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9th & 10th Grade English, Writer's Workshop, Foundational Skills Course and Former Special Education Teacher
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True Colors Personality Test
The first week of school is often times the most challenging, new students all of whom are pretty uninterested in playing ice breakers and hearing about you. Instead, having them take personality tests and do more independent type work allows you to learn more about them and how well they can complete tasks, follow directions and will spark conversation! Especially when students start getting their results. This includes the test, answer sheet for students to track their results, and note sheet
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Anthem by Ayn Rand Complete Dystopia Unit - Special Education
One of my favorite topics to teach is dystopian literature, there are so many amazing stories to pick from! I choose to revive this classic novella in my self contained classroom to introduce student to dystopia and also have an easy, short book to start the year off with. This unit can take up to 4 weeks, depending on how you choose to map things out. It includes: Anthem Workbook (.pdf file) 20 pages Anticipation Guide What are we Reading Research Capitalism Vs Communism Notes 5 Engaging D
6th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading
Behavior Reflection Substitute Edition
After not being in the classroom, one of the last things a teacher wants to see is a bad note left on your desk about students misbehaving while you were out. After a few bad notes, I decided that talking to them wasn't enough. I made this reflection worksheet for student to take accountability for their behavior in class when I am not there. They have to identify the behavior and why they did it, and reflect on the impact it made on themselves, their classmates, the sub and myself. They also wi
8th - 11th
Writing
Pre-Reading Monster by Walter Dean Myers Station Activity
How you introduce your next novel can sometimes make or break student's initial interest. It's important to switch things up and get students moving. This stations activity is a great buy in to the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers. It includes four stations, where students can work collaboratively as they dive into anticipation statements, author biography, novel prediction and more.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in: Monster By Walter Dean Myers Unit
Intro to Horror and Gothic Literature: Anticipation, Slides & Notes, Sub Plan
October is the perfect opportunity to introduce your students to the world of Horror and Gothic Literature. This product includes an easy and engaging lesson to introduce students to this topic, and can be used as a stand alone lesson or as the start of the unit! This could also be used as an easy sub plan!
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading
Banned Books Argumentative Essay Writing Project
Whether you are preparing your students for the NYS regents exam or just teaching them how to make the best argument, this will make cut your prep in half! Banned Books is a relevant topic, and by exposing and educating our students on this topic, it tends to make them more passionate about literature and encourages them to read more! Includes: 4 ready to use adapted texts (all with the sources included for your ease) with an easy graphic organizer for evidence attached to each. Directions page
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
+4
Also included in: Banned Books Unit & Project
Monster by Walter Dean Myers Movie Viewing Guide
After reading Monster by Walter Dean Myers, as a class, or individually have students watch the movie adaptation, which is available on Netflix! The movie adaptation is very close to the book, and this movie guide allows students to reflect on each while answering important comprehension and opinion questions.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Other (ELA)
Also included in: Monster By Walter Dean Myers Unit
After 20 Years by O. Henry Short Story Mini Unit
If you are looking for an engaging mysterious short story to practice identifying literary elements, pulling evidence, practicing analysis and close reading and more, O. Henry's short story, After 20 Years is a perfect choice! This mini unit includes reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary crossword, central idea and summary practice and literary element identification.
9th - 11th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Game of Life Simulation Experience
Looking for a fun and impactful way to teach financial literacy? This Game of Life-inspired classroom simulation guides students through the financial responsibilities of adulthood in a hands-on, engaging way. How it Works: Students are randomly assigned a career (with salary), credit score, relationship/family status, and then make real-world financial decisions as they work through the game board. Along the way, they must: ✅ Choose housing ✅ Budget for transportation ✅ Set up utilities ✅ Ca
9th - 10th
Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
Lamb to the Slaughter Mini Unit
See each individual posting for more information. All of these documents form a mini unit that is focused on writing a text analysis response, with a focus on writing a strong thesis statement. As a bonus of this bundle, you will also get an anticipation guide that you can use prior to doing any activities or immediately before reading!
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Monster By Walter Dean Myers Unit
Ready to teaching something new, fast-paced and engaging? Try Monster by Walter Dean Myers! Even reluctant readers will be paying attention to this one! This bundle includes: Pre-Reading Station Activities 6 Editable Reading Guides with reading questions, vocabulary and journal prompts. 1 Reading Quiz Movie Viewing Guide AND a bonus file-- Monster Text Analysis Graphic Organizer
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Pre-Reading Lamb to the Slaughter
Before reading Roald Dahls, "Lamb to the Slaughter" it is important to set your students up with some background information. Using this document (and the accomanying slides-- see bundle) you can do just that! Review important literary elements, discuss the meaning behind the title, vocabulary and more!
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.L.4
+1
Also included in: Lamb to the Slaughter Mini Unit
The Tell Tale Heart Edgar Allan Poe Mini Unit Bundle
This bundle is ready to use, whether you are starting a larger macabre unit or just want to do something spooky for Halloween! This unit include pre-reading, during reading and post reading! Start the unit by teaching about Edgar Allan Poe, read he adapted biography and answer the reading comp. questions. Then, prompt students to complete the anticipation guide, think about the phrases and have students share out their opinions. Read aloud the story, or have students read it in whatever fashion
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
+2
Simple Daily Agenda Slides
Looking for minimal, simple, ready to use agenda slides? This Google Slides doc provides you with 7 different slides. 5 of them have the days of the week, one is totally plain and the last has a solid background. Edit the slides in google docs whatever way best serves you and you are ready to go!
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Word of the Day Agenda Slides- FULL YEAR WORTH OF SLIDES
Vocabulary acquisition has become a huge goal of mine this year, so in preparation for next school year (I know, it's EARLY to be thinking of that now) I created editable Daily Agenda Slides with a Word of the Day on every slide. There are NO duplicate words, and the slides are in theme for each season. All of the text is editable, should you need to adjust dates or if you want to use a different word on a particular day!
9th - 12th
For All Subjects, Vocabulary
"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe 5 Day Mini Unit
Elevate your literature lessons with this comprehensive 5-day unit plan centered around Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tale, "The Cask of Amontillado." Designed for middle and high school students, this engaging unit focuses on two key literary elements: setting and characterization. What’s Included: Day 1: Pre-Reading ActivitiesThought-provoking pre-reading questions to activate prior knowledge and spark curiosity about the themes of the story.An introduction to the setting through sensory writing
8th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.3
, CCRA.R.1
+2
Banning Books Article & Reading Questions
Book Banning week is upon us, and it's important for students to learn about it! After introducing students to what book banning is and the process that takes place, have students read this adapted NYT article with quotes from students across the country and their opinion on book banning. After reading, students can complete the reading questions that follow. This is a google doc, so the questions can be added to or modified in any way that works best for your class! The article can be download
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Library Skills
Also included in: Banned Books Unit & Project
Simplified Argument Essay Outline Special Education & NYS Regents Friendly
This outline was created specifically for struggling writers in my self contained class, but it has been incredibly helpful for writers in an ICT setting as well! It can be used with any article/topic and can be used over and over. Feel free to modify this to include sentence starters that may work better for your students/meet the needs of your curriculum.
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
Close Reading Strategies Presentation Google Slides
Need to teach students the importance of close reading? Tired of not seeing results when you ask students to highlight or annotate the text? This brief presentation will provide students with 5 close reading strategies that can be implemented with any article or story to help students more closely look at and understand the text. This is a google slides presentation that can be added right to your drive and is editable!
5th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Dream Dinner Party: Back To School
Welcome to the "Dream Dinner Party" activity, a versatile and engaging resource designed to bring your students together and spark meaningful conversations. Ideal for back-to-school ice breakers, early finishers, or as a creative extension to novel studies or history classes, this activity encourages students to use their imagination and critical thinking skills. In this activity, students will select five guests they would invite to their dream dinner party. For each guest, they will write a br
9th - 11th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
9th & 10th Grade English, Writer's Workshop, Foundational Skills Course and Former Special Education Teacher
Teaching style
As an English teacher who works with a diverse population, it is incredibly important to me to build relationships with students and parents. In class, I strive to create a welcoming environment for all students where we can have conversations and healthy debates, discussing life, literature and more. Most of my work is aimed towards preparing students for life and the NYS English Regents Exam.
My own education history
Dual certified English and Special Education Teacher
Additional biographical information
Teaching was my dream job from as long ago as I can remember. It started in my childhood bedroom teaching my stuffed animals and escalated to rearranging my furniture to as closely resemble a classroom as possible. Other kids begged their parents to go to the toy store, I begged mine to go to the teacher supply store. Needless to say, I have a passion for teaching and education. After my first year teaching, I realized the need to create materials that still kept with the standards but were more realistic, creative and engaging!
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