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9th & 10th Grade English, Writer's Workshop, Foundational Skills Course and Former Special Education Teacher
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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
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
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
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
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
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
SEL Weekly Check-In Google Form
Need a manageable and effective way to check in with students on a regular basis? This google form can be posted directly to google classroom for easy access for students to complete regularly. Carve out some time in class for student to take a few minutes each week to complete this form. It asks students to rate their mood, asks them for a reflection/explanation and has a checklist of suggestions they might consider. It also asks about basic needs and making sure students understand that you ca
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Literary Element Grudgeball
Want to review the literary elements with your students? Play grudgeball! This ready to play game has directions and loads of questions that will help engage your students and get them excited to learn or review!
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Seasonal Monthly Agenda Slides Volume 2
Volume 2 of the Daily Agenda slides! They are a must for me to keep structure and students on task. This seasonal collection will allow you to make easy, simple agendas for every day! Each month has three different slides with unique designs to match each months themes/holidays! All slides have the month listed on the top, "Do Now" and "Reminders" on them. If you want to change it, you will have to put a white box over it to hide it, as the text is not editable.
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Dream Vacation — Budgeting & Research Project
✈️ Plan Your Dream Vacation — Budgeting & Research Project Give your students a taste of travel and financial responsibility with this real-world Dream Vacation Project! Students are tasked with planning a 5-day vacation for two people with a budget of $5,000, simulating what it takes to create a memorable trip without overspending. What’s the Catch? They must carefully budget for airfare, hotel, food, entertainment, sightseeing, and transportation—just like in real life! Along the way,
9th - 10th
Financial Literacy, For All Subjects
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Pre-Reading Technology Reflection
If you are planning on reading "The Veldt" with your class, consider using this reflection anticipatory activity to allow students the opportunity to think about the impact that technology has on their lives. This simple, ready to print worksheet is a great way to introduce the topic and main theme of the short story. Students can share their responses in pairs or as a whole class.
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Literary Device Playlist Activity/Project
Need a fun, engaging way to introduce students to literary devices? Or are you looking for a fun way to review your students ability to find literary devices? This activity can work for both!! It asks students to look at their pwn music and identify different types of literary devices within the lyrics. It further prompts them to think about the impact that using it has and why the artist chose to include it. Not only will this help students to more easily identify literary devices, but it will
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)
Email Etiqutte Mini Lesson
Tired of getting emails from your students that are almost incomprehensible? No subject, no hello or basic greeting? Me too- this year I will be teaching basic email etiquette during the first week of school and stressing the importance of communication! This activity can take 1-2 days depending on your pacing. It includes digital and printable notes and scenario practice page. You can easily customize this presentation to include additional activities or scenarios.
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
Banned Books Research Project
Introducing your students to banned books week? Want to practice researching and argumentative writing? Blend both topics and have students research a banned book of their choice. Students are not required to read the book, though I would encourage it! This is a quick and simple way to introduce students to research or gauge where they are already. This document is completely editable should you want to add or change anything! Included: A web-quest activity Guided Paragraph Outline template Post
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Banned Books Unit & Project
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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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