Moostache
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houston, Texas, United States
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STAAR Test Prep Week 1: Inference & Evidence (Mystery Reading Unit)
Struggling to get students to move beyond guessing and actually use evidence to support their thinking? This mystery-themed STAAR prep unit helps students master inference and text evidence through engaging, scaffolded practice that mirrors real STAAR questions. Students will analyze fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, compare across texts, and practice both multiple-choice and short constructed responses (SCR)—all while solving unexplained mysteries What’s Included 5 days of STAAR-aligned le
6th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.9
, RI.7.1
+7
First 5 Days of ELA – Back-to-School Mini-Lessons
Looking to launch your ELA class with purpose, structure, and student voice? This print-and-go + editable resource includes everything you need to build routines, spark engagement, and get to know your students during the first week of school. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school ELA teachers, this resource is low prep, highly structured, and full of meaningful tasks that set the tone for a strong year. ✅ What’s Included: Student Packet (PDF):Daily warm-upsReading & writing identity s
5th - 7th
Other (ELA), Reading, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.10
+3
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Experience
7 Years teaching in Texas
Teaching style
Welcome! I’m a 7th and 8th grade Academic Literacy Lab teacher in Texas, specializing in TEKS-aligned, data-driven instruction that actually helps students grow.
After 6 years teaching 6th grade ELAR, I’ve learned how to break down complex reading and writing skills into clear, engaging, and manageable steps—especially for struggling readers, SPED, and EB students.
My resources are scaffolded, classroom-tested, and designed to save you time while making learning accessible and engaging for all students.
If you’re looking for student-friendly materials you can use immediately—plus a little pop culture fun (and yes… Keanu Reeves makes an appearance)—you’re in the right place.
Let’s make learning engaging, effective, and actually stick.
My own education history
Bachelor's in Psychology - University of Houston
Master's in Education: Curriculum and Instruction - St. Thomas university
Additional biographical information
I live in Texas with my 3 kids, who have grown up and left me behind. Now I spend my time trying to find ways to get apathetic middle schoolers excited about reading and writing
I love playing games to teach and reinforce skills, so I have been making a lot of task cards, relay races, escape rooms. I thought this would be a good way to share.
Keanu Reeves is the theme of my classroom, so most card sets have at least one reference to him.
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