I have been teaching ELA for thirteen years now. I have taught grades 6-11 and been the Dean of Instruction at my current school. My activities have personality that reflect an excited person who loves to learn and teach!
This file is a Poetry and Figurative Language Unit Test that includes a differentiated version for your convenience. The differentiated version includes a shortened vocabulary list and a shorter required response. This test directly correlates with the guided notes and PowerPoint Presentation that I have for sale, but can also be used on its own. The test includes a combination of multiple choice, matching, and extended response/critical thinking questions. There are also two poems that stude
This file contains a PowerPoint presentation with poetry terms and examples, as well as figurative language terms and examples. Each slide background is coordinated with the example and all are customizable. These slides can also be used as flashcards by removing the terms or printed as a study guide for students. Comes with guided notes. Thank you and enjoy!
This is a twenty-one questions quiz/worksheet that deals with simple sentences, compound, complex, and compound complex sentence types, as well as independent and dependent clauses. There are also a few comma questions at the end that can be easily deleted or modified. There are five multiple choice questions and eight short answer questions. The short answer questions ask students to take an original sentence and turn it into compound, complex, etc. At the end of the quiz, students must write
This is a final assessment that tests over plot, round/dynamic charters, types of conflict, summarizing, predicting, and inferences. This can also be used as a study guide, differentiation work, or homework. It is completely customizable. This activity does not require any additional work. Thank you!
This book report alternative activity allows students to choose from five written options to prove their creativity and knowledge of ANY content/novel. They could do this individually or with a partner. Each question also has a "driving question" for them to think about, taking their basic comprehension to a literary analysis.
This INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH example was built for my 8th grade ELA class, specifically my standard, ELL, and EC kids. A graphic organizer that is visually appealing for kids, easy to follow, and broken down into multiple components for more direct instruction. Enjoy!
Students will choose an article from approved websites and create interview questions based on that article. I give them time in class to work with a partner to create a live interview and record it! This document contains the Non-fiction newscast rubric which shows what students will be graded on. Thanks and enjoy!
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I have been teaching ELA for thirteen years now. I have taught grades 6-11 and been the Dean of Instruction at my current school. My activities have personality that reflect an excited person who loves to learn and teach!
Teaching style
I believe in creating a student-centered classroom environment that engages students in learning.
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in AYA Language Arts Education
Bachelor's Degree in English-concentration: Literature and Writing
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
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