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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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WWII Propaganda (OWI) Poster Analysis
To control the content and imagery of war messages, the government created the Office of War Information (OWI) in June 1942. Among its responsibilities, the OWI sought to review and approve the design and distribution of government posters . . . National distribution utilized organizations and trades such as post offices, railroad stations, schools, restaurants, and retail store groups. At the local level, OWI arranged distribution through volunteer defense councils, whose members selected
9th - 12th
Informational Text, U.S. History, Writing
Word Skills (10) Literary and Linguistic Device Practice Units with Key
Bundle contents is designed for grades 7-9 This bundle contains 10 lessons/exercises for students to practice for their literary vocabulary, standardized tests or quizzes or for their English language assessments. You may consider utilizing one unit each month (10 months worth of literary device assessment/test preparation) OR to prepare students for their 2nd semester standardized assessments, utilize all 10 units in one semester prepping students twice a month.These excellent supplements add
7th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Vocabulary
19th Century Art 1800 - 1900 -Lecture Presentation with Teacher Notes
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY, HOMESCHOOL, OR CLASSROOM!Teacher lesson notes, vocabulary and assessments are included with this 45 slide lecture presentation. 19th Century Art - Romanticism, Realism, & ImpressionismThe Rococo style of art was created for the French Ruling class commissioned art to reflect their decadent lifestyle. Neo-classicism followed as society tried to reach back to a more ordered time. Some artists rejected the noble subject matter and balanced composition on Neo-Classicism.
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
Post Impression, Surrealism & Abstract -Lecture Presentation with Teacher Notes
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY, HOME SCHOOL AND FOR CLASSROOM CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ART HISTORYUnit Overview During the last two decades of the 19th century some artists who has been associated with Impressionism began to find fault with it. They felt that this style sacrificed too much by trying to capture the momentary effects of sunlight on forms and colors. Creative individuals began to search for ways to set aside what they saw as limitations on their art. Writers in France, America, and Englan
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
WWII Propaganda Poster Lecture Presentation
In this Lecture Presentation there are 45 WWII Propaganda Posters for students to analyze and on a separate sheet of paper note and answer the following: A titleWhat is the significance of the central figure(s) or object(s)? What action is taking place in the poster?What mood or tone is created by the poster and what in the picture is creating that mood or tone?What message is the artist giving to the viewer? TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use befor
9th - 12th
Informational Text, U.S. History, Writing
WWII Manzanar and Propaganda (Lecture Presentation)
This 43 slide presentation offers students an overview of Manzanar Internment Camp during WWII. The presentation begins with several propaganda posters and the purpose behind their publication. Propaganda for Japanese-American internment (1941–1944) was designed to justify the forced relocation of over 126,000 people, mostly citizens, by framing it as a necessary national security measure against sabotage. It fueled racism and validated the violation of civil rights by depicting Japanese Americ
8th - 12th
Novel Studies, U.S. History
Julius Caesar (Unit)
This concentrated unit contains all the materials independent study/distance learning students need to complete their Julius Caesar/Shakespeare unit.Teachers and parents are appreciative of Shakespeare's (Julius Caesar) materials in one easy to navigate packet which is easy to pull out specific assignments to utilize as (supplements) to a teachers unit. Or to utilize the whole unit! This unit is CA (a-g). A total of 57 pages that includes:Biography Personal Life The Globe Theater Theatrical
8th - 12th
Drama, Literature, Writing
The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz (Lecture Presentation)
This lecture presentation highlights Alma Rose, an Auschwitz prisoner, who survived the prison camp due to being a musician who formed an orchestra. SLIDE EXCERPT: "The girl who processed me [at Auschwitz] asked where I came from, what my name was, how long I thought the war would last, and what I was doing before I was arrested. I will never know what prompted me to tell her that I played the cello and violin, her reaction was quite unexpected. That is fantastic,' she said, and she grabbed me.
6th - 12th
European History, Informational Text, U.S. History
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe (Unit)
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY AND CLASSROOM!Teachers may pick and choose from the varied assignments or instruct all 5 sections as students read. This unit includes the full narrative poem "The Raven." Includes the following assignments:Comprehension Questions for “The Raven” (10 questions)Directions: Answer each question below in the space provided. 1. List three verbs that show what the poem’s narrator is doing in the first stanza. 2. The narrator of the poem is sad because his lost love is d
7th - 12th
Literature, Poetry, Writing
Advanced Time Transition Words- Sequential Information - Worksheets
Advanced Time Transition Words- Sequential Information Middle School, High School, Independent Study, Home School INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED WRITERS NEED THIS! This lesson packet will assist your students in sentence writing, vocabulary, paragraph writing, essay writing, and public speaking / speech and debate 7 lessons explaining advanced sequential (58) vocabulary terms giving your students the extra vocabulary edge in building comprehensive and concise sentences and in public speaking - Speech
7th - 12th
Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak (Unit)
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY / DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTSFor classroom teaching, fill-in with a variety of supplements noted below that may add an additional flavor and critical thinking.This complete and comprehensive 20 lesson Unit which includes 6 weeks of classroom instruction!Literary Devices WorksheetCharacter List“Confessions of a Hitler Youth” (HBO presentation)TED TALK - What I Saw in War by Janine Di GiovanniArticle - Saving the Children TranscriptCBS: 60 Minutes - “SAVING THE CHIL
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
"All Quiet On The Western Front" by Erich Remarque (Unit)
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSThis GIANT unit includes everything a classroom teacher or a teacher facilitating an independent study/distance learning program for students who need to complete this common core comprehensive WWI unit as a section of their English 10/11 requirements or as a supplement to their World History class. CONTENTS INCLUDES (67 pages of good teaching stuff!)Cover with background notes and why teach this unit. Cornell Note example and template TED Talks Resea
9th - 12th
Literature, Writing
"The Taming of the Shrew" (Unit)
This 17 page units includes: William Shakespeare short biography http://www.history.com/topics/british-history/william-shakespeare/print ●Childhood and Family Life ●Lost Years and Early Career ●Plays and Poems ●Legacy Taming of the Shrew Quickwrite (5 important questions to analyze) Example: How have women’s roles changed throughout history? What is a man’s role today? Woman’s role? Web Research Template All (Acts I-V) Response, Quotation and Discussion Question Analytical questions and Quo
7th - 12th
Drama, Literature, Writing
British Literature Vocabulary List
British Literature Vocabulary - Seeking a supplemental word list?These vocabulary words were sourced from various novels; "Beowulf," "The Pardoner's Tale,” "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," "Morte d' Arthur,” Macbeth, “Murder on the Orient Express,” "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” “Frankenstein,” and “A Shocking Accident” While teaching British Literature, I used weekly this (A-Z) vocabulary list. I cut out each section to hand out to each of my students. Sections consisted of 10 to 20 wor
9th - 12th
Literature, Vocabulary
Introduction to Beowulf (Lecture Presentation)
This 33 page lecture presentation is filled with all the important points you will expect your students to know as they read through Beowulf.Topics to explore with your students are:Why study Beowulf?What we do know about Beowulf as the oldest surviving English poem. It’s written in Old English (or Anglo-Saxon), which is the basis for the language we speak today. This story was probably passed down orally for centuries before it was first written down.Important Terms to know such as Scop, Comit
6th - 11th
Literature, Poetry
Archetypes in Literature (Lecture Presentation)
The perfect English lecture presentation for students to understand the many archetypes in literature! 41 (slides) breaking down the archetypes, with Contrasting Archetypes and Miscellaneous ArchetypesThe Quest/The JourneyThe TaskThe RitualThe InitiationThe FallDeath & RebirthNature vs. Mechanistic World and many more!!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 t
6th - 12th
Grammar, Informational Text, Other (ELA)
"The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway (Lecture Presentation)
Teaching " The Snows of Kilimanjaro" offers rich exploration of mortality, artistic integrity, regret over lost potential, and Hemingway's distinctive "Iceberg Theory", using the dying writer Harry's reflections to examine themes of wasted talent vs. comfort, complex relationships, and the symbolic quest for purity (the mountain peak) versus the decay of a wasted life. I always included a Hemingway novel in my literary rotation when I taught high school and independent/distant learning English.
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
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
"Money" by Reginald Gibbons - Poem
DISTANCE LEARNING / INDEPENDENT STUDY AND CLASSROOM!The poem (also noted as a short story) "Money" by Reginald Gibbons is about a wealthy family refusing the services of poor workers. The family loves their money since it is the item that allows them to live an extravagant life filled with material possessions. Five follow-up critical thinking questions are included. SAMPLE QUESTION: Is the speaker simply describing a situation or is the speaker criticizing something? Explain. TERMS OF USE Th
9th - 12th
Poetry, Short Stories, Writing
“What Are You So Afraid Of?” by Akiko Busch - Short Story
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSBACKGROUND About one-half of American adults fear snakes. That’s more than those who fear public speaking, or any other category of phobia. Some scientists believe that ophidiophobia—the fear of snakes—is a legacy from the distant past, when our survival depended on avoiding them. Some believe that certain primate characteristics, such as sharp eyesight, are the result of being on the lookout for snakes. This short story begins.......... A time of year when
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
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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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Be sure to follow my store to be alerted of new products. Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower.
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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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