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Read Write Belong

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Escondido, California, United States

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Welcome to my little corner of TPT! I’m passionate about creating engaging, meaningful, and accessible curriculum that helps every learner thrive. My resources are designed with real classroom experience, a strong understanding of academic standards, and a heart for students who learn differently. Inside this store, you’ll find materials that are: - Student-centered - Easy to implement - Aligned to standards (ELA/SS focus) - Neurodiversity-affirming - Supportive for IEP/504/MLL learners - Enriched enough for gifted learners My goal is simple: to take something off your planning plate while adding something powerful to your classroom.

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Wonder Novel Study

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Transform your reading instruction with this comprehensive, ready-to-use novel study for Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Designed specifically for grades 5–8, this resource guides students through the novel with deep comprehension, text-dependent analysis, and meaningful writing tasks using the RACES strategy. Perfect for literature circles, whole-class novel units, or independent study, this resource supports students as they explore themes of kindness, identity, belonging, and perspective—all while s

4th - 8th

Literature, Novel Studies, Writing

Descriptive Writing Unit

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Show, Don’t Tell: A Descriptive Writing & Illustration ProjectA comprehensive two-week unit designed to transform student writing into vivid imagery and deepen their ability to evoke emotions, settings, and experiences through language. This ready-to-go bundle invites students to explore the art of descriptive writing by selecting an image of their choice (from a personal photo, online image, hand-drawn sketch, or AI generation) and crafting a one-page narrative that allows others to “see” what

4th - 9th

Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Writing

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Current Events Write Up

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Current Events Write-Up | Article Summary & Evidence-Based WritingHelp students build real-world literacy and civic awareness with this Current Events Write-Up activity! Perfect for weekly news reflections, bell-ringers, social studies, or ELA nonfiction practice, this resource guides students through choosing an article, linking it, summarizing key ideas, and citing evidence from the text. Students can browse kid-friendly, age-appropriate news sources such as Dogo News, PBS NewsHour, Student

4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Informational Text, Other (Social Studies), Writing

This or That

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This or That: Quick Write/Discussion ActivityGet students thinking, talking, and writing with this fun and flexible This or That activity! Perfect for warm-ups, brain breaks, writing prompts, morning meetings, partner discussions, or end-of-day reflections, this resource encourages students to choose between two options and explain their thinking. Great for elementary and middle school, this low-prep activity builds speaking and listening skills, opinion writing, and classroom community. Use it

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Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

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Experience

Teaching style

I believe that students learn best when instruction is: - Clear and structured, but still creative and adaptable - Rooted in real-life connections that help students see why content matters - Designed for all brains, especially neurodivergent thinkers, emerging readers/writers, and gifted students who need a challenge - Community-building, helping students grow confidence as thinkers, readers, and communicators My resources combine explicit instruction, scaffolded supports, and authentic tasks so students can practice skills they will use well beyond the classroom.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Some of the moments I’m most proud of in my teaching career include: - Helping students who once said they “weren’t readers” become lifelong book lovers - Designing a student journalism + photography program that published digital school newspapers twice a year - Creating RACES writing and novel study curriculum that helped students significantly improve their reading comprehension and written analysis - Developing writing supports that helped many struggling students move closer to grade level - Building strong partnerships with families in homeschool hybrid and traditional school settings

My own education history

I have worked in education since 2012, primarily teaching 5th–8th grade ELA & Social Studies, with additional curriculum experience in grades 2, 5, and 6 across content areas. Over the years, I have taught in traditional schools, homeschool hybrid programs, and virtual/remote learning environments, giving me a unique understanding of varied instructional needs. My specialized teaching strengths include: - Reading and writing intervention - Gifted and advanced writing development - Support for neurodivergent learners, students with IEPs/504 plans - Inclusive and trauma-informed instruction - Project-based and real-world learning experiences

Additional biographical information

When I’m not writing curriculum, you can usually find me behind a camera (I bring photography into many of my lessons!), reading incredible YA and contemporary fiction, or exploring new learning tools and education research. I’m a lifelong learner, a strong believer in accessible education, and someone who will always cheer on students and the educators who support them. If you try a resource and love it, or have a suggestion to make it even better, I’d be thrilled to hear from you!