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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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Comma Exercises
GRAMMAR: THE COMMAIDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSAll 5 worksheets thoroughly explain correct comma usage with examples and practice sentences. Comma I (beginners) through Comma V (complex sentences) Help your students practice, recognize and learn the word relationship and meaning of the comma.For example: Comma Exercise I Use a comma after every item in a series except the last. The items in a series may be single words, or phrases, or clauses. Words: Turtles, frogs, and dragonfl
2nd - 9th
Grammar, Writing
Coyote: Survivor of North America -Short Passage
This short passage, Coyote: The Survivor of North America, gives students an insight into the survival of the coyote. Students practice reading and identifying text that supports the idea of how the coyote adapts to survive.Cite the Source Find two examples from the text that support the idea that the coyote adapts to survive. 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
4th - 10th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
Comic Book-Thor the Superhero
This engaging comic book hero handout pulls students in right away with an overview of Thor's origins, Creation (Thor was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and is based on the "thunder god" of Norse Mythology, the Character Evolution, then the characters Power and Abilities. After students complete their reading, they are directed to answer several questions. For example:1. How is the comic book superhero Thor different than the original Norse god? Explain. 2. Do you think Thor
3rd - 10th
Informational Text, Short Stories, Writing
Frederick Douglass Short Passage
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY AND DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTSFinding Text EvidenceFrederick Douglass (1818-1895) was born into slavery in Maryland. As an adult, he escaped to freedom. He became a writer, and advocate for the abolition of slavery. In 1845, 16 years before the start of the Civil War, Douglass published his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave. In this passage from Chapter VIII, Douglass is a 10-year-old slave. These short story excerpts assist
4th - 9th
Reading, Short Stories, Writing
Marian Anderson, Singer - Biography
This handout is an exercise in reading, vocabulary, inferring, and sentence writing. An excellent supplement for your students during Women History Month in March.Marian Anderson was the first black singer to appear at New York City's Metropolitan Opera. She began singing as a child in her church choir. Church members paid for her singing lessons. Then her teacher gave her a scholarship for more lessons. Her first solo performance was very successful. Marian studied and gave many concert
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Jane Addams Nobel Peace Prize Winner -Biography
This handout is an exercise in reading, vocabulary, inferring, and sentence writing. An excellent supplement for your students during Women History Month in MarchJane Addams was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. As a young woman, Jane visited Europe. There she visited a settlement house, a center that helped the poor people of the community. Jane decided she wanted to start a settlement house in America. In Chicago she started Hull House-a community center with day care, a
2nd - 8th
Close Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
"The Attack on Pearl Harbor" Short Passage
This worksheet has your students reading a short excerpt from an unknown magazine article detailing what happened in 1941 when on Sunday, December 7, 1941, over 350 Japanese war planes from six aircraft carriers began bombing the U.S. ships at Pearl Harbor. The assignment is for students to analyze the short story by answering the question What Do You Think?TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these materials Your purchase(s) is g
4th - 10th
Close Reading, Short Stories
Folktale and Pop Culture - American Trivia Quiz
This fun trivia quiz is built around the fictional American Cowboy. Sample: The protagonist of the “Toy Story” franchise Answer: Sheriff Woody Word Bank Quick Draw McGraw Red Ryder Lone Ranger Hopalong Cassidy Zorro Shane Pecos Bill Cisco Kid Tom Mix Nine match-up questions for students to study or research and match-up. 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
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing
Types of Figurative Language and FUN Mini Lessons (Worksheet)
This Mini Lesson unit is filled with surprises and fun writing exercises! First, students are taught about the types of Figurative Language such as Example: His feet are as big as boats. Feet and boats are being compared. Metaphor states that one thing is something else. It is a comparison, but does NOT use like or as to make the comparison. Example: Her hair is silk. Hair and silk are being compared. Then the first "mini lesson"is to decide whether each sentence contains a simile or a
3rd - 9th
Close Reading, Sight Words, Writing
Conflict Analysis: Internal & External Worksheet
Internal and external conflicts are essential elements in storytelling. Think about your favorite stories - they most likely contain conflict or something to overcome. Whether the conflict is related to a broad theme, relationships between characters, or a battle of the mind and heart, a successful narrative will use both, individually or in combination, to engage the audience, explore various themes and character arcs, and create depth and tension within a story. This worksheet will assist st
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RI.9-10.3
, RI.9-10.6
, CCRA.R.1
+2
“Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl (Worksheet)
This quick short story lesson contains the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl with a passage response/comprehension questions, multiple choice questions, and open-ended questions for students to practice their comprehension and writing skills. *Answer key included.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 independ
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
Odysseus’s New Heroic Crew (Worksheet)
After wrapping up your mythology unit, give students this worksheet and have them explore websites for modern and classic heroes, choose eight new members for Odysseus’s crew. Students fill-in the following columns with information to share with their class, and/or build a slide show to share! COLUMNSHero and his/her traits Do we consider their traits heroic? How do we learn about his/her traits (description, action, dialogue, comparison to other characters, reputation, etc.) Supporting details
4th - 11th
Informational Text, Short Stories, Writing
"The Odyssey" Essay Topics (Handout)
Students choose one of 6 essay topics to wrap-up their Odyssey unit. Essay topic example:Consider the role of women in The Odyssey. Choose three of the female characters, in particular Penelope, Circe, Athena, the Sirens, and Anticlea(Odysseus’ mother), and write an essay that makes a claim about how the story portrays women. 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 teac
4th - 12th
Novel Studies, Reading, Writing
Poem: Hymn to the Nile (Handout)
Need a twist to your Unit? This worksheet includes a a delightful poem with vocabulary and questions for students to analyze. Background- Ancient Egyptian origin: The hymn is an ancient Egyptian text, likely dating to around the Middle or New Kingdom periods, possibly written by a scribe named Khety.Literary form: It is a "religious poem" that was popular, with many copies surviving, though it wasn't part of a formal temple ritual.Themes: The poem expresses gratitude and praise for the Nile, hig
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Poetry, Writing
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
"The Fault In Our Stars" The Giveaway Ad Project
In The Fault in Our Stars, Hazel and Augustus write a funny, but thoughtful giveaway ad for her old backyard swing set. Now it is the students turn! Results are amazing, funny, endearing, and insightful! The Assignment Write a similarly funny and thoughtful giveaway ad for an object in your house. Be creative and appeal to emotions. Use a separate sheet of paper if you need more space. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these
3rd - 12th
Creative Writing, Informational Text, Writing
"Cowhands" Short Story Passage (Handout)
This short story excerpt/passage from Cowhands highlights passages from the story and highlights vocabulary with a vocab lesson and answer document. Students are directed to refine their understanding by examining the shades of meaning the words have in the following excerpt from Cowhands.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
4th - 9th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
"Clan of the Cave Bear" Short Story passage
This short story passage/excerpt from Clan of the Cave Bear highlights passages from the story and highlights vocabulary with a vocabulary lesson and answer document.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 purchas
3rd - 9th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
"The Surround" Short Story passage (Handout)
This short story passage/excerpt will engage students in an adventure story while enhancing their vocabulary with a sentence vocabulary lesson at the end.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 additio
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
List of Transition Words for Essays (Handout)
This packet is designed for students to print and keep in their binders for reference and for teachers to utilize for lessons.List of Transition Words for EssaysEnglish transition words are essential, since they not only connect ideas, but also can introduce a certain shift, contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose, result or conclusion, etc. in the line of argument. Agreement / Addition / Similarity - The transitional devices like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information,
3rd - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.8.1a
, L.8.1b
, L.9-10.1b
+6
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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.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Youth Leadership on Collegiate Success
Administrative Leadership
High School (grades 9-12) English and Art Educator
Independent Study and Distance Learning Middle School and High School Curriculum Specialist
My own education history
Stanford University
San Jose State University
Educational Specialist
Middle School and High School English, and Art
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