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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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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
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
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:Â Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad **BUNDLE!**
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad *CHAPTER 9-12 QUESTION SET
This question set is for use with the novel Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. It includes 9 guided framework questions in which students will create their own set of questions from chapters 9-12. This activity requires students to utilize close reading strategies, critical thinking skills, and analysis. This activity is applicable for grades 5-12.
7th - 10th
Literature, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad **BUNDLE!**
The Rise and Fall of Julius Caesar - Video Task
This 2 page, 19 question student task is a great introduction to Julius Caesar (the man) and life in Ancient Rome before reading William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. There is a video linked in the directions of the task which students will view in order to answer the questions. I do not own the rights to the video. This activity can work in the digital / virtual classroom as well! Enjoy!
9th - 12th
Ancient History, Drama, English Language Arts
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad *CHAPTER 5-8 QUESTION SET*
This question set is for use with the novel Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. It includes 17 in-depth written response questions, as well as a visual question in which students will analyze photos from the interior of a historic plantation and view an external website about runaway slave Tice Davids. This activity is applicable for grades 5-12.
7th - 10th
Literature, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad **BUNDLE!**
Emily Dickinson & Walt Whitman - Poetry Comparison Task
This Google Document activity requires students to analyze one poem each from famous Transcendentalist poets, Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. You can pre-select the poems for your class or have them find their own! This could be used in a poetry unit, creative writing classroom, or intro to American literature / famous writers.
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing
Podcast Task - No Sleep!
In this task, students will listen to a podcast from NPR (linked into the activity) and will answer 7 critical thinking questions about podcasts, including both a pre-listening and post-listening question. The podcast is entitled "The Haunting Effects of Going Days Without Sleep". Students will also answer questions connected to rhetorical strategies (Ethos, Logos, Pathos), as well as additional rhetorical devices (alliteration, allusion, etc). Review slideshows for both of these concepts are li
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading
Grammar Review for Middle School / High School
This 2 page grammar review task has an accompanying 11 slide Google Slideshow linked into the directions to help students review grammatical concepts such as: Adjectives, AdverbsPrepositional PhrasesCapitalization & PunctuationIndependent & Dependent ClausesThis task could be used as a start-of-semester refresher, quiz review, lesson, bell-ringer, or exit ticket!
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Other (ELA)
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!
Not Specific
English Language Arts
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
Lin Manuel Miranda Speech Analysis
This 10 question Google slideshow activity is for students to analyze Lin Manuel Miranda's commencement speech to the University of Pennsylvania. For this activity, students will make a copy of the slideshow, and watch the speech (linked in to the title slide) in order to analyze rhetorical strategies and devices as used in the speech. Great for a speech class, English or Language Arts class, or Public Speaking unit! Applicable for both the in-person classroom as well as the remote/virtual sett
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Speaking & Listening
Close Reading 1-Pager Activity
This activity can be used for any work of literature, and requires students to take a closer look at one page of their choice from a novel, short story, etc, and critically think about the page at hand. The activity includes 13 questions, ranging from imagery, tone, characterization, setting, and more.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
"Night" Written Task
This activity accompanies the novel "Night" by Elie Wiesel and requires students to think deeply and critically about what they just read and connect their feelings to the historical content in the novel.
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
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.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Other (ELA)
"Checkouts" Short Story Analysis
This Google Document student activity is for use with the short story "Checkouts" by Cynthia Rylant. The short story is linked into the title of this Google Document for ease of access! This task can be a one-day mini-lesson or part of a larger short story unit! This activity includes 5 written response questions pertaining to the story, including: ConflictPoint of ViewThemeTitle Analysis
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Activity
This Google Document activity is for use with the novel The Great Gatsby. It requires students to find their own vocabulary terms (document refers to Chapter 1) and analyze, define, and connect each term to the novel.There are also two reflection questions at the end of the document. This activity could be adapted and modified for each chapter of the novel if you chose to do so!
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â The Great Gatsby ACTIVITY AND PROJECT BUNDLE!
Podcast Response and Analysis Sheet
In this task, students will listen to a podcast of their choice from the kids podcast Worth Noting. After listening to one podcast, students will answer questions about their selection and focus on what this podcast did well, as well as rhetorical strategies that are present in the podcast.
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
"Antigone" Wrap-Up Task
This 2 page Google Doc activity is for use after reading the short play " Antigone" by Sophocles. This activity has 11 multi-step critical thinking questions connected to the main idea, characters, and themes present in the play. For those who have never read Antigone, the play itself can be read in 1-2 class periods! It is a great introduction to a drama unit or study of Greek history/playwrights. This task includes an accompanying Introduction to Drama slideshow linked in the document direc
9th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
The Great Gatsby Ch. 7 & 8 Journal Response Sheet
This 6 question Google Document review task requires students to take an in-depth look at chapters 7 and 8 of The Great Gatsby. All questions require critical thinking and analysis. Students can complete this task individual or in group work, or as homework or in class assignment.This task can be used in the in-person classroom as well as adapted for the remote learning setting!
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Also included in:Â The Great Gatsby ACTIVITY AND PROJECT BUNDLE!
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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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