Loving Language Arts
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Maricopa, Arizona, United States
About the store
ELA textbooks are boring and way too long! Kids don't like them. So do yourself a favor and purchase my standards-aligned HIGH-INTEREST "Texts and Tasks" and "Texts and Tests" workbooks that are full of interesting reading content that is short and sweet - aligned to EVERY ELA standard. I currently love teaching high school ELA and am currently making products geared toward that age group in grades 9-12. When I was teaching middle school ELA (for 9 years), I mostly made my products catered to that age group. I have also taught younger kids, so I have made things for them as well. Having brought up three girls of my own who are now 17, 20, and 22, they have helped test my products over the years (poor girls had this extra homework!).
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Writing Module #5 | Write an Argument | Preventing Concussions | Grades 7-12
Your 7th through 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time: An Argument in the form of a problem-solution argumentative essay about what causes concussions in youth sports, and what can be done to solve the problem. KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read a narrative written by a father whose son sustained a second concussion during a football game because he was told to continue playing when he shouldn't have. Then, students read an inf
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.7.1
, RI.7.4
, RI.7.9
 +81
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Start getting in on the growing bundle and get the rest FREE for the rest of 2022 - WOW! That's an amazing deal because you won't believe what I have planned for you! I will release one Writing Module per month to PRACTICE ALL DIFFERENT GENRES OF WRITING with topics KIDS WANT TO LEARN ABOUT! You - well, your students really - are going to want them all! AND IT'S NO PREP FOR YOU! EVEN INCLUDES RUBRICS & EVALUATION SHEETS & GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS -- WOW!YOU (ALL) GOT THIS!Your 7th through 12th grader
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.9
, CCRA.W.1
 +10
Writing Module #1 | Write a Problem-Solution Argument | Recycling | Grades 7-12
Your 7th to 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they'll create in no time with step-by-step guidance and be so proud of: A Problem-Solution Argument Essay about "The Recycling Problem," perfect for this age group. STUDENTS READ AUTHENTIC SOURCES ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH RECYCLINGStudents read and critically think about a very important, current, relevant issue people all over the world are grappling with right now - the problem with recycling (plastics mainly) and different ways of s
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
 +123
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #1 | Problem-Solution Opinion Essay | Recycling | Grades 4-6
Your 4th to 6th graders got this! Got what? A final product they'll create in no time with step-by-step guidance and be so proud of: A Problem-Solution Opinion Essay about "The Recycling Problem," which is a type of argumentative writing perfect for this age group. STUDENTS READ & CITE AUTHENTIC SOURCES ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH RECYCLINGStudents read and critically think about a very important, current, relevant issue people all over the world are grappling with right now - the problem with recyc
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.4
 +72
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Start getting in on the growing bundle and get the rest FREE for the rest of 2022 - WOW! That's an amazing deal because you won't believe what I have planned for you! I will release one Writing Module per month to PRACTICE ALL DIFFERENT GENRES OF WRITING with topics KIDS WANT TO LEARN ABOUT! You - well, your students really - are going to want them all! PLUS MODULES COME WITH RUBRICS, EVALUATION SHEETS, & GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - ALL NO PREP FOR YOU - WOW!YOU (ALL) GOT THIS!Your 4th through 6th grad
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
 +13
Writing Module #2 | Cause-Effect Informative Essay | Movie Industry | Grade 7-12
Your 7th through 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time with step-by-step guidance: A Cause-and-Effect Informative Essay about "The Changing Movie Industry," a relevant, interesting topic kids are sure to love that is perfect for writing about causes of change. KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read and critically think about a very current, relevant, exciting issue - the ever-changing movie industry - an issue the film industry is c
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.7.1
, RI.7.2
, RI.7.3
 +119
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #3 | Write a Narrative | Experiencing Nature | Grades 4-6
Your 4th through 6th graders got this! Got what ? A final product they will create in no time: A narrative about an incredible, moving event the student witnessed or experienced while he or she was in nature, or the outdoors. And, before students write, they read and listen to exemplary narratives about a natural event. KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC & GENRE - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read and listen to two narratives written from the point of view of two people who witnessed the same total sol
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.7
, RI.4.9
 +71
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #6 | Write a Formal Opinion Letter | School Lunch | Grades 4-6
Your 4th through 6th graders got this - a letter written to the school board about the school lunch program. Students will have no problem writing their letters (which are opinion essays in disguise) after reading two sample letters from a student's and a parent's perspective on this hot topic issue - what needs to change about school lunches across America. Students will be super motivated by this hot topic they feel passionately about! KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!First, s
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.4.9
, RI.5.6
, RI.5.9
 +40
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #4 | Cause-Effect Informative Essay | Concussions | Grades 4-6
Your 4th through 6th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time: A Cause-and-Effect Informative Essay (also known as explanatory and expository essay) about the causes and effects of sustaining a concussion. KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read two scientific sources, watch two super short educational videos, and critically think about a very relevant, very important issue - what causes a concussion, what happens as a result of getting one
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
 +64
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #4 | Cause-Effect Informative Essay | Concussions | Grades 7-12
Your 7th through 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time with step-by-step guidance: A Cause-and-Effect Informative Essay (also known as explanatory and expository essay) about the causes and effects of sustaining a concussion. KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read two scientific sources, watch two super short educational videos, and critically think about a very relevant, very important issue - what causes a concussion, what happen
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
RI.7.1
, RI.7.2
, RI.7.3
 +102
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #2 | Cause-Effect Informative Essay | Movie Industry | Grades 4-6
Your 4th through 6th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time with step-by-step guidance: A Cause-and-Effect Informative Essay about "The Changing Movie Industry," a relevant, interesting topic kids are sure to love that is perfect for writing about causes of change, including the pandemic! KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read and critically think about a very current, relevant, exciting issue - the ever-changing movie industry - an issue
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
 +68
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #3 | Write a Narrative | Experiencing Nature | Grades 7-12
Your 7th through 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time with step-by-step guidance: A narrative about an incredible, moving event the student witnessed or experienced while he or she was in nature, or the outdoors. And, before they write, students read and listen to exemplary narratives. KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC & GENRE - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read and listen to two narratives written from the point of view of two people who witnessed the same tota
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RI.7.1
, RI.7.3
, RI.7.6
 +82
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #5 | Write an Opinion Essay | Preventing Concussions | Grades 4-6
Your 4th through 6th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time: An Opinion Piece in the form of a problem-solution opinion essay about what causes concussions in youth sports, and what can be done to solve the problem. KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read a narrative written by a father whose son sustained a second concussion during a football game because he was told to continue playing when he shouldn't have. Then, students read an infor
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.4
, RI.4.9
 +62
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Writing Module #6 | Write a Formal Opinion Letter | School Lunch | Grades 7-12
Your 7th through 12th graders got this - a letter written to a school board about the school lunch program. Students will have no problem writing their letters (which are opinion essays in disguise) after reading two sample letters from a student's and a parent's perspective on this hot topic issue - what needs to change about school lunches across America. Students will be super motivated by this hot topic they feel passionately about! KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!First, st
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RI.7.1
, W.7.1
, W.7.1a
 +50
Also included in:Â Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
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About the store
Experience
ELA textbooks are boring and way too long! Kids don't like them. So do yourself a favor and purchase my standards-aligned HIGH-INTEREST "Texts and Tasks" and "Texts and Tests" workbooks that are full of interesting reading content that is short and sweet - aligned to EVERY ELA standard. I currently love teaching high school ELA and am currently making products geared toward that age group in grades 9-12. When I was teaching middle school ELA (for 9 years), I mostly made my products catered to that age group. I have also taught younger kids, so I have made things for them as well. Having brought up three girls of my own who are now 17, 20, and 22, they have helped test my products over the years (poor girls had this extra homework!).
Teaching style
School should be a place where you learn interesting things and practice valuable skills. (It should also be a place of respect and kindness.) Students want to be engaged, active, and they want interesting, creative curriculum -- not those boring textbooks! That's why I'm here - an ALTERNATIVE TO LONG BORING TEXTBOOKS KIDS COMPLAIN TO YOU ABOUT. Make your life easier by giving them resources they like, you like, everyone likes! Then, you will see something magical happen as they do their work - they actually behave better! That's because when kids are engaged, not bored or overwhelmed by the content, they don't have the time or desire to act up. It is a beautiful thing!
My own education history
B.A., English, 1995, University of California, Irvine
Masters courses in Curriculum and Instruction, 1996-1998, Chapman University
Full year of pre-med Anatomy and Physiology and Nutrition science courses. I love science and enjoy using it in the language arts setting. I also enjoy math (weird...I know).
Additional biographical information
I also have experience as an independent contractor for various ELA content/curriculum companies doing various curriculum projects. I used to create standardized test questions that align with the Common Core ELA state standards (a.k.a. "Career and College Ready" standards) and more standards depending on the state. Therefore, I gained a GREAT amount of knowledge about aligning content to standards and assessing it. It was all harder than I thought it would be (more complicated), but it was worth it to learn so much about making quality, targeted curriculum that is actually useful. I apply lessons I learned during those years to how I make products today.
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