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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 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 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 Analyzing Similes and Metaphors

Analyzing Similes and Metaphors

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This is a power point that models for students how to differentiate between and analyze similes and metaphors using steps. The power point has guided practice that can be completed on the whiteboards (sold separately). There is also an independent practice worksheet that is meant to be paired with this lesson as well (sold separately).
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 Identifying and Analyzing Theme

Identifying and Analyzing Theme

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This lesson plan could take 2-3 days depending on how long your periods are. First, students are given direct instruction on theme. Then, there are two models on how to identify theme. This lesson includes 5 guided practice partner activities for finding theme as well as an extension activity for analyzing theme in movies and books that allows for some student choice. This resource includes my lesson plan (and pacing), a full answer key for the guided practice, and student examples from the exte
Preview of Tone and Mood Lesson Plan PPT

Tone and Mood Lesson Plan PPT

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This is a PPT to introduce the idea of tone and mood. In this lesson there is an "into" activity using visuals, a stated learning objective, 2 examples with modeling, a graphic organizer, and guided practice with clearly defined "steps." Students use whiteboards to complete the guided practice as a class and share their responses. There is also "independent practice" on the last slide that you can simply cut and paste into a word document for students to complete on their own in class using what
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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MsB
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 Author's Purpose Lesson Plan

Author's Purpose Lesson Plan

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This is a lesson plan that outlines Author's Purpose using a graphic organizer. The graphic organizer outlines how to identify the features of text that is meant to inform, persuade, explain, and entertain. There is an into activity, 2 modeled examples, outlined steps so students can identify the author's purpose, and guided practice with answers. At the end there are review questions for students to answer as a class calling on information from the lesson.
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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