Regina Elson
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Arnold, Missouri, United States
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I have taught 6th–8th grade English Language Arts for 13 years, and I’m passionate about finding creative ways to keep my students engaged. I love designing new resources that make learning meaningful and relevant to their lives. The world is constantly changing, and I believe our lessons should evolve with it—bringing in fresh ideas, modern connections, and tools that meet students where they are. Teaching is never one-size-fits-all, and I’m always excited to try something new that sparks curiosity and critical thinking in the classroom.
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I Never Saw Another Butterfly Poem Analysis
This standards-aligned poetry resource is built around the powerful Holocaust-era poem “The Butterfly” by Pavel Friedmann and is designed to help middle school students engage in meaningful, higher-level analysis. It includes the full poem, 5 MAP-style Part A/Part B questions, 7 short response questions, a student answer sheet, and a complete answer key with sample responses. Each question is aligned to Missouri Learning Standards (RL.1.A, RL.1.B, RL.1.D, RL.2.D) and includes Depth of Knowledge
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.4
+1
8th Grade i-Ready Compatible Benchmark Tracker & Reflection (BOY, MOY, EOY)
Turn your i-Ready data into a student-friendly growth tool! This resource helps 8th graders track scores, set goals, and reflect on progress all year long. Perfect for BOY, MOY, and EOY diagnostics—students record scores, find their placement level, choose strategies, and reflect using ready-to-go prompts. Includes clear charts, growth goal templates, strategy ideas, and example answers to support all learners. Why You’ll Love It: ✔ Student ownership of learning ✔ Easy-to-read placement charts ✔
8th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+5
The Diary of Anne Frank: Act 1 Scene 1 Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
The Diary of Anne Frank – Act 1 Scene 1 Comprehension Activity Standards-Aligned Reading Questions | CER Writing | Missouri Learning Standards This ready-to-use comprehension activity accompanies Act 1, Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. It helps students analyze the opening scene while practicing text evidence, inference, vocabulary in context, and literary analysis. Students will explore the emotional impact of Mr. Frank returning to the annex after
7th - 9th
ELA Test Prep
Romeo & Juliet Pre-Reading Activity: Meet the Characters
Using profile pictures and a character chart before reading Romeo and Juliet helps students get familiar with the characters and their relationships right away. The visuals make it easier to remember who’s who, especially in a play with so many characters and old-fashioned names. When students see what each character might look like—especially in a modern style—it builds interest and helps them make personal connections to the story. The character chart also organizes key details like family
7th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.3
, RL.8.6
+3
The Balcony Scene-Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet: Balcony Scene (Act 2, Scene 2) | Original Text + 2025 Modern Translation + Metaphor Analysis Questions + Answer KeyLooking for an engaging and accessible way to teach the Balcony Scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as part of the Amplify 8th Grade ELA curriculum? This differentiated resource modernizes the Bard’s most iconic love scene with humor, clarity, and 2025-styled voice while reinforcing key ELA skills like figurative language, metaphor analysis, and textual i
8th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+3
Romeo and Juliet Character Chart
Using profile pictures and a character chart before reading Romeo and Juliet helps students get familiar with the characters and their relationships right away. The visuals make it easier to remember who’s who, especially in a play with so many characters and old-fashioned names. When students see what each character might look like—especially in a modern style—it builds interest and helps them make personal connections to the story. The character chart also organizes key details like family
8th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.3
, RL.8.7
+6
Romeo and Juliet Character Drag and Drop
This Romeo and Juliet character drag-and-drop activity as a quick and engaging bell ringer to kick off our 8th-grade Amplify ELA unit. Using vibrant images from the 1996 film version, I was able to hook students instantly and help them visually connect with key characters. The activity takes less than 10 minutes and works perfectly as a recap or introduction,especially after a weekend or break. It’s been a great way to keep students busy, focused, and ready to learn before diving into the text e
8th - 10th
Reading
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.7
, CCRA.R.6
+1
Free 8th Grade BOY Benchmark Goal Setting
Help your students start the year strong! This free Beginning-of-Year i-Ready graph lets students record their score, see their placement level, and set a mid-year growth goal. Includes a colorful placement chart and space for choosing strategies. Try it for free—if you love it, grab the full BOY, MOY, and EOY bundle to track growth all year!
8th
Reading, Reading Strategies
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About the store
Experience
I have taught 6th–8th grade English Language Arts for 13 years, and I’m passionate about finding creative ways to keep my students engaged. I love designing new resources that make learning meaningful and relevant to their lives. The world is constantly changing, and I believe our lessons should evolve with it—bringing in fresh ideas, modern connections, and tools that meet students where they are. Teaching is never one-size-fits-all, and I’m always excited to try something new that sparks curiosity and critical thinking in the classroom.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a focus in English Language Arts and Social Studies (grades 5–9) from Webster University. I also earned a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Southwest Baptist University, along with a second Master’s in Instructional Technology Leadership from the same institution. My educational background has helped shape my approach to teaching—combining strong content knowledge with innovative, tech-forward strategies that support student engagement and learning in today’s evolving classroom.
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