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I taught for 35 years in the classroom - middle school and high school, in conjunction with distance learning, independent study and homeschool, and now I create resources to help teachers save time while keeping learning fun. My heart is for the new teacher trying to survive, the busy parent who desires to homeschool their student(s) and balance work, and the seasoned teacher looking for less stress in the last stretch. My high school resource supplements (college prep) are designed to make teaching simple, engaging, and stress-free — with the goal to graduate their student from high school!
Specializing in supplemental materials to support an IB curriculum, AP or Gate curriculum as well as classroom comprehensive and Alternative Education/Home School and Independent Study across various subjects, including humanities, literature, visual arts, social studies and much more. I have guided curriculum development and led successful education department initiatives in both middle school and high school.
What sets my resources apart? They’re not just well-designed—they’re tried, tested, and refined through years of classroom experience and alternative education in diverse educational settings. I’m committed to providing high-quality, engaging concise materials that inspire students towards success and make teaching a little easier for you. My resources are designed to be both practical and transformative.
Best to you!
Kay
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The Hero's Journey (Lecture Presentation)
This Hero's Journey 30 page Lecture Presentation provides students with a delightful understanding of a Hero's Journey! Simple and concise with critical thinking discussion questions. Students, grades 4-12, like this one! What's inside? The Departure:Call to Adventure: How does the character receive the call to adventure? Refusal of the Call: Does the character accept the call immediately? Answering the Call: What motivates the character to accept the call? Supernatural Aid: Who or wha
3rd - 12th
Informational Text, Literature, Novel Studies
Analyzing Newspapers Guide
This handout is a keeper for students who need the extra edge when analyzing articles from newspaper, magazines, or periodicals. Facts vs Fiction vs Hoax?Apply to English, Social Studies, Science, Resource topics and articles. Assignment: Students are directed to read an article and then...,,. OBSERVE Identify and note details REFLECT Generate and test hypotheses about the source QUESTION Ask questions that lead to more observations and reflections Then - students are asked to: Identify que
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
"The Hero's Journey" Annotation/Notes
This handout is the perfect companion to your Hero's Journey unit. This handout breaks down the "Journey" into 3 sections. The Departure, Initiation, and The Return with questions and room for annotations/notes. (Example) The Departure (9 questions) Call to Adventure: How does the character receive the call to adventure? Refusal of the Call: Does the character accept the call immediately? Answering the Call: What motivates the character to accept the call? (Example) Initiation (12 questions)
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
“Crusader’s Farewell” by William Motherwell - Poem Analysis
This sheet includes the poem, “Crusader’s Farewell” A king and poet, Thibaud of Navarre (1201—1253) spent the years from 1239 to 1240 on a crusade in Palestine. Included are 2 sets Assignments Ideas - you choose what will be interesting/challenging for your students. Themes: Duty, honor, loss, faith, the reality vs. ideal of the Crusades. Character: The Crusader's inner conflict, the lady left behind, changes in perspective Literary Devices: Symbolism (e.g., the sword, armor, homeland), imag
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Poetry
Measurement Terminology
This math terminology sheet emphasizes vocabulary strategies necessary for student success while learning how estimation and measuring are used to solve problems. (A.3.3.3) (B.1.3.1) (B.1.3.4) (B.2.3.1) (B.2.3.2) (B.3.3.1) (B.4.3.1) (B.4.3.2) (D.1.3.1) My other links to math terminology supplementsHow to Study for a Math Test (Handout)What Does Learning Math Have To Do With My Job? (Lecture Presentation)Geometry 2 Terminology (Handout)Geometric Figures Terminology (Handout)Geometric Concepts Ter
4th - 12th
Measurement, Vocabulary
Statistics Terminology
This math terminology sheet emphasizes vocabulary strategies necessary for student success while learning about statistical concepts found in charts, experiments, central tendency, probability, permutations, and combinations. MA.A.1.4.3 MA.E.1.4.1 MA.E.1.4.2 MA.E.2.4.1 MA.E.3.4.1 My other links to math terminology supplementsHow to Study for a Math Test (Handout)What Does Learning Math Have To Do With My Job? (Lecture Presentation)Geometry 2 Terminology (Handout)Geometric Figures Terminology (Ha
4th - 12th
Statistics, Vocabulary
Geometric Figures Terminology
This math terminology sheet emphasizes vocabulary strategies necessary for student success while learning how to solve equations while focusing on calculating the perimeter and area of two-dimensional figures and the perimeter, area, and volume of three-dimensional figures. Measurement TerminologyConcrete and graphic models to derive formulas for finding perimeter, area, surface area, circumference, and volume of two- and three-dimensional shapes, including rectangular solids, cylinders, cones,
4th - 12th
Geometry, Vocabulary
125+ Literary Terms
Literary Terms Student Handout Literary terms refer to the technique, style, and formatting used by writers to masterfully emphasize, embellish, or strengthen their compositions. When writing literary analysis essays, make sure you properly identify and analyze the literary terms and devices at play in the text to deepen your argument. This handout contains 125+ terms with definitions and a list of Writing Movements and Styles all AP and college bound (English major) students should memorize an
4th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Vocabulary
Proper format (MLA) for essays handout
MLA tutorial handout and guideline for all formal writing assignments. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these materials Your purchase(s) is good for a single-teacher (or teacher team) classroom, homeschool, or independent study teacher. If you wish to photocopy and/or digitally share any resource with another teacher, please purchase an additional license at a discounted rate under "My Purchases" tab on Teachers Pay Teachers. R
4th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays
Also included in: Writing a Historical Biography (Unit)
Rhetorical/Literary/Language Devices Vocabulary (Handout)
RHETORICAL/LITERARY/LANGUAGE DEVICES *Literary Devices can fit into multiple categories This handout covers all Rhetorical/Literary/Language Devices Vocabulary a student must memorize and apply! 14 Figurative language terms 10 Sound Device terms 18 Structure terms and more terms!DICTION/WORD CHOICE VISUAL DEVICES AUTHOR’S CRAFT IRONY CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES PLOT TECHNIQUES AND ELEMENTS RHETORICAL APPEALS andFALLACIES AND PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing fro
4th - 12th
Literature, Vocabulary
Literary Terms Worksheet/Handout
This worksheet offers teachers and students multiple ways to use it. Each literary term is listed with space for students to define them. It can also be paired with a novel for students to write examples of the term as used in the book, including page numbers and quotes. Additionally, it can serve as a test prep resource. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these materials Your purchase(s) is good for a single-teacher (or teacher
4th - 12th
Literature, Writing
Poetry: Imagery Notes (Handout)
Imagery Notes and Concrete and Abstract Images Handout/tutorialImagery occurs when words are used to create images in the reader’s mind. It is the difference between telling a reader something, and showing them. Poetry Rule #1 – SHOW, DON”T TELL! How do we create images with words? We create images by using strong, descriptive language, and by employing some effective poetic devices including metaphor, simile, and personification. and many ore tips to assist students in writing fantastic se
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing
300 Words Most Frequently Misspelled (Handout)
Middle/High School word list for students to memorize, practice, and insert into their writing exercises.TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these materials Your purchase(s) is good for a single-teacher (or teacher team) classroom, homeschool, or independent study teacher. If you wish to photocopy and/or digitally share any resource with another teacher, please purchase an additional license at a discounted rate under "My Purchase
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.6
Massive List of Survival Words -that relate to survival (Handout)
390+ survival vocabulary words as related to survival!TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these materials Your purchase(s) is good for a single-teacher (or teacher team) classroom, homeschool, or independent study teacher. If you wish to photocopy and/or digitally share any resource with another teacher, please purchase an additional license at a discounted rate under "My Purchases" tab on Teachers Pay Teachers. Reproducing any pa
5th - 12th
Informational Text, Vocabulary
Tongue Twisters (Handout)
Tongue Twisters galore! (3 pages - 50 twisters!)More Poetry Links Listed in my StorePoetry with Novel ConnectionsAutobiographical Vignettes - "House on Mango Street" HandoutThe Hero's Journey Annotation/Notes (Handout)Collected Poems-An Anthology (Handout)Literary Valentine Assignment (Handout)Poetry Explication (Worksheet)Poppies for Remembrance and Commemoration (Handout and Craft Project)Classroom Poetry Composition Project (Handout)"The Book Thief" Poetry and Art Project (Handout)Graffiti Po
3rd - 12th
Poetry, Reading
Poetry Explication Essay (Handout)
What is an explication? A poetry explication is a detailed analysis of a poem, focusing on its individual elements and how they contribute to the overall meaning.It involves close reading and examining the poem's structure, language, imagery, and other literary devices to uncover the poet's message and the poem's effect on the reader.Essentially, it's an "unfolding" of the poem's meaning through careful examination of its parts. This handout explains to students the process in explicating poem s
4th - 12th
Poetry, Writing
"If You Knew Me" Team Building Activity and "If I Knew" Poem
This student activity is amazing and students may start out hesitant but very soon loosen up and develop a great appreciation for the outcome. Theme: Global Introduction/Journal- How are individuals dehumanized at our school? Dehumanization means to deprive someone of their human qualities (compassion, security, love, respect, etc.). Think or words or actions that people do to make someone else feel inferior. ActivitiesBreakout into groups Build an Unbreakable Circle Trust Walk (fun) Tank Rag I
4th - 12th
Other (ELA), Poetry
Literary Valentine Assignment (Handout)
This Literary Valentine (Poetic) assignment is divided into three sections for students to read, take notes and write a Valentine Poem to one of 25 literary authors or characters.In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we will be giving otherwise ordinary valentines a literary twist. Your assignment is to create and then present to your classmates an original valentine card to and from at least two literary characters and/or authors you have studied in your high school English classes. In other wor
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry
Poetic Elements Table Handout/Worksheet
This worksheet has students learning Poetic Terms, then directed to fill in with the definition and example. TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLES Imagery, Alliteration, Rhythm, Onomatopoeia, Assonance, Genres, Speaker, Denotation, Connotation, Tone, Mood ,Theme, Simile, Metaphor, Personification, etc.... More Poetry Links Listed in my StorePoetry with Novel ConnectionsAutobiographical Vignettes - "House on Mango Street" HandoutThe Hero's Journey Annotation/Notes (Handout)Collected Poems-An Anthology (Handou
4th - 12th
Poetry, Vocabulary, Writing
Poems for Spinning (Handout)
This unit contains 8 pages of (spinning) poems. Enjoy! "Poems for spinning" are poems that are directly about the act of spinning with a spinning wheel or spindle, or poems that use spinning as a metaphor for life, storytelling, or fate. Famous examples include Helen Hunt Jackson's "Spinning," which uses the metaphor of a blind spinner, and "A Year's Spinning" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, which explores life's experiences and an ending love affair. Key themes found in spinning poems Transform
4th - 12th
Poetry
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800+ Teaching Materials and Monthly Sales! To learn about my sales, click on the star and receive alerts!
I taught for 35 years in the classroom - middle school and high school, in conjunction with distance learning, independent study and homeschool, and now I create resources to help teachers save time while keeping learning fun. My heart is for the new teacher trying to survive, the busy parent who desires to homeschool their student(s) and balance work, and the seasoned teacher looking for less stress in the last stretch. My high school resource supplements (college prep) are designed to make teaching simple, engaging, and stress-free — with the goal to graduate their student from high school!
Specializing in supplemental materials to support an IB curriculum, AP or Gate curriculum as well as classroom comprehensive and Alternative Education/Home School and Independent Study across various subjects, including humanities, literature, visual arts, social studies and much more. I have guided curriculum development and led successful education department initiatives in both middle school and high school.
What sets my resources apart? They’re not just well-designed—they’re tried, tested, and refined through years of classroom experience and alternative education in diverse educational settings. I’m committed to providing high-quality, engaging concise materials that inspire students towards success and make teaching a little easier for you. My resources are designed to be both practical and transformative.
Best to you!
Kay
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Hello, I am Kay! With 35 years of experience in diverse educational settings—including middle school, high school, and independent study—I have transitioned to sharing my extensive curriculum and resources. I have realized that my teaching expertise now focuses on helping educators save time while maintaining an engaging learning environment.
My mission is straightforward: to empower you to leave your classroom at the end of the day with confidence, assured that your students are engaged and your lesson plans are prepared. My philosophy is to work smarter, not harder—this embodies my approach to teaching.
My lessons are (a-g), many are college prep/A.P lessons, comprehensive, short, and impactful, so all levels of learning are taking place. My lessons (worksheets/handouts) may be extended upon or further modified; thus, my lessons provide a subject springboard for teachers and students.
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National Youth Leadership on Collegiate Success
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High School (grades 9-12) English and Art Educator
Independent Study and Distance Learning Middle School and High School Curriculum Specialist
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Stanford University
San Jose State University
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