This 6-page packet guides students through the reading of Hidden by Helen Frost. Divided into the three parts in the book, the activities cover a variety of Language Arts skills and would be a great resource for independent or whole-class reading. VocabularyComprehensionQuote AnalysisReader ResponseFigurative LanguageThe product includes an editable PowerPoint version along with a PDF version.
Just as an artist uses different brush strokes to add texture and emphasis to artwork, a writer can add these craft moves to improve elaboration and written expression. Teaching students five grammar structures provides them with techniques to improve written expression in their writing. This resource includes everything your students need to learn these structures from an initial writing marathon to learn the techniques to notes and practice activities. Once students master these "brush strok
Helpful for teachers or counselors wanting to inspire students to stay grounded, and great for a bulletin board or calming corner, this set of five posters includes feeling checks, coping strategies, needs assessment, and questions to engage learners in self-regulating and developing their self-awareness. The zipped file contains an editable PowerPoint and a PDF version of the posters.
3rd - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Do you like the Martha Brook poster with the life lessons from the 2024 Olympics, but you worry about posting it in your classroom? Here's a recreated version just for you!
The 54 anchor charts provide definitions, examples, and strategies for standards-based concepts covered in English/Language Arts classes in grades 4-10. Please see the preview, which includes the Table of Contents. The product includes a zipped file with a PDF version and a LINK version that will allow you to use the template to save to your own Canva account for modification to meet your classroom needs. Possible ideas for use include: Print and create a reference book.Use individual pages for
This fun calendar presents the months of the school year and is attention-grabbing with images to reflect holidays and national days of the year. This product is for calendar months designed to be downloaded as images to add to your computer desktop. Includes August 2025 through July 2026“No School” days included (Please note the scheduled days are for the author’s district and will need to be changed.)Border design around each month includes room to accommodate your desktop apps and foldersGrea
The Fab 15 consists of five literary devices, five grammar structures, and five text structures that students can use to improve their writing. These can be used with narrative or expository writing to help students build elaboration skills and improve word choice. In addition to the three posters showcasing the Fab 15, this download includes two separate activities to practice identifying the Fab 15. The activity pages each contain five passages related to topics connected to The Wizard of Oz
Encourage your students to explore various genres while learning about different cultures around the world. Each continent card features six book covers for stories that are set in that area of the world or with characters who have traveled from those areas. The set includes 16 cards that can be displayed on a world map or as decor around your classroom. The file includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. Decorative fans, travel images, and map backdrop are NOT included as part of this download
Create a bulletin board or classroom display with these 12 directional arrow signs representing various settings from classic and popular literary texts. Let your students know that "Reading takes you on the greatest adventures". These arrows are ready to print. Color version and black and white versions included. Blank arrows are also included to personalize your places. The zipped file includes the PowerPoint and PDF versions. Literary Locations:NeverlandHogwartsWonderlandEmerald CityCamp Hal
Note: This product only contains the resources for the Vocabulary (Root Study) Review Breakouts. Vocabulary (Root Study) Review BreakoutsGreek & Latin Roots (prefixes, people, body, emotions)Greek & Latin Roots (actions, numbers, positions, senses, literacy)Greek & Latin Roots (measurement, elements, earth & nature, suffixes)Students will love reviewing language arts concepts with these digital breakouts. They are perfect for engaging test prep. One site includes multiple breakouts that range fr
In a newsletter format, articles about Flamin' Hot Cheetos are presented in different nonfiction text structures. Students read the newsletter and then complete a chart that identifies the text structure, signal words, and author's purpose. There is also an option to select two of the articles to complete a graphic organizer, and a quiz is included as well. This activity covers the following text structures: chronological or sequential, main idea, compare and contrast, cause and effect, or probl
5th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
Note: This product only contains the resources for the Grammar and Writing Review Breakouts. Grammar & Writing Review BreakoutsSnake Escape80s ArcadeFear FactorBlack PantherStudents will love reviewing language arts concepts with these digital breakouts. They are perfect for engaging test prep. One site includes multiple breakouts that range from easy to challenging. Pick your skills and select the breakout to match. Access to the site is FREE. Answer keys and additional resources are availabl
Note: This product only contains the resources for the Language Arts Review Breakouts. Language Arts Review BreakoutsJailbreakMusic MadnessSuperhero Challenge1960sCharlie & the Chocolate FactoryStudents will love reviewing language arts concepts with these digital breakouts. They are perfect for engaging test prep. One site includes multiple breakouts that range from easy to challenging. Pick your skills and select the breakout to match. Access to the site is FREE. Answer keys and additional r
Note: This product only contains the resources for the Mini-Breakouts. Mini-BreakoutsSmurf EscapeDr. Seuss EscapeHunger Games EscapeCartoon EscapePoetry EscapeStudents will love reviewing language arts concepts with these digital breakouts. They are perfect for engaging test prep. One site includes multiple breakouts that range from easy to challenging. Pick your skills and select the breakout to match. Access to the site is FREE. Answer keys and additional resources are available for purchase
Students will love reviewing language arts concepts with these digital breakouts. They are perfect for engaging test prep. One site includes multiple breakouts that range from easy to challenging. Pick your skills and select the breakout to match. Access to the site is FREE. Answer keys and additional resources are available for purchase through my store. EscapeEdventures: Mini-BreakoutsEscapeEdventures: Language Arts Review BreakoutsEscapeEdventures: Grammar and Writing Review BreakoutsEs
The Prompt Writing Resources include everything your students need to succeed on on-demand expository and persuasive writing prompts. The zipped file includes student notes on an easy-to-learn format for prompt writing as well as notes on the most common errors in writing. Interested in a digital breakout to review these concepts, check out the EscapeEdventures: Grammar and Writing Review Breakouts
5th - 11th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
The unit guide includes all resources needed for an 8-day unit on the novel by Alan Gratz. A lesson chart provides a summary of each section in the book and lesson plans to include reading homework suggestions. Additional resources are student activity pages, an assignment bookmark, and a formatted PowerPoint template containing all project instructions. The unit combines novel study with informational texts, poetry, vocabulary development, and performance-based activities.
This zipped file includes all the materials needed for teaching inference skills using cartoons and dialogue. Take students through guided activities, partner practice, and an independent project assessment. The PowerPoint Presentation includes all materials: Teacher Prep page Lesson 1: Cartoon Analysis Guided practice activity Practice pages Sample project Cartoon Analysis Rubric Lesson 2: Conversation Piece Model for Guided Practice Practice Pages Conversation Piece Rubric Choice Assessment R
This product includes both PDF and an editable PowerPoint with six pages/slides of Language Arts resources perfect to help middle school students succeed in English class this year:
English Studyguide (2 pages)
* English terminology from English/Reading standards for middle school level
* List of 138 roots and affixes organized by theme (Check out my Themed Root Study product for more on materials related to this list)
Grammar Guide (3 pages)
* Key grammar terminology to include parts of spee
Give your students a break from mundane released test questions and give them review resources that engage them in theme-based readings and help them to practice language arts terminology and skills. The Smurfs (2 pages) context clues figurative language literary elements text structures reference sources nonfiction terms Also available: ELA Test Prep: Dr. Seuss (4 pages) word parts quote response literary elements text structures persuasive techniques mixed skills ELA Test Prep: Looney Tunes
I've been teaching in the public school system for 21 years, but my heart has always been in any aspect of education. I absolutely love learning.
Teaching style
I'm an enthusiastic teacher. I get very passionate about my subject matter, so my kids really get to dive into the learning experience with lots of sharing, group projects, and showcasing of accomplishments.
Awards & shining teacher moments
CMS Teacher of the Year 2005.
WJCC Middle School Teacher of the Year 2015.
My own education history
BS in Secondary English
MAED in Curriculum and Instruction
Endorsements in ESL, Gifted Education, K-12 Administration
Additional biographical information
Clinical Faculty member at The College of William and Mary
Teacher-Consultant with Eastern Virginia Writing Project
Virginia SOL Review Committee 2016, 2023
Virginia SOL Curriculum Framework Committee 2017
Virginia SOL Test Committee 2019 - 2023
Virginia SOL Textbook Adoption Committee 2017, 2024
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