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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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Whimsical Floral Coloring Pages - Set of 5
Are you looking for simple, beautiful coloring activities that won't overwhelm your students? This set of 5 Whimsical Floral & Succulent Coloring Pages is designed with clean, bold lines and "non-intricate" shapes, making them perfect for preschool through 2nd-grade students, or as a calming mindfulness activity for older kids. Inspired by boutique hand-painted floral banners, these pages feature a trendy "Coquette" aesthetic—complete with flowing bows, lush hydrangeas, and friendly succulents.
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Coloring Pages, Graphic Arts, Other (Arts)
USA Coloring Sheets (Set of 10) - Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!
Help your students celebrate our country's heritage with these simple yet effective coloring designs that reflect the culture and history of our country.
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Coloring Pages, Other (Arts), U.S. History
Agency Task - Developing Student Ownership / Responsibility of Learning!
This 11-slide Google Slideshow is a great introduction to any class or unit in which you want students to have AGENCY (i.e. take ownership over his/her own learning). This activity would be a great preface to a lesson about goal setting, or a SMART goal discussion. Included in the slideshow for students in an Agency Pledge, in which students agree and are reminded to advocate for themselves and their grades, as well as multiple tables in which students will fill in information about each class
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English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Book Scavenger Hunt for Any Book (Fiction & Nonfiction)
This two page activity is a great beginner's guide to help students navigate the elements of a fiction book and a nonfiction book. This activity could be used with books in your classroom, or take students to the library and try it out. You could also adapt this for the virtual classroom setting by having students use books from their own household. Students will identify items in each book, such as: Title, Cover, Author, Table of Contents, Chapters, Index, Vocabulary, and more!
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English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
"The Monkey's Paw" Superstition Pre-Reading Activity
This activity is a great pre-reading lesson before reading the short story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs.
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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in:Â SHORT STORY BUNDLE FOR MS / HS!
Harry Potter Hogwarts Class Posters (Set of 8)
This colorful set of 8 posters reflects the real classes that your favorite Harry Potter characters attended at Hogwarts! Class posters include: HerbologyTransfigurationDivinationCharmsPotionsDefense Against the Dark ArtsCare of Magical CreaturesMuggle StudiesThis would be a great addition to any classroom, birthday party decor, or Harry Potter themed room! For best results, print on cardstock with color ink. I am not affiliated with the official Harry Potter website, or Warner Brothers. This i
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For All Subjects
Wonderopolis - Wonder of the Day Activity Template
This 2 page activity is designed for use with the student website www.wonderopolis.org. This website generates a new nonfiction topic for kids each day. This activity template can work for any Wonderopolis Topic! Help your students engage in the process of learning through Wonderopolis. They can complete the Wonder of the Day or pick any Wonderopolis topic on the website!
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English Language Arts, Informational Text
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Choice Activity
This is an engaging and fun activity as a follow-up to the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. This can also be used as an extension or group activity! Each option links to a separate Google Document template for students to use.
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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories
Also included in:Â SHORT STORY BUNDLE FOR MS / HS!
"Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets" Pre-Reading Activity
This slideshow is a great pre-reading activity to prepare your students to read the short story "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets" by Jack Finney.
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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in:Â SHORT STORY BUNDLE FOR MS / HS!
Family Member Job Interview Sheet
This handout includes questions for students to interview a family member, friend, or adult to learn more about careers. This 3-page document includes 20 questions with space for students to type or print responses.This task would be great for use in a Careers Class, Life Skills, Lab or English class setting!
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English Language Arts
To Kill a Mockingbird (TKMB) Key Information Packet
This 4 PAGE digital packet is for use with the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. It includes a table for chapter summaries, list of characters, and chapter questions. It is comprised of the key information a student would need to know as he/she reads the novel. This works well as a printed handout or digitally for a virtual task! This is great to use as a homework assignment (exit ticket) after reading certain chapters, or can be used as a conversation starter / review the following day! The possib
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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Short Story Unit Intro -- Terms Activity
This 10 slide Google Slideshow for students is an activity that reinforces the basic skills and concepts of short stories. It asks students to define the parts of a plot diagram, protagonist/antagonist, tone, mood, etc. This activity would be beneficial in the English or Language Arts classroom, Creative Writing, etc! This is applicable for any grade level and ability level. It is also adaptable for the remote/virtual classroom.
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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories
TEAM / GROUP CONTRACT
The team / group contract document was originally designed for the PBL (Project-Based Learning) classroom to help facilitate student collaboration effectively. However, the PBL approach is making its way into traditional classrooms of all levels! This contract makes each group member accountable for a particular role within the group with its own set of responsibilities to be upheld. It is a great teacher management tool that requires students to first resolve issues with their group before taki
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For All Subjects
All About Writing - An Introduction to Basic Writing Skills
This Interactive Google Slideshow is a great introduction to a writing unit, or really any class in which writing skills are important! In this 13-slide activity, students will make a copy of the slideshow and analyze questions such as: When you think of writing, what comes to mind?What qualities/skills does a good writer have?What aspects of writing are enjoyable/difficult for you?Students will also be given three writing prompts ( Informational, Narrative, and Argumentative). Their responses w
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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
Digital Team Contract - A Document Template for Group Work
This team contract can be used for any extended group work or projects in your classroom. It is best implemented at the start of the project or unit immediately after the groups are established. This contract will be the baseline for any and all collaborative work done in your classroom. Included in the template document for students to complete is the following:Project Start / End DateStudent Name and Strengths/SkillsProject Roles (4 pre-determined roles for students to choose from: Including D
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Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Nonfiction Texts In Our Daily Lives
This interactive 16-slide Google Slideshow introduces students to all types of nonfiction texts and can be used as a pathway into mini-lessons on each slide topic! Examples of topics include:AdvertisementsCheckbooksInstruction ManualsResumesAnd More!This task was originally designed for use with the Google App "PearDeck", and correlates with the following standard: RN 3.3 -- Determine an author’s perspective or purpose in a text, and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that perspec
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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
Classic Literature Posters (Set of 8)
This set of 8 Classic Literature Posters exposes your students to a variety of classic texts! This set would be perfect for an English classroom of any level, a library, or anywhere that encourages the reading of these classic texts! Examples of the texts referenced on this poster set: - The Great Gatsby - The Works of Jane Austen - Charles Dickens - 1984 / Dystopia - and more! These products will look best when printed in full color.
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English Language Arts, Literature
Halloween Class Posters (set of 8)
This set of 8 festive Halloween-themed classroom posters is sure to please you and your students alike! Each poster has its own unique theme and color scheme. Some examples of the poster themes include: Geography Scare-Fari, Math is Magic, Goulishly Good Behavior, and more! For best appearance, print in full color on cardstock or poster paper.
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My Bucket List - A Brainstorming Template for All Students!
This resource provides the perfect introduction to a unit focused on the concept of a "Bucket List". It will ask students to think about certain life events that they would like to accomplish/experience in his/her lifetime. I personally used this as an intro to a Sophomore level English class, for a research & informational unit on a "How-To" topic. Students took their top item from the bucket list document and used it to create a how-to statement (EXAMPLE: How to Travel to Paris, France; How
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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Magazines & Fact vs. Opinion Activity
Use any magazine with this Magazine & Fact vs. Opinion digital activity! It is adaptable for any grade level and is a great introduction into the design/layout of magazines. It is designed for partner work (switching magazines) but could be adapted for single use as well.
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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Other (ELA)
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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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