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14th year teacher with experience in both middle school and high school settings. Courses taught include:
- 8th grade Language Arts (co-taught with American History)
- Reading Development / Reading and Writing Success (a support class for students struggling with English)
- 9th grade English
- American Literature (11th grade)
- 10th grade English
- Language Lab (2 differentiated courses - one for freshman (9) and one for grades 10-12) as a support class for students to improve English ability and prepare for standardized testing / meet graduation requirements
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Radium Girls Webquest
This task is perfect to start a unit about the play or book, Radium Girls. This WebQuest has students navigate through one website in order to gain a foundational understanding of who the Radium Girls were. Students will go on a "scavenger hunt" through the Radium Girls website and will end the activity knowing so much about these women and what they went through! ***I did not create the website used in this activity.***
8th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Social Studies
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad **BUNDLE!**
This bundle includes three in-depth multipage written response tasks for use with the novel Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. To see the individual listings of each activity, click below! These activities are applicable for grade 5-12. ***PLEASE NOTE: This Bundle ONLY INCLUDES QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTERS 1-12 OF THIS NOVEL***.Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad *CHAPTER 1-4 QUESTION SET*Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad *CHAPTE
7th - 10th
Literature, Reading, U.S. History
American Eyewitness Account Task - Liberation of WWII Concentration Camps
This task is appropriate for high school students or above. It contains eyewitness testimony from American military and includes written transcripts of what was witnessed upon liberation of concentration camps at the end of World War II. The source to accompany this task is the American Witnesses PDF provided by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.This lesson would be fitting for the culmination of a Social Studies, World History, or English Unit involving historical study of World War
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Social Studies, World History
The Roaring Twenties & Great Depression Scavenger Hunt
This activity is a 30 question, 2 page Google Document in which students will be introduced to the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression eras in American history. This task can be used in the ELA or Social Studies classroom! This task was originally used as an introduction to the novel "The Great Gatsby", but can be used independently as well. Topics of research in this task include the following (all research links provided in activity):ProhibitionJazzFashionSlang of the 1920sGreat Depression
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: The Great Gatsby ACTIVITY AND PROJECT BUNDLE!
ELA Bell Work / Bell Ringer BUNDLE OF 40 MINI-LESSONS!
This GIANT bundle of 40 ELA Bell Work / Bell Ringer Activities (8 weeks worth) will spark critical thinking and discussion in your students. These activities can be used at the start of class, as a brain break, or exit ticket! Each of the 8 bell work slideshows comes complete with a student bell work response sheet, which can be printed for in-person learning, or used digitally for the remote/virtual classroom! Each day of the week has a specific topic / focus: Mechanics Monday -- correcting
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Night Chapter Overview
This 45 slide presentation provides a thorough overview of all 9 chapters of the novel, Night by Elie Wiesel. It also includes a 4-slide introduction "Before Reading" section to help students build background about the time period and historical context. The slides include facts, photos, maps, vocabulary terms, and focal points for the chapters. At the end of the slideshow, I also included some information about Wiesel after liberation and the rest of his life. This is a great supplemental resou
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Scholastic Scope Response Sheet
This Scholastic Scope Response sheet is perfect to use for any teachers or schools that subscribe to a Scholastic Magazine! This document includes 9 short-answer questions that students can apply to any article within the magazine. Great for Reading Comprehension Practice!
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Holocaust Unit Bell Works (Set of 24 - 6 week unit)
This resource contains 24 daily bell work / bell ringer activities for use in a unit about the Holocaust. I specifically used these bell works with the novel, Night, by Elie Wiesel, but the majority of these bell works can be adapted for any work or topic covering WWII/Holocaust. This resource includes 6 weeks of bell works (4 per week - our school has block days on Wed/Thurs so we only see our classes 4 days a week vs 5), and the activities are created in chronological order so that they progre
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, World History, Writing
Holocaust ID Card Task
This task allows students to read about an individual who experienced World War II and or the Holocaust. Using ID Cards provided by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, students will select one card, analyze what happened to the individual, and respond on the Google Document. Students will understand multiple perspectives from the war, and have a chance to reflect on the individual's life. Some of the imagery on the ID Cards is graphic. This activity is recommended for high school age a
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Social Studies, World History
Power of Nazi Propaganda Activity
This activity is a great resource for introducing students to the Nazi Party in WWII, and their use of rhetoric and propaganda in different forms. It also explains how the Nazis used "otherness" to isolate Jewish people and dehumanize them as a group, as well as Hitler's plan to exterminate them. This three part activity walks students through the use of Nazi Propaganda, including visual, written, and verbal examples. Each part includes critical thinking questions, links to websites, resources,
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, World History
Pre-Civil War Poetry Scavenger Hunt
This 12 page scavenger hunt is for use during a unit about the pre-Civil War era in American history. In this partner task, students will analyze 7 poems centered on slavery and answer thought-provoking questions. All questions and poems are included in the poetry packet! This activity was originally created and used in an 8th grade dual course classroom (Language Arts and Social Studies - American History).
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Poetry, U.S. History
"The Veldt" Short Story - Mock Trial Activity
This activity is for use after reading the short story "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury. Using this preparation form, students will analyze debate questions and collect evidence in preparation of a Mock Trial to determine who is truly at fault in the story. This task includes a link to a PDF version of the story as well. This task includes 6 high-interest debate questions, as well as 3 research tables for students to look at 3 different character perspectives in the story.
8th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
Rainy Day Indoor Play Areas in Fort Wayne
Don't get stuck in the house on a rainy Indiana day! This printable checklist features the best indoor playgrounds, free bounce zones, and library hidden gems in Fort Wayne (specifically 46825 and 46845 areas). Perfect for moms of young children who need to burn off energy without breaking the bank!
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Physical Education
Fort Wayne Summer Splash Tracker
Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained and cool during the humid Indiana summer?This Fort Wayne Summer Splash Pad Tracker is the ultimate "set it and forget it" tool for busy parents and caregivers. Designed by a local mom specifically for the 46835, 46815, and surrounding areas, this printable checklist helps you turn every hot afternoon into a mini-adventure. What’s Included:The Ultimate Checklist: 7+ high-quality splash pads and parks in the Fort Wayne/Leo area."Vibe Checks": Know b
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Physical Education
BUNDLE: To Kill a Mockingbird Flash Review Study Guides for ENTIRE NOVEL!
This bundle includes all four of my flash review study guides for the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The final slides in each slideshow includes two additional resources: A study guide document (for students)An answer key (for teachers)This is a grand total of 12 resources to help your students review this American classic! Enjoy!
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant LITERARY ANALYSIS
This 8 page packet OR digital activity is an in-depth literary analysis of the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant. The PDF of the story is linked into the activity title -- everything you need is already created and provided! No extra work required. For use in the in-person classroom or virtual/remote setting. Question topics include the following:Characterization (direct & indirect)Text EvidenceIn-Depth Analysis of one selected character using the acronym STEALCharacter Types (st
8th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
Gettysburg By The Numbers - A Digital Scavenger Hunt
Students will make a copy of this 2 page fill-in-the-blank Google Document Activity and browse the website "Gettysburg by the Numbers" in order to comprehend the magnitude of this battle and its significance on the Civil War. This activity can be used in the Language Arts/English OR Social Studies classroom, and is applicable for both in-person learning as well as remote/virtual classrooms. You can make this a partner or group task, or make it a class scavenger hunt to see who can locate all of
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History
Introduction Paragraph Activity
This 4 page introduction paragraph activity requires students to look at a variety of introduction paragraphs and accurately identify the following: Topic Sentence / HookCommentary / BackgroundThesis StatementEach sample paragraph is followed by four written-response short answer questions which require students to revise/rework each paragraph, critique the content of the introduction, and and make a prediction as to what the rest of the essay/article is about. There is a separate page of the
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad *CHAPTER 1-4 QUESTION SET*
This question set is for use with the novel Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. It includes 11 in-depth written response questions as well as a visual question in which students will use Google Drawing to create an aerial view depiction of the Brodas Plantation. This activity is applicable for grades 5-12.
7th - 10th
Literature, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad **BUNDLE!**
Research Paper Outline
This 4-page streamlined document can be used in the Middle School or High School classroom. It helps students to format and structure a 7 paragraph essay (introduction, 5 body paragraphs, and conclusion) while using items such as transition words, evidence, and and explanation in each paragraph. This can also be used as a graphic organizer prior to students writing a formal essay. There are many websites embedded as links into the document to help students brainstorm topics such as transition wo
8th - 11th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
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About the store
Experience
14th year teacher with experience in both middle school and high school settings. Courses taught include:
- 8th grade Language Arts (co-taught with American History)
- Reading Development / Reading and Writing Success (a support class for students struggling with English)
- 9th grade English
- American Literature (11th grade)
- 10th grade English
- Language Lab (2 differentiated courses - one for freshman (9) and one for grades 10-12) as a support class for students to improve English ability and prepare for standardized testing / meet graduation requirements
Teaching style
-4 years experience in a Project-Based Learning middle school
-9 years experience in a traditional-based high school
All activities and resources for sale on my page have been tested and used in my own classroom!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have presented at the New Tech Network national conference in Orlando, Florida, in 2017 on the topic of "Managing Teams in the Middle School Classroom".
I am currently the team leader for our high school's Sophomore English Department.
I have led several Professional Development Sessions to teachers throughout our school district on topics such as: Managing Teams in the Classroom, Strategies for Group Work, and other Instructional strategies.
My own education history
-Received Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University in 2013 majoring in English Education with dual concentrations (Language Arts and Reading)
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