The Annotated Classroom
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Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
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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
Argument Essay Student-Friendly Rubric
When using a rubric to guide students writing, it's important that it is student-friendly. The NYS Regents exam rubrics are complex and hard to follow for students. This rubric has been designed to be easy to use for both students and teachers when it comes to writing argumentative essays.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
One Page Book/Short Story Report
Looking for an easy assessment that not only requires student creativity but also evidence and analysis? Look no further. This one pager includes an easy to grade rubric and simple explanation of requirements. It can be used for ANY novel, short story or poem.
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Text Analysis 2 Paragraph Writing Template
Are your students struggling with text analysis? Are they preparing for the NYS Regents exam, or just having a hard time grasping textual analysis? Fear no more, this is a very simple template (ready to print or post on your classroom site) that will help guide students writing with a fill-in-the-blank style approach. I used this with my self contained English class throughout the school year, and it helped aid their writing in a variety of ways. It encouraged them to follow a structure, while
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.5
Descriptive Writing Snowball Activity
This resource includes simple descriptive writing introduction slides and 25 ready to print worksheets with unique topics. You can print them and hand them out at random to students to complete, or turn it into snowball writing! Snowball Writing- Each student will get a different sheet and complete one section. Use a timer to determine how long the students have to complete each section. Once the timer runs out, they crumple the paper and throw it in a basket or the front of the room. Then, the
5th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.2d
, W.9-10.3
, W.9-10.3d
 +3
Interactive Notebook Dividers for English/ELA & Special Ed
Students are so used to using their computers for everything, but I love a good pen and paper moment. If you plan on using interactive notebooks this year in your English classes, it helps so much to have easy colorful tabs to organize sections! This makes grading a breeze, and it helps your students to find important information. This includes WOW, Do Nows, Notes and Extras. This resource was made for a special education class, but can be used for any class that doesn't want ultra specific tabs
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
Classic Authors Poster Room Decor
Looking for some modern minimal poster of classic authors for your classroom? Look no further, this includes 16 author posters with minimal graphic designs and cute colors that are ready to be printed and hung!
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Literature
Printable READ Banner
Looking for simple, easy decorations that won't break the bank? This banner is ready to print! You can laminate it, use string or just tape it to the wall! All you have to do is print and cut!
Not Specific
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
Valentine's Day Task Cards for English Class, SPED or Sub Plans
Looking for a fun and easy way to spend valentines day in class this year? Whether you're a lover or a hater, this task card activity set is great to use! Students can be put in small groups and complete any number of tasks you see fit. There are 12 total task cards to choose from! PRINTING TIP: Print 6 slides per page to get nice sized "cards", feel free to print on thick cardstock, or regular paper and laminate!
9th - 11th
English Language Arts
Bell Ringer Printable Slips
Bell Ringers are an essential part of my class, whether they are to begin it or end it. Students know that at some point every day they will completing one. This routine is helpful for them and myself, because it holds us all accountable. These slips were made to make life simple. Rather than print custom ones each day, I print and cut a ton at the beginning of each quarter. You can print them on fun colored paper too! This way students grab a slip and can answer what ever prompt you have on the
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For All Subjects
Levels of Understanding Posters
This ready to print poster set is a great, meaningful addition to any K-12 classroom. I use these regularly to have my students identify the level they are currently at, and it helps to track their progression through any lesson or unit plan.
Not Specific
Classroom Community
Analyzing Lyrics Worksheet
Using music in the classroom can be a fun way to interact with students. This worksheet will allow you to guide your students to think about a topic and use music to better understand it. This can be used for whole-class instruction, groups, pairs or individual! It can be used in a multitude of ways!
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
 +2
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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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