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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Literary Analysis 5 paragraph Essay Graphic Organizer
Are your students struggling to move past simple plot summary in their essays? Do their body paragraphs lack deep analysis, or do they get stuck trying to write the perfect introduction before they even know what their arguments are? This Literary Analysis Graphic Organizer is the ultimate scaffolding tool designed to demystify the essay-writing process. By breaking down complex writing into manageable, bite-sized steps, this resource guides students sentence-by-sentence to build strong, argume
6th - 12th
Novel Studies, Writing, Writing-Essays
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 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 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
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About the store
Experience
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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