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I have a strong love for reading and highly value critical thinking. My lessons focus on analyzing text, drawing inferences, and understanding character development through the full spectrum of ELA standards without pulling the reader out of the story, but rather allowing them to grow deeper connections to what they read.
My background is in high school education, as well as teaching both 7th and 8th grade ELA. Currently, I partner with various multi-grade homeschool co-ops making novel based curriculum.
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Poetry Practice- Autumn Leaves
This packet is the perfect fall activity (or anytime poetry practice is needed)! Students will look at 3 popular poems and how they address the topic of Fall: “Song for Autumn” by Mary Oliver, “Fall, leaves, fall” by Emily Bronte, and “Autumn” by John ClareThey will begin by reading and responding to the first two poems through 10 short answer questions (5 questions each). Answer key included. Next, they will read a third poem and respond through guided annotation over the imagery used. Student
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+11
Informational Article Practice- Fall Foliage
This is a great informational article to practice close reading informational text for both English Language Arts classes as well as Science classes. Questions cover a variety of standards and help students with multiple choice questions provided in a different ways. 15 questions over this short article help students focus on finding main idea, understanding cause & effect, decider and use scientific language, work with context for vocabulary, practice correlation (chart reading/ making), and
7th - 10th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+6
Let It Snow Movie Comparison Guide
This guide allows students to think critically about how directors adapted the book Let It Snow into a movie. It allows comparison as well as deeper thinking in why directors made the decisions that they did. Example Answers/ Filled out sheet is provided.
7th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.R.9
Also included in: Let It Snow Complete Unit
"The Patron Saint of Pigs" by Lauren Myracle Reading Companion and Exam
Lessons over the story found in Let It Snow. The following resource includes 2 pieces and complete answer key (including sample answers when responses will vary): A. Reading Companion: 80 questions that outline the novella chapter by chapter. Questions include a variety of formats from short answer, quotations, multiple choice, and fill in the blank. Questions are ELA standard aligned to promote higher level thinking, text analysis, evidence gathering, and vocabulary expansion. This is great fo
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+10
Also included in: Let It Snow Complete Unit
"A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle" By John Green Reading Companion and Exam
Lessons over the story found in Let It Snow. The following resource includes 2 pieces and complete answer key (including sample answers when responses will vary): A. Reading Companion: 80 questions that outline the novella chapter by chapter. Questions include a variety of formats from short answer, quotations, and fill in the blank. Questions are ELA standard aligned to promote higher level thinking, text analysis, evidence gather, and vocabulary expansion. This is great for independent study,
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+10
Also included in: Let It Snow Complete Unit
"The Jubilee Express" By Maureen Johnson Reading Companion and Exam
Lessons over the story found in Let It Snow. The following resource includes 2 pieces and complete answer key (including sample answers when responses will vary): A. Reading Companion: 80 questions that outline the novella chapter by chapter. Questions include a variety of formats from short answer, quotations, fill in the blank, and multiple choice. Questions are ELA standard aligned to promote higher level thinking, text analysis, evidence gather, and vocabulary expansion. This is great for
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+12
Also included in: Let It Snow Complete Unit
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I have a strong love for reading and highly value critical thinking. My lessons focus on analyzing text, drawing inferences, and understanding character development through the full spectrum of ELA standards without pulling the reader out of the story, but rather allowing them to grow deeper connections to what they read.
My background is in high school education, as well as teaching both 7th and 8th grade ELA. Currently, I partner with various multi-grade homeschool co-ops making novel based curriculum.
Teaching style
I love to give clear guided instruction as well as creative activities which emphasize writing throughout all lessons.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Microsoft Innovative Educator,
My own education history
Graduated with Honors
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