PracticallyLit
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Windsor, Colorado, United States
About the store
I’m an English Language Arts teacher with 10 years of experience teaching grades 7, 9, 10, and 12. Throughout my career, I’ve focused primarily on American and World Literature, helping students connect timeless texts to their own lives and the world around them.
My teaching philosophy centers on exploration, engagement, and student-centered learning. I believe students learn best when they are actively involved—questioning, discussing, and making meaning for themselves rather than simply receiving information. Because of this, I design resources that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections.
In my classroom, I strive to create a space where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. The resources I create are built with both rigor and accessibility in mind, making them easy to implement while still being meaningful and effective.
Thank you for being here and supporting my work!
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The Scarlet Letter Pre-Reading Activity- Author & Historical Background WEBQUEST
Introduce your students to the dark, rigid world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter with this highly engaging, structured pre-reading webquest! Instead of sitting through a boring introductory slideshow, your students will take ownership of their learning by actively researching historical context, investigating Puritan culture, and analyzing the psychological impact of public humiliation. This resource is fully scaffolded, beautiful to look at, and emphasizes source tracking and digi
6th - 12th
Informational Text, Literature, Novel Studies
TPCASTT Poetry Analysis: Fill-in-the-Blank Guided Notes & Teacher Key
Looking for a stress-free way to teach poetry analysis? This TPCASTT Poem Analysis Guide breaks down the analytical process into manageable, bite-sized steps for your students. With an easy-to-follow fill-in-the-blank format, this resource keeps students engaged and ensures they don't miss a single step of the TPCASTT method! This scaffolded approach is perfect for middle or high school English classrooms, introductory poetry units, or AP Literature prep. 🌟 What’s Included: Student Guided Not
6th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
Mock Trial Table Labels
These standalone table labels are designed to work independently or as part of a larger unit experience. You can find my whole To Kill a Mockingbird Mock Trial unit on my store. Keep your courtroom organized and running smoothly with these printable Mock Trial Table Labels designed to accompany any mock trial. These labels help transform your classroom into an engaging courtroom environment while clearly identifying student roles and team locations during the trial process. Perfect for increasi
6th - 12th
For All Subjects, Literature, Novel Studies
To Kill a Mockingbird Vocabulary Chapters 7-11 *Cut and Paste with Answer Key*
Keep students engaged and interacting with vocabulary using this hands-on cut and paste activity for To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 7-11! This resource reinforces key vocabulary through an interactive matching format that helps students make meaningful connections to the text while staying actively involved in their learning. Vocabulary Words Included: quell unfathomable caricature stark yield fanatical crude simultaneous What’s Included: Student-friendly vocabulary definitions Cut-and
6th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
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RL.6.4
, CCRA.L.4
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About the store
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I’m an English Language Arts teacher with 10 years of experience teaching grades 7, 9, 10, and 12. Throughout my career, I’ve focused primarily on American and World Literature, helping students connect timeless texts to their own lives and the world around them.
My teaching philosophy centers on exploration, engagement, and student-centered learning. I believe students learn best when they are actively involved—questioning, discussing, and making meaning for themselves rather than simply receiving information. Because of this, I design resources that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections.
In my classroom, I strive to create a space where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. The resources I create are built with both rigor and accessibility in mind, making them easy to implement while still being meaningful and effective.
Thank you for being here and supporting my work!
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