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I have been teaching English Language Arts for over 10 years. My experience includes 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. I am focused on creating the best products for rigorous close-reading instruction and argumentative writing, so you can save time and focus on your students!
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Preview of MLK Close Reading and Comprehension Quiz “I Have a Dream” Speech

MLK Close Reading and Comprehension Quiz “I Have a Dream” Speech

PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and close reading quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! A classroom activity for Martin Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and close reading lesson for MLK day. What's Included:■ 5-page reading
Preview of MLK Lit Devices & Rhetorical Analysis Quiz "I Have a Dream" Speech

MLK Lit Devices & Rhetorical Analysis Quiz "I Have a Dream" Speech

PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! A classroom activity for Martin Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and literary device lesson for MLK day. What's Included:■ 5-page read
Preview of Donald Trump's Victory Speech Rhetorical Analysis

Donald Trump's Victory Speech Rhetorical Analysis

PRINTABLE independent work packet with rhetorical analysis activities. You will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love analyzing Donald Trump's arguments and persuasive techniques. A great lesson on current events. In this activity, students will... 1. Compare Donald Trump's word choices to past presidential speeches 2. Read and annotate Donald Trump's victory speech 3. Analyze and criticize Donald Trump's arguments through
Preview of MLK Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Literary Devices "I Have a Dream"

MLK Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Literary Devices "I Have a Dream"

This BUNDLE includes: ■ Two multiple choice quizzes pdf and Google Form ■ Two answer keys ■ Reading passage PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quizzes. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! A classroom activity for M
Preview of Women's History Month Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity Digital & Print

Women's History Month Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity Digital & Print

DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Women's History Month Internet Scavenger Hunt. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. Perfect for distance learning! 25 questions that will keep students engaged as they search for answers on the internet. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! Students work through the scavenger hunt independently with no prep necessary. Perfect for a sub-plan, too! WHAT'S INCLUDED: ■ Printable handout with 25 scave
Preview of Spring & Earth Day Poems Multiple Choice Quizzes Lit Devices Printable

Spring & Earth Day Poems Multiple Choice Quizzes Lit Devices Printable

PRINTABLE spring and earth day poems with multiple choice questions. The quizzes can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! A classroom activity for Spring and for Earth Day. An ELA activity and literary device lesson for Spring and Earth Day. WHAT'S INCLUDED:■ 4 printable poems on Spring or Eart
Preview of MLK Close Reading Analysis Worksheet "I Have a Dream" Speech

MLK Close Reading Analysis Worksheet "I Have a Dream" Speech

PRINTABLE or DIGITAL handout with questions. Students read excerpts from speech and answer questions. Guided reading structure. Rhetorical analysis helps students understand how MLK uses devices like metaphor, imagery, and allusion to persuade his audience. Answer key included!The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school stude
Preview of Black History Month Internet Webquest Activity Google Doc Packets & Printable

Black History Month Internet Webquest Activity Google Doc Packets & Printable

Two DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Black History Month Internet WebQuests on Google Docs. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. This BUNDLE includes two digital work packets, great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. Easy to assign independent activity with no prep necessary. Perfect as a sub-plan, too! Perfect for distance learning! Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing these WebQuest internet activities, yo
Preview of Black History Month Interactive Google Slides Webquest Independent Activity

Black History Month Interactive Google Slides Webquest Independent Activity

DIGITAL interactive Black History Month Webquest on Google Slides. DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packet for students to record their answers. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom! Students click on interactive slides and write answers on their handouts. This is perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, and extension activitie
Preview of Greta Climate Speech Multiple Choice Quiz Close Reading & Rhetorical Analysis

Greta Climate Speech Multiple Choice Quiz Close Reading & Rhetorical Analysis

PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love reading about current events. This speech by Greta Thunberg on climate change is perfect activity for Earth Day or Women's History Month. In this activity, students will... 1. Evaluate Greta Thunberg's argumen
Preview of Black History Month Internet Webquest Independent Google Doc Packet or Printable

Black History Month Internet Webquest Independent Google Doc Packet or Printable

DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Black History Month Webquest. Ready to be shared in Google Classroom. Perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! Each topic includes a video, 4 articles and web
Preview of Donald Trump Multiple Choice Quiz Reading Comprehension "Immigration Policies"

Donald Trump Multiple Choice Quiz Reading Comprehension "Immigration Policies"

PRINTABLE independent work packet with rhetorical analysis activities. You will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love analyzing Donald Trump's arguments and persuasive techniques. Compare Donald Trump's immigration policies to past presidents. A great lesson on current events. In this activity, students will... This highly engaging lesson teaches students to analyze and criticize Donald Trump by dissecting his words and ideas
Preview of Women's History Month Rhetorical Analysis Independent Packets Google & Printable

Women's History Month Rhetorical Analysis Independent Packets Google & Printable

PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month! WHAT'S INCLUDED:■ Three DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packets or printable ■ "I am Someone's
Preview of Women's History Month WebQuest & Scavenger Hunt Independent Internet Activities

Women's History Month WebQuest & Scavenger Hunt Independent Internet Activities

DIGITAL or PRINTABLE options for students to complete a Women's History Month scavenger hunt using an interactive WebQuest. By purchasing the WebQuest and the scavenger hunt bundle, students can work independently without wasting their time searching on the internet. This activity is ready to be assigned on Google Classroom! Students click on the interactive slides to find the answers and complete the scavenger hunt. This is perfect for distance learning! The WebQuest includes Over 15 topics, 6
Preview of Caged Bird Poem with Reading Multiple Choice Quiz

Caged Bird Poem with Reading Multiple Choice Quiz

Feeling stressed as a teacher with limited to no time for lesson planning? If you're searching for a quick and free high school or middle school English lesson, this worksheet can fill a full class period...all if you have to do is download and press print! Students read the poem "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou and answer multiple-choice questions. Review of questions with the teacher or their peers can be structured as a lively discussion where students can problem solve using textual evidence.
Preview of Langston Hughes Poems Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Lit Devices

Langston Hughes Poems Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Lit Devices

Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing this reading comprehension activity, you get multiple choice quizzes on close reading & literary devices. Click print or share with students and you have a ready-made lesson in no time - complete with an answer key. No prep necessary! Get your precious time back. This resource is great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. PRINTABLE or DIGITAL quizzes for three Lang
Preview of Donald Trump Rhetorical Analysis Reading Comprehension Printable Worksheets

Donald Trump Rhetorical Analysis Reading Comprehension Printable Worksheets

This BUNDLE includes: ■ Three reading comprehension worksheets ■ Victory speech reading passage ■ Inaugural address reading passage ■ Immigration quotes reading passage ■ Multiple choice quiz for Immigration reading passage Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing these reading comprehension worksheets, you can get your precious time back! These highly engaging lesson teaches students to analyze and criticize Donald Trump by dissecting the words and ideas in h
Preview of Caged Bird Poem Close Reading Handout with Questions

Caged Bird Poem Close Reading Handout with Questions

Caged Bird Poem Close Reading Handout with Questions These close reading questions are for the poem "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou found for free here. Download this functional printable with rigorous close-reading questions sure to make your students stronger readers! The design of this printable is minimal, which gives students plenty of space for annotations and extra writing! Your students will find zen focus in these clean layouts while tackling common core aligned close reading questions.
Preview of Women's History Month Internet Webquest Google Doc and Printable Packet

Women's History Month Internet Webquest Google Doc and Printable Packet

DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Women's History Month Webquest. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. Perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! Each topic includes a video, 4 articles and websites, and 3-4
Preview of Rhetorical Analysis Packet Google Docs & Printable - "Women's Rights" Speech

Rhetorical Analysis Packet Google Docs & Printable - "Women's Rights" Speech

I've been a teacher for over 10 years, and my original questions and variety of question types ensure students have a literal comprehension (the "who, what, when, where") of the text, and also a deep understanding of the speaker's arguments and persuasive techniques (the "how?" and the "why?"). I've written thousands and thousands of text-dependent questions that get your students to think critically about the most important issues of today. WHAT'S INCLUDED: PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work
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Experience

I have been teaching English Language Arts for over 10 years. My experience includes 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. I am focused on creating the best products for rigorous close-reading instruction and argumentative writing, so you can save time and focus on your students!

Teaching style

I believe that active learning, rigorous content, and feedback is the key to happy, motivated, and challenged students. I push student thinking through close reading instruction, and use my doc cam and other technology to teach writing.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Magna Cum Laude (undergraduate); Honors (graduate); Level 4 teacher at Achievement First; Teach for America; Curriculum Specialist (Teach for America Institute)

My own education history

B.A. English (Tufts University, 2011); M.Ed. Teaching and Curriculum (Boston University, School of Education, 2013).