I have been teaching for 22 years. I have spent most of my career teaching 7th grade Language Arts, Reading, Highly Capable and Gifted, 8th grade Leadership and Drama and for the past 6 years High School English.
This eight day unit uses the movie, “Remember the Titans” to teach characterization and text analysis. This unit is also aligned to common core standards. Included are eight complete daily lessons that teach everything about characterization such as protagonist, antagonist, round, flat, dynamic and static characters. Each daily lesson includes teacher instruction, a mini lesson, along with specific examples utilizing the movie “Remember the Titans” as well as practice activities. This great
This product contains 19 pages of questions for the novel, "The Book Thief". There is a separate set of questions for the prologue and for each part of the novel. Product also contains all answer sheets. You may also be interested in: The Boy in the Black SuitThe Nickel BoysAll American BoysAmong the HiddenGhostNovel Study Unit for ANY novelScythe
The Book Thief is a wonderful book to use in the classroom. The vocabulary is both a joy and a challenge. This product has everything you need to teach the vocabulary for the entire novel. You probably won't use everything I have included, but I wanted to give you some choice so you can meet the needs of YOUR students.
Included in this product:
Part One:
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Definitions
Crossword puzzle and key
Vocabulary quiz and key
Part Two:
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Definition
This one day introduction is a google slide deck that provides background information about Charles Dickens as well as a brief overview of "A Christmas Carol". At the end of the presentation have students complete a vocabulary assignment to prepare them for reading the first half of "A Christmas Carol."
The Book Thief is a wonderful book to really dig into and have some in-depth discussions. Small group task cards are the perfect resource for these discussions.
This product includes: 3 set of task cards (11 cards each) divided by novel sections.
Set 1 (Prologue- Part 3)
Set 2 (Part 4-Part 6)
Set 3 (Part 7-Epilogue)
Here are 3 options for using the discussion task cards in class.
Round Robin Group Discussion
Give each group 2-4 cards
Each person will write down their thoughts about the qu
Included in this quick characterization bundle are: a mini lesson on character traits with practice and discussion questions, full page and half page character trading cards. Students draw a picture of a character and answer key questions about the character. Also include is a mini lesson on character motivation along with a graphic organizer to help students determine the motivation of characters in their short stories or novels. Worksheets on protagonists, antagonists, a Venn diagram compar
The Crucible Character Role Cards — Table Tent Set for Read-Alouds! Make your class read-alouds of The Crucible smoother, more engaging, and far less confusing with these printable character role cards! Each card features: Front Side: A clear character name and matching visual/icon. Back Side: A brief, student-friendly description of the character’s role, personality, or relevance in the play. Simply print, fold into table tents, and distribute to students as you assign parts. These cards h
Editable Google Slides Deck: Stop spending hours designing slides from scratch! This ready-to-use, editable template 20+ slide layouts—Use the designs for: title slides, timers, daily agenda, bell-ringers, group discussion task cards, review games, exit tickets, and more—just plug in your content and teach. Locked backgrounds keep your aesthetic intact while every text box and icon remains fully editable for effortless customization. You may also be interested in: 1984 Complete Unit1984 Antic
The Giver 1984 Anticipatory Gallery Walk Interactive Pre-Reading Activity for the Graphic Novel & Novel Units Introduce your students to the powerful themes of The Giver before they ever open the book. This thought-provoking gallery walk invites students to explore concepts like memory, choice, conformity, and individuality—laying the groundwork for meaningful engagement with Lois Lowry’s novel or the graphic novel adaptation. Whether you're teaching a full-class novel unit or a small group li
⭐️ Product Overview Ignite critical thinking and creative expression with this hands-on project that asks students to design an anti-Party propaganda poster—then analyze the visual rhetoric behind their own work. Perfect for 1984 novel or graphic-novel units, this resource blends art, close reading, and media-literacy skills into one engaging assessment. What’s Inside Student Project Description PDF + editable Google Doc Step-by-step directions, design requirements, guiding questions Sco
1984 Anticipatory Gallery Walk Interactive Pre-Reading Activity for the Graphic Novel & Novel Units Hook students on Orwell’s world of surveillance, truth, power, fear, and freedom before they ever crack open the book. This turn-key gallery walk gets learners moving, talking, and predicting—laying a rock-solid foundation for deeper analysis of 1984 or its graphic novel adaptation. What You’ll Get 10 Thematic Question Posters (PDF & editable Google Slides) High-contrast designs ready for
Editable Google Slides Deck: Stop spending hours designing slides from scratch! This ready-to-use, editable template 20+ slide layouts—Use the designs for: title slides, timers, daily agenda, bell-ringers, group discussion task cards, review games, exit tickets, and more—just plug in your content and teach. Locked backgrounds keep your aesthetic intact while every text box and icon remains fully editable for effortless customization. You may also be interested in: Dry Complete Novel Study Uni
Editable Google Slides Deck: Stop spending hours designing slides from scratch! This ready-to-use, editable template 20+ slide layouts—Use the designs for: title slides, timers, daily agenda, bell-ringers, group discussion task cards, review games, exit tickets, and more—just plug in your content and teach. Locked backgrounds keep your aesthetic intact while every text box and icon remains fully editable for effortless customization. You may also be interested in: 1984 Complete Unit1984 Antic
This is a great activity for the first days of school. A great way for students to share who they are and for the teacher to learn some background information. Hope you enjoy.
The Giver Discussion Task Cards — (20 Questions)2 prompts total, leveled from analysis to synthesis, perfect for Socratic seminars, literature circles, bell-ringers, or quick-write stations.move students beyond plot recall toward interpretation, evaluation, and real-world connection. 20 prompts total, leveled from analysis to synthesis, perfect for Socratic seminars, literature circles, bell-ringers, or quick-write stations. Classroom-Ready Features Print-and-go PDFs — four cards per page, w
8th - 10th
Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
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Experience
I have been teaching for 22 years. I have spent most of my career teaching 7th grade Language Arts, Reading, Highly Capable and Gifted, 8th grade Leadership and Drama and for the past 6 years High School English.
Teaching style
I believe it is paramount that educators teach students with tomorrow in mind. We need to integrate technology into our curriculum while maintaining a focus on high standards. The classroom should also be a fun experience for both students and teachers.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher: Early Adolescent English/Language Arts (Ages 11-15)
Awarded technology Grants for my classroom
My own education history
Graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in English/Communication Arts and a teaching certificate.
Completed my Integrating Technology into the Curriculum from Walden University in 2012
Additional biographical information
I'm a mom, wife and teacher. In my spare time, I'm a mom, wife and teacher:)
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