Pen & Pattern
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Every good sentence has structure. Every strong idea needs substance. And every lesson should offer simplicity, not chaos.
I’m an English teacher building resources that help students analyze, write, and grow—with clarity at the core. Welcome to Pen & Pattern.
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Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Mini-Analysis
Empower students to engage deeply with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail through five focused, high-impact mini-analysis prompts. Each entry in this no-prep resource includes a powerful excerpt from the letter, guided rhetorical analysis questions, and a scaffolded sentence frame to help students structure meaningful commentary. Built for literary and rhetorical depth, this activity supports skills in close reading, audience awareness, figurative language, and moral arg
11th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+9
Also included in: Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Support Bundle
Easter: Sentence Combining
Easter Sentence Combining – Creative Writing with Style and Imagery Celebrate the season with sentence-level writing that’s rich in tone, style, and springtime joy. This Easter-themed set invites students to combine vivid, descriptive sentences into rhetorically rich expressions—perfect for upper-level ELA classrooms looking to blend creativity with skill. What’s Included: 10 sentence combining sets filled with seasonal imagery and creative diction Advanced-level focus on sentence fluency, tone
11th - 12th
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Holiday Bundle: Sentence Combining
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Sentence Combining Practice
Their Eyes Were Watching God Sentence Combining Practice This sentence combining activity helps students improve sentence fluency while exploring the rich imagery and cultural depth of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. Designed to build both writing skills and background knowledge, it’s an engaging addition to any literature unit. What’s included: 10 sentence combining sets focused on cultural context, character development, and thematic elements 1 bonus paragraph prompt
10th - 12th
Black History, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Their Eyes Were Watching God: Analysis & Sentence Combining
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Experience
Every good sentence has structure. Every strong idea needs substance. And every lesson should offer simplicity, not chaos.
I’m an English teacher building resources that help students analyze, write, and grow—with clarity at the core. Welcome to Pen & Pattern.
Teaching style
I’m a practical, no-fluff kind of teacher. I believe in smart structure, steady challenge, and helping students level up—one intentional step at a time. If it’s engaging, efficient, and elevates thinking, I’m in. Bonus points if it copies straight into a sub plan. 😄
Awards & shining teacher moments
I’ve been lucky enough to be voted Teacher of the Year four times. I’ve scored AP Language essays for the college board (all three questions), written curriculum for statewide programs, and directed student theater with actual sets, costumes, and chaos. But honestly, my favorite moments are when a kid who swore they’d hate the book suddenly gets it and doesn’t want to put it down.
My own education history
Bachelors, Masters, National Board Certification. I seem chaotic, but I have a plan.
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