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Design-forward ELA resources that boost literacy, sharpen writing, and make skill-building a blast. My mission? Generate millions of smiles, save millions of hours. From scaffolded lessons to joyful graphics, I help teachers teach—and students shine.
I am a Canadian educator with extensive experience in teaching and leadership across multiple international settings. Over the course of 5 years in an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, I held positions such as Grade-Level Cohort Leader and Head of the English Department. I later worked at a prestigious private school in Shanghai, teaching under both the Cambridge International (CIE) and British National Curriculums. In addition to my classroom experience, I develop literature study and writing courses for primary, middle, and high school (IGCSE) students for various educational companies, and I also teach online. Two years ago, I founded Ink Wire Education, where I continue to create engaging, inquiry-based resources and courses for students and educators.
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Wonder by R.J. Palacio | 7 Quizzes + Final Test Bundle (PDF + Google Forms)
Assess your students’ understanding of R.J. Palacio’s WONDER with this ready-to-use Assessment Pack.This resource includes 7 Section Quizzes and a Final Test, each available as both printable PDFs and editable Google Forms (auto-grading). Answer keys are included for every quiz and test, saving you prep time and ensuring consistent grading. What’s Included: 7 Section Quizzes – inference, literary devices, theme, and character analysis Final Test – matching, multiple choice, and extended res
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+24
WONDER Novel Study Lesson Presentations | PPT, PDF & Google | CCSS Aligned
Bring R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder to life with structured, ready-to-use lesson slides designed to save you time and keep students engaged. This pack includes seven fully animated presentations, aligned with best practices in literacy instruction and designed for Grades 4–7. ✨ What’s Inside: 7 beautifully-designed, animated lesson presentations in PPTx, PDF and Google Slides formats (editable in PowerPoint & Google Slides). PDF versions for easy printing or projection Clear learning objectiv
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+29
The Eyes & the Impossible Novel Study Lesson Presentations | PPT, PDF & Google
Bring Dave Eggers’s Newberry Award-winning novel The Eyes & The Impossible to life with structured, ready-to-use lesson slides designed to save you time and keep students engaged. This pack includes seven fully animated presentations, aligned with best practices in literacy instruction and designed for Grades 4–7. ✨ What’s Inside: 7 beautifully-designed, animated lesson presentations in PPTx, PDF and Google Slides formats (editable in PowerPoint & Google Slides). PDF versions for easy printi
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+29
Esperanza Rising Novel Study Lesson Presentations | PowerPoint & Google Slides
Bring Tae Keller’s Newberry Award-winning novel Esperanza Rising to life with structured, ready-to-use lesson slides designed to save you time and keep students engaged. This pack includes seven fully animated presentations, aligned with best practices in literacy instruction and designed for Grades 4–7. ✨ What’s Inside: 7 beautifully-designed, animated lesson presentations (editable in PowerPoint & with some editing possible in Google Slides) PDF versions for easy printing or projection Cl
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+29
Also included in: Esperanza Rising Novel Study – Essentials Bundle | Everything you need!
The Eyes and the Impossible Novel Study – Activities & Resources (CCSS & SoR)
Bring Dave Eggers’ Newbery Medal–winning novel The Eyes & the Impossible to life with this comprehensive novel study pack. Designed for Grades 5–7, these resources guide students through each section of the book with structured activities that support comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. ✨ What’s Inside:✅ Section-by-section student packets with comprehension questions, quick writes, and exit tickets ✅ Section-by-section Answer Keys✅ Word Work / Vocabulary activities for every
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+29
Esperanza Rising | 7 Quizzes + Final Test Bundle (PDF + Google Forms)
Assess your students’ understanding of Pam Munoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising with this ready-to-use Assessment Pack.This resource includes 7 Section Quizzes and a Final Test, each available as both printable PDFs and editable Google Forms (auto-grading). Answer keys are included for every quiz and test, saving you prep time and ensuring consistent grading. What’s Included: 7 Section Quizzes – inference, literary devices, theme, and character analysis Final Test – matching, multiple choice, and
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+24
Also included in: Esperanza Rising Novel Study – Essentials Bundle | Everything you need!
When You Trap a Tiger | 7 Quizzes + Final Test Bundle (PDF + Google Forms)
Assess your students’ understanding of Tae Keller’s When You Trap a Tiger with this ready-to-use Assessment Pack.This resource includes 7 Section Quizzes and a Final Test, each available as both printable PDFs and editable Google Forms (auto-grading). Answer keys are included for every quiz and test, saving you prep time and ensuring consistent grading. What’s Included: 7 Section Quizzes (Ch. 1–46) – inference, figurative language, theme, and character analysis Final Test – matching, multip
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+24
The Eyes & The Impossible | 7 Quizzes + Final Test Bundle (PDF + Google Forms)
Assess your students’ understanding of Dave Egger’s The Eyes & The Impossible with this ready-to-use Assessment Pack.This resource includes 7 Section Quizzes and a Final Test, each available as both printable PDFs and editable Google Forms (auto-grading). Answer keys are included for every quiz and test, saving you prep time and ensuring consistent grading. What’s Included: 7 Section Quizzes – inference, literary devices, theme, and character analysis Final Test – matching, multiple choice,
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+24
When You Trap a Tiger Novel Study – Lesson Presentations (PPT,Google Slides,PDF)
Bring Tae Keller’s Newberry Award-winning novel When You Trap a Tiger to life with structured, ready-to-use lesson slides designed to save you time and keep students engaged. This pack includes seven fully animated presentations, aligned with best practices in literacy instruction and designed for Grades 5–7. ✨ What’s Inside: 7 beautifully-designed, animated lesson presentations (editable in PowerPoint & with some editing possible in Google Slides) PDF versions for easy printing or projectio
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+29
When You Trap a Tiger Novel Study – Activities & Resources (CCSS & SoR)
Bring Tae Keller’s Newbery Medal–winning novel When You Trap a Tiger to life with this comprehensive novel study pack. Designed for Grades 5–7, these resources guide students through each section of the book with structured activities that support comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. ✨ What’s Inside:✅ Section-by-section student packets with comprehension questions, quick writes, and exit tickets ✅ Section-by-section Answer Keys✅ 7 online quizzes (Google Forms) — one for each se
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+29
5 Color Thesaurus Posters Bundle – Build Vivid Descriptive Writing Vocabulary
From BASIC to BRILLIANT, make your student's writing pop!Elevate your students’ writing with this 5 Color Thesaurus Posters Bundle – Build Vivid Descriptive Writing Vocabulary. Instead of using plain color words like blue, red, or green, these posters provide a wide range of rich, precise alternatives that inspire students to create stronger imagery and detail in their writing. This bundle includes all five posters in the series: Beautiful Blues – from azure skies to midnight oceans ✅ Go
3rd - 10th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.3.3
, W.4.3
, W.5.3
+11
Emoji Thesaurus Posters – Adjectives + Positive/Negative Verbs & Adverbs Bundle
Give your students the tools they need to make their writing more vivid, expressive, and precise with this Emoji Thesaurus Bundle (3 Posters). This set includes: Emotive Adjectives Poster – expands emotional vocabulary beyond simple words like happy or sad Strong Verbs + Powerful Adverbs: Positive Connotations Poster – shows how verb + adverb combinations can enrich writing with uplifting or descriptive detail Strong Verbs + Powerful Adverbs: Negative Connotations Poster – helps students und
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.3.3
, W.4.3
, W.5.3
+9
ASPICE Sentence Opener Starter Pack|PowerPoint Lesson, Anchor Charts, Worksheets
Teach your students how to start sentences with confidence using the ASPICE Sentence Openers strategy! This Starter Pack includes everything you need: an editable PowerPoint lesson, printable anchor charts (both portrait and landscape), and student practice worksheets. Students will learn six different ways to vary sentence beginnings using the ASPICE acronym: A – Adverbs S – Similes P – Prepositions I – -ing Words C – Conjunctions E – -ed Words This complete resource will help students
3rd - 7th
Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
W.5.1c
, W.5.2c
, W.6.2c
+6
When You Trap a Tiger – Author Study & Pre-Reading Bundle (PPT + PDF + Google)
Kick off your When You Trap a Tiger novel study with this Author Study & Pre-Reading Bundle! This set combines a 14-slide lesson (PPT, PDF, Google Slides) and a 4-page student packet (PDF + Google Slides) to help students learn about Tae Keller, connect her life and inspirations to the novel, and make predictions before reading. ✨ What’s Included ✅ Editable PowerPoint (14 slides) ✅ PDF version of slides for projection or printing ✅ Google Slides version for easy digital use ✅ Student Pac
3rd - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+3
Story Mountain: FREE Plot Structure Graphic Organizer
This Plot Structure Graphic Organizer is designed to help students visually map out the main elements of any story. Ideal for upper primary and middle school students, this tool guides them through the stages of plot development: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. This resource can be used with a variety of texts to reinforce understanding of narrative structure, enhance comprehension, and improve students' ability to summarize and analyze stories. Key Features⭐️
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
, RL.5.2
+5
When You Trap a Tiger Novel Study – About the Author Lesson (PPT & PDF + GOOGLE)
Engage students with an author study before reading When You Trap a Tiger.Introduce your students to Tae Keller, the Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Trap a Tiger, with this ready-to-use About the Author lesson. This engaging resource is designed as a pre-reading activity to build background knowledge, spark curiosity, and connect students with the themes of the novel before they begin reading. What’s Included ✅ PowerPoint (.pptx) – fully editable, teacher-friendly format ✅ PDF ve
3rd - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
+4
When You Trap a Tiger – Pre-Reading & Author Study (PDF + Google) student packet
Introduce your students to Tae Keller, the Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Trap a Tiger, with this engaging Pre-Reading & Author Study packet. This 4-page resource helps students build background knowledge, connect Keller’s life and inspirations to the novel, and make predictions before reading. What’s Included Student Packet (PDF, 4 pages) with: • Author biography (student-friendly text) • Publication timeline (2018–2026) • Comprehension questions (with teacher answer key) • Refl
3rd - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
+4
Esperanza Rising Clipart Collection: Fruits and Veg from the Novel
Bring the vibrant world of Esperanza Rising to life with this unique watercolor-style clipart collection! Each chapter in Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel is named after a fruit or vegetable harvested by the characters, symbolizing the challenges and growth they experience. This set includes beautifully illustrated clipart of these fruits and vegetables, making it perfect for teachers, content creators, and designers looking to add thematic visuals to literature units, presentations, or projects. Key Fea
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts
Also included in: Esperanza Rising Novel Study Extended Bundle | Everything You Need!
Retro Letterman Jacket Style – Fun & Beautiful Color Block FONT (OTF + PNG)
Bring a bold, nostalgic flair to your classroom resources with this amazing retro letterman jacket color font! Perfect for posters, bulletin boards, anchor charts, worksheets, slides, newsletters, and classroom décor, this font makes every project stand out. What’s Included: ✅ OTF Font File – install and type directly in programs that support OpenType color fonts (e.g., PowerPoint, Canva, Photoshop, MS Word, Keynote). ✅ PNG Letters (A–Z, a–z, 0–9, punctuation) – drag & drop into any progra
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Yellow Spotted Lizard Font Pack – Fun Classroom Letters Inspired by Holes
Add some literary bite to your classroom resources with Spotted Lizzies, a playful, book-inspired font featuring the iconic yellow-spotted lizards from Holes by Louis Sachar! Perfect for novel studies, classroom posters, anchor charts, slides, worksheets, and bulletin boards—this unique font brings your lessons to life. What’s Included: ✅ OTF Font File Uppercase letters A–Z Numbers 0–9 Punctuation: ! , . ; : ? " ✅ 57 High-Resolution PNG Images (transparent background) All letters,
3rd - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
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About the store
Experience
Design-forward ELA resources that boost literacy, sharpen writing, and make skill-building a blast. My mission? Generate millions of smiles, save millions of hours. From scaffolded lessons to joyful graphics, I help teachers teach—and students shine.
I am a Canadian educator with extensive experience in teaching and leadership across multiple international settings. Over the course of 5 years in an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, I held positions such as Grade-Level Cohort Leader and Head of the English Department. I later worked at a prestigious private school in Shanghai, teaching under both the Cambridge International (CIE) and British National Curriculums. In addition to my classroom experience, I develop literature study and writing courses for primary, middle, and high school (IGCSE) students for various educational companies, and I also teach online. Two years ago, I founded Ink Wire Education, where I continue to create engaging, inquiry-based resources and courses for students and educators.
Teaching style
As a constructivist, I believe in inquiry-based learning where students actively engage in their own learning through exploration and questioning. I emphasize the use of technology to enhance learning and stay up-to-date with educational tech tools that help students engage more effectively. I also incorporate multiple intelligence theory into my lessons, recognizing that each student learns in different ways. My mission is to create an inclusive, dynamic classroom environment that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and curiosity.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I take great pride in my approach to diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments that allow me to accurately track my students' progress. Watching my students make substantial gains in their reading and writing skills is incredibly rewarding. I’ve also celebrated the success of many students who gained admission to their top-choice schools and universities. These moments reflect the impact of thoughtful, consistent assessment and individualized instruction.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and History, a Bachelor of Education, and a Master’s degree in Education. My diverse qualifications have enabled me to teach a variety of subjects across international and bilingual settings, with a particular focus on English language acquisition and literature. I also have ESL/EAL experience, helping students of all language backgrounds achieve academic success.
Additional biographical information
Currently, I live by the beach with my partner and two dogs. Outside of teaching, I’m passionate about developing my graphic design skills and video production skills. Oh yeah, I am a big time foodie as well. I am excited about starting my journey as a TeachersPayTeachers seller. I truly hope that these resources save you time and effort and that your students have a great time learning with them.
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