Croley Creates
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Arab, Alabama, United States
About the store
I have 14 years total in education.
I taught high school English for three years spanning across 9th grade-12th grade and AP Seniors in English Literature.
Currently- I teach 7th grade ELA. I have been in this role for 11 years now! Teaching middle school is not for the faint of heart & most definitely takes a special breed of teachers :)
I am thankful you are here on this journey with me as I share some of the lessons I've created.
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Narrative Writing (Mother's Day)
Narrative Writing using first person POV. Easily aligns to ELA standards. Can be adapted for grades 4-9+ "A Day in her Life" narrative writing for Mother's Day. Full presentation with objectives, descriptions, examples, class discussion, sentence starters, possible twists in the story & a rubric!
4th - 9th
Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
L.7.1
, L.7.2
, CCRA.W.3
 +4
Limerick Activity
A fun St. Patrick's Day Activity using limerick poetry!
6th - 9th
Literature, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
W.7.1d
, W.7.4
100 Days Smarter
Use this fun assignment on the 100th day of school! Answers included
6th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.7.2
, CCRA.L.1
Valentine's Day Exchange
Classroom Valentine's Day exchange. This stylish coquette & girly theme will be so "slay"!
PreK - 6th
Graphic Arts
Valentine's Day Exchange
"You're the 6 to my 7" classroom exchange- coquette style.
PreK - 6th
Graphic Arts
Valentine's Day Exchange
Classroom Valentine's Day exchange. This stylish coquette & girly theme will be so "slay"!
PreK - 6th
Graphic Arts
Valentine's Day Exchange
Get this adorable classroom exchange- Taylor Swift style All you need to do is add a cute friendship bracelet to it and you're ready!
PreK - 6th
Graphic Arts
Deep Dive: Chpt 1 The Outsiders
Use this resource as a "deep dive" analytical approach to the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Students will apply skills of plot, characterization, setting & POV to the first chapter of the book. This aligns with critical literacy standard 3
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.3
Ready-to-Use Guided Notes Elements of Literature
In this bundle, you will receive ready to use notes to present to your class on critical literacy 3. The notes can be used for grades 5-10th and can be adapted to meet your classroom. The bundle includes a pdf of the canva presentation, google presentation, guided notes for students to use as an assignment, and the answer document for the guided notes
5th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.3
Mother's day
A Mother's Day themed downloadable activity. Students can use the spaces to write words to represent their favorite person on Mother's Day or they can create a poem. Students can color the picture to individualize.
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Poetry
Mother's day for middle school
Enjoy this FREE Mother’s Day-themed writing activity designed to engage your 7th graders with figurative language and descriptive writing. Want more seasonal and standards-aligned ELA content? Check out my full store!
3rd - 8th
Literature, Other (ELA), Poetry
CCSS
W.7.3b
, W.7.4
, CCRA.W.3
 +1
Get To Know You
This activity is a great way to start the school year. Students tell all about themselves and also create a poem. They can present it or can turn it in to decorate the halls- or both!
3rd - 9th
Other (ELA), Poetry, Writing
Time Capsule
Time Capsule project! Great for end of the year. ELA state standards are incorporated to the project. This project can be modified and used cross curricular. The project requires students to write about themselves, the year and pop culture. They create this digitally or can create a tangible "scrapbook". Students present their work to the class and can keep as a way to look back on their school year.
3rd - 9th
Creative Writing, Grammar, Literature
CCSS
W.7.2d
, W.7.3
, W.7.3b
 +3
ELA ACAP Practice/Review
Alabama state test practice. This product can be modified for various state testing in the ELA classroom.
3rd - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Literature
Poetry Review
This is a standardized test format review. Use this as practice to help prepare your students for standardized tests. Multiple Choice questions Answer sheet provided Short & easy review lessons
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Literature, Poetry
Time Capsule Project
A time capsule assignment for 7th grade ELA students to commemorate their year while including ELA standards. This product contains pdf files, editable presentations for EL learners. & instructions + more! modified assignments
3rd - 12th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.5
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About the store
Experience
I have 14 years total in education.
I taught high school English for three years spanning across 9th grade-12th grade and AP Seniors in English Literature.
Currently- I teach 7th grade ELA. I have been in this role for 11 years now! Teaching middle school is not for the faint of heart & most definitely takes a special breed of teachers :)
I am thankful you are here on this journey with me as I share some of the lessons I've created.
Teaching style
Student-Centered & Engaging
Differentiated & Inclusive
Literacy & Critical Thinking Focused
Practical & Teacher-Friendly
Standards-Aligned & Skill-Building
Positive & Growth-Oriented
Awards & shining teacher moments
GMS teacher of the year- 2020
GCS teacher of the year- 2020
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in English
Master's Degree in secondary education-English language arts
Additional biographical information
I am a veteran teacher & mother to three girls (5,7,10)!!
I am married to my college sweetheart and we've been venturing together for 17 years now!
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