PracticallyLit
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Windsor, Colorado, United States
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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.
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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
To Kill a Mockingbird MOCK TRIAL UNIT BUNDLE - The Trial of Arthur "Boo" Radley
Start with the Teacher Guide for setup, pacing, and access to all materials. This Mock Trial Unit is designed to engage students in critical thinking, collaboration, and argumentative speaking as they place Boo Radley on trial based on events from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Students take on authentic courtroom roles and work in teams to prepare and participate in a full trial simulation grounded in textual evidence. This resource is built for flexibility and ease of use. Materials are
6th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Literature, Novel Studies
Mock Trial Self & Group Evaluation and Reflection
This item is included as part of a larger, full mock trial unit resource for To Kill a Mockingbird. If you are looking for additional materials such as pre-trial activities, role sheets, analysis assignments, jury materials, writing prompts, assessments, and lesson plans, check out the complete unit bundle in my store. This Self and Group Evaluation is designed specifically for use during or after a Mock Trial unit. It gives students a structured way to reflect on both their individual performan
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Mock Trial Role Rubrics
This item is included as part of a larger, full mock trial unit resource for To Kill a Mockingbird. If you are looking for additional materials such as pre-trial activities, role sheets, analysis assignments, jury materials, writing prompts, assessments, and lesson plans, check out the complete unit bundle in my store. This rubric is designed to evaluate student performance in the role of attorney during a mock trial (opening/closing statements, preparation, questioning, and understanding of the
6th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, For All Subjects, Novel Studies
To Kill a Mockingbird - Jury Verdict Form & Court Reporter Notes - Trial Days
This item is included as part of a larger, full mock trial unit resource for To Kill a Mockingbird. If you are looking for additional materials such as pre-trial activities, role sheets, analysis assignments, jury materials, writing prompts, assessments, and lesson plans, check out the complete unit bundle in my store This resource is designed to support the final day of your mock trial simulation, this resource helps students actively evaluate arguments, track witness testimony, document courtr
6th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, For All Subjects, Novel Studies
To Kill a Mockingbird Trial Prep Materials for All Roles - Day Three
This item is included as part of a larger, full mock trial unit resource for To Kill a Mockingbird. If you are looking for additional materials such as pre-trial activities, role sheets, analysis assignments, jury materials, writing prompts, assessments, and lesson plans, check out the complete unit bundle in my store. Designed for secondary ELA classrooms, this resource is Day Three of the Mock Trial unit plan. It helps students engage deeply with the novel while strengthening critical thinking
6th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, For All Subjects, Novel Studies
To Kill a Mockingbird Trial Prep Materials for All Roles-Day Two
This item is also included as part of a larger, full-unit resource for To Kill a Mockingbird. If you are looking for additional materials such as pre-trial activities, role sheets, analysis assignments, jury materials, writing prompts, assessments, and lesson plans, check out the complete unit bundle in my store. Bring literature, argumentation, and real-world courtroom roles into your classroom with this engaging Day 2 Mock Trial Preparation Resource for To Kill a Mockingbird. Students step in
6th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Literature, Novel Studies
Mock Trial Quick Guide for Students - Day 1
Day 1 - This quick guide is also included as part of a larger, full-unit resource for To Kill a Mockingbird. If you are looking for additional materials such as pre-trial activities, role sheets, analysis assignments, jury materials, writing prompts, assessments, and lesson plans, check out the complete unit bundle in my store. Help students feel confident and prepared during your classroom mock trial with this easy-to-follow Mock Trial Student Quick Guide. Designed for secondary classrooms, thi
6th - 12th
Drama, For All Subjects, Novel Studies
BUNDLE To Kill a Mockingbird Vocab Chapters 1-31 *Cut and Paste with Answer Key*
Save time and keep students engaged with this complete vocabulary bundle for To Kill a Mockingbird! This resource includes multiple cut-and-paste activities covering Chapters 1–31, designed to make vocabulary interactive, meaningful, and easy to implement. Perfect for an entire novel unit, this bundle helps students build and retain key vocabulary through hands-on practice while supporting comprehension of the text. What’s Included: 5 vocabulary cut-and-paste activities covering Chapters 1–31
6th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
To Kill a Mockingbird Vocabulary Chapters 26-31 *Cut and Paste with Answer Key*
Wrap up your To Kill a Mockingbird unit with this engaging cut and paste vocabulary activity for Chapters 26–31! As students finish the novel and reflect on its key themes and character development, this hands-on resource helps reinforce essential vocabulary in a meaningful and interactive way. Vocabulary Words Included: cease flounder gait dismay (corrected from “dispmay”) alleged reprimand competent elude What’s Included: Student-friendly vocabulary definitions Cut-and-paste matching
6th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
To Kill a Mockingbird Vocabulary Chapters 20-25 *Cut and Paste with Answer Key*
Keep students engaged through the powerful later chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird with this interactive cut and paste vocabulary activity for Chapters 20–25! As students analyze key moments and themes, this hands-on resource helps reinforce essential vocabulary in a way that promotes understanding, retention, and active participation. Vocabulary Words Included: iota impassive circumstantial apprehension demise temerity tacit misgiving What’s Included: Student-friendly vocabulary defini
6th - 12th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
Native American Creation Stories Inferences Chart
Help students explore how creation stories reveal the beliefs and values of a culture with this engaging inference-based worksheet. In this activity, students read any two Native American Creation stories and analyze what the story reveals about the tribe’s environment, values, traditions, and worldview. Some suggested tribes that have good texts for class analysis are: -The Modoc -The Iroquois -The Navajo -The Apache Students practice making text-based inferences by gathering evidence fro
6th - 12th
Literature, Native Americans, Reading Strategies
Choices & Voices – Back to School Reflection and Goal Setting Activity
Start the school year by helping students reflect on their preferences, personality, and goals with this engaging “Choices & Voices” activity. Through a series of quick decisions, reflections, and goal-setting prompts, students explore what their choices reveal about themselves and what they want to accomplish this year. This activity encourages students to think about who they are as learners and individuals, while also helping teachers learn more about their students’ interests, motivations,
6th - 12th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
Self and Peer Feedback Rubric
To be used after a group project in any subject. Students will evaluate themselves on effort, work quality, attitude, listening and leadership as well as their peers on their level of participation.
6th - 10th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
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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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