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After graduating from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Middle-Level English Education in 2013, I began my teaching career in a 7th and 8th grade reading classroom. After three years in this role, I transitioned to teaching Gifted and Talented 7th grade ELA, where I dedicated the next four years of my career. Eager to enhance my expertise in curriculum development and educational technology, I earned a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology in 2017. In the spring of 2019, I expanded my qualifications by adding K-12 Art to my teaching certification. This led to three wonderful years teaching middle school visual arts in the suburbs of Charleston, South Carolina.
Currently, I am teaching 7th grade Gifted and Talented reading in East Cobb, near Atlanta, Georgia. My diverse teaching background equips me to provide high-quality educational lessons that you can trust and enjoy. I look forward to sharing my passion for education with you.
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Citing Text Evidence Digital ESCAPE ROOM! Virtual Field Trip Game & ELA Review
In this interactive and engaging citing text evidence review game, students will review and practice citing evidence while they attempt to escape the jungle! This immersive and engaging escape room will have your students citing text evidence like champions and begging for future escape games! This activity requires ZERO preparation** just share the link with your students, and they are on their adventure!**Please make sure your school does not block Google Sites or Forms. Some buyers may n
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
, RL.7.1
+7
One-Pager Literary Analysis Project | Creative Final Assessment for Any Novel
Fiction One Pager Project – Secondary ELA Reading Response ActivityLooking for an engaging alternative to traditional book reports? This Fiction One Pager Project helps students demonstrate deep understanding of literature through visual creativity, literary analysis, and written response. This standards-aligned activity encourages students to analyze character development, theme, conflict, and important quotes while creating a meaningful visual representation of their reading. Perfect for:
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+13
Figurative Language Escape Room | Poetry Devices Review Game Middle School
Engage your students with this no-print digital escape room, meticulously designed to reinforce figurative language and poetic devices! Whether your students work collaboratively, in small groups, or individually, this immersive challenge promises high engagement and a fun learning experience. Say goodbye to setup hassles – simply share the link, and let the adventure begin! Key Features: Custom Breakout Website: Immerse your students in a digital escape adventure, complete with interactive s
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+11
Informational Text Escape Room | Central Idea & Text Features | CSI Close Read
Elevate your middle school English lessons with this captivating digital escape room designed to reinforce informational text standards. Dive into a world of exploration as students unravel text features, decode text structures, and grasp central ideas in a fun and interactive way. Ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual participation, this no-prep activity is the perfect blend of education and entertainment! Key Features: High-Engagement Challenge: Immerse your students in an excitin
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.7
+12
ELA Test Prep Escape Room | Reading Writing Review Game for Grades 6–8
Transform test preparation into an exciting adventure with this state-test prep digital escape room! Perfect for reading and writing standardized testing review, this immersive activity is designed for middle schoolers. Say goodbye to tedious preparations and hello to a high-energy, escape game that your students will enjoy! Key Features: Custom Breakout Website: A dedicated platform for a seamless and immersive escape room experience. Breakout Signs for a Photobooth: Enhance the fun with photo
6th - 9th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+15
Also included in: Middle School ELA Digital Escape Room Bundle: 5 Engaging Challenges
Edgar Allan Poe - Collaborative Poster - Figurative Language -The Raven Writing
Use this collaborative assignment to add to any study related to Edgar Allan Poe! I have this assignment in the back of my room during my Poe study. Early finishers will go and decorate a tile for our class poster. At the end of the unit, we have a beautiful poster (or two) to remember what we learned! As always, I am happy to help you and constantly updating my products! The final poster will be 30 x 40 inches (just like a standard movie poster)! See my other collaborative posters here: Ci
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.5.4
, RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
+2
Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Literary Study - Bundled Resources
Story Elements Escape Room | Plot Character Setting Conflict Review Game
Use this digital escape room to review story elements. This game focuses on plot, characters, conflict, setting and how it impacts a story, and basic dialogue rules to help students write their own stories in the future! Students can work as a whole class, in small groups, or individually to complete this digital challenge. This is a high-engagement activity! No setup required! Students go to the web page and will search through notes, videos, texts, and small games to find the codes of the gam
5th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
, RL.6.5
+9
ELA Question Trail Review Game | Active Middle School Reading Test Prep
Make ELA test prep fun, engaging, and active with this Middle School ELA Test Review Activity! Designed specifically for grades 6–8, this standards-aligned, kinesthetic review game helps students practice reading comprehension and writing multiple choice questions that mirror state test-style question stems. This interactive question trail (or question loop) gets students out of their seats and moving while reviewing key ELA skills in a meaningful way. It's perfect for test prep, review
6th - 9th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
Non-Fiction One-Pager Assignment - Informational Reading and Writing - Creative
Discover the perfect one-pager assignments tailored for non-fiction and informational texts right here! If you're in search of engaging activities that allow students to create visual summaries showcasing their comprehension of texts, your quest ends now. This resource includes: Teacher's Guide: Get the guidance you need to effectively implement these one-pager assignments in your classroom.Rubrics: Streamline the grading process with detailed rubrics to assess students' work.Project Guidelines:
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+29
Email Etiquette Lesson, Examples, Activity - How to Write an Email to a Teacher
This lesson will explain why email etiquette is essential in school and beyond, have students examine student emails, teaches the parts of the email with short games, and includes a student assignment, and assignment rubric for easy grading! This activity includes:-Email Etiquette Lesson -Short Parts of the Email Games -Example Student Emails to Analyze -Email Assignment -Email Assignment Rubric -Teacher's Guide -Google Slides and PDF viewing options.
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.6
Also included in: Writing Skills Bundle
Differentiated Essay Graphic Organizer | 5 Paragraph Writing No AI Drafting
Help your students master essay writing with this differentiated graphic organizer designed for middle school writing—while encouraging authentic, independent thinking.This 5-paragraph essay graphic organizer supports students in developing their ideas on paper first, making it an ideal tool for promoting original writing and reducing over-reliance on AI tools. This toolkit features THREE meticulously crafted and differentiated guided essay writing graphic organizers, each thoughtfully design
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+32
Also included in: Writing Skills Bundle
All About Me - Back to School - Mural Project - Bulletin Board - Open House
Elevate your back-to-school experience with this "All About Me Mural Project"! This creative and interactive activity is designed to bring a burst of color and individuality to your classroom environment. Perfect for the initial days of school, students will craft personalized hexagons that collectively form a vibrant class mural. This project not only fosters a sense of community but also allows students to stake their claim in their learning space, setting a positive tone for the entire school
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts
Also included in: Beginning of the Year Bundle!
Figurative Language Loop Game | Middle School ELA Trail Activity | No Prep
Elevate your classroom experience with this dynamic and best-selling TPT lesson that seamlessly blends fun, movement, and meaningful learning. As an educator, I understand the importance of making learning enjoyable while providing students with the opportunity to be active participants in their education. This engaging activity not only reviews essential figurative language concepts (including metaphor, alliteration, allusion, idioms, simile, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and personification) but al
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.5.4
, RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
+2
Also included in: Dynamic ELA Question Trails Bundle - Engaging Middle School Activities
Independent Reading Project PBL | Food Truck Festival Middle School ELA
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+35
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit
Get all of my resources at one low price! Save yourself a lot of time and money. I spent more than 4 years developing these materials. They are creative and standard-based!
5th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+8
Escape the Zombies! Paragraph Review Escape Room - Transitions - Text Evidence
Use this escape game to review topic sentences, transitions, and citing text evidence. Just print, review the answers, and go! This activity will take about 45-60 minutes to complete based on the ability of your middle-level learners. No technology is required!
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.1
, W.5.1a
, W.5.1b
+17
Also included in: Writing Skills Bundle
ELA TEST PREP - Immersive ESCAPE Room - Testing Tips - Exciting ELA Review Game
Supercharge your reading and writing test preparation with this dynamic digital escape room! Designed for middle school learners, this high-engagement activity transforms mundane test prep into a thrilling adventure. Whether as a whole class, small groups, or individual challenges, your students will embark on an unforgettable journey to crack the codes and unlock success! Key Features: Inquiry/Writing Multiple-Choice Questions: Navigate through a series of inquiry-based questions and writing
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.7.8
, W.6.1
, W.6.1a
+6
Also included in: ELA Test Prep - Bundled Materials - Growing Bundle!
Back to School Inferencing Activity | Investigate the Teacher Mystery Lesson
Turn back-to-school excitement into meaningful reading practice with this engaging inferencing mystery activity. In this highly engaging “Investigate the Teacher” inferencing lesson, students become detectives as they analyze clues, make logical inferences, and gather textual evidence to solve a classroom mystery about their teacher. This activity is the perfect way to introduce inferencing skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning while building classroom community at the beginn
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Also included in: Beginning of the Year Bundle!
I Have... Who Has? - Literary Elements & Devices - Review Game - Active Learning
Need to check to see what your students remember about literary elements and devices? This activity is a great example of active learning; get your students up and moving with this engaging ELA review game! Students will review 25 terms that are literary elements and devices. Literary Terms and Devices Covered: Plot Theme Irony Characters Characterization/Character Traits Antagonist Protagonist Conflict Foreshadowing Flashback Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution Red Herr
5th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.6
+25
Middle School Mastery: Engaging Reading & ELA Skills Digital Escape Room Bundle
Middle School Mastery: 5 Digital Escape Rooms for ELA Skills BundleUnlock the door to engaging and immersive learning experiences with this Middle School Mastery bundle! This comprehensive collection features 5 captivating digital escape rooms designed to reinforce essential ELA skills while igniting a sense of adventure in your middle school students. From exploring themes and figurative language to mastering the skill of citing text evidence, each escape room offers an engaging and competitive
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+26
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About the store
Experience
After graduating from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Middle-Level English Education in 2013, I began my teaching career in a 7th and 8th grade reading classroom. After three years in this role, I transitioned to teaching Gifted and Talented 7th grade ELA, where I dedicated the next four years of my career. Eager to enhance my expertise in curriculum development and educational technology, I earned a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology in 2017. In the spring of 2019, I expanded my qualifications by adding K-12 Art to my teaching certification. This led to three wonderful years teaching middle school visual arts in the suburbs of Charleston, South Carolina.
Currently, I am teaching 7th grade Gifted and Talented reading in East Cobb, near Atlanta, Georgia. My diverse teaching background equips me to provide high-quality educational lessons that you can trust and enjoy. I look forward to sharing my passion for education with you.
Teaching style
I enjoy creating my own teaching materials! I am a creative mind, and I love bringing my creativity into the classroom. I am constantly differentiating to meet the needs of my students. My lesson plans can change at any moment! I also have a passion for gamification and making standard-based learning engaging.
Additional biographical information
I was born and raised in the snowiest city in America, Erie, Pa!
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