Ms T Toolbox
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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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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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
The Importance of Understanding Culture: My Culture Study Assignment
This assignment was originally created for students to become more aware of the culture they belong to and what elements of their culture effect their lives. It can be used as an independent assignment for students, but it can also be used to prompt discussion in class. Use this for any course that needs to have a conversation about culture. In order for students to study and understand cultures outside of their own they need to understand they are a part of one (or many) cultures themselves. W
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies
Theme in Fictional Stories (Notes Sheet w/ Practice Theme Statement & Slides)
This product is a wonderful way to begin your class conversation surrounding theme and includes TWO resources in one! Open the product to find an electronic (also printable) notes sheet with space for students to take notes on the S.L.I.M.E method of discussing theme with a Google Slides presentation linked with all information they need! The presentation provides the definition for each piece of the S.L.I.M.E method and gives them thinking cues for each stage. THEN, the next page provides stu
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.8
+3
Character Identity Mapping Assignment
This is a wonderful activity to complete during any fictional story unit and is great when reviewing elements of fiction! It asks students to select their favorite fictional character from any book/show/movie, attempt to draw (and color them) and identify character traits and important elements of the character's life; students are eventually also asked answer questions about their chosen character. This assignment sheet includes step-by-step instructions for students to follow and a blurb fro
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.3
, CCRA.R.3
+2
Character Trait Mapping Illustration Assignment
Get students thinking about what character traits make up their favorite fictional character while getting creative with this assignment! This is a simple step sheet for students to follow in order to create a character map that highlights which character traits students believe make up their favorite fictional character. Students are asked to illustrate either the character themselves or a symbol to represent the character and answer specific questions having to do with them on this hard-copy
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Visual Arts
Reviewing Parts of Plot and Plot Diagrams
This assignment is a Google Doc created with the virtual/electronic classroom in mind! This document allows students to simply double-click on plot diagrams to edit, provides a space for them to take notes on the six parts of plot and practice plotting two separate stories--all electronically! This is a great resource for any English teacher with Google Drive capabilities who needs to review plot with their students. This document is intended to be used for an array of stories, so don't hesitat
5th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.5
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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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