Write with a Point
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A ceaseless creative, I've been making educational materials for the past six years. Whenever I create a new resource, I do so with Dieter Rams’ adage in mind, “Less, but better.” To me, simplicity is clarity, ease is effectiveness, and engagement is power. They're all things I care about deeply, and, with over 375 positive reviews, it seems other teachers care about them, too.
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Distance Learning Video Note Taking Guide / TED Talk Worksheets for Any Subject
Free during the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), this distance learning video note taking guide and TED talk worksheet is great for any online videos that are assigned to students. (It's great in class, too!) These two CCSS aligned worksheets help students engage with a video or TED talk by actively listening. They are also designed to help students reflect on the content and make meaningful connections with the rest of their curriculum as well as their own lives. With two versions--a printable
7th - 10th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.9-10.2
, SL.9-10.3
, SL.11-12.2
+3
"The Monkey's Paw" Printable Short Story and Context Clue Activity, W. W. Jacobs
W. W. Jacobs' classic short story, "The Monkey's Paw," is beloved by teachers and students alike. A fantastic, chilling tale in its own right, it's also a great text for practicing context clues. This lesson provides an engaging context clue activity / worksheet that helps students define words using context clues and identify what types of clues they are using. This product works great for teaching vocabulary, practicing context clues, and understanding "The Monkey's Paw" even better. (It's a g
8th - 12th
Short Stories, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.8.4a
, L.8.4d
, L.9-10.4a
+3
Dystopian Literature Introduction Slideshow: Teach Dystopian Genre, Themes, More
Need an engaging way to introduce dystopian literature to your students? This dystopian literature slideshow is perfect for introducing them to the themes, elements, and characteristics that are common in dystopian texts, whether novels or short stories. It also makes connections to books they already love like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, Divergent, and more. The beautifully designed slide deck walks them through the difference between a utopia and a dystopia, popular dystopian novels,
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Other (ELA)
Two No-Prep Lesson Plans or Sub Plans for "The Pedestrian," by Ray Bradbury
If Ray Bradbury isn't the most frequently taught author in ELA classes, he's high on the list. So why stop with just one of his short stories? Teach "The Pedestrian" with his more famous work, "The Veldt," for an engaging two-day lesson plan. Or, if you prefer, pair "The Pedestrian" with Kurt Vonnegut's famous text, "Harrison Bergeron," for an equally exciting study. Whatever you decide, these free, no-prep lesson plans provide the guidance and questions your students need for an in-depth analys
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.7.2
, RL.7.10
, RL.8.2
+17
Two No-Prep Lesson Plans or Sub Plans for "The Monkey's Paw," by W. W. Jacobs
W. W. Jacobs' scary short story, "The Monkey's Paw," is guaranteed to engage your students. This frightening tale about fate makes a perfect Halloween lesson for your ELA class. It also pairs perfectly with other famous texts; Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" is my favorite pairing—with the similarly ominous door-knocking at the end of the story and the overlapping themes of family, isolation, and more—but it works well with Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" or Roald Dahl's "Lamb
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+23
No-Prep Lesson Plan: Pair Pixar's "Inside Out" with "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros
A great short story like "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros deserves an equally great pairing; that's why I've created this no-prep lesson plan that pairs Cisneros' text with Pixar's Inside Out. Or, if you prefer, you can use the second (free) lesson plan to teach a point-of-view primer based on "Eleven" and supported by two great videos from TED-Ed and PBS. You can't go wrong with either of these no-prep lesson plans or sub plans. This freebie includes two no-prep lesson plans for you to choose from:
6th - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
+7
Valentine's Lesson Plans or Sub Plans for "The Story of an Hour," by Kate Chopin
Want to mix things up this Valentine's Day? (Or any day, for that matter?) Teach Kate Chopin's feminist text, "The Story of an Hour," and introduce your students to a "joy that kills." Or pair it with Billie Eilish's song, "What Was I Made For?" (from the Barbie movie) for a modern, engaging comparison activity that's sure to excite your class. You can bring in some historical context by reading Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "Declaration of Sentiments" as well. You've got options! This freebie includ
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+13
One-Pager Freebie: One Rubric for Any One-Pager, Any Text, and Any Subject, CCSS
One-pagers are a creative, one-page document that assess students' understanding of a topic, book, lesson, and more, and this one-pager rubric is designed to provide the rigor and structure that students need when completing a one-pager assignment. By combining the processing power of the written word with the sticking power of images, these creative and engaging assessments help cement the day’s learning in students’ minds. Plus, these one-pager prompts and rubrics work great for both digital o
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Graphic Arts
CCSS
W.7.2d
, W.7.3d
, W.7.4
+16
Edgar Allan Poe's Short Story, "The Fall of the House of Usher" (Printable)
Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the gothic horror, and his stories and poems are beloved by students and teachers alike. (They're great stories for Halloween, too!) His famous short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher," is an excellent example of his mastery of the craft. In this complex tale, Poe tells an enticing story with shocking twist. This product includes: 1) A printable, full text copy of Poe's short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher" More Poe Resources:- Edgar Allan Poe Bund
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Speech Analysis Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram, Rhetorical Analysis, Guided
Help your students compare and contrast famous historical speeches with this CCSS aligned speech analysis Venn diagram. The engaging worksheet asks students higher-level questions and teaches them how to compare and contrast the content and rhetoric of two speeches. The engaging Venn diagram works great for any unit of study, whether you're teaching rhetorical analysis, speech and debate, or important historical speeches. This product includes:1) A speech analysis Venn diagram with clear guided
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.9-10.6
, RI.9-10.8
, RI.9-10.9
+7
Langston Hughes: Famous Black Authors Slideshow, Bio, Writing Prompts (editable)
Teaching students about the importance and contributions of famous black authors throughout American literature is a necessary part of any curriculum. This editable slideshow is a great way to introduce students to Langston Hughes and some of his works, including "I, Too" and "Dream Deferred." It's a great resource for any poetry or ELA unit, learning about the Harlem Renaissance, celebrating black history month, studying a quick author bio, and so much more. To access slides for 19 other famous
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
No-Prep Lesson Plans for Bradbury's Civil War Story, "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"
Ray Bradbury is best known for his science fiction literature, but his work isn't relegated to that genre alone. His historical fiction short story, "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh," is a great example of his flexibility, and it makes a perfect companion text for more famous literature on the topic like Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage or Ambrose Bierce's story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," which was actually adapted into a Twilight Zone episode. This freebie includes two no-prep lesson
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
+10
Two No-Prep Lesson Plans or Sub Plans for "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov
It can be hard to get students engaged with a text like Anton Chekhov's "The Bet," which is over 130 years old. That's why I paired it with a Mr. Beast video. If you'd rather, you can pair it with the Twilight Zone episode titled "The Silence," or you can do a good old-fashioned close reading. There are lots of options when working with a story like "The Bet," and with these two no-prep lesson plans or sub plans, Chekhov's classic is easy to incorporate into your classroom. This freebie include
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.6
+9
Two No-Prep Lesson Plans or Sub Plans for Kurt Vonnegut's Dystopian "2BR02B"
Kurt Vonnegut's work is always engaging, and his dystopian short story "2BR02B" is no exception. The best part? It fits perfectly into so many different units and lessons, whether you're teaching science fiction, dystopian lit, short stories, allusions, or even Hamlet. It just works. And to make it even easier to incorporate into your curriculum, I've created two flexible, no-prep lesson plans. This freebie includes two no-prep lesson plans for you to choose from: a paired "reading" with Gustav
10th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.7
, RL.9-10.9
+3
Google Meet Breakout Group Instructions and Breakout Group Template, Small Group
While teachers wait for Google to add a breakout group function to Google Meet, we're left wondering how exactly to split our students into small groups for differentiation, group projects, group work, and more. However, with these breakout room instructions and breakout room templates, you can create functional and effective small group settings for your students in Google Meet. This Google Meet freebie includes:1) Clear, helpful directions for how to create breakout groups/rooms in Google Meet
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Full Text of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (printable with photos)
Ambrose Bierce's popular work, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," is a common and engaging text used in secondary English classes. Written just ten years before the turn of the century, Bierce's story addresses themes of time and reality in interesting ways. Indeed, his film has remained popular since its release because of how he tackles these themes--specifically in his twist ending. As far back as 1964, French film director Robert Enrico created an Academy Award winning short film based off
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Distance Learning Key Event Analysis Worksheet: Plot Analysis, Historical Events
Teach students CCSS aligned plot analysis skills with this highly engaging key events worksheet. Designed to look like a Youtube video, this digital and printable worksheet is perfect for getting reluctant learners to engage with the important skill of analyzing historical events or key plot points in literature. It's great to use with a plot diagram or plot graphic organizer. It's also an excellent, engaging graphic organizer for studying important events or moments in history. It's a great add
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies
CCSS
RL.7.3
, RL.8.3
, RL.9-10.3
+3
Two No-Prep Lesson Plans for "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber
James Thurber's great short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," is a smart, imaginative story that will engage your students from beginning to end. Back in 2013, it was even made into a movie starring Ben Stiller (who also directed the film). In both tellings, Walter is an intriguing and enjoyable character that students can easily relate to. And with these two, no-prep lesson plans, it's easy to incorporate this text into your classroom. This freebie includes two no-prep lesson plans for
6th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
, RL.6.10
+7
Distance Learning Chapter Questions for Any Novel: Bell Ringers, Task Cards FREE
These Common Core aligned chapter questions are designed to help students analyze any novel or book, and they can be used as bell ringers, task cards, and writing prompts. The digital copies of each chapter question are great for distance learning or in class practice. With 13 engaging, higher-level chapter questions, students will practice reading deeply and thinking critically about any text. They are great for any novel study, book analysis, chapter analysis, or unit plan. Get the full set o
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+13
Two No-Prep Lesson Plans or Sub Plans for "Time Enough at Last," by Lynn Venable
Lynn Venable's engaging short story, "Time Enough at Last," is a great addition to any unit. It pairs perfectly with Ray Bradbury's story, "There Will Come Soft Rains," and his most famous work, "Fahrenheit 451." Both authors were writing in the 1950s, and concerns over the atomic bomb found their way into these eery, important texts. "Time Enough at Last" was also adapted by Rod Serling for his incredible show, "The Twilight Zone." What does that mean? It's a great way to compare a single subje
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.7
+13
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About the store
Experience
A ceaseless creative, I've been making educational materials for the past six years. Whenever I create a new resource, I do so with Dieter Rams’ adage in mind, “Less, but better.” To me, simplicity is clarity, ease is effectiveness, and engagement is power. They're all things I care about deeply, and, with over 375 positive reviews, it seems other teachers care about them, too.
Teaching style
As an educator, I believe it is my role to not only impart a strong content knowledge, but also strong habits, skills, and qualities my students can take with them to every area of their life.
In broad terms, these qualities include empathy, thoughtfulness, clear communication, and a commitment to personal values. Specifically, it looks like critical thinking, quality research, honest writing, and an ability to consider a text (whether literary or nonfiction) from multiple angles. Some of my favorite ways to teach these skills are image analyses, one-pagers, and longer writing projects. I also like student created storyboards, timelines, and anything else that gets students engaged in the work.
On a final note, I'm always willing to try new things, and some of my lesson plans and activities reflect that. I also think teaching digital citizenship is crucial, and I love to incorporate positive technology skills whenever possible.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Ethel M. Collins Children’s Education Scholarship recipient; Dr. Raymond Bartholomew Scholarship for Professional Writing recipient; graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cornerstone University.
My own education history
I'm certified to teach ELA and Social Studies/History to students in grades 6 through 12. I received my B.A. in secondary education with an emphasis in English and a history minor from Cornerstone University (GPA: 3.98). I also received a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Kuyper College (GPA: 3.98).
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