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I am a middle school educator with over 10 years of classroom experience teaching grades 6–8. My primary focus has been English Language Arts and science, with extensive experience teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary development, research skills, and analytical writing aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse learners in both general education and intervention settings. I regularly design targeted instructional materials to support struggling readers, accelerate progress for advanced students, and provide meaningful practice for whole-class instruction.
In addition to classroom teaching, I have developed assessments, remediation materials, and differentiated resources to help students prepare for high-stakes assessments. My materials emphasize clear structure, engaging topics, and skills that students can apply across subjects.
All resources in my store are classroom-tested, student-centered, and designed to save teachers time while maintaining rigorous instruction.
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Virginia SOL Reading Test Prep Bundle | 7th Grade ELA Review | Passages & Q
This Grade 7 Reading VA SOL-aligned bundle includes a comprehensive set of passages, paired texts, and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A table of contents is included to easily navigate the contents of the bundle. Each of the 18 passage/passage set includes:✔ Fiction and/or nonfiction texts (including poetry and paired passages) ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions per passage ✔ Teacher answer keys (with question-by-que
7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
ELA Choice Board | Middle School | Independent and Collaborative Activities
4 weeks of standards-aligned activity options - DONE FOR YOU! Use this as a weekly choice board OR a daily rotation system. While you meet with small groups, the rest of your class stays engaged and accountable with meaningful, standards-aligned work. Structured enough to manage your classroom. Rigorous enough to support real reading and writing skills. This 4-week ELA mission-themed choice board gives students meaningful, independent work while you run small groups, test prep, intervention, o
6th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading, Writing
VA SOL
CM.7.3.e
, CM.7.1.h
, W.7.8.f
+71
6th to 7th Grade Summer Bridge ELA Nonfiction Workbook | Reading & Grammar
Support rising 7th graders with structured summer ELA practice that strengthens reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills before the new school year begins. This 10-week summer bridge workbook provides engaging nonfiction reading passages paired with rigorous standards-aligned questions and skill practice designed to reduce summer slide while preparing students for middle school ELA success. Ideal for independent practice, intervention, tutoring, summer school, or beginning-
6th - 7th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Middle School Summer Bridge ELA Workbooks Bundle | 5th to 8th Grade
Virginia SOL Reading Test Prep Bundle | 8th Grade ELA Review | Passages & Q
This Grade 8 Reading VA SOL-aligned bundle includes a comprehensive set of passages, paired texts, and standards-based practice questions designed to prepare students for reading assessments with confidence. A table of contents is included to easily navigate the contents of the bundle. Each of the 18 passage/passage set includes:✔ Fiction and/or nonfiction texts (including poetry and paired passages) ✔ 10 rigorous multiple-choice questions per passage ✔ Teacher answer keys (with question-by-que
8th
Informational Text, Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+77
End of Year ELA Activities Middle School | No Prep Writing & Debate Bundle
May is coming. Your students are checked out. Your energy is low. And you still have 10 days of instruction to deliver.This End-of-Year ELA Survival Pack gives you a structured, low-prep plan that actually works—without sacrificing rigor, standards alignment, or your SPED students. 👉 These are NOT filler activities. Every task is designed for high engagement, student choice, discussion, and real thinking—the kind that keeps middle schoolers involved even when motivation is at its lowest. 📘
6th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading, Writing
Virginia SOL Reading Test Prep Bundle | 6th Grade ELA Review | Passages & Q
Test prep that actually builds reading skills. This 18-passage reading analysis bundle gives students structured, SOL-style practice with both fiction and nonfiction texts, including paired passages and multiple-choice questions aligned to Virginia standards. Designed for small groups, test prep, independent work, or sub plans, this resource keeps students engaged while reinforcing key comprehension and analysis skills. WHAT’S INCLUDED 18 reading passage sets (fiction + nonfiction) Mix of
6th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+52
Middle School Reading Fluency Activities | Grades 6-8 Intervention | Toolkit
Stop assigning fluency work that feels like elementary filler. Stop spending hours picking through your Google Drive to find resources to offer parents who want to help at home. This Middle School Fluency Toolkit gives you 8 structured, repeatable routines that actually improve how students read, not just how fast. Built specifically for grades 6–8 struggling readers, this resource targets the missing link between decoding and comprehension: fluency. What You Get ✔ 8 structured fluency routi
6th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Also included in: Reading Fluency & Morphology Intervention Activities for Grades 6–8
5th to 6th Grade Summer Bridge Nonfiction ELA Workbook | Reading & Grammar
Help students transition confidently into middle school ELA with this engaging, structured summer bridge packet designed specifically for rising 6th graders. This resource provides meaningful review and skill-building practice without busywork, making it ideal for summer learning, intervention, tutoring, homework, or summer school. Students complete one week at a time through 10 weeks of high-interest ELA practice featuring informational reading passages, standards-aligned comprehension questio
5th - 6th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Middle School Summer Bridge ELA Workbooks Bundle | 5th to 8th Grade
7th Grade Reading Comprehension and Activities | Fiction & Nonfiction | Digital
Need meaningful ELA work that is rigorous, standards-aligned, and easy to use? This middle school reading comprehension activity set includes 12 fiction and nonfiction passages with standards-aligned questions, reusable ANY TEXT activities, writing extensions, and ready-to-go, sub-friendly plans that work for independent practice, emergency sub plans, intervention, test prep, stations, tutoring, or whole-group instruction. Unlike generic worksheets or busy work, these passages were intentionall
6th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Informational Text
Morphology Intervention | Grades 6–8 | Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots | SOR Aligned
Build stronger readers and vocabulary learners with this engaging, research-aligned Morphology Intervention Toolkit designed specifically for middle school students. This resource gives teachers structured, low-prep morphology activities that explicitly teach prefixes, suffixes, Latin roots, and Greek roots through interactive partner work and small-group intervention. Perfect for:Reading intervention MTSS / RTI groups Small-group instruction Literacy stations Science of Reading aligned vocabula
6th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading, Science of Reading
Also included in: Reading Fluency & Morphology Intervention Activities for Grades 6–8
Active Note Taking + Review System | Middle School Study Skills Bundle
Students don't opt out of notes because they hate learning. Students don’t forget because they didn’t take notes. They opt out because it's tedious and often requires little cognition or interaction. They forget because nothing happens after. This system fixes both. This bundle gives you a complete, research-based system for: ✔ How students take notes (Part 1) ✔ How students revisit and retain them (Part 2)Together, these create a classroom routine where: Students process information durin
6th - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA)
6th to 7th Grade Summer Bridge Workbook l ELA l Fiction l Grammar l Vocabulary
The jump from 6th to 7th grade ELA is where students start encountering more complex literary demands: identifying how point of view shapes meaning, analyzing tone and word choice, tracking theme across a full text, and making inferences that aren't signaled by the passage. This fiction summer bridge packet practices all of it across 10 weeks of original short stories. EVERY WEEK INCLUDES: - An original short story written at the 6th-to-7th grade transition Lexile range (800-920L) - Six SOL-a
6th - 7th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
7th to 8th Grade Summer Bridge Workbook l ELA l Fiction l Grammar l Vocabulary
Eighth grade ELA asks students to hold more complexity at once: tracking how point of view shifts meaning, analyzing how an author's craft decisions create tone, making inferences from what is left unsaid, and identifying theme in texts that don't announce it. This packet builds those skills across 10 weeks of original short stories written specifically for the 7th-to-8th grade transition. EVERY WEEK INCLUDES: - An original short story at the 7th-to-8th grade transition Lexile range (900-1020L
7th - 8th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
5th to 6th Grade Summer Bridge Workbook l ELA l Fiction l Grammar l Vocabulary
Summer slide is real, and so is the gap between what students read in fifth grade and what they'll be expected to handle in sixth. This fiction-focused summer bridge packet gives students 10 weeks of structured, low-prep ELA practice built around original short stories, not worksheets pulled from the internet. Every week includes a complete set of five components: - An original short story written at the 5th-to-6th grade transition Lexile range (700-820L) - Six SOL-aligned multiple choice questi
5th - 6th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
End of Year Writing Project | Middle School | Narrative Writing | Memoir
Teaching memoir writing without worksheets that fall flat? This Memoir Snapshot Writing Project gives students a clear, structured way to write powerful personal narratives—focused on one meaningful moment, told with sensory detail, honest voice, and strong craft. Students don’t summarize their lives—they zoom in on one scene and learn how to make it matter. WHAT IS IT?This is a complete, scaffolded memoir writing project that walks students through the full writing process: choosing a mea
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
W.5.3
, W.5.3a
, W.5.3b
+119
Children’s Book Writing Project | Narrative Writing | Storybook Template
Help students move from idea to finished book with this Children’s Book Creation Bundle, a structured narrative writing project designed for upper elementary and middle school writers. This resource walks students through the full writing process as they plan, draft, revise, edit, illustrate, and publish their own original children’s book. Designed for grades 5–8, this bundle is ideal for narrative writing instruction, writing workshop, project-based learning, enrichment, or a meaningful end-o
5th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Fairy Tale Retelling Writing Project | Narrative Writing | Creative Writing
This fairy tale retelling project gives students creative freedom with structure built in — so you’re not chasing missing work, and students aren’t asking “what do I do next?” 📦 DESCRIPTION This complete narrative writing project walks students step-by-step through planning, drafting, revising, and publishing an original fairy tale retelling. Students choose a familiar fairy tale and transform it using a creative lens: Different point of view Modern setting Alternate ending Genre twist E
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+83
7th to 8th Grade Summer Bridge Nonfiction ELA Workbook | Reading & Grammar
Prepare rising 8th graders for advanced middle school ELA expectations with this rigorous summer bridge workbook designed to strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and analytical writing skills. This 10-week packet features challenging informational texts, higher-level comprehension questions, vocabulary development, grammar review, and text-dependent writing practice aligned to Virginia SOL standards. Perfect for summer learning, intervention, tutoring, review, or summer school
7th - 8th
Grammar, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Middle School Summer Bridge ELA Workbooks Bundle | 5th to 8th Grade
7th Grade ELA Reading Passages Bundle | Fiction Nonfiction & Paired Texts | SOL
📚 Grade 7 ELA Reading Passages Bundle | 10-Pack | Fiction, Nonfiction & Paired Texts A complete classroom reading set: fiction, nonfiction, and paired passages. Ten complete, original passage sets across three genres: five high-interest fiction stories, two engaging historical nonfiction texts, and three paired passage sets — all at Grade 7 reading level, all SOL and CCSS aligned, all with questions and answer keys. One purchase. An entire semester's worth of close reading material. Stop buildi
7th
ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Reading
End of Year ELA Review Card Game | Middle School ELA Test Prep Game | Grades 6–8
Turn ELA review into an engaging, strategy-based classroom game with Plot Twist, a printable middle school ELA card game designed to review reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills through gameplay students actually want to play. Perfect for: ELA test prep SOL review Stations and centers Small groups End of year review Sub plans Early finishers Intervention and enrichment Middle school game days with academic purpose Students compete to build a complete story arc while answeri
6th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I am a middle school educator with over 10 years of classroom experience teaching grades 6–8. My primary focus has been English Language Arts and science, with extensive experience teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary development, research skills, and analytical writing aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse learners in both general education and intervention settings. I regularly design targeted instructional materials to support struggling readers, accelerate progress for advanced students, and provide meaningful practice for whole-class instruction.
In addition to classroom teaching, I have developed assessments, remediation materials, and differentiated resources to help students prepare for high-stakes assessments. My materials emphasize clear structure, engaging topics, and skills that students can apply across subjects.
All resources in my store are classroom-tested, student-centered, and designed to save teachers time while maintaining rigorous instruction.
Teaching style
My teaching style centers on clarity, engagement, and purposeful practice. I believe students learn best when lessons balance direct instruction with meaningful application.
In my classroom, I focus on:
Building strong vocabulary and academic language
Teaching students how to analyze texts and think critically
Using structured practice that gradually builds independence
Connecting reading and writing to real-world topics
Providing clear scaffolds that support all learners
I design materials that help teachers move efficiently between instruction, guided practice, and independent application while keeping students actively involved in the learning process.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Educator
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Psychology
Master of Science in Elementary Education, PK-6
Additional Certifications:
English (Middle School), English (High School)
Science (Middle School)
My educational background in both social sciences and education informs the interdisciplinary approach I use when creating instructional resources.
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