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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 – Author Study Lesson Bundle | PPT + PDF + Google
Kick off your WONDER novel study with this Author Study & Pre-Reading Bundle! This set combines a 17-slide lesson (PPT, PDF, Google Slides) and a 4-page student packet (PDF + Google Slides) with ANSWER KEY to help students learn about author Dave Eggers, connect his life and inspirations to the novel, and make predictions before reading. ✨ What’s Included ✅ Editable PowerPoint (15 slides) ✅ PDF version of slides for projection or printing ✅ Google Slides version for easy digital use ✅ S
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+3
The Eyes & the Impossible: Animal Adaptations Paragraph Writing Worksheet
Introduce students to the animal characters of The Eyes & the Impossible while helping them practice essential nonfiction paragraph-writing skills. This printable worksheet guides students through main idea, topic sentences, supporting details, concluding statements, and paragraph drafting using engaging animal adaptations examples. Students will learn about animals connected to the novel, including dogs, coyotes, raccoons, squirrels, bison, gulls, and pelicans, while developing a focused nonf
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.5.2
+15
Also included in: The Eyes & the Impossible: Animal Adaptations Paragraph Writing Bundle
The Eyes & the Impossible – Author Study Lesson Bundle | PPT + PDF +Google
Kick off your The Eyes & the Impossible novel study with this Author Study & Pre-Reading Bundle! This set combines a 15-slide lesson (PPT, PDF, Google Slides) and a 4-page student packet (PDF + Google Slides) with ANSWER KEY to help students learn about author Dave Eggers, connect his life and inspirations to the novel, and make predictions before reading. ✨ What’s Included ✅ Editable PowerPoint (15 slides) ✅ PDF version of slides for projection or printing ✅ Google Slides version for ea
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+3
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas – Pre-Reading & Author Study (PDF + Google)
Introduce your students to John Boyne, the celebrated and award–winning author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, with this engaging Pre-Reading & Author Study packet. This 4-page resource helps students build background knowledge, connect Boyne’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) ✅Writing career highlights & inspirations ✅ Comprehension questions (with
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+2
The Great Depression Lesson Presentation: Causes, Dust Bowl & New Deal
Bring the Great Depression to Life Bring the story of the Great Depression to life with this visually engaging, fully editable presentation, perfect for introducing or reviewing the causes, consequences, and government response to the economic crisis of the 1930s. Designed for Grades 5–8, this structured, fact-checked slideshow blends clear visuals, concise notes, cause-and-effect thinking, and archival imagery to make complex economic history accessible and meaningful—especially when paired wit
5th - 9th
Informational Text, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
WONDER by R.J. Palacio – Pre-Reading & Author Study (PPT & PDF + GOOGLE)
Engage students with an author study before reading WONDER.Introduce your students to R.J. Palacio, the celebrated and award–winning author of Wonder, 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 version – print-ready,
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+2
Also included in: WONDER by R.J. Palacio – Author Study Lesson Bundle | PPT + PDF + Google
WONDER by R.J. Palacio Pre-Reading & Author Study | Answer Key | PDF & GOOGLE
Introduce your students to R.J. Palacio, the celebrated and award–winning author of Wonder, with this engaging Pre-Reading & Author Study packet. This 4-page resource helps students build background knowledge, connect Palacio'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) ✅Writing career highlights & inspirations ✅ Comprehension questions (with teacher answer key)
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+2
Also included in: WONDER by R.J. Palacio – Author Study Lesson Bundle | PPT + PDF + Google
The Eyes & The Impossible Pre-Reading & Author Study | Answer Key | PDF & GOOGLE
Introduce your students to Dave Eggers, the celebrated and award–winning author of The Eyes & the Impossible, with this engaging Pre-Reading & Author Study packet. This 4-page resource helps students build background knowledge, connect Boyne’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) ✅Writing career highlights & inspirations ✅ Comprehension questions (with teac
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+2
The Eyes & the Impossible – Pre-Reading & Author Study (PPT & PDF + GOOGLE)
Engage students with an author study before reading The Eyes & the Impossible.Introduce your students to Dave Eggers, the celebrated and award–winning author of The Eyes & the Impossible, 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
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+2
The Eyes & the Impossible Novel Study | Clipart, Illustration & Theme Image Pack
✨ Animal characters, park scenes, and literary theme visuals to bring your next novel study to life!Bring The Eyes & the Impossible to life with this high-quality illustration and theme image pack, perfect for creating engaging slides, worksheets, anchor charts, bulletin boards, digital notebooks, and discussion activities. This image pack includes illustrated animal characters inspired by the novel, atmospheric park backgrounds, and theme-pair visuals to help students connect character, setti
4th - 8th
Literature, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
Genre Study: Myths, Folktales & Legends | Worksheet, PPT & Slides Bundle
Teach myths, folktales & legends through the Korean story of Dangun—perfect with When You Trap a Tiger.✨ Genre Study: Myths, Folktales & Legends – Featuring the Story of Dangun✨ Bring genre study to life with this engaging lesson on myths, folktales, and legends, anchored by the Korean founding story of Dangun. Students explore genre traits, read an illustrated passage, and practice identifying features with guided examples. Perfect as a standalone lesson, a cultural tie-in for Korean Found
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+2
Also included in: When You Trap a Tiger Novel Study Extended Bundle | Everything You Need
Esperanza Rising Novel Study – Pre-Reading & Author Study (PPT & PDF + GOOGLE)
Engage students with an author study before reading Esperanza Rising.Introduce your students to Pam Muñoz Ryan, the celebrated and award–winning author of Esperanza Rising, 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 v
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+2
World War II Lesson Presentation: Causes, Theaters of War, Holocaust & Aftermath
Bring the story of World War II to life with this 23-slide, fully editable presentation, perfect for introducing or reviewing the key events, causes, and consequences of the war. Designed for Grades 6–8, this engaging, fact-checked slideshow blends clear visuals, concise notes, and archival imagery to make complex history accessible and meaningful—especially when paired with novels like The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Refugee by Alan Gratz, or Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. 🎯 What’s In
5th - 9th
Informational Text, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Esperanza Rising Pre-Reading & Author Study | Answer Key | PDF & GOOGLE
Introduce your students to Pam Muñoz Ryan, the celebrated and award–winning author of Esperanza Rising, with this engaging Pre-Reading & Author Study packet. This 4-page resource helps students build background knowledge, connect Boyne’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) ✅Writing career highlights & inspirations ✅ Comprehension questions (with teacher an
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+2
Animated WWII Lesson Presentation + Guided Notes Worksheet | PPT, PDF, GOOGLE
Help your students understand the global impact of World War II with this engaging animated presentation and guided notes worksheet bundle. This resource introduces the causes, key events, and consequences of WWII through concise visuals, clear explanations, and archival public-domain imagery—making complex history accessible and meaningful for Grades 6–8 learners. This complete mini-unit works beautifully as a standalone lesson or as historical context for novels such as The Boy in the Str
4th - 8th
Informational Text, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Wonder by R.J. Palacio | Gamified Digital Flashcards (7 Sets)
Bring vocabulary to life with these interactive Quizlet flashcards for Wonder. Designed to align with the Wonder novel study (7 sections, 8 words per section), these flashcards help students understand, remember, and use key vocabulary throughout the unit. ✅ Engaging features on Quizlet: 🖼️ Visuals: Each word is paired with an image to build meaning and context 🔊 Audio: Students can listen to correct pronunciation 🎮 Gamification: Streaks, encouragement, and study games keep learning f
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
The Eyes & The Impossible Vocabulary | Gamified Digital Flashcards (7 Sets)
Bring vocabulary to life with these interactive Quizlet flashcards for The Eyes & The Impossible. Designed to align with the novel study (7 sections, 8 words per section), these flashcards help students understand, remember, and use key vocabulary throughout the unit. ✅ Engaging features on Quizlet: 🖼️ Visuals: Each word is paired with an image to build meaning and context 🔊 Audio: Students can listen to correct pronunciation 🎮 Gamification: Streaks, encouragement, and study games keep
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
WWII Timeline Lesson Bundle | Editable PPT, PDF, Google, Worksheet & Answer Key
Make the events of World War II (WWII) clear and memorable for your students with this timeline lesson and guided notes bundle. This resource includes a 16-slide editable presentation and a 2-page cloze-style worksheet that walk students through the major events of the war—from the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the Nuremberg Trials in 1945. Perfect for Grades 6–8, this bundle helps students sequence key events, identify cause and effect, and connect historical context to novels like The Bo
5th - 8th
Informational Text, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Esperanza Rising – Author Study & Pre-Reading Lesson Bundle | PPT + PDF +Google
Kick off your Esperanza Rising novel study with this Author Study & Pre-Reading Bundle! This set combines a 15-slide lesson (PPT, PDF, Google Slides) and a 4-page student packet (PDF + Google Slides) to help students learn about author Pam Muñoz Ryan, connect her life and inspirations to the novel, and make predictions before reading. ✨ What’s Included ✅ Editable PowerPoint (15 slides) ✅ PDF version of slides for projection or printing ✅ Google Slides version for easy digital use ✅ Stude
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+3
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas – Author Study Lesson Bundle | PPT + PDF +Google
Kick off your The Boy in the Striped Pajamas novel study with this Author Study & Pre-Reading Bundle! This set combines a 15-slide lesson (PPT, PDF, Google Slides) and a 4-page student packet (PDF + Google Slides) to help students learn about author John Boyne, connect her life and inspirations to the novel, and make predictions before reading. ✨ What’s Included ✅ Editable PowerPoint (15 slides) ✅ PDF version of slides for projection or printing ✅ Google Slides version for easy digital us
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+3
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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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