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Pasadena, California, United States
About the store
I began my career at the high school level, teaching 11th Grade American Literature. Though my high school students were wonderful, when I had the opportunity to teach 7th Grade I really fell in love with what I had decided was going to be my life long career. The journey I have had in middle school has been exciting, interesting, humorous and unforgettable. I am currently teaching 6th and 7th grade English language arts but recently taught 8th grade as well.
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Preview of Conflict Worksheet

Conflict Worksheet

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Students read a text excerpt and determine what the character wants, what is in their way, and what type of conflict the character is facing. This product is meant to pair with the conflict powerpoint and conflict whiteboards which are also for sale.
Preview of Types of Conflict Lesson Plan and Power Point

Types of Conflict Lesson Plan and Power Point

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This lesson plan includes a detailed power point with teaching instructions in the notes section. Includes an "into" activity, learning objective, 2 modeled examples and guided practice. You can buy the whiteboard printables for guided practice and "modeled steps" to aid in expert thinking separately as well as the . paired independent practice worksheet for students to complete on their own to assess understanding of the lesson.
Preview of All Summer in a  Day NON-FICTION PAIRED TEXT

All Summer in a Day NON-FICTION PAIRED TEXT

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This lesson includes a non fiction paired text that connects Margot's depression to Seasonal Affective Disorder. The lesson includes the article, 2 short answer questions, a graphic organizer, and a constructed-response question that requires students to use evidence from both the article and the short story. Students need to support their answers with evidence from the text and then a graphic organizer comparing the causes and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder to what happens to Margot as
Preview of Virtual Classroom Employees and Classroom Agreements Activity

Virtual Classroom Employees and Classroom Agreements Activity

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In this double lesson, students apply for virtual classroom employee jobs! After applying for jobs, the class also co-creates classroom agreements or norms. The employee jobs include an attendance clerk, tech manager, and class manager. The slides also show both Google Classroom Assignments I created to go along with each lesson. This is about 100 minutes of virtual class time and is a great way to start the year!
Preview of Roots Lesson Plan and Power Point

Roots Lesson Plan and Power Point

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This lesson is designed to teach students roots and affixes. The powerpoint comes with instructions in the notes section for the pacing of the lesson. Includes guided practice, a group activity, whole class activity, and mixed review. Sold separately: Roots independent practice with more mixed review questions and illustration section.
Preview of The Elements of Plot

The Elements of Plot

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An introduction to plot google slide deck. Slide deck starts with an introduction to plot then has a model of how to do a plot diagram/chart using a fable. After the model, there is a guided practice for the class to do together with the fable "The Elephant and the Tiger." Finally, students watch the Pixar short "Big Buck Bunny" write down main events and then create a plot diagram for the movie.
Preview of EDITABLE Daily Agenda Slides- MINIMALIST PASTEL THEME

EDITABLE Daily Agenda Slides- MINIMALIST PASTEL THEME

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Get ready to bring charm and efficiency to your classroom with our delightful Daily Agenda Slides designed specifically for teachers like you! Embrace organization and transparency, while adding a touch of minimalist aesthetics to your daily routines. Main Features: Editable and Customizable: Tailor the slides to perfectly match your teaching style and preferences. Add, remove, or rearrange text elements effortlessly to suit your unique classroom needs.Comprehensive Daily Agenda: Keep your stude
Preview of EDITABLE Daily Agenda Slides- MINIMALIST DESERT THEME

EDITABLE Daily Agenda Slides- MINIMALIST DESERT THEME

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Get ready to bring charm and efficiency to your classroom with our delightful Daily Agenda Slides designed specifically for teachers like you! Embrace organization and transparency, while adding a touch of minimalist aesthetics to your daily routines. Main Features: Editable and Customizable: Tailor the slides to perfectly match your teaching style and preferences. Add, remove, or rearrange text elements effortlessly to suit your unique classroom needs.Comprehensive Daily Agenda: Keep your stude
Preview of EDITABLE Daily Agenda Slides- FOLKSY FLORAL THEME

EDITABLE Daily Agenda Slides- FOLKSY FLORAL THEME

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Get ready to bring charm and efficiency to your classroom with our delightful Daily Agenda Slides designed specifically for teachers like you! Embrace organization and transparency, while adding a touch of folksy floral aesthetics to your daily routines. Main Features: Editable and Customizable: Tailor the slides to perfectly match your teaching style and preferences. Add, remove, or rearrange text elements effortlessly to suit your unique classroom needs. Comprehensive Daily Agenda: Keep your
Preview of Classroom Employees or Economy

Classroom Employees or Economy

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This presentation includes a description of the classroom employees, an employee application, and a paycheck given to chosen employees. The employee slides have a description of each role (TA, Circulation Director, Host, Room Manager, and Technology Director). Students fill out the application for their first choice job. Employees who are chosen are given a paycheck for their 6 weeks of employment. The teacher can sign each box which represents a day. A payscale is at the bottom of the paycheck
Preview of Esperanza Rising Literary Analysis Quiz Papayas-Guayabas

Esperanza Rising Literary Analysis Quiz Papayas-Guayabas

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Literary analysis quiz that covers Chapters Papayas, Higos, and Guayabas of Esperanza Rising. Each question requires students to analyze the chapter and provide evidence from the text for their answers. A student's answers are provided as a model for each question.
Preview of Esperanza Rising Literary Analysis Quiz

Esperanza Rising Literary Analysis Quiz

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Literary analysis quiz that covers Chapters 1-2 of Esperanza Rising (Aguascalientes, Mexico + Las Uvas). Each question requires students to analyze the chapter and provide evidence from the text for their answers. A student's answers are provided as a model for each question.
Preview of All Summer in a Day Vocabulary

All Summer in a Day Vocabulary

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This is a vocabulary activity for the teleplay "All Summer in a Day." Students practice predicting the vocabulary word in context which is a common core standard and then identify the clues that helped them to determine the meaning of the word. After making their prediction and citing the clues that helped them to reach their prediction, students look up the word in the dictionary and put the definition in their own words. After looking up the word, I have students cross out their predicted defi
Preview of Google Meet Rules and Expectations

Google Meet Rules and Expectations

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A one pager of Google Meet Rules and Expectations with icons. I have attached this to my Google Site for parents and students to reference!
Preview of Roots Independent Practice Worksheet

Roots Independent Practice Worksheet

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This worksheet is to be paired with the "Roots #2" power point as homework. Has a section for using words with the weeks roots in sentences, mixed review like on the powerpoint, and an illustration section.
Preview of Detention Slip for Missing or Incomplete Work

Detention Slip for Missing or Incomplete Work

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MsB
This is a basic detention slip for missing or incomplete work that can be sent home for a parent to sign. It is a Word document that can be edited as needed.
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About the store

Experience

I began my career at the high school level, teaching 11th Grade American Literature. Though my high school students were wonderful, when I had the opportunity to teach 7th Grade I really fell in love with what I had decided was going to be my life long career. The journey I have had in middle school has been exciting, interesting, humorous and unforgettable. I am currently teaching 6th and 7th grade English language arts but recently taught 8th grade as well.

Teaching style

My focus for my students is both data driven and engagement driven. I have a number of "Focus" lessons that incorporate brain research in regards to improving retention rates in adolescent students. These lessons include direct instruction with student interaction as well as independent practice. I also try to include fun, innovate, student driven activities that keeps class our class moving and kids involved in their own education.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I was currently asked to be on the District Site and Learning Team. I am part of a select group partnered with administrators from the district who observe and provide feedback to our teachers throughout the district.

My own education history

University of Southern California: Undergraduate Degree California State University Northridge: Credential California State University Northridge: Masters in Education