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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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"Passing" by Nella Larsen Writing Task- Clare's Diary Entries
Students will complete the following writing task after reading Passing by Nella Larsen. Students will write 3 detailed entries that work to summarize the pivotal points of the story while also providing insight into what Clare would be feeling at the time. Students will use critical thinking to provide a narrative from a different character's perspective while still providing an accurate portrayal of setting and events. Detailed rubric is provide to aid writing task as well as ease grading.
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.11-12.1
 +5
The Outsiders: End of Novel Exam (7th/8th Grade Standard Aligned)
Students will use the following exam to answer questions over the novel The Outsiders. Product includes 6 open ended questions over the entirety of the novel based on the Common Core 7th & 8th Grade Reading Literature Standards to make up a comprehensive end of novel exam. Product includes example answers to use as a key.
7th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
, RL.7.4
 +7
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle School Edition
The Outsiders End of Novel Exam- High School- Standard Based
Students will use the following exam to answer questions over the novel The Outsiders. Product includes 6 open ended questions over the entirety of the novel based on the Common Core High School standards to make up a comprehensive end of novel exam. Product includes example answers to use as a key.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.4
 +9
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
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:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Outsiders Reading Companion (High School)
The following is a packet filled with deeper thinking questions to be used in correlation to the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The questions are clearly broken down by chapter and cover a wide range of high school ELA standards making it the perfect tool for a comprehensive English unit. Comprehensive answer key is included
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +8
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Outsiders Character List
Part of bundle with The Outsiders Curriculum. This resource works as a quick reference guide to be used with a novel study on The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. Students will use this list of 15 characters found in the novel to reference differences and note important features. Answer Key is include with an example list.
6th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle 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:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Outsiders Reading Companion (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
Students will use the reading companion to answers questions as they read the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton . Questions cover a large range of understanding to promoted higher level thinking allowing students to reflect and interact with the text in regards to common core reading standards and application to their own world views. Reading companion is broken down by chapter with corresponding novel page numbers so students can easily follow along. A comprehensive Answer Key is also inclu
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
 +19
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle School Edition
Guided Reading Informational Article: Gilbert Goons (used with "The Outsiders")
Students will read the following news article (2/23/24) about teen violence uprise in the safe town of Gilbert, AZ. As they read, students will answer 12 higher level questions (as aligned to Common Core RI Standards). This packet is used in combination with the novel "The Outsiders" and also includes 5 additional questions comparing how the news article and novel. Answer Key is included with reference to RI8 standards but product is easily used across multiple grade levels!
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RL.8.5
, RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
 +18
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Ousiders Chapter 1 Activity: Illustrate Dally
Students will complete the following activity by illustrating what they believe Dallas looks like just as Ponyboy used to do (described in Chapter 1) and using textual evidence to support their inferences. Activity includes instruction, place to draw, place for writing evidence, and simple rubric for grading. Used in part with my "The Outsiders" Curriculum unit.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.3
, CCRA.R.1
Also included in:Â The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
Socratic Seminar: The Outsiders
Students will use this worksheet to guide them in their Socratic Seminar over the novel "The Outsiders Includes: Explanation of Activity 10 open ended questions to complete before socratic seminar Space for students to write 3-5 of their own questions. Place for student to keep tallies of their own participation during the seminar. 5 Self Reflection questions to complete at the end of the seminar.
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.6
 +6
Also included in:Â 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
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone High School Full Curriculum (8 week)
Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone Grade 6: Narrative Writing "Hagrid Gets Expelled"
Upon reading Chapter 4 in J.K. Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, students will use the included prompt and rubric to write a creative narrative of how Hagrid got expelled from Hogwarts. The rubric focuses on using consistent first person narrative and writing as aligns with the grade 6 CCSS writing standards, though teachers can easily adapt for other grades as well.
6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.6.3
, W.6.3a
, W.6.3b
 +5
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 6-8th grade curriculum
Vocabulary Hunt: Chapter 5 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer Stone
As students read Chapter 5 of J.K Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone they will be able to use the chart define 5 vocabulary words found within the chapter. Answer Key is included Used in part with 6th Grade Harry Potter and Sorcerer Stone curriculum
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.6.4
, L.6.4
, L.6.4a
 +4
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 6-8th grade curriculum
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Compare & Contrast Book/ Movie scenes
Students will practice comparing and contrasting scenes portrayed in a book and movie using 3 examples from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone book and movie. Lesson plan and rubric are CCSS aligned (and marked so). Lesson plan begins with a detailed review of what compare & contrast means, how to use a Venn diagram, and how to layout a formal 1 paragraph compare & contrast essay. I do lesson includes example Venn diagram, example essay, and rubric. We Do lesson is intended to work in
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.7
, W.6.2
, W.6.2a
 +5
Also included in:Â 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
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone High School Full Curriculum (8 week)
Theme Analysis Outline and Rubric
Students will use the following resource to write a theme analysis essay. The outline is presented in a intro, 3 body paragraphs inTCERC format (transition, claim, evidence, reasoning, conclusion,), and conclusion. Theme analysis is Central Bucks School District rubric with copy and link included.
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Grade 9-12 Reading Companion: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
All reading companion questions are deeper-level questions which align with the 9-12 ELA Reading: Literature Standards. Created for high school use, but could be adapted for younger grades. Students will work through this reading companion as they read through J,K Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone. Companion is broken down by each of the 17 chapters with a total of 86 questions for students to complete as they critically analyze character development, theme, language use, au
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
 +29
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone High School Full Curriculum (8 week)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Mirror of Erised Activity
Students will reflect on the Mirror of Erised and then draw what they believe they would see were they to look into one. They will then take a moment to reflect on the famous Dumbledore quote noting both what they think it means for the character, the greater idea the author has in mind for it, as well as how it aligns with their own views of dreams/ goals. This is a great resource for literary circle discussion as well. Rubric is included for easy grading.
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.6.6
, RL.7.6
, RL.11-12.6
 +1
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone High School Full Curriculum (8 week)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Quiz Chapter 1-6
Students will complete 40 multiple choice questions to show their understanding of the first 6 chapters of J.K. Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Answer Key is included
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone High School Full Curriculum (8 week)
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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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