19 years teaching ELA, creative writing, career prep, and science.
I'm still in the trenches with you!
I have classroom experience in elementary, middle, and high school., but middle school is my favorite!
This is an easy-to-use Venn Diagram for students in any grade level to compare and contrast a book and movie. Students can then use this Venn Diagram as a graphic organizer for writing an essay or they can turn it in for a grade on its own. It can be used with a whole class or independently. Assign it in Google Classroom for in class or distance learning, or print it out for a technology-free option. There are spaces for students to list 5 differences and 4 similarities between any novel and a c
My students love music, and yours probably do, too. My playlist assignment gives students a chance to consider the lyrics of some of their favorite songs and see how they can fit in and relate to characters and situations encountered in the novels or stories they read. This assignment that can work with any novel or short story tasks students with creating a thoughtful playlist of six songs for a character. It can be completed as part of a whole class novel study, with literature circles, or fo
This template is great for any 1:1 classroom or distance learning situation because the template is SO easy for students to use! It includes text boxes for typing captions & comments AND photo placeholders that make it simple for students to size their photos correctly. The assignment could also be used with students in pairs sharing their Google docs. It integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. The project requires thought and planning on the student's part. It can be used with any novel
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.7
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Experience
19 years teaching ELA, creative writing, career prep, and science.
I'm still in the trenches with you!
I have classroom experience in elementary, middle, and high school., but middle school is my favorite!
Teaching style
Creative, laid back, with a focus on critical thinking skills and helping students find the joy in reading and written expression.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy
STEM Certification through the National Institute for STEM Education
Two-time Reading Teacher of the Year in my district
My classroom and I have appeared on the Today Show, NowThis News, and Buzzfeed.
My own education history
BA in Communications and Creative Writing
MA in Secondary Education, English Language Arts
Additional biographical information
I have two wonderful children, an amazing husband, and a miniature dachshund. I'm a total book nerd.
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