUNDLE!
8th Grade Article of the Week Club: Nonfiction Articles & Activities (CCSS)
Supercharge your 8th-grade reading instruction with this comprehensive Article of the Week Club! This resource provides 25 high-interest nonfiction articles, each paired with engaging activities designed to address all the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Grade 8 Reading Informational Text. Perfect for weekly reading practice, this bundle makes planning a breeze and keeps students engaged. Why choose this Article of the Week resource?Comprehensive Coverage: Covers ALL 8th Grade Readin
7th - 9th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
, RI.8.3
+17
HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle - Digital Papers, Borders, Frames, and Fonts!
HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle - Digital Papers, Borders, Frames, and Fonts! Wow! Save over 50% by purchasing these items bundled. This HUGE Seller's Toolkit Bundle includes 96 digital background papers, 91 frames & borders, and 6 fonts. When purchasing this toolkit, all products may be used commercially WITHOUT providing credit! Also check out my Huge Seller's Toolkit Bundle #2This is a bundle of the following items: Black and White Doodle Cover Frames for Commercial UseBlack and White Doodle Pa
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Graphic Arts
Grammar Worksheets and Tests: Grades 7-8 NO PREP Printables
The topics/skills included in this huge packet of grammar worksheets are the same as in my Interactive Grammar Notebook. Scroll down for a list of lessons and topics. **Grades 7-8 Version** Level C *Practice & Assess Grammar This product can be used with OR without the Interactive Grammar Notebook. Purchase the differentiation bundle here.For each of the 33 lessons, there is a 20-item practice, followed by a 20-item assessment. The items on the assessment are similar in content and in format t
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.6.1a
, L.6.1b
, L.6.1c
+17
Also included in: Practice & Assess Grammar: Differentiation BUNDLE!
Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, & Suffixes Printables: Unit 1
Greek and Latin Roots Worksheets & Tests Practice & Assess Vocabulary: Greek and; Latin Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes This pack includes ONLY Unit 1 (Weeks 1-6). Looking to purchase all Units 1-6? Buy the complete bundle here.This Practice & Assess pack for Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary is completely different from the other Practice & Assess sets in my store since this is made to be a complete year-long program when paired with the Interactive Vocabulary Notebook. Please read this entire p
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.4.4
, RI.5.4
, RI.6.4
+9
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I'm Erin, and my goal is to help you TEACH WITH CONFIDENCE! I'm certain you'll find that my resources are packed with everything you need to feel confident and be successful in your classroom.
I have 13 years of teaching experience so far, and have taught students in all grades PK-8 in some capacity. My best years teaching were spent teaching middle school reading and ELA to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, as well as reading, ELA, and social studies in 4th grade. My absolute favorite grade to teach is 6th grade. My least favorite grade that I have taught is 1st grade!
I have also worked in schools as a technology director, as well as mentored and delivered professional development to teachers.
Teaching style
I believe that active learning is the key to happy, motivated, and challenged students. I use a lot of technology in my classroom because it engages my students and helps me run my classroom efficiently, but I believe there is a time and a place for technology and more is not always better.
I also use interactive notebooks and provide professional development to teachers looking to provide more interactivity in their lessons in order to reach all learners. I specialize in creating lessons and activities that reach a wide variety of learning styles as well as provide numerous accommodations and modifications for students who require them.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Certifications:
Elementary Education Grades 1-8
Middle School ELA Grades 4-8
Middle School Social Studies Grades 4-8
Middle School Math Grades 4-8
My own education history
B.A. Elementary Education Grades 1-8 (2003), Magna Cum Laude
M.Ed. Educational Technology Leadership (2010), Summa Cum Laude
Additional biographical information
I am a wife and mother of 4, plus 2 bonus children. When I'm not creating resources, I love to crochet a fun project, hike just about anywhere, and go to the beach.
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