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I've taught core and elective English classes of varying grade levels. My specific curriculum expertise is in Freshmen and Sophomore (9-10) core ELA curriculum, AP Language & Composition, World Mythology, Etymology, Journalism, and curriculum to aid in transitioning to college/university. Overall, I have extensive experience creating culturally responsive, and social emotional learning tools for varying learning levels and needs.
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The Basics of Interviewing Mini Lesson (STAR Method of Interviewing Lesson)
This is a Google slides presentation targets high school students learning important interview skills for the future. The lesson explains the S.T.A.R Method of Interviewing to answer behavior-based interview questions. Have your students take notes on the lesson and then attempt to use the S.T.A.R Method themselves. Check out "STAR Interview Questions Response Graphic Organizer" on this TpT store for an assignment that correlates with this presentation, or buy the bundle!
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Family Consumer Sciences
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.3
, CCRA.SL.4
+2
"Romeo and Juliet" Literature Unit Bundle (Great for High School ELA!)
Romeo and Juliet Unit Bundle Curriculum Suggestions Sheet: This resource introduces and outlines the intended order of each resource included in this unit bundle. It also includes specific suggestions for the unit's roll out and instruction. Modern English vs. Old English Mini Lesson Slides: Give your students an introduction to the history and evolution of the English language with this mini lesson! The primary purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to modern, middle and old Englis
6th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
Purpose v. Message Mini Lesson w/ Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Working with your students to understand the difference between author's purpose and message? Use this 14 slide mini lesson to provide students a spooky subject to practice differentiating the two! Although this lesson was created with AP Language & Composition students in mind, there is no reason any high school instructor could use this lesson to introduce these basic components of rhetoric to their students. This lesson includes background information about the "Scary Stories to Tell in the
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Literature, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Just Mercy Vocabulary (Part A) Vocabulary Notes Sheet
Need your students to understand essential vocabulary relevant to Bryan Stevenson's "Just Mercy"? This vocabulary document provides space for students to take notes on 20 words which will help them understand, and help you teach, the text; said 20 words are provided on the document, and students are given space to take notes on the definition, and part of speech of each word, as well as space to request they use each word in a sentence. Want slides to provide students with the proper definition
9th - 12th
Informational Text, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
Just Mercy Vocabulary (Part A) Notes Slides
Need your students to understand essential vocabulary relevant to Bryan Stevenson's "Just Mercy"? This resources includes a Google Slides presentation with 20 words to help students understand, and help you teach, the text. Each slides includes an essential vocabulary word, it's part of speech and definition. This resources pairs perfectly with the "Just Mercy Vocabulary (Part A) Notes Sheet" located in this TpT store. Want to assign a document for students to take notes on these slides? That's
9th - 12th
Informational Text, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
Two Sentence Horror Stories Mini Lesson Slides (Great for Halloween!)
Want something fun and festive to do with middle or high school ELA students during the Halloween season? Look no further than this "Two Sentence Horror Stories Mini Lesson." These 13 slides take students through an introduction to what two sentence horror stories are, the difference between horror and suspense, examples of two sentence horror stories and multiple slides with prompts to help them come up with their own! Use this lesson to help increase engagement and participation by requesting
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Short Stories
Modern English vs. Old English Mini Lessson Slides
Give your students an introduction to the history and evolution of the English language with this mini lesson! The primary purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to modern, middle and old English, with the intention that they realize language evolves, writers today use language due to influence from the past, and that writers like Shakespeare are closer to our language than they are far, with a little understanding. This lesson is generally used as introduction to Shakespeare's languag
6th - 12th
European History, Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: "Romeo and Juliet" Literature Unit Bundle (Great for High School ELA!)
Descriptive Writing w/ Spooky Scenes Mini Lesson Slides (Great For Halloween)!
This 14 slides presentation introduces students to both descriptive writing, and sensory details, with examples included; then students are challenged to write their own descriptions using sensory detail while referencing multiple different spooky scenes as inspiration! Great for middle and high school ELA students to work on this narrative writing skill! Do keep in mind that there is an activity sheet available where students can easily follow the lesson, and provide the teacher with evidence
7th - 12th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
Purpose vs. Message w/ Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" Activity Sheet
Have you already purchased the "Purpose v. Message w/ Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Mini Lesson" in this TpT store? Want a resource that will help keep your students' attention, while also provide them a space to review and write during the lesson? Look no further than this activity sheet. This includes space for students to record all definitions of each aspect of the rhetorical triangle, explain the difference between message and purpose, as well as space to practice message vs. purpos
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Literature, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Introduction to Social-Emotional Learning Slides Presentation (for Middle & HS!)
Have a goal for your middle or high school students to develop their social-emotional learning skills (SEL skills) this school year? Take them through this introductory mini lesson where students learn what SEL is, and why its important for them to develop. The lesson is 16 slides in total where SEL is defined, the leading researchers are introduced and students are led through discussion questions that help them understand what its all about; to conclude the lesson students see a clip from popu
6th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA)
Understanding Shakespearean Language Assignment (w/ Key Included)
Use this assignment to help your students understand how to read Shakespeare's language; a great assignment to use when introducing the Bard's works, like at the beginning of a "Romeo and Juliet," for instance. The assignment provides students with a list of commonly used words and phrases from Shakespeare, and asks them to not only "translate" the language into modern English, it also asks them to do the opposite; take a phrase in modern English and "translate" it to Shakespearean language. A k
6th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: "Romeo and Juliet" Literature Unit Bundle (Great for High School ELA!)
SEL Writer's Notebook (Writing Response Doc w/ Emotional Check-In!)
Want to promote reflection and discussion with your middle and high school students through writing? Use this electronic document to facilitate a writer's notebook system in your classroom, with an emotional check-in for students. Highly recommended for bell-ringer writing opportunities in daily, bi-weekly or weekly basis. This Google Doc includes an introduction to the Writer's Notebook for instructors, with suggestions for implementation; further, the instructor's introduction explains the S
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Writer's Notebook Electronic Document (Writing Response Doc for Middle & HS)
Want to promote reflection and discussion with your middle and high school students through writing? Use this electronic document to facilitate a writer's notebook system in your classroom. Highly recommended for bell-ringer writing opportunities in daily, bi-weekly or weekly basis. This Google Doc includes an introduction to the Writer's Notebook for instructors, with suggestions for implementation; it provides instructors with an introduction sheet for students (with a basic rubric included);
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning, Writing
"Romeo and Juliet" While Watching Packet
Watching "Romeo and Juliet" and want something to keep your kids interested along the way? Use this While-Watching packet with your viewing of ANY version of "Romeo and Juliet," regardless of if its the original (1968), the updated 1997 or 2013 versions, or even the Royal Shakespeare Company version of the play! Great for helping your students keep track of characters, plot, and essential vocabulary. Pro Tip: Use this packet to facilitate discussion between students, and whole group! Kids love
6th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
Also included in: "Romeo and Juliet" Literature Unit Bundle (Great for High School ELA!)
Irony Mini Lesson Slides Presentation
Introduce the three types of irony (verbal, situational, dramatic) to your students using this 11 slide presentation on Google Slides! This presentation includes definitions and video examples of each term, as well as two slides where students can practice identifying them in use. Great for full class lecture, or split your students up into small groups to work through the presentation on their own. Keep in mind that this presentation was designed to work in parallel with another resource on th
6th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
Also included in: "Romeo and Juliet" Literature Unit Bundle (Great for High School ELA!)
Write A Letter to Your Senior Self (Beginning of the Year Icebreaker)
Use this resource to help you get to know your students at the beginning of the year. This assignment sheet asks students to write a letter to their future self when they are a senior in high school. This particular version is tailored for freshmen in high school, but can be manipulated for younger grades as well. It provides a description of the assignment, a list of requirements and suggestions to get students thinking about what to write. Please Note: This assignment was created to be used v
5th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.L.1
+1
"Romeo and Juliet" Prologue Translation Assignment (w/ Answer Key!)
If not used to it, Shakespeare's language can be difficult to understand; with that, starting a Shakespeare play can always be tough. Use this Prologue Translation Assignment to help your students get a head start with understanding Shakespeare's most popular play. The assignment asks students to answer some anticipatory questions, then go line-by-line translating Shakespeare's language to more approachable language; there are also questions at the end of the assignment, to help solidify their
6th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in: "Romeo and Juliet" Literature Unit Bundle (Great for High School ELA!)
Two Sentence Horror Stories Mini Lesson ACTIVITY SHEET (Great for Halloween!)
Have you already purchased the "Two Sentence Horror Stories Mini Lesson Slides" in this TpT store? Want a resource that will help keep your students' attention, while also provide them a space to write during the lesson? Look no further than this activity sheet. This includes space for multiple horror stories, and even asks students an opinion question regarding their own writing after the fact. Let this sheet help your students gain confidence in their writing, and let them use it to share wit
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
STAR Interview Questions Response Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer allows students to practice the S.T.A.R Method of Interviewing for behavior-based interview questions. This graphic organizer was created and intended for online use (Google Docs), but can be manipulated to include enough space for handwriting if the buyer would like it to be printable artifact. This product is ideally assigned to students after being taken through "The Basics Of Interviewing Mini Lesson" in my TpT store which introduces the STAR Interview method and provi
Not Specific
Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.10
+4
Writer's Notebook Suggested Prompts List (70+ Journal Prompts Total!)
Have the goal to get your students writing more? Need journal prompts of varying subjects to help you facilitate a writer's notebook or journaling system? Look no further than this list of 70+ prompts! Organized in four sections, these prompts ask students to carry out various writing tasks, with the goal to get them thinking, writing and expressing themselves. Consider how to use these prompts to facilitate class conversation and rapport building as well! Please Note: If you'd like a writer's
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning, Writing
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About the store
Experience
I've taught core and elective English classes of varying grade levels. My specific curriculum expertise is in Freshmen and Sophomore (9-10) core ELA curriculum, AP Language & Composition, World Mythology, Etymology, Journalism, and curriculum to aid in transitioning to college/university. Overall, I have extensive experience creating culturally responsive, and social emotional learning tools for varying learning levels and needs.
Teaching style
Student centered curriculum is essential for real learning to take place; data-centered instruction leads to optimal learning for each individual student; teaching to the "whole child" is critical and responsive.
Through the Gradual Release of Responsibility teaching model I work with my students to find independence through their learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I am a proud educator who fosters community wherever possible. I'm an advisor to clubs which focus on building community, providing service and honoring diversity and acceptance. Through my extensive body of work I highlight my passion for helping others, but I also do very much value the fostering of academic excellence. I'm proud my work has afforded me so many opportunities to educate, and get to know, so many different students, and I consider it a privilege to help them each of their individual journeys through life.
My own education history
Due to some incredible teachers I had along the way, I knew that I wanted to be a high school teacher from an early age. I passionately perused my interest in helping students express themselves and find who they truly are. So, the moment I graduated from a high school I made my way to university where I studied English Education, and obtained my educational teaching license. I am thankful that my time in college for allowing me to move on to my now career as an English teacher.
Today I teach Freshmen English, AP Language & Composition, and a wide variety of electives. I have a M.S in Curriculum and Instruction, plus several hours of M.A work towards a M.A in English, Literary & Cultural Studies. I am a constant learner, with no plans to stop.
Additional biographical information
I consider it a privilege to teach our next generation the tools they need to make this world a better place.
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