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I love creating curriculum, and in addition to having a doctorate in Curriculum Design, I have extensive teaching experience across middle school, high school, and college-level classrooms. My resources are crafted to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking in students while providing teachers with creative, easy-to-implement tools. My goal is to inspire lifelong readers and writers and support teachers with high-quality, student-centered curriculum that makes every lesson both engaging and impactful. Visit my store to find materials that bring literature and writing to life, energize your ELA classroom, and support a thriving learning environment.
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Passport Project: Editable Passport Template and Maps for Teaching Geography
This 10-page resource contains a fully editable passport template and maps to be used a graphic organizer for all types of Social Studies, Geography, History, ELA and Literature Lessons. I made this Passport Project for my kids while doing a geography homeschooling unit. This download contains a PDF and Power Point of the Passport Project I've been using with my kids (to great success--they love making them!) So far we've done Ancient Egypt, Japan, and the Colorado Plateau. Contains a variety of
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Geography, Social Studies
Argumentative Writing Unit for Grades 6-12
Argumentative Writing UnitThis Argumentative Writing Unit is a complete, fully editable process-first writing unit for grades 6–12. Over 10–15 class periods (2–3 weeks), students move through five carefully scaffolded phases: from exploring a controversy and forming a position, to researching and evaluating sources, building a thesis, drafting with structural support, revising through peer feedback, and reflecting on their growth as writers. Every stage of the process produces a document. Every
6th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays
Research Project for English Language Arts: Should Pluto be a Planet?
This Research Project for English Language Arts: Should Pluto be a Planet? is an engaging, structured, classroom-based research project for any middle or high school ELA classroom. This hands-on, inquiry-based packet guides students through the entire research process using the captivating topic of Pluto’s planetary status. This project promotes critical thinking, source evaluation, and organized writing skills using teacher-provided materials. What’s Included in this 33-page resource (FULLY ED
6th - 10th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing
Engaging Writing Activitiy: Superhero Origin Stories
This engaging writing activity has students generate their superhero secret identity and alias and write their origin story. Use this writing resource and writing prompt to introduce a creative writing unit or get students warmed up with bell work before a more intense writing session. Students can learn how to write an autobiography or origin story. Includes a fully editable MS Word template which students can write directly in or which can be modified to fit your needs.
3rd - 9th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Parts of Speech: Introduction or Review with Power Point and Worksheets
Parts of Speech review for teaching parts of speech vocabulary, grammatical concepts, sentence types, and word choice in writing. Basic review with 12 slides covering nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs with practice slides and four hands-on worksheets to review and assess each concept. Contains:Power Point with 12 slides which define four parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs for quick review and practice4 worksheets to reinforce, practice, and assess concepts from the slides
3rd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
Story Starters Visual Writing Prompt In-Class Narrative Writing Activity
Story Starters Visual Writing Prompt In-Class Narrative Writing ActivityZip file containing Power Point, MS Word, and PDF files (20 pages total) This in-class narrative writing activity is perfect for middle and early high school students who need a creative nudge to dive into narrative writing. Using visually striking picture prompts and themed word banks, this resource encourages students to explore character, setting, plot, and conflict while writing an original story inspired by an image.
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
How to Teach Writing and Peer Review with the Pomodoro Method
This is a fast-paced, engaging wriitng activity to get students writing in class, and to teach them how to revise and workshop with their peers. By using the Pomodoro Technique (short, timed writing sprints) teachers can enage students and produce quality writing in record time. Contents (10 pages)1. List of Common Core Standards Covered 2. What is the Pomodoro Technique? 3. How to run a Pomodoro Peer Workshop 4. Ten Activities for Part One 5. Ideas and Details Graphic Organizer 6. Write a draf
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
30-page Workbook for Teaching the Research and Writing Process
This enaging, interactive product contains a 30-page student-friendly workbook/notebook PDF (can also be divided up and given out as a series of handouts) on the research and writing process, from how to find and evaluate sources to how to ask questions and create an outline. Contains a complete informational text and teaches students how to conduct research, how to read, evaluate, and cite sources, how to take notes and create a bibliography, and how to create an outline. Contents:The Research
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
Teaching Cohesion and Coherence in Writing: Complete Lesson with Power Point
This fully editable Power Point and worksheet teaches the concepts of Cohesion and Coherence, with Power Point slides for direct instruction, examples, activities, and a worksheet. 12 fully editable pages total, including:SummaryLearning outcomesWarm-upDirect Instruction (defintions and explanation of Cohesion and Coherence with examples)Collaborative activityExit ticketIndependent practiceA fully editable worksheet in MS Word
Not Specific
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Short Story Analysis Toolkit
This 13-page Short Story Analysis Toolkit is the perfect flexible resource for teaching literary elements with any short story or novel chapter! Designed for grades 6–9, this engaging and editable set includes everything students need to analyze theme, conflict, and character development with confidence. Use it during literature circles, independent reading, short story units, or as a supplement to novel studies. What’s Included: ✔️ Theme & Conflict Analysis Worksheet – Helps students identif
6th - 9th
Close Reading, Literature, Short Stories
Introduction to Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt Appropriate for grades 3-8. Contains five illustrated 1-page informational texts about Ancient Egypt along with assessments and activities. 11 pages of useable materials. This product contains: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptThe Nile RiverThe People of Ancient EgyptFamous MonumentsMummiesChecking for UnderstandingVocabularyWord Search
3rd - 8th
Ancient History, Informational Text, Social Studies
Teaching with Writing Workshops: Lessons and Resources for Teaching Writing
This 18-page guide to teaching the writing process contains printables, graphic organizers, fully editable forms, and resources for running a writing workshop in middle and high school classrooms. Contents:A guide to using workshops in middle and high school Writing lesson ideas Workshop form: Status of the class Writing Inventory: What kind of writer are you? Student writing record Essay Map Essay Planner Essay Template Peer Conferencing Log 5x5 Writing Rubric Thank you page Also includes fully
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
Solar System Informational Text and Activity Packet
This Solar System Informational Text and Activity Packet contains a 16-page informational text about the solar system with information and details about the sun and each planet, along with illustrations, reading questions, vocabulary, and activities. Contents: 16-page packet with Informational text about the sun, solar system, and planets.Reading Questions to Check for Understanding.Vocabulary Review and Assessment.Seek-and-Find with Answer Key.Color and cut-out planets.Illustrations.Additional
3rd - 5th
Astronomy, English Language Arts, Informational Text
Using Videos in the Classroom: Video Viewing Guides and Graphic Organizers
This 12-page resource contains four different student viewing guides/graphic that students can fill out while watching videos in the class. Contains a PDF and fully editable Power Point. Contents: a guide to using videos in the classrooma teacher planning sheetfour student-centered graphic organizers
Not Specific
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Social Studies
Writing Inventory: A Workshop Activity
This writing inventory is a workshop activity to introduce a writing assignment, project, or unit. This writing resource helps get students in the mindset to think like writers. Perfect for writing workshops, writing centers, bell ringers, or as a way to get to know your students.
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Halloween Sight Words with Task Cards and Vocabulary Worksheet
Halloween sight words activity packet contains:12 sight word task cards (can be used as color-your-own flash cards)Writing practice worksheetSeek & Find with answer key
PreK - 2nd
Spelling, Vocabulary
American Revolution Activties: Social Studies and ELA Work Packet
This is a 13-page engaging and independent work packet on the American Revolotion and the Thirteen Colonies contains the following activities: Mapping the Thirteen ColoniesMajor Events of the American Revolution (requires independent research)Timeline of the American RevolutionPaul Revere's Ride (complete poem)Coloring Page
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
Halloween Writing Prompts with Printable Writing Papers
10 fun and engaging Halloween-themed Writing Prompts with printable illustrated lined writing papers.
Not Specific
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Essay Map
A graphic organizer for brainstorming, outlining, and prewriting multiple essays types, including expository and persuasive essays.
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Valentine's Day Activities
A variety of activities and bell-ringers to get students of all ages ready for the Valentine's Day holiday. This resource contains: Valentine’s Day Teaching IdeasValentine’s Day Word SearchCandy Hearts (blank)Letter Papers (2 kinds)I Appreciate You Note CardsVocabulary Graphic Organizer
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I love creating curriculum, and in addition to having a doctorate in Curriculum Design, I have extensive teaching experience across middle school, high school, and college-level classrooms. My resources are crafted to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking in students while providing teachers with creative, easy-to-implement tools. My goal is to inspire lifelong readers and writers and support teachers with high-quality, student-centered curriculum that makes every lesson both engaging and impactful. Visit my store to find materials that bring literature and writing to life, energize your ELA classroom, and support a thriving learning environment.
Teaching style
I believe that students have to take an active role in their learning by engaging in creative problem solving, by making and creating written products (such as stories, books, journals, and digital media), and by learning how to think critically. Education should be about problem-solving, creativity, and storytelling--but this does not mean it should be easy. The brain is more engaged when the material is challenging.
My own education history
I have a BA and MA in English and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.
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