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I'd much rather plan! I know assessment is important but I would much rather be working on my lesson plans, projects, and activities. Rubrics certainly save me! I hope that passion shows in the products I offer. I have been teaching for 18 years. I began this journey later on in my life and feel I have brought a great deal of experience from the different jobs I have performed and the many different places I have lived! I taught grade 7 - 9 for many of those years (all core) so you'll see some Math and Social Studies pop up in my store. I currently teach English, Drama, and Film Studies at the High School level and am loving it!
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The Great Gatsby | Quick Novel Study | Independent, Small Group, Whole Class
For each of the nine chapters found in The Great Gatsby, students will find a unique, interesting, and rigorous reader response. A myriad of activities are found within each of the classroom tested reader response pages. Our students will need to think about theme, explain and make sense of events, and question character motivations as they navigate the activities. The goal of this study is for students to explore F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless story of love, mortality, and the American dream w
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
Independent Novel Study For Any Novel | FREE Download
This independent novel study designed for any novel allows our students to explore their own interests in reading while boosting comprehension and critical thinking skills. By engaging with a novel of their choice, students have the opportunity to delve deep into the themes, characters, and plot developments that resonate with them personally. This approach not only enhances their understanding of the book but also encourages a sense of ownership and investment in their reading journey. Through
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Independent Novel Study For Any Novel
This independent novel study designed for any novel allows our students to explore their own interests in reading while boosting comprehension and critical thinking skills. By engaging with a novel of their choice, students have the opportunity to delve deep into the themes, characters, and plot developments that resonate with them personally. This approach not only enhances their understanding of the book but also encourages a sense of ownership and investment in their reading journey. Through
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
The Great Gatsby Representation Project | Gotta Represent!
After completing a rigorous and thorough examination of The Great Gatsby, ( novel or film adaptation) a representation project works wonderfully to help gauge our student's understanding of the characters, themes, and symbols found within the novel or film. This resource offers many project choices that will allow our student's creativity and imagination to flourish. A thoughtful and analytical rationale for their project is an option found in this resource and is detailed within the teacher gu
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Writing
Night by Elie Wiesel | Quick Novel Study | Independent, Small Group, Whole Class
For this study, Night by Elie Wiesel has been divided into five sections. The sections have been divided equally as possible at natural "breaks" within the story. Students will find a thoughtful and challenging reader response for each section. Our students will need to think about theme. They will also need to explain and make sense of events and conflict. Ultimately, they will be questioning character motivations and interpreting beautifully tragic imagery as they navigate each reader respon
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
World Report Card - Research & Critical Thinking Project (Social Studies)
The World Report Card is a wonderful way to engage our social studies, history, and/or civics students in research and critical thinking. The students will enjoy having the opportunity to award a grade to our planet and come up with ways to enhance our quality of life. This critical thinking project allows students the opportunity to research, analyze, and reconcile past and current events to determine how we are doing as a planet in key economic, political, and social areas. The 8 "subjects"
9th - 12th
Civics, Social Studies, World History
Figurative Language Test (Middle School)
This resource is great to quiz, test, or check for understanding with your middle schoolers for the following concepts. SimileMetaphorOnomatopoeiaHyperbolePersonificationAlliterationIdiomImageryStudents will need to apply their knowledge of these types of figurative language! There are 17 short answer questions with a creative writing (imagery) long answer question at the end. Feel free to expand, strengthen, and/or lengthen your copy!
5th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
The Screenwriter - Research Activity & Creative Writing Activity
The screenplay is an artform and a style of writing students will be excited to explore. It offers them another avenue to be creative and will extend their story writing skills. Idea generation, characterization, and word choice, for instance, are just a few of the elements students will have the opportunity to practice, but in a new and exciting capacity. The ability to show, instead of tell, will ultimately lend positively to other writing genres and styles we attempt in English / Language
8th - 11th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Figurative Language Lesson, Activity, & Project ("I have a dream..." speech)
The speech Martin Luther King Jr. offered the world on August 28th, 1963 was a pivotal point in history for the civil rights movement. It is also a wonderfully "written" speech full of rich imagery and unmatched rhetoric. Sharing his words with students is a wonderful opportunity to discuss and celebrate this moment as well as the legacy Dr. King provides for generations to come. This activity that culminates into a creative representation project will engage students in exploring the languag
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Estimating / Adding / Multiplying - Quick & Fun Math Activity/Project
Students will have the opportunity to use estimating, adding, and multiplication skills in this "real world task." Grab a stack of flyers from your local grocery store (as soon as I tell them they are for school, the response is "we always throw out these extra ones anyhow!) or use an online flyer to have the students make a grocery list in preparation to host a dinner party for themselves and three friends. They are provided a budget and have the opportunity to practice the skills listed. Adap
5th - 9th
Math, Mental Math, Numbers
Number Sense Activity/Project
This task allows students to look for numbers everywhere. They use their device (chromebook perhaps) to roam the school and school grounds looking for numbers. They need to find 5 examples and take a picture to add to their provided Google Slides template. (working in pairs is an option)Would make a great homework assignment too (numbers at your house!)One they have accumulated their 5 numbers (I allow a 20 minute time limit), the pictures are uploaded to their Google Slides template where th
5th - 9th
Math, Mental Math, Numbers
Mental Math Strategies
This resource is a quick mental math activity in Google Slide form teachers can use at the beginning of a lesson or as reinforcement of mental math skills. Includes explanations of the following strategies: make 10up through 10front endcompatiblesThere are individual questions teacher and students can solve together to demonstrate understanding and whole class questions to challenge. Lesson only takes 15 - 20 minutes. Feel free to edit your copy to lengthen, strengthen, and/or add more strategie
5th - 9th
Math, Mental Math
Extension Activity - Novel/Film Study (Spotify)
This is a great little extension activity that can be attached to a novel or film study. Students choose a "soundtrack" and are tasked to explain how the themes in the songs chosen link to the themes found in their novel or film study. Using an easily editable Google Doc (easy for both teacher and student) with the popular Spotify music streaming service as a template, students will be engaged in discussion through their writing, using popular music to demonstrate understanding and deeper thin
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing
Expectations - First Week of School ELA Writing Activity
This "My Expectations" activity allows students to "ease" into their writing practice at the beginning of the school year or a new semester. It not only provides the teacher a nice little writing sample to gauge where their new students' writing skills lie, it also provides insight into their interests and learning styles. Feel free to tweak and adapt it to your needs! :) Check out these other great writing activities! Let's go on a Journey!Is a Picture Worth 1000 Words?The Screenwriter
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
Music & Figurative Language Activity
This is a simple extension activity when teaching figurative language. Students choose music lyrics that contain examples of figurative language then explain and analyze their use within the music. Formative AssessmentAlthough this resource could certainly be used as a summative assessment, its intent is to be a highly engaging activity to engage critical thinking and check for understanding. Perfectly adaptable to meet the needs of your students and curriculum. Add/Delete/Adapt the exa
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
Is a picture worth a thousand words? (collaboration, inference, writing)
This assignment allows for exceptional collaboration offering a very large array of writing practice in different writing forms. It also allows for making observations and making inferences. The Google Doc you purchase and download here can be copied and altered to suit your needs. The goal for the student is for their picture to reach 1000 words. They will have the opportunity to practice many different writing forms, work with idea generating, word choice, visual reflection, etc... St
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Canadian Parliamentary & Electoral System Unit
This unit is a comprehensive and adaptable look at the Canadian electoral and parliamentary systems. It allows students the opportunity to explore how Canadian citizens have the opportunity to form our government, what rules our government must adhere to when designing and implementing our laws, and how outside groups such as media and lobbyists influence and assist our lawmakers. The unit does align with the outcomes within the Alberta Social Studies 9 curriculum but can be adapted to any st
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Civics, Social Studies, Writing
Editable Independent Novel Study Template
This handy, editable document allows students to work independently with a novel of their choice (most likely vetted by you). It covers the basic elements of story, figurative language/literary device exploration, and making connections. Great for students to remain accountable and always learning within their silent reading material. Also fantastic for distance learning!
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
Let's go on a Journey! (Research & Writing Assignment)
The task for this project will allow students to choose a destination anywhere in the world where they will visit for 5 days. In order to be successful they will need to perform quality research, use effective writing skills full of creativity and voice, and ultimately their imagination! Adaptable to any grade level!Great opportunity for peer editing!Cross Curricular (writing, geography, research skills)GREAT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
7th - 10th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Geography
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About the store
Experience
I'd much rather plan! I know assessment is important but I would much rather be working on my lesson plans, projects, and activities. Rubrics certainly save me! I hope that passion shows in the products I offer. I have been teaching for 18 years. I began this journey later on in my life and feel I have brought a great deal of experience from the different jobs I have performed and the many different places I have lived! I taught grade 7 - 9 for many of those years (all core) so you'll see some Math and Social Studies pop up in my store. I currently teach English, Drama, and Film Studies at the High School level and am loving it!
Teaching style
I really like project based learning and student-centred instruction. The kids need to find and practice independence in their learning. You'll see active novel studies, representation projects, and many opportunities for full class and small group discussion in my classroom. We need to model, offer examples, as well as offer interesting lessons and creative projects to get the best from our students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I won the Spelling Bee in grade 3...I remind my High Schoolers of that all the time ;)
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts - History,
Bachelor of Education - Secondary English,
Certificate in Film Production
Additional biographical information
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