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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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Income Inequality Research Project
Students will research the topic of income inequality and how it impacts society. This project is clearly broken into 5 pieces with rubrics and examples as applicable. 1. Students will research the topic and create notecards (rubric included). 2. Students will reflect on their research of the issue. 3. Students will complete a table as they research political movements being presented to help fix the issues found in part 1. (Example is included) 4. Students will reflect on the politician they
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Government
CCSS
W.11-12.1b
, W.11-12.7
, W.11-12.8
+1
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: 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: 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: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: Middle School Edition
The Outsiders Chapter 5 Vocabulary Hunt
Students be provided a list of 10 key terms and their page number found within Chapter 5 of the novel The Outsiders. Students will illustrate how the term is used in a sentence, then provide a definition of the term based on how the author uses it. Answer Key is provided. Used within comprehensive unit of The Outsiders.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.8.4
, CCRA.L.4
Also included in: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High 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: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
The Outsiders Chapter 2: Choice Menu
Students will complete the choice menu to answer questions. Each question is worth a different level of points based on time and difficulty to answer. There are 16 total questions to chose from broke up as: 6 questions in the 1 point category 6 questions in the 2 point category 4 questions in the 3 point category Used in part with the complete "The Outsiders" curriculum
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
+1
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
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
"A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle" By John Green Reading Companion & Test
Students will utilize the guided reading packet & quiz as they read the John Green novella "A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle" (page numbers as found in the novel Let is Snow). Part 1: 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
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+11
Also included in: "Let It Snow" Novel bundle- Complete Unit w Pacing guide
Argumentative Article Close Read: The Automotive Era
Students will read the (slightly abridged) 9 page article Was the Automotive Era a Terrible Mistake? For a century, we’ve loved our cars. They haven’t loved us back. by Nathan Heller (2019), which discusses the choices made during the automotive era and what society can learn as we move into the autonomous vehicle era. Students will practice close reading skills by answering a variety of questions regarding author's purpose, key details, tone, vocabulary, summarizing, relating ideas, analyzing
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
, RI.8.3
+5
"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
Room On The Broom: Middle School Packet
The following packet is to coincide with the beloved Halloween Children's book: "Room on the Broom" By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler *Answer Key Included* Students will begin with a graphic organizer brain map to explore their thoughts and favorite memories of October. After listening to the story read out loud, they will answer 10 T/F questions. They will then practice using 12 key vocal words in the story (Define, fill in the blank, use in sentence, synonym/ antonym, picture). Next, th
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.7
+8
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
PDF Guided Reading Article: Pizza in the Pandemic
Using a New York Times article from Feb. 2021 about the pandemic's impact on the pizza industry students will practice critical reading and annotation skills. Students will read the article on the right and answer questions on the left including critical thinking, finding main ideas of paragraphs, highlight key details, analyzing author's point of view and impact, vocabulary deciphering, and summarizing. There are 20 questions in total to help students thoroughly interact with this relevant (
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+6
Guided Reading Non-Fiction Informational Article: "Poor teenage boy"
The following breaks down the informational text through guided annotation. Students will read the article on the right while answering questions on the left. Questions include highlighting main ideas, analysis of author's purpose, defining key terms, identifying supporting detail, and overall comprehension of informational text purpose. Article used: "Why It’s Hard to Be a Poor Boy With Richer Neighbors" By DANA GOLDSTEIN Instructions are clear and students should be able to complete independ
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+8
Also included in: The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Complete Curriculum: High School Edition
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!
Guided Creative Writing: South African Valentine's Day Tradition
This resource offers 2 versions: a basic and advanced allowing for it to be used great for differentiated learning! Both may also be used for an additional level of scaffolding! Students will begin by reading about the South African Valentine's Day tradition of pinning the name of one's crush on their sleeve. They will then be tasked with writing their own story of this practice. Using the graphic organizer, students will be guided through the prewriting processes so they can confidently begin w
1st - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+3
Also included in: Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World!
Chinese Valentine's Day: The legend behind the Qixi Festival
Students will gain more cultural awareness by seeing how China celebrates their own "day of love" or "Valentine's Day" by reading the Chinese Legend of Niulang and Zhinu. As students read through the story, they will summarize each portion through their own illustration as explained in their hand out. *Original writing of story as to make appropriate for children of all ages.
2nd - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.9
Also included in: Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World!
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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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