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I have taught all high school grade levels and most social studies subjects, including World Geography, AP Human Geography, Civics, AP Government, US History, AP US History, and World History.
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Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Anchor Chart with Question Stems
Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Anchor Chart and Question StemsYou can use this anchor chart and question stems as a personal reference as a teacher, to train teachers as an instructional coach, or to get your students to think more deeply about and own their learning. Feel free to make requests!Click here for my large scale posters! Bundle available!If you have any problems at all please contact me at jhemm813@gmail.com!
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For All Subjects
The BIG Map Project: 30 PAGE Detailed Mapping Assignment with Reference Maps!
Explore the World with This Comprehensive Map Project – Perfect for World Geography and AP Human Geography!Students and teachers alike LOVE this assignment! Testimonials:"An excellent resource! The bilingual directions were incredibly helpful for my Spanish-speaking students." – Genesa L., High School Geography Teacher"This project was engaging and thorough for APHUG. My students used the maps to support their work throughout the year. I really liked the rubric and thorough reference maps." – P
6th - 12th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Socratic Seminar Rubric: Inner AND Outer Circle!
Elevate Your Socratic Seminars with This Comprehensive Student Rubric!Students LOVE this resource! It's by far one of my most popular; teachers say it helped turn their socratic seminars from teacher led to STUDENT LED. They love that it requires participation on BOTH the inner and outer circle!Key Features:Dual-Sided Rubric: One side for students inside the fishbowl to self-assess critical thinking, accountable talk, and textual references. The other side for students outside the fishbowl to
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies
TACOS Political Cartoon Analysis Handout | Digital and Paper Resource
Includes: Google Docs Editable TemplatePDF Printable Worksheet
6th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Anchors/Wall Posters Bundle
Depth of Knowledge Part II! Designed to print and post on your walls. Can be printed on letter paper or bring to your office for huge sizes! Includes question stems for ALL LEVELS! Feel free to make requests!Click here for my best selling small scale DOK chart! Bundle available!If you have any problems at all please contact me at jhemm813@gmail.com!
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English Language Arts, For All Subjects
AP U.S. Government and Politics Handbook
Give your students the edge they need for the AP US Government and Politics Exam! This handbook goes beyond conventional study materials, offering a meticulously crafted guide that streamlines information, enhances comprehension, and equips students with the tools necessary to excel. Enjoy everything from foundational docs to SCOTUS cases to cheat sheets and graphic organizers and argumentative essays and more! NOTE! If you have ANY questions at all, whether before buying or after, email me at
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, Social Studies
Evaluating Sources: RAVEN and SCAR Acronym Anchor Charts
Master Source Evaluation with This Comprehensive Poster Bundle!Key Features:SCAR Poster: A vibrant and informative poster that outlines the SCAR acronym—Sufficiency, Credibility, Accuracy, Relevance—providing a clear framework for evaluating sources.RAVEN Poster: A detailed and engaging poster featuring the RAVEN acronym—Reputation, Ability to Observe, Vested Interest, Expertise, Neutrality—offering a structured approach to source evaluation.Versatile Use: Ideal for any form of source evaluation
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Social Studies
Source Evaluation: RAVEN and SCAR Graphic Organizers and Articles
Empower Your Students to Conduct their OWN Research with This Source Evaluation Graphic Organizer Bundle!Key Features:SCAR Graphic Organizer: A fillable organizer that breaks down the SCAR acronym—Sufficiency, Credibility, Accuracy, Relevance—and guides students in evaluating sources based on these criteria.RAVEN Graphic Organizer: A detailed worksheet that explains the RAVEN criteria—Reputation, Ability to Observe, Vested Interest, Expertise, Neutrality—and helps students apply these criteria t
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Socratic Seminar Bundle: Anchor Charts and Desktop Cheat Sheets
Transform your classroom discussions with a beautifully crafted Socratic Seminar and Accountable Talk bundle! This essential toolkit empowers students to engage in deep textual analysis and fosters a strong classroom culture through guided, autonomous conversations. Elevate your teaching and inspire your students with these easy-to-use, visually appealing resources. Teachers Say: "Easy to use." "Beautifully crafted and essential for textual analysis." "Great for big groups and easy to understand
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English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.6
, CCRA.R.8
, CCRA.R.9
+5
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Anchor Chart
Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Anchor Chart and Question Stems BundlePart I: Small Scale VersionYou can use this anchor chart and question stems as a personal reference as a teacher, to train teachers as an instructional coach, or to get your students to think more deeply about and own their learning. Part II: In Depth VersionDesigned to print and post on your walls. Can be printed on letter paper or bring to your office for huge sizes! Includes question stems for ALL LEVELS! Feel free to make
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For All Subjects
Question Dice: HAPPYO Source Analysis
Get kids into source analysis with question dice! Understand author's purpose, audience, point of view, historical context and more! Four per page; print onto any color paper - I suggest you laminate it. Cut up and distribute with dice! Students can work alone or in partners or even groups. Just roll and respond! My kids LOVED this!
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.6
, RI.9-10.9
+7
Socratic Seminar: Israel Palestine (Includes Guiding Slides)
Engage Students in Critical Discussions with This Comprehensive Israel and Palestine Socratic Seminar Bundle!Key Features: Guided, Scaffolded Reading: Provides multiple perspectives to ensure a well-rounded understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict.Mapping and Timeline: Includes detailed maps and timelines to contextualize historical events and developments.Source Analysis: Features diverse forms of source analysis, including texts, charts, graphs, and maps.Socratic Seminar Prep: Helps stud
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Geography
Gallery Wall Art Plant Posters: Classroom Decor Set!
Bring Nature to Your Classroom with Beautiful Plant Decor Posters! Brighten Up Your Space Bring the beauty of nature into your classroom with our vibrant plant decor posters! These posters are perfect for creating a calm and inspiring environment for your students, no matter their age. What’s Included:Unique Plant Designs: Each poster features a different plant species, complete with beautiful botanical illustrations and interesting facts that will captivate your students.Ready-to-Print PDF: Ins
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Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Source Evaluation Bundle: Graphic Organizers and Anchor Charts
Master Source Evaluation with This Ultimate Resource Bundle! Key Features:SCAR and RAVEN Anchor Charts: Vibrant posters that clearly explain the SCAR (Sufficiency, Credibility, Accuracy, Relevance) and RAVEN (Reputation, Ability to Observe, Vested Interest, Expertise, Neutrality) criteria, providing a visual reference for students.SCAR Graphic Organizer: A fillable organizer that breaks down the SCAR acronym and guides students in evaluating sources based on these criteria.RAVEN Graphic Organize
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Decode the Text: Evidence Based Textual Analysis Worksheet | Digital Resource
Rigorous, source based analysis of textual evidence. Created for US History but applicable across subjects!
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
Lexile Bundle: Track Their Growth
Elevate Literacy Learning with Our Lexile Anchor Chart Bundle! Key Features:Lexile Definition Anchor Chart: A clear and concise chart that explains what Lexile measures are and how they work.Lexile-to-Grade-Level Conversion Chart: An easy-to-read chart that converts Lexile scores to approximate grade levels, helping students and teachers understand reading levels at a glance.Lexile Growth Tracking Chart: A dynamic chart designed for students to track their Lexile growth over time, promoting goal
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading
World War II Word Wall Bundle
World War II Word Wall BundleThis one is pretty self explanatory – a comprehensive word wall for World War II! Help anchor your students’ learning in colorful, visual, easy to read word walls. Terms Included: World War II, Manhattan Project, Pearl Harbor, Truman, Four Freedoms, Adolf Hitler, Cash and Carry, Treaty of Versailles, Hirohito, Car Sharing, MacArthur, Churchill, Soviet Union, Appeasement, Dictatorship, Lend Lease Act, Neutrality Acts, V-J Day, V-E Day, Double V Campaign, Japanese Int
9th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
Effective Effort Rubric
Teach your students the skill of metacognition and what it means to give effective effort! This item is designed for students to view or fill out. This file includes 5 different versions both in pdf and doc format. Three versions include directions and are suitable for placing on worksheets, exit tickets, etc. Two are designed to be cut, laminated, and placed on desktops. (I suggest using hot glue to put the desktops on; it works quickly and comes off easily without a trace!) NOTE: If you would
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For All Subjects
Progress Report: Editable on Canva!
Elevate Your Parent Conferences with This Editable Canva Template! Includes status, highlights, glows and grows, score or lexile tracking, action plan and notes. Edit at your pleasure! Key Features:Fully Editable on Canva: Customize every aspect to fit your needs.Comprehensive Sections: Includes teacher and student names, grades, absences, tardies, and more.Highlights & Tracking: Monitor attentiveness, participation, work quality, or add your own criteria!Track Scores: Use the graph to show stud
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Accountable Talk Bookmarks
Help students use accountable talk during classroom discussions, debates, socratic seminars, etc.! Highly evidence and text dependent; includes multiple levels of questioning (knowledge, community, high level). I print, laminate, and hole punch for kids to keep in their binders, but you can use as you wish!
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English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Social Studies
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About the store
Experience
I have taught all high school grade levels and most social studies subjects, including World Geography, AP Human Geography, Civics, AP Government, US History, AP US History, and World History.
Teaching style
Focused on student led work, such as project based learning, socratic seminars, and civic action. I love creating visually appealing resources that frame the context for student autonomy.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Student Teacher of the Year Award
NOLA Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2 Time Nominee
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Social Studies 6-12
University of New Orleans
Additional biographical information
Hello and welcome! I specialize in creating highly effective and visually appealing educational resources designed to enhance classroom discussions and promote deep learning. My products are crafted to support teachers in fostering strong classroom culture and empowering students with the tools they need for success. Whether you're looking for individual items or customized bundles to suit your unique needs, I've got you covered. I also happily accept custom requests to better serve your classroom. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email me at jhemm813@gmail.com.
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