TEACHthroughTECH
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Indiana, United States
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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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AI Use Disclosure & Reflection Form
Stop the "Guessing Game" with Student AI Use.Are you tired of wondering which parts of a student's essay were written by a human and which were generated by a bot? It’s time to move from "Policing" to "Processing." The AI Use Disclosure & Reflection Form is a professional, classroom-ready tool designed to restore transparency and academic integrity to the modern writing process. Based on the "Human-in-the-Loop" (HITL) framework popularized in the 2025-2026 AI education landscape, this form req
9th - 12th
Instructional Technology, Other (ELA), Writing-Essays
I, Robot & The Ethics of AI: Movie Analysis Task
Captivate your students while viewing the dystopian film "I, Robot". Use this handout to foster discussions full of analysis and critical thinking regarding what the future may look like. This task comes complete with the three laws of Robotics (according to Isaac Asimov) and 7 critical-thinking questions.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Other (ELA), Robotics
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.
Not Specific
Coloring Pages, Graphic Arts, Other (Arts)
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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!**
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: 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)
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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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