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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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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Chat Discussion Packet
This 3-page preparation packet is for use with the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. I use this packet as a discussion starter and allow students to prepare answers before the discussion, chapter chat, or Socratic seminar takes place. It focuses on the themes present in the novel.The themes included in this packet are as follows:The Coexistence of Good and EvilComing of AgeLoss of InnocenceCourage / BraveryThe Role of the OutcastSymbolic RepresentationJusticePrejudiceThis preparation packet is for
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, Novel Studies
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
Fort Wayne History Webquest
Fort Wayne History WebQuest | The Three Rivers Journey | 10-Question Student ActivityBring local history to life with this student-driven digital scavenger hunt!Are you looking for a low-prep, high-engagement way to teach Indiana history? This "Three Rivers Journey" WebQuest takes students on a digital exploration of Fort Wayne’s rich past—from its origins as a Miami village to its role as a pioneer in American technology. This activity is perfect for 4th-grade Indiana History units, middle sch
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies), U.S. 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
“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
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
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: Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad **BUNDLE!**
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: 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)
Podcast Listening Stations: Response Sheet
This printable or digital packet is for use in a podcast unit. It is a great activity for exposing your students to a variety of podcast genres and types. For this activity, I posted a link and QR code of 4 different podcasts around my room and had students navigate to each station with this packet. Feel free to choose your own 4 podcasts to accompany this activity! The questions in this packet require students to critical think and listen about the technical elements present in each podcast epi
6th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, English Language Arts
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
To Kill A Mockingbird Literary Circle Group Task
This 20-slide slideshow is for use with the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. It includes recap videos as well as comprehension questions for chapters 23-27, but it can be adapted for any chapters of the novel that you wish to cover. This can be used as a group activity or individual, and in-person or virtual. I use it in my classroom when forming small group literature circles of 3-4 students!
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
"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
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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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