TEKS Builder Studio
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Crosby, Texas, United States
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I’m a 4th–8th grade ELA teacher dedicated to supporting diverse learners, especially advanced and gifted students. I design clear, engaging literacy experiences that challenge, inspire, and build confidence. My goal is to empower every student who enters my classroom to believe in themselves and grow as readers, writers, and thinkers.
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Composition Book Anchor Charts for ELA Mastery
Transform your students’ composition books into powerful, go‑to ELA reference tools! This anchor chart set is designed for busy teachers who want clear, consistent, student‑friendly visuals that support writing, grammar, and vocabulary all year long. Perfect for interactive notebooks, literacy stations, small‑group instruction, or daily warm‑ups, these charts help students build independence and confidence with essential language skills. What’s IncludedThis resource features ready‑to-print min
3rd - 10th
Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
TEKS
LA.6.3
, LA.4.3.B
, LA.5.3.B
+12
SCR & ECR Writing Lesson Plan with Sentence Stems & Anchor charts
Product Description: SCR & ECR Writing Lesson Plan with Sentence Stems, TEKS, ELPS, and OutlinesHelp your students write clear, confident, text‑based responses with this complete SCR & ECR Writing Lesson Plan—perfect for grades 6–8 and fully aligned to TEKS and ELPS. This resource gives you everything you need to explicitly teach short constructed responses and extended constructed responses using student‑friendly outlines and academic sentence stems. Whether you’re preparing for STAAR, bui
5th - 10th
Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays
Building Sentences
Help your students master sentence structure with this engaging, step‑by‑step Build‑A‑Sentence Lesson designed for grades 4–8. This resource teaches students how to expand a simple sentence using WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and HOW, giving them a clear, concrete framework for writing complete, detailed, and meaningful sentences. Whether you’re teaching grammar, writing workshop, STAAR revision, or daily warm‑ups, this lesson provides the explicit modeling and guided practice students need to
3rd - 9th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
Inference Gallery Walk: 21 Fiction, Poetry & Informational Passages (Grades 6–8)
Product Description for EducatorsThis resource is a powerful, ready‑to‑use Inference Gallery Walk + Test‑Prep Activity designed to help middle school readers strengthen their critical thinking skills in a highly engaging way. With 21 short, high‑interest passages across fiction, poetry, and informational text, students get repeated, meaningful practice making inferences and supporting their answers with text evidence — all in formats that keep them moving, talking, and thinking. Teachers can
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Poetry
TEKS
LA.8.9.A
, LA.6.9.A
, LA.6.7.D
+5
STAAR‑Style Nonfiction Reading Pack: Passage, 10 Questions, SCR, slides & Lesson
Product Description Bring reading comprehension to life with this powerful, ready‑to‑use ELA resource featuring an original nonfiction‑style narrative, “ The Third Time’s the Charm,” paired with everything you need for a complete, rigorous lesson. Perfect for grades 6–8, this bundle includes a 10‑question comprehension set with an answer key, a short constructed-response (SCR) prompt, a fully aligned lesson plan, and a Google Slides presentation to make teaching effortless. Students will lo
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing-Essays
TEKS
LA.8.5.A
, LA.7.5.A
, LA.6.5.A
Middle School ELA Mini‑Lesson: Inference, Character Motivation, Theme, Author’s
Bring your ELA classroom to life with this ready‑to‑teach 20‑minute mini‑lesson designed for grades 6–8! This resource targets the most essential reading skills— inferencing, character motivation, theme, author’s purpose, text evidence, and point of view—all in one streamlined, engaging lesson. With clear I Will / We Will / You Will statements, aligned TEKS & ELPS, and a fully structured Google Slides outline, this lesson helps teachers deliver rigorous instruction without the prep time. Perf
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
TEKS
LA.6.7.B
, LA.8.7.D
, LA.8.9.A
+9
Paired Passages (Nonfiction + Poem) • Mood, Tone & SCR Writing
Human Impact on Nature — Paired Passages (Nonfiction + Poem) with Mood, Tone & SCR WritingBring environmental literacy, mood and tone analysis, and STAAR‑aligned writing together with this powerful paired‑passage mini‑unit. This resource features two original, high‑quality texts—a nonfiction environmental narrative and a lyrical poem—that explore the unintended consequences of human progress on the natural world. Designed for grades 6–8, this bundle includes everything you need for a complete
6th - 9th
Poetry, Reading, Writing-Essays
TEKS
LA.6.7.A
, LA.7.7.A
, LA.8.8.A
+9
Mood, Tone, Character Traits & STAAR‑Aligned SCR, Author’s Purpose & SCR Writing
The Backyard “Adventure” — Character Traits & SCR Writing Mini‑UnitPerfect for Grades 6–8 | TEKS‑Aligned | Ready‑to‑TeachTeach character traits, author’s purpose, and short constructed response writing with this engaging, original passage and complete mini‑unit. The Backyard “Adventure” follows Maya and Leo as they turn a canceled nature trip into a backyard overnight adventure — a heartwarming story of determination, creativity, and resilience. This resource is designed to build real literacy
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Short Stories, Writing-Essays
TEKS
LA.6.7.B
, LA.6.6.F
, LA.7.6.F
+9
Drama Passage & Flashback‑Focused SCR Writing, quiz, google slides, Mini‑Unit
Echoes on the Trail — Drama Passage + Flashback Mini‑Unit (SCR, Lessons, Slides)Perfect for Grades 6–8 | TEKS‑Aligned | Ready‑to‑TeachBring drama to life in your classroom with Echoes on the Trail, an original, engaging play designed to teach flashback, plot development, dramatic structure, and SCR writing with clarity and rigor. This complete mini‑unit gives you everything you need to teach drama effectively—without hours of prep. Whether you’re teaching whole‑group, small‑group, interventio
6th - 9th
Drama, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays
TEKS
LA.6.7.C
, LA.7.7.C
, LA.8.7.D
+9
Drama: Flashback Drama Passage + SCR Writing, questions & Lesson plan Mini‑Unit
Grains of Sand — Drama Passage + Flashback Mini‑UnitPerfect for Grades 6–8 | TEKS‑Aligned | Ready‑to‑TeachTransform the way you teach drama, plot development, and short constructed responses with this fully loaded, classroom‑ready resource built around the original play Grains of Sand. Designed with busy teachers in mind, this bundle gives you everything you need to teach flashback, analyze dramatic structure, and guide students through a high‑quality SCR—without hours of prep. Whether you’re t
6th - 9th
Drama, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays
TEKS
LA.6.7.C
, LA.8.7.D
, LA.6.7.D
+2
Inferencing & Figurative Language
Transform your reading and writing instruction with this comprehensive, TEKS-aligned collection of original stories, poetry, paired passages, figurative language practice, and STAAR-style constructed responses. Every component is intentionally designed to build strong readers, confident writers, and test-ready scholars.Whether you’re planning daily lessons, preparing for STAAR, or strengthening intervention groups, this resource gives you everything you need — all in one place.What’s Included✔ O
5th - 9th
Other (ELA), Reading, Short Stories
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About the store
Experience
I’m a 4th–8th grade ELA teacher dedicated to supporting diverse learners, especially advanced and gifted students. I design clear, engaging literacy experiences that challenge, inspire, and build confidence. My goal is to empower every student who enters my classroom to believe in themselves and grow as readers, writers, and thinkers.
Teaching style
My teaching style is structured, student-centered, and empowerment-driven. I blend clear routines with high expectations, creating a classroom where 4th–8th graders feel both supported and challenged. I design lessons that are scaffolded for diverse learners but intentionally stretch advanced and gifted students through deeper thinking, analysis, and creativity.
I teach literacy as a life skill, not just a subject, and I build confidence through explicit modeling, TEKS-aligned clarity, and meaningful practice. My classroom culture centers on one core message: Every student who walks into your room learns to believe in themselves as readers, writers, and thinkers.
Additional biographical information
I grew up in Texas but was educated in New Hampshire, shaped by a strict military family that also loved to laugh, play, and read, a home where books were treasured and their power was obvious early on. For more than 20 years, I homeschooled dozens of local students, helping them grow as readers and thinkers. Today, I’m a public school ELA teacher for grades 4–8, dedicated to supporting diverse learners, especially advanced and gifted students. My mission is simple and steady: to use literacy to empower every student who walks into my classroom to believe in themselves.
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