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Hi, I’m Kate from Lit By Learning—a veteran teacher and curriculum designer with 14+ years of classroom experience and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. I create responsive, ready-to-use teaching resources that support English Language Learners (ELLs), spark student curiosity, and simplify your planning.
Whether you’re working with newcomers or multilingual students at advanced levels, you’ll find scaffolded writing tools, vocabulary supports, and inquiry-based lessons that help every learner grow—with voice, joy, and confidence.
Let’s build classrooms where ELLs aren’t just included—they thrive.
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Unpacked Common Core English Language Arts (ELA) Standards 2nd Grade
What do the common core state standards 2nd Grade REALLY mean? What do the English Language Arts Standards call for second graders to know?Teachers, these broken-down CCSS (unpacked standards) help you understand each ELA CCSS deeply, giving you incredible versatility in your reading curriculum! Curious about how I use unpacked standards to fuel my own cross-curricular unit planning? Check out my blog post here!If you're interested in this resource, you may also love:⭐ 3rd Grade Unpacked Sta
2nd
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+23
Also included in: Unpacked Standards for ELA 1st-3rd Grade BUNDLE
Amanda Gorman Poetry Analysis
Did you love Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem "The Hill We Climb?" Are you looking to engage your students in poetry analysis that is current, interesting, and meaningful? This is the poetry resource for you!If you're interested in this resource, you may also love :⭐ Editable Vocabulary Games, Activities & Practice | use with ANY words | 1st-5th⭐ Poetry Analysis | Poetry Activities | Poetry Written Response⭐ Amanda Gorman MEGA Bundle | Poet Study, Poetry Analysis & Virtual Library!⭐ Amanda Gor
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Poetry
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+8
Also included in: Amanda Gorman MEGA Bundle
3rd Grade Unpacked Standards Common Core Reading
Third Grade teachers: Are you looking to go deeper with the Common Core State Standards for reading? Asking how to break down the standards to ensure your 3rd graders are on the right track? This resource is for you!If you're interested in this product, you may also love:⭐ First Grade Unpacked CCSS: Reading & Writing ⭐ Interactive Notebook: Community Inquiry⭐ Editable Vocabulary Games, Activities & PracticeWhat's included in this valuable resource:This Google Doc of broken down standards
3rd
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+27
Also included in: Unpacked Standards for ELA 1st-3rd Grade BUNDLE
Common Greek and Latin Words Presentation
Do you want your elementary students to practice common Latin and Greek word roots? This Google Slides featuring the 25 most common Greek and Latin shared between the Spanish and English languages will expand students' vocabulary significantly!Your elementary students will consider these critical questions: What is a word root?How can knowing word roots help us make sense of unknown words?How can word roots help us make connections between English and Spanish?If you're interested in this elemen
2nd - 5th
Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.2.4c
, L.3.2f
, L.4.4
+3
IB PYP Inquiry Process Posters
PYP International Baccalaureate teachers, do you want to make the Inquiry Process Stages clear to students, parents and beyond? Looking to answer questions like, "What inquiry based learning is all about?" These IB Inquiry Cycle posters and printables are right for you! Looking for more inquiry-based learning resources?! Check out:IB PYP Learner Profile Reflections - Bilingual (English/Spanish)IB PYP Learner Profile Posters - Bilingual (English/Spanish)Community Inquiry Interactive Notebook | 1
K - 5th
Classroom Community, Reading
Elementary Poet Study Mini-Inquiry Interview Library
You want your elementary students to fall in love with poetry and writing poetry during April National Poetry Month and beyond, yes? Make their favorite poems more relatable by using this conducting a Poet Study mini inquiry! These short interviews, presented in an easily-navigable Google Slides library, are just what you need!!If you're interested in this children's poetry resource, you may also love:⭐ Amanda Gorman MEGA Bundle | Poet Study, Poetry Analysis & Virtual Library!⭐ Playing with P
1st - 3rd
Creative Writing, Poetry, Social Studies
CCSS
RL.2.10
, RI.2.6
, CCRA.SL.2
+1
Also included in: Poet Study Resources
Vanessa Brantley-Newton Virtual Library
Primary teachers: are you planning an author study research project? Searching just the right author-illustrator for your author study research project? This Vanessa Brantley-Newton Virtual Library is just right for you!If you're interested in this value-packed resource, you may also love:⭐ Amanda Gorman Poet Study⭐ Amanda Gorman Virtual Library⭐ 3rd Grade Unpacked Standards Common Core Reading | Third Grade ELA CCSSHere's what you'll get:✅ Easy access to a Google Slides-formatted virtual lib
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading, Visual Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+6
Also included in: Vanessa Brantley-Newton BUNDLE!
Vanessa Brantley-Newton Making Connections Activity
You want your students to make meaningful connections during their author study. Hexagonal thinking is a tactile, visual way for students to tie together concepts from across the unit or inquiry, promoting powerful student to student conversations and cross-curricular reflections! Why Vanessa Brantley-Newton?Your elementary students will LOVE learning all about Vanessa Brantley-Newton, a student who struggled with stuttering and dyslexia. Her family grew up at the height of the Civil Rights M
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Visual Arts
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.7
, RL.3.9
+9
Also included in: Vanessa Brantley-Newton BUNDLE!
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Hi, I’m Kate from Lit By Learning—a veteran teacher and curriculum designer with 14+ years of classroom experience and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. I create responsive, ready-to-use teaching resources that support English Language Learners (ELLs), spark student curiosity, and simplify your planning.
Whether you’re working with newcomers or multilingual students at advanced levels, you’ll find scaffolded writing tools, vocabulary supports, and inquiry-based lessons that help every learner grow—with voice, joy, and confidence.
Let’s build classrooms where ELLs aren’t just included—they thrive.
Teaching style
ELL-focused | inquiry-based | student-driven | responsive | literature-focused | depth over breadth | multi-modal | critical thinking
Awards & shining teacher moments
🎓 Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
🏫 15+ years of classroom teaching experience, specializing in literacy and multilingual learners
🗣️ Curriculum designer for ELL-centered classrooms, with a focus on inquiry, equity, and engagement
✍️ Education writer on LitByLearning.com, where I share classroom-tested strategies for teaching English Learners
🧰 Creator of over 100 differentiated, print-and-go resources used by thousands of teachers to support language development and joyful learning
💬 Praised by teachers for real-world tools that work for newcomers, intermediates, and mixed-level classrooms
My own education history
Bachelors: History / International Studies at Northwestern University (2010)
Master's of Early Childhood Education at Dominican University (2012)
Certificate in Bilingual Education (2015)
Additional biographical information
When I’m not creating classroom resources or cheering on multilingual learners, you can usually find me outside—exploring nature trails, going on little adventures with my two amazing kids, or soaking up the sunshine whenever possible. I’m a big fan of excellent books, bold coffee, and extra spicy food. Teaching has been one of the great joys of my life—but so has slowing down, laughing with my family, and savoring the small stuff.
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