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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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The Outsiders Cover Analysis Activity
Students will use the following activity to analyze 12 different cover editions of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". Handout includes 12 photos of covers used for the novel, as well as 12 open ended questions to help guide student analysis and promote discussion. Extension activity of drawing their own cover is mentioned as well.
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Graphic Arts
CCSS
RL.7.7
, RL.7.9
, RL.8.9
+5
Also included in: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
Movie Comparison Questionnaire
Students will answer 6 questions as they analyze a movie after reading the novel. Questions range in asking their options of the movie in regards to director choices, setting, music, and casting. These questions are universal and can work with any novel/ book combination.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Visual Arts
CCSS
RL.6.7
, RL.7.7
, RL.8.7
+3
Also included in: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
Guided Reading Informational Article: Legacy Admission Debate
Students will use the following handout to guide their critical reading of the WSJ article: Students Weigh In on Legacy Admissions. Through reading the article, students will fill in the questions bubbles regarding main idea, author's purpose, summary, connotation/ phrasing, and finally personal analysis. Answer key is included. *Used in correlation to Harry Potter/ Hogwarts admissions but is also a great stand alone article and perfect for test prep!
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.11-12.4
, RI.11-12.5
, RI.11-12.6
+6
"Myself" Edgar Albert Guest Poem 6th Grade
Students will analyze the poem "Myself" by Edgar Allen Guest. Students will then answer 10 questions (aligned to CCSS 6) to help them analyze the poem and theme found. Answer key is included. Made for grade 6 but can easily be adapted
6th
English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.4
, RL.6.5
+1
Also included in: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 6-8th grade curriculum
NonFiction Article tied to Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone
Students will read a nonfiction article by the Harvard Business Review. They will then follow the prompts to write an objective summary of the article, then answer questions both relating to the article and it's accuracy as well as connecting the central idea of the article to a similar theme found in the novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. As answers will vary, no answer key is provided for this resource
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RI.7.2
, RI.8.2
+6
Poetry Questions: Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
PDF includes a copy of the poem, 5 critical thinking questions, extension suggestion, and answer key.
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.5
+1
Also included in: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
"Nothing Gold Can Stay" Robert Frost Poetry Analysis
Students will read Robert Frost's famous poem: "Nothing Gold Can Stay". They will then analyze the poem by filling in the chart to answer 9 deeper thinking questions. The resource includes a copy of the poem, 9 questions, and a complete answer key
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
Also included in: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
There/ Their/ They're Practice- Fill in Blank & Color by Number
Welcome the fall season with this fun pumpkin coffee/ cat themed worksheet! Students will read a very short original story about 3 woman, their cats, and a coffee shop. As they read they will fill in 40 blanks with correct there/ their/ they're. They will then use the corresponding color key to color a picture of a cat with their "kitty-ccino"! *Answer Key included*
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
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 Clare They 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. Stud
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+9
Also included in: Fall Foliage Activities Bundle! PDF
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
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
English Language Arts, Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+7
Also included in: Fall Foliage Activities Bundle! PDF
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
Cactus Close Reading Packet
Read through this packet to learn more about the interesting Cacti while completing a variety of close reading activities. This packet includes easy to follows steps to complete the following activities: -Denotation of 10 vocabulary words - Identifying motivation - Summarization - Illustrations of explanations - Connation of vocabulary through context clues - Evaluation of author's purpose *Answer Key provided*
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Earth Sciences, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+19
Valentine's Traditions Around the World, Stories and Vocab Activity
Read through four original stories about Valentine's Day traditions around the world! As you read, find the key vocabulary words, then define them in your own words. Next, prove your understanding of the words and their definitions through matching words with their definition as well as antonym practice! Answer Key provided!
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
+1
Also included in: Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World!
Valentine's Day/ Love Holiday: Traditions Across the World
Help your students learn about other cultures and celebrate Valentine's Day! Using the links provided, students will practice their research skills to learn how Valentine's Day (or their own Love Holiday) is celebrated across the world! Assignment includes two parts. Part 1 students use one link to identify traditions specific to one country and write a summary; Part 2 requires students to read 3 articles and match 25 traditions with their coordinating country! Hand out is simple and self exp
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.9
+3
Also included in: Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World!
Self and Peer Editing Sheet
When printed double sided this chart allows students to edit their own paper and have another student edit. They will look primarily for mechanics and simply fix what is wrong with the paper rather than just identify pieces of the paper.
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle School Edition
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About the store
Experience
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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