Moon Daisy Creative
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Pennsylvania, United States
About the store
I have 29+ years of experience teaching HS English, primarily Composition, AP Language and Composition, Creative Writing and Argument courses. I hold a Writing Specialist and Mindful Educator Certifications. I'm a Yoga Teacher with SEL certifications from Breathe for Change. As a side gig, I also teach at the post-secondary level, English and various Education classes for pre-service English teachers and Content Literacy for all pre-service subjects. I have facilitated workshops on Writing Pedagogy, mindfulness in the classroom, and contemplative pedagogy. My academic research agenda also includes Embodied Learning, Mindfulness, and Writing Pedagogy.
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The Ghosts of Past, Present, and Future Tense
The Ghosts of Past, Present, and Future Tense is an editing activity for students to work on their use of tense in writing. An additional section highlights "to be" verbs. Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, there are 4 editing activities based on the "ghosts" or tenses. Included is a quick guide instructional page for students, along with an answer key/guide for teachers. Timely, seasonal, and a great resource if you need something in the days leading up to the holiday break, upon
7th - 12th
Grammar, Literature, Writing
Rhetorical-Strategies-and-Devices
Practice for the AP exam can be challenging, especially when it comes to multiple choice sections and analysis. The GOAL of the Rhetorical Strategies Scavenger Hunt assignment is to provide students an opportunity to engage with rhetorical strategies in a meaningful way beyond memorization of an AP terminology list. This assignment is a curated opportunity for deeper understanding of rhetorical strategies, language of argument, and fallacies, and by identifying their use current cultural dialog
11th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.10
End-of-Year Reflection for Teachers by Moon Daisy Creative
The Space Between School Years: A Teacher Reflection & Reset GuideAs the school year comes to a close, it's easy to move directly from exhaustion into planning for next year. This printable reflection and reset guide creates intentional space to pause before beginning again.Using a simple four-part framework—Reflect, Release, Restore, and Reimagine—teachers are invited to capture important lessons from the year, tie up loose ends, dream about summer, and thoughtfully prepare for the year ahead.P
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Not Subject Specific
Synthesis Activity Pack Plus Bundle
As AP & English/Language Arts teachers, we understand the significance of synthesis as it pertains to the AP exam. Question #1 is daunting, with its multiple sources that students see only on test day. For students, having an understanding of the mechanics of synthesis is important and not just for the tightly timed testing environment. I created this resources to offer up a small steps approach, and small steps equal less overwhelm for students. I've used and refined these activities wit
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.4
, RL.11-12.5
 +5
Rhetorical_Situation_Activities
Welcome to Moon Daisy Creative's (rebrand!) take on exploring the Rhetorical Situation. As writing teachers, we know the Rhetorical Situation is the backbone to all academic writing assignments. We share information about the basics of Aristotle's triangle, include those rhetorical appeals, but tend to overlook the importance of grounding the Rhetorical Situation in a specific context and occasion, pushing understanding of the ways in which argument can be seized in a moment and how specific t
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
 +2
Argument_Opinion_Editorial
Thank you and welcome to the Argument Op-Ed Exploration assignment and resource bundle. As with all of the resources I create, my goal is to provide interesting resources with a unique perspective to offer you a complete thought when it comes to your planning. Here you receive multiple assignments, instructional notes, additional resources, and ideas for pacing and extending and refining. I hope this meets your needs and I invite you to share your ideas in a review or email contact with me. Th
11th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.4
, RI.11-12.5
 +3
Questioning The Text Reading Strategy AP
Questioning the text is an effective reading strategy for students to use when engaging with a text. Particularly for AP students, questioning enables them to develop a line of questioning, ideally building on an initial question to scaffold and layer into deeper thinking about a text. This all happens BEFORE a teacher poses a single question! This assignment can also be used for class discussion prep and it also helps with composition writing, which in AP, they will be doing under timed circ
10th - 12th
Informational Text, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.2
, RI.11-12.3
 +4
Intention-Planner
Designed by a teacher FOR TEACHERS, this planning sheet is designed to help set and record intentions daily, weekly, or long-term. Intention setting is part of mindful practice and my goal is to provide teachers access to realistic and easy mindful practices that can be adapted for everyday use. Setting an intention can help you focus and reach goals, and provide a mindful moment of reflection and direction for the day. Try this planning sheet and let me know how it works for you! More optio
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Rhetorical Strategies AP Lang
Practice for the AP exam can be challenging, especially when it comes to multiple choice sections and analysis. The GOAL of the Rhetorical Strategies Scavenger Hunt assignment is to provide students an opportunity to engage with rhetorical strategies in a meaningful way beyond memorization of an AP terminology list. This assignment is a curated opportunity for deeper understanding of rhetorical strategies, language of argument, and fallacies, and by identifying their use current cultural dialog
11th - 12th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.10
Types of Claims for Argument
I made this infographic form my students to share digitally. Thought it might be useful for other teachers introducing students to types of claims for argument. I use with AP Lang and Composition and Argument/Composition students.
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
The_Rhetorical_Triangle
If you are looking to instruct students in the art of rhetoric and argument, Aristotle's Rhetorical Situation and Rhetorical Appeals are a must-do starting point. Providing grounding and foundation, the Rhetorical Situation provides students an understanding of how writing is no longer just an exchange between student and teacher. This infographic was designed to demonstrate and instruct, providing the graphic representation of the Rhetorical Situation, placement of Rhetorical Appeals, and how
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
College_Essay
With AP testing season in May, many teachers are wondering what in the world do I do with those few weeks AFTER the AP exams wrap? Writing the College Essay is a perfect way to bridge the gap between exams and the end of the school year. This assignment keeps students engaged AND writing; it also gets them thinking about the college application process. This resources has links to resources and a template to work with the latest Common App essay prompts. Simple, easy, engaged, and practical
11th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.11-12.3
, W.11-12.4
, W.11-12.5
 +1
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About the store
Experience
I have 29+ years of experience teaching HS English, primarily Composition, AP Language and Composition, Creative Writing and Argument courses. I hold a Writing Specialist and Mindful Educator Certifications. I'm a Yoga Teacher with SEL certifications from Breathe for Change. As a side gig, I also teach at the post-secondary level, English and various Education classes for pre-service English teachers and Content Literacy for all pre-service subjects. I have facilitated workshops on Writing Pedagogy, mindfulness in the classroom, and contemplative pedagogy. My academic research agenda also includes Embodied Learning, Mindfulness, and Writing Pedagogy.
Teaching style
Student and teacher-centric approaches in the classroom to foster student independence and critical thinking while enriching the classroom lives of teachers by engaging a variety of methodologies that place the bulk of the workload on the student.
Writing instruction does not have to be scary, exhausting, or confusing and it is my goal to provide teachers with materials and know-how to cut down the trepidation of writing instruction.
Additionally, I believe in accessible, realistic mindful practice and contemplative pedagogy and encourage students and teachers to engage thoughtful reflection throughout the learning process.
Let me show you how!
My own education history
BA in English, MA in Humanities, and D.Ed. in Adult Education,
Writing Specialist, and Mindful Education Certifications.
200/300-hour Yoga and SEL*F certifications through Breathe for Change
RYT-500 through Yoga Alliance
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