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Kicky Creative LLC

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Driggs, Idaho, United States
About the store
I have 25 years of experience teaching English and have created lessons for Advanced Placement and dual credit courses as well as writing and research at the community college level. I experience with every level of high school English, from remedial to honors and regular English courses. I also have taught a newspaper class for 18 years and done stints as a journalist and a writer-editor for an environmental company.
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Preview of Witches and Witchcraft in Macbeth

Witches and Witchcraft in Macbeth

Want a quick engagement activity for Act one of Macbeth? Try this ready-to-use, NO PREP worksheet. Students LOVE focusing on the Weird Sisters, the witches, in the play. Worksheet includes background and artwork that is about characterization, lines of the play, and the witches, Macbeth, and Banquo. There are five questions that can be completed as a classroom discussion, with partners, or in small groups. I've also included a choice of journal or writing prompt that can be used as a writing act
Preview of Macbeth Act II Soliloquy Close Reading Chart and Stage Directions Worksheet

Macbeth Act II Soliloquy Close Reading Chart and Stage Directions Worksheet

This product helps students close read and break down Macbeth's soliloquy in Act II. The soliloquy is organized into a chart with each row containing a few lines. Students are asked to interpret the lines and provide stage directions for the character, when important.
Preview of A Doll's House Ibsen: Agree or Disagree + Act III Questions

A Doll's House Ibsen: Agree or Disagree + Act III Questions

Use this handout at the end of Act III of A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen. The first section of the handout includes thirteen Agree or Disagree statements and the second section includes questions that relate to Nora, morality in the 1800s v. morality today, and the meaning of the play as a whole. Great for end-of-play discussions for partners, group work to prepare for a student-led Fishbowl discussions or whole class discussions.Discussion questions also can be used for in-class writing prompt
Preview of Macbeth Act II: Comprehension Questions for Critical Thinking and Learning

Macbeth Act II: Comprehension Questions for Critical Thinking and Learning

This NO PREP, ready-to-use product includes student-led activities for groups, partners and individual students. This product is a guide to teaching Act II of Macbeth, and it contains ideas and comprehension questions to help student engage with Shakespeare's language and the play. Some activities extend throughout the play. Questions encourage students to use the text to find answers and quote specific lines.
Preview of Writing Structures for Complex Thesis Statements

Writing Structures for Complex Thesis Statements

This product helps students learn to write complex thesis statements through writing samples with different structures and punctuation. Handout includes three different samples that work for any topic and high school writing level. Included are directions for classroom use.
Preview of Macbeth Fishbowl Discussion Question and Persuasive Essay

Macbeth Fishbowl Discussion Question and Persuasive Essay

This product contains two fishbowl discussion questions with companion student graphic organizers, a teacher feedback form, directions on how to handle fishbowl discussions, a persuasive writing assignment and rubrics.
Preview of Macbeth Act One: Comprehension Questions for Critical Thinking and Learning

Macbeth Act One: Comprehension Questions for Critical Thinking and Learning

Student-led activities for groups, partners and individual students. This product is a guide to teaching Act I of Macbeth, and it contains ideas and questions to help student engage with Shakespeare's language and the play. Some activities extend throughout the play.
Preview of Macbeth Witches Classroom Poster

Macbeth Witches Classroom Poster

Students LOVE the Witches in Macbeth, and this 24 x 36 inch poster is the perfect reminder of one of the main themes of the play! Decorate your classroom in meaningful posters that represent classic works of literature. Buy today and enjoy all year!
Preview of Macbeth Insanity Chart and Rubric

Macbeth Insanity Chart and Rubric

Who's insane?! Help your students understand insanity and characterization with this Macbeth Insanity Chart! Product is absolutely ready-to-use and requires NO PREP! Full product includes directions for classroom use, a color-coded chart with student directions, and a grading rubric. Two charts--one for Macbeth and one for Lady Macbeth--are included in this product. This allows students to have discussion related to the comparison/contrast of the characters. Chart relates to all five acts and i
Preview of It's the Journey Poster

It's the Journey Poster

This 24 x 36 inch inspirational poster is perfect for high school classrooms. Made from an original photo with a quotation from the owner of ELA Designs.
Preview of Macbeth Act I: Summaries, Insights and Guiding Questions for Teachers

Macbeth Act I: Summaries, Insights and Guiding Questions for Teachers

Help guide your students' understanding of Macbeth through meaningful questions and activities! Any of these questions (of combination of) can be used for classroom discussions, group work, worksheets, QuickWrites and more. Product includes in-depth summaries of each scene, guiding questions, and notes for teachers.
Preview of High School English Syllabus

High School English Syllabus

Start the school year on the right foot! This syllabus contains language that addresses late work, tardies, absences, plagiarism, and course expectations related to reading, writing, presentations and other assignments. Fully editable and chock full of language that helps teachers establish course expectations right away!
Preview of Look at the World

Look at the World

Decorate your classroom with this inspirational poster, sized to be 24 x 36, is original photography designed to engage the attention of students and encourage them to think positively.
Preview of Climb Every Mountain Imagine Poster

Climb Every Mountain Imagine Poster

Send a positive, inspirational message to your students! This printable 11 x 17 inch poster is the perfect decoration for middle school and high school classrooms.
Preview of Macbeth Act I: Guided Notes for Students, Character Log, and Worksheet

Macbeth Act I: Guided Notes for Students, Character Log, and Worksheet

Begin Macbeth right with this mix of student handouts and worksheets for Act I! Product contains handouts for guided notes in a chart, a character log, and a worksheet to build student comprehension of the characters, plot and basic situation of the play.
Preview of Macbeth Personal Narrative: What's your tragic flaw?

Macbeth Personal Narrative: What's your tragic flaw?

Your students will love this NO PREP, ENGAGING, one-page essay that encourages students to dig into and analyze their own behavior--their own tragic flaw. Product includes essay assignment and grading rubric.
Preview of Macbeth Test: Multiple Choice, Spot Quotes, Short Answer and Analysis

Macbeth Test: Multiple Choice, Spot Quotes, Short Answer and Analysis

This product is a comprehensive test that is designed to show students' knowledge of Macbeth as a whole. Test includes matching, true and false questions, multiple choice questions, spot quotations, analysis, and short essay prompts.
Preview of Frankenstein Classroom Poster

Frankenstein Classroom Poster

Decorate your classroom with modern posters of classic literature! This fun classroom poster is designed to make reading Frankenstein fun! Poster contains a quotation that describes the Creature's appearance after Victor Frankenstein made him. The vector art is designed to be similar to Mary Shelley's description of the Creature in the novel.
Preview of Reach Your Zenith

Reach Your Zenith

This 24 x 36 inch inspirational poster is perfect for high school classrooms. Made from an original photo with a quotation from the owner of ELA Designs.
Preview of Dream Poster

Dream Poster

This 24 x 36 inch inspirational poster is perfect for high school classrooms. Made from an original photo with a quotation from the owner of ELA Designs.
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About the store

Experience

I have 25 years of experience teaching English and have created lessons for Advanced Placement and dual credit courses as well as writing and research at the community college level. I experience with every level of high school English, from remedial to honors and regular English courses. I also have taught a newspaper class for 18 years and done stints as a journalist and a writer-editor for an environmental company.

Teaching style

My classes are learning focused and student led.

Awards & shining teacher moments

When I taught at the community college level, I received the Outstanding Commitment to Higher Education award twice. I was a founding board member for nonprofit education organization, and in college, I was a member of Sigma Tau Delta and on my college debate team.

My own education history

I have a bachelor's degree in Comprehensive English Education and have taken myriad courses in educational leadership, curriculum design, technology, and graphic design.

Additional biographical information

I love hiking in the mountains, spending time with my family, and reading fiction and nonfiction. I'm a news junkie who loves to teach newspaper layout and design to students.