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Hi there! Welcome to Willits Works, an ELA-centered store that provides high quality products and endless amounts of time saved. Here's a little bit about me:
I just concluded my 7th year of teaching, and have since moved into "momtirement," where I am expecting our first baby and plan on being a stay-at-home mom. I taught 6th and 7th grade for two years, 11th and 12th grade for four years, and 8th-10th grade for six years. At my previous school, I had the pleasure to create and institute the in-class curriculum for the 11th grade (International Literature) and 12th grade (British Literature) English classes, as these grades originally received their ELA education from a 3rd party online program.
I love working with middle and high school students, and maintained a teaching philosophy of education centered on rapport.
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High School English Valentine's Day Activity
This is a fun, three-part activity to use with your high schoolers on or around Valentine's Day! Students will research various literary couples, and complete a fun and engaging writing activity. Part 1 - Students match famous couples, using either their own knowledge or external research. Part 2 - Students analyze two of the couples from part one--a couple they are familiar with, and a couple that is new to them--using provided questions. Part 3 - Students choose a creative writing prompt to
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Literature, Reading
Middle & High School Valentine's Day Essay/Writing Prompts
These Valentine's Day Essay Prompts are middle and high school friendly, and challenge students to think, reflect, plan, organize, and edit! Students can choose from three essay styles (Reflective, Narrative, Expository) and their corresponding prompt. A checklist is provided for students to ensure their essays contain necessary components, and are written with correct grammar and syntax.
7th - 10th
Creative Writing, Writing-Essays
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Discussion Questions
This resource features 21 discussion questions on Charles Dickens' infamous novella, A Christmas Carol. Students will analyze, interpret, predict, and share their opinions while answering various questions for each stave in the novella. Each question will prompt lively discussion and deepen student understanding of the novella and its themes. Your unit on A Christmas Carol remains incomplete without this valuable resource!
9th - 12th
Literature, Reading
The Hiding Place Vocabulary BUNDLE
This resource features: The Hiding Place 50 Word Vocabulary PacketThe Hiding Place 50 Word Vocabulary Quizzes Teaching vocabulary in The Hiding Place became easier with this bundle!
6th - 10th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Vocabulary Packet
This vocabulary packet for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is a must have for your unit! These 30 vocabulary words cover all five staves, and require students to research the definition, part of speech, and create their own sentence using the word. Students' knowledge of A Christmas Carol will be enriched through the use of this vocabulary packet! Answer key included!
9th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
The Outsiders Nothing Gold Can Stay Question Activity
This resource includes a slideshow and worksheet, allowing students to: read through the infamous Robert Frost poem, Nothing Gold Can Staywatch a film clip from the movieanswer analysis and comprehension questions based on the poemcompose a reflection paragraph based on the poem Students will be able to understand and analyze the meaning of Robert Frost's poem, along with its importance in the novel, through this interactive activity!
7th - 10th
Literature, Poetry, Reading
Animal Snoops Research Activity
This brief research activity is a great way to begin your reading of the nonfiction text, Animal Snoops. Students will research a specific animal, answer various questions, and create a comic / art piece regarding their research! Students are also required to cite their sources after researching.
5th - 8th
Reading
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Vocabulary Packet
This vocabulary packet features 25 words from throughout the novel Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson. Students will research the part of speech and definition for each word, and create their own original sentence. Answer key included!
6th - 9th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
The Giver Reading Comprehension Quiz Bundle
This bundle features ALL of my The Giver quizzes! Save money by buying this bundle, rather than each quiz individually.
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature
The Hiding Place Vocabulary Packet - 25 Words!
This vocabulary packet is filled with 25 words from Corrie Ten Boom's The Hiding Place. Students will record the part of speech and definition, and create their own sentence for each word. This packet is a terrific companion to your The Hiding Place novel study!
7th - 10th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â The Hiding Place Vocabulary BUNDLE
The Hiding Place Activity Packet
This reading comprehension packet features plenty of resources regarding the famous novel, The Hiding Place. Included in the packet are: a comprehensive character list, providing space for students to record notes about each character over 50+ comprehensive questions total regarding information about the events in each chapter7 journal entries, prompting critical thinking, self-reflection, and analysis Answer Key included!
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Discussion Questions
These discussion questions for the novel Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, are a terrific way to create engagement and comprehension throughout your unit. These questions challenge students' comprehensive and critical thinking skills, while creating discussion in the classroom. Chapter numbers are listed at the end of each question, and answer key included!
5th - 8th
Literature, Reading
Sherlock Holmes' The Hound of the Baskervilles Vocabulary Packet
This The Hound of the Baskervilles vocabulary packet features 30 words from the story, and challenges students to find the part of speech and definition for each word. Students will also create their own original sentence for each word.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Sherlock Holmes The Hound of the Baskervilles Resource Bundle
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Essay Prompts
These essay prompts for the novel Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, promote engagement, critical thinking, and allow students to choose their own writing prompt. Single-column rubric included!
6th - 9th
Literature, Reading, Writing-Essays
The Hiding Place Vocabulary BUNDLE
This resource features: The Hiding Place 25 Word Vocabulary Packet The Hiding Place 25 Word Vocabulary QuizzesTeaching vocabulary in The Hiding Place has just become easier with this bundle!
6th - 10th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
The Hiding Place Vocabulary Quizzes - w/ 25 Words
This resource provides three vocabulary quizzes, covering chapters 1-4, 5-8, and 9-15 of The Hiding Place. These quizzes are to be used in conjunction with my The Hiding Place 25 Vocabulary Word packet. Each quiz features assessment methods of either matching, multiple choice, or writing down original examples. Answer Key Included!
7th - 10th
Literature, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â The Hiding Place Vocabulary BUNDLE
Wuthering Heights Unit Bundle
This Wuthering Heights Unit Bundle features over a dozen fantastic resources for teaching this infamous novel! Including: Brontë Sisters Article ActivityWuthering Heights Sibling Dynamic Activity Student-Selected Vocabulary Word Packet8 Comprehension Quizzes: covering ALL chapters, with over 125 questions total!Research Paper Assessment & RubricComplete with assessments and fun activities, this bundle is a must-have!
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
The Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri Creative Project
Is your current unit based on Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy? Then you need this Levels of The Divine Comedy Creative Project! This project allows students to synthesize their knowledge of one realm--Hell, Purgatory, or Heaven--with a creative interpretation. Students will adapt one of the realms to a creative display, complete with symbols, colors, and sentence descriptions regarding what the level is called and what takes place at that level. Rubric and examples included. This activi
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
The Hiding Place Vocabulary Packet - 50 Words!
This vocabulary packet is filled with 50 words from Corrie Ten Boom's The Hiding Place. Students will record the part of speech and definition, and create their own sentence for each word. This packet is a terrific companion to your The Hiding Place novel study!
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, European History, Literature
Also included in:Â The Hiding Place Vocabulary BUNDLE
The Giver Quizzes and Discussion Questions Bundle
This EPIC bundle allows you to provide excellent formative and summative assessments for The Giver! Featuring: 8 Discussion Question handouts, with a total of 38 discussion questions!8 Comprehension Quizzes, with a total of 100 quiz questions! The Discussion Questions will engage your students in lively discussion, and the Comprehension Quizzes will ensure student understanding of material.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
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About the store
Experience
Hi there! Welcome to Willits Works, an ELA-centered store that provides high quality products and endless amounts of time saved. Here's a little bit about me:
I just concluded my 7th year of teaching, and have since moved into "momtirement," where I am expecting our first baby and plan on being a stay-at-home mom. I taught 6th and 7th grade for two years, 11th and 12th grade for four years, and 8th-10th grade for six years. At my previous school, I had the pleasure to create and institute the in-class curriculum for the 11th grade (International Literature) and 12th grade (British Literature) English classes, as these grades originally received their ELA education from a 3rd party online program.
I love working with middle and high school students, and maintained a teaching philosophy of education centered on rapport.
Teaching style
Student and Teacher led, with lots of discussion, writing, and engagement.
My motto behind teaching is the following: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." (Maya Angelou)
Awards & shining teacher moments
Mentor teacher.
Started our school's National Honor Society, and served as the chapter's adviser.
Created our school's 11th grade (International Literature) and 12th grade (British Literature) English curriculums.
Initiated our school's Summer Reading Program.
Co-directed 5 of our school's drama programs.
My own education history
Private elementary schools for K-5th.
Public school for 6th-12th.
Private University 2014-2018, where I received a BA in Secondary English Education, a BA in Bible, and a Minor in English.
Additional biographical information
I'm an extrovert who'd rather be reading and eating cookies, and I live by John 3:30. I live in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia with my husband, our fluffy Alaskan Malamute, and our rambunctious ferret.
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