Upper Elementary Literacy Lab
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West Babylon, New York, United States
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I am an upper elementary educator with extensive experience teaching literacy through reading, writing, and inquiry-based instruction. I currently teach 5th grade ELA and Social Studies in New York, where I design rigorous, engaging lessons that build strong readers, thoughtful writers, and confident thinkers.
Over the years, I have developed a classroom full of structured literacy routines, anchor charts, writing frameworks, and assessment tools that support students in mastering complex reading and writing skills.
The resources I create are not theoretical—they are lessons, anchor charts, and tools that have been tested and refined with real students in a real classroom.
My goal is to provide teachers with materials that make rigorous literacy instruction clear, practical, and engaging for upper elementary learners.
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Realistic Fiction Writing Unit Checklist
This is a teacher made realistic fiction unit checklist. The checklist is meant to be helpful for teachers and help them keep an assessment when conferencing or reading student work to make sure they are including the key parts of realistic fiction writing. It breaks the unit down by keep writing skills. Hope it is useful!
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Experience
I am an upper elementary educator with extensive experience teaching literacy through reading, writing, and inquiry-based instruction. I currently teach 5th grade ELA and Social Studies in New York, where I design rigorous, engaging lessons that build strong readers, thoughtful writers, and confident thinkers.
Over the years, I have developed a classroom full of structured literacy routines, anchor charts, writing frameworks, and assessment tools that support students in mastering complex reading and writing skills.
The resources I create are not theoretical—they are lessons, anchor charts, and tools that have been tested and refined with real students in a real classroom.
My goal is to provide teachers with materials that make rigorous literacy instruction clear, practical, and engaging for upper elementary learners.
Teaching style
My teaching style blends structured literacy instruction with engaging, student-centered learning.
I believe students learn best when they are given:
-clear routines and expectations
-visual supports such as anchor charts
-meaningful opportunities to discuss and write about complex ideas
In my classroom, I focus heavily on helping students:
-analyze texts deeply
-support their thinking with evidence
-develop clear and organized writing
I am especially passionate about helping students grow into confident writers and critical readers, while also providing teachers with tools that simplify the planning process.
The resources in my store reflect the types of materials I rely on every day in my own classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have received positive recognition from both my principal and district superintendent for practices they have observed in my classroom. I also have been rated highly effective for my teacher practice ten years in a row.
Some of my most rewarding moments as a teacher come from watching students discover their voices as readers and writers.
Whether it is a reluctant writer proudly sharing their first completed narrative, or a student confidently explaining their thinking during a text discussion, these moments remind me why literacy instruction is so powerful.
I am especially proud of creating classroom systems that help students feel capable and supported as they tackle challenging reading and writing tasks.
Many of the resources in my store grew directly from these moments in my classroom.
My own education history
I have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, my Masters Degree in Special Education, and 30 credits above my Masters.
Additional biographical information
Upper Elementary Literacy Lab was created as a place to share the classroom-tested tools that have helped my students succeed.
Here you will find resources designed specifically for grades 3–5, including:
-reading comprehension strategies
-writing frameworks and anchor charts
-evidence-based response supports
-test preparation materials
-literacy routines that build independence
Every resource is designed with the goal of making rigorous literacy instruction accessible, organized, and engaging for both teachers and students.
Thank you for supporting Upper Elementary Literacy Lab and for the incredible work you do for your students every day.
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