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"You teach teenagers???" (with a disgusted facial expression). This is the usual reaction I get when I tell people the grades I have taught. However, a select, odd-ball, and somewhat sardonic group of us, have found Middle School and High School to be our home. Call us crazy, gutsy, or label us with some outlandish martyr-complex. What we know that the others don't, however, looking out at us with concern through the sun-catcher-laden windows of their perfect elementary classrooms, is that the struggle is worth it. It's WORTH IT. Our students don't dote on us that unconditional love so easily bestowed by young children. Any respect or admiration that we receive (trust us) we have EARNED. That is what makes teaching teenagers so rewarding, for those of us who can handle daily re-enactments of "Mean Girls" and occasional scenes that could rival the best of National Geographic. This crazy, drama-central jungle-gym is where I have found some of the most powerful of adventures.
I have taught Language Arts, Remedial Reading, Elective Drama, and Elective Nutrition to a wide-range of students, including gifted and special needs. My biggest success each year has been instilling in my students a love and passion for reading and writing, particularly in those students who have never enjoyed either in previous years. In addition, I delight in the overall role I play in raising my students' self-esteem (which is often in a delicate state) and praising them to success when their support systems at home fall short.
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Where The Red Fern Grows Final Novel Comprehension Test & Answer Key
One of the most beloved stories of all time, Where The Red Fern Grows is sure to be a hit with your middle school students like it has been year after year with mine! Don't be surprised by tears though -even from the boys!! This classic story transcends time and is so relatable for both boys and girls of all ages. Nature lovers, animal lovers, hunters, adventure-seekers, and sentimentalists alike -this story truly is a crowd-pleaser. Wilson Rawls' classic story is so fun to read that your st
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Grimm's Fairytales Complete Unit (bundled & newly updated & expanded)
My all-time best-selling product, Grimm's Fairytales Complete Unit, just got an upgrade! This unit now features a new super fun & modern interactive classroom activity, expanded & more detailed lesson plans, plus a bonus art project! I hope you will love using this unit as much as I have enjoyed using it with my students! Read on for lots more details about this unit!
Middle School students love reading the Grimm's Fairytales. Most people, even adults, haven't read the original Grimm's Fairytal
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
POOH-STICKS! Game, activity, & quiz all-in-one for A.A. Milne's Winnie The Pooh
About this product“POOH-sticks” is as versatile as it is fun! It begins with a craft in which your students get to cut out, color, and paste the Winnie-the-pooh characters onto popsicle sticks. These are the students’ “POOH-sticks” and will be used in a whole-class comprehension game following the completion of each of the ten chapters in A.A Milne’s beloved novel, Winnie-the-Pooh. The students will then respond to quotes and questions at the completion of each assigned or read-aloud chapter by
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Grimm's Fairytales Mini-Lesson & Handout -Stock Characters-
Middle School students love reading the Grimm's Fairytales. Most people, even adults, haven't read the original Grimm's Fairytales and are only familiar with cartoon or Hollywood renditions. This unit is a great one or two week literature focus for advanced 5th graders or middle school students.
This document includes:
-mini-lesson on Stock Characters
-handout/worksheet on Stock Characters
-answer key for handout/worksheet on Stock Characters
-online Grimm's Fairytales free pdf resource
I
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
The Hobbit Final Novel Test & Answer Key
A gold ring, goblins, elves, spiders, dwarves, a dragon, adventure, danger -you can't ask for a story that will better capture the interest of your tween & teen students than The Hobbit. In fact, The Hobbit was THE book that converted me to a lover of books and reading when I was in middle school. The equally charming and thrilling story of Bilbo Baggins will most certainly get the attention of your advanced 5th grade or middle school students. And not only will the story captivate, but it de
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
NEW! Grimm's Fairytales Social Media Wall Interavtive Classroom Activity
Middle School students love reading the Grimm's Fairytales. Most people, even adults, haven't read the original Grimm's Fairytales and are only familiar with cartoon or Hollywood renditions. This unit is a great one or two week literature focus for advanced 5th graders or middle school students.
This product includes:
--reading seven of the most famous Grimm’s fairytales (free online resource included)
-NEW: 1 interactive classroom activity: "Grimm's Fairytales Social Media WALL"
-NEW: bonus
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Where The Red Fern Grows Writing Prompts + Final Novel Comprehension Test bundle
One of the most beloved stories of all time, Where The Red Fern Grows is sure to be a hit with your middle school students like it has been year after year with mine! Don't be surprised by tears though -even from the boys!! This classic story transcends time and is so relatable for both boys and girls of all ages. Nature lovers, animal lovers, hunters, adventure-seekers, and sentimentalists alike -this story truly is a crowd-pleaser. Wilson Rawls' classic story is so fun to read that your studen
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
The Hobbit Writing Prompts and Projects
A gold ring, goblins, elves, spiders, dwarves, a dragon, adventure, danger -you can't ask for a story that will better capture the interest of your tween & teen students than The Hobbit. In fact, The Hobbit was THE book that converted me to a lover of books and reading when I was in middle school. The equally charming and thrilling story of Bilbo Baggins will most certainly get the attention of your advanced 5th grade or middle school students. And not only will the story captivate, but it deliv
5th - 8th
Literature, Writing, Writing-Expository
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Writing Prompts
5 Fun & Engaging Writing Prompts! This document includes:
-2 super fun & original creative writing prompts
-2 intriguing research writing prompts
-1 easy-to-relate to expository writing prompt
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository
Where The Red Fern Grows Writing Prompts
One of the most beloved stories of all time, Where The Red Fern Grows is sure to be a hit with your middle school students like it has been year after year with mine! Don't be surprised by tears though -even from the boys!! This classic story transcends time and is so relatable for both boys and girls of all ages. Nature lovers, animal lovers, hunters, adventure-seekers, and sentimentalists alike -this story truly is a crowd-pleaser. Wilson Rawls' classic story is so fun to read that your st
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository
Grimm's Fairytales Interactive Games
Middle School students love reading the Grimm's Fairytales. Most people, even adults, haven't read the original Grimm's Fairytales and are only familiar with cartoon or Hollywood renditions. This unit is a great one or two week literature focus for advanced 5th graders or middle school students.
This unit includes:
-"Fairytale Charades" -Review Game
-"Boxes & Blindfolds" -Review Game
-an online resource of free pdf copies of the Grimm’s Fairytales
I have done this unit with four sets of 7
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Grimm's Fairytales Writing Prompts
Middle School students love reading the Grimm's Fairytales. Most people, even adults, haven't read the original Grimm's Fairytales and are only familiar with cartoon or Hollywood renditions. This unit is a great one or two week literature focus for advanced 5th graders or middle school students.
This unit includes:
-3 expository writing prompts
-5 creative writing prompts
-an online resource of free pdf copies of the Grimm’s Fairytales
I have done this unit with four sets of 7th graders
5th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository
Grimm's Fairytales Comprehension Test + Mini Lesson & Handout
Middle School students love reading the Grimm's Fairytales. Most people, even adults, haven't read the original Grimm's Fairytales and are only familiar with cartoon or Hollywood renditions. This unit is a great one or two week literature focus for advanced 5th graders or middle school students.
This unit includes:
-an online resource of free pdf copies of the Grimm’s Fairytales
-mini-lesson on “stock characters” (answer key included)
-group-work handout and answer key for “Stock Character
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Building a Speech Castle; Introductory Public Speaking Workshop
Public speaking is a versatile skill for many life experiences as well as in the workplace. All students should learn the art of clear communication and how to formally present their ideas, opinions, or research to an audience. This fun and interactive mini unit is designed to prepare students for giving an oral report, presentation, speech, and can even be a great starting point for debate. It combines elements of language arts with proper performance protocol, all taught with the visual aid of
1st - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts
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Experience
"You teach teenagers???" (with a disgusted facial expression). This is the usual reaction I get when I tell people the grades I have taught. However, a select, odd-ball, and somewhat sardonic group of us, have found Middle School and High School to be our home. Call us crazy, gutsy, or label us with some outlandish martyr-complex. What we know that the others don't, however, looking out at us with concern through the sun-catcher-laden windows of their perfect elementary classrooms, is that the struggle is worth it. It's WORTH IT. Our students don't dote on us that unconditional love so easily bestowed by young children. Any respect or admiration that we receive (trust us) we have EARNED. That is what makes teaching teenagers so rewarding, for those of us who can handle daily re-enactments of "Mean Girls" and occasional scenes that could rival the best of National Geographic. This crazy, drama-central jungle-gym is where I have found some of the most powerful of adventures.
I have taught Language Arts, Remedial Reading, Elective Drama, and Elective Nutrition to a wide-range of students, including gifted and special needs. My biggest success each year has been instilling in my students a love and passion for reading and writing, particularly in those students who have never enjoyed either in previous years. In addition, I delight in the overall role I play in raising my students' self-esteem (which is often in a delicate state) and praising them to success when their support systems at home fall short.
Teaching style
Join me in making school COOL again for our teens and tweens!
In this digital and social-media-driven age, it is more difficult than ever to grab our students' attention in the classroom. Making school "cool" for teens and tweens is challenging, especially since what's "cool" changes so quickly these days. We have to seize every opportunity to ignite a passion for learning, and get creative to establish an environment that students find stimulating and fun. Often this means rethinking lesson plans and finding creative ways to make our lessons applicable and relevant for today.
My classroom environment is highly interactive as well as goal and rewards-system-oriented. Students are challenged by socially-driven class activities, modernized lesson plans, and healthy competitions. I've found that by employing these methods, my students gain more respect and appreciation for my efforts as their teacher and quickly begin to enjoy and value learning, sometimes for the first time.
My own education history
I have my Bachelor's degree in Directing/Performing for the Theatre. Also, I have Reading Endorsement and professional Teaching Certificate for the state of Florida.
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