Thinking Through Research
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Vestal, New York, United States
About the store
This store offers inquiry-based research tools for secondary and AP classrooms. I am a secondary English Language Arts teacher with 18 years of experience teaching middle school, high school, and AP-level courses. Much of my work focuses on research, inquiry, argumentation, and skill-based instruction that supports students in developing critical thinking and academic independence.
I currently teach AP Seminar and upper-level ELA courses, where I design scaffolded, inquiry-driven lessons that help students move from curiosity to evidence-based analysis. All resources in this store are classroom-tested and created with real students in mind.
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Research Topic Exploration & Narrowing Toolkit | AP Seminar & Secondary Research
This Research Topic Exploration & Narrowing Toolkit is designed to help secondary students move from broad interests to focused, researchable questions, without overwhelm. Ideal for AP Seminar, research writing, and inquiry-based ELA or social studies classrooms, this toolkit provides structured, student-friendly scaffolds that guide learners through the early stages of the research process. Students are prompted to: Explore a topic from multiple angles Identify what they already know vs. what
9th - 12th
Informational Text, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies
CCSS
W.9-10.7
, W.11-12.7
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About the store
Experience
This store offers inquiry-based research tools for secondary and AP classrooms. I am a secondary English Language Arts teacher with 18 years of experience teaching middle school, high school, and AP-level courses. Much of my work focuses on research, inquiry, argumentation, and skill-based instruction that supports students in developing critical thinking and academic independence.
I currently teach AP Seminar and upper-level ELA courses, where I design scaffolded, inquiry-driven lessons that help students move from curiosity to evidence-based analysis. All resources in this store are classroom-tested and created with real students in mind.
Teaching style
My teaching style emphasizes inquiry, clarity, and student ownership of learning. I believe students learn best when they are guided through structured thinking processes rather than given answers.
My lessons prioritize skill development, real-world relevance, and flexible implementation so teachers can adapt resources to their own classrooms. I aim to create materials that reduce teacher prep while maintaining rigor and meaningful student engagement.
Additional biographical information
I create resources for teachers who value thoughtful instruction, flexibility, and meaningful learning over worksheets and quick fixes. My goal is to support educators with materials that are clear, adaptable, and rooted in how students actually learn.
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