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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1984 Pre-Reading Activities: Dystopian Intro Slideshow, Orwell Bio, Worksheets
Hook your students on George Orwell's famous dystopian novel, 1984, with this introductory activity set. The engaging author research activity gives your students important information about George Orwell, and an introductory slideshow provides the necessary background on the dystopian genre. Once your students have the background they need, they can then use the 1984 title and first line analysis activity to determine the basic themes of 1984. Combine this set with my novel study resource b
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
+11
The Handmaid's Tale Pre-Reading Activities: Dystopian Intro Slides, Atwood Bio
Hook your students on Margaret Atwood's famous dystopian novel, The Handmaid's Tale, with this introductory activity set. The engaging author research activity gives your students important information about Margaret Atwood, and an introductory slideshow provides the necessary background on the dystopian genre. Once your students have the background they need, they can then use The Handmaid's Tale title and first-line analysis activity to determine the basic themes of The Handmaid's Tale. Co
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
+11
Lord of the Flies Pre-Reading Activities: Dystopian Intro Slideshow, Golding Bio
Hook your students on William Golding's famous dystopian allegory, Lord of the Flies, with this introductory activity set. The engaging author research activity gives your students important information about William Golding, and an introductory slideshow provides the necessary background on the dystopian genre. Once your students have the background they need, they can then use the Lord of the Flies title and first line analysis activity to determine the basic themes of Lord of the Flies. C
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
+11
Distance Learning Packet for ELA: Social Media Character Analysis Activities
Distance learning is a challenge many teachers are having to overcome in their secondary classroom, and this distance learning packet for secondary English classes is designed to help alleviate some of the pressure. This distance learning packet provides everything you need to teach students CCSS aligned character analysis skills. With three worksheets designed to look like Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat feeds, these characterization worksheets are perfect for getting reluctant learners to eng
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.3
, RL.7.6
, RL.8.3
+3
Animal Farm Pre-Reading Activities: Intro Slideshow, Orwell Bio, CCSS Worksheets
Hook your students on George Orwell's famous dystopian allegory, Animal Farm, with this introductory activity set. The engaging author research activity gives your students important information about George Orwell, and an introductory slideshow provides the necessary background on the dystopian genre. Once your students have the background they need, they can then use the Animal Farm title and first line analysis activity to determine the basic themes of Animal Farm. Combine this set with m
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
+11
Distance Learning Packet for Secondary ELA: Short Story Worksheets/Activities
Distance learning is a challenge many teachers are having to overcome in their secondary classroom, and this distance learning packet for secondary English classes is designed to help alleviate some of the pressure. This distance learning packet provides reading worksheets, discussion activities, and writing prompts for many famous short stories. Additionally, it includes PDF copies of each text with a modern design--they're easy to upload or post! Since it's a growing bundle, you'll receive upd
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+36
Distance Learning Character Analysis Worksheet: Snapchat Characterization, CCSS
Teach students CCSS aligned characterization skills with this highly engaging character analysis worksheet. Designed to look like a Snapchat story and friends list, this digital and printable worksheet is perfect for getting reluctant learners to engage with the important skill of characterization. While it focuses on teaching point of view, it's great for analyzing motivation and character interactions, too. It's a great addition to any novel study or unit plan. It's also works well for short s
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.3
, RL.7.6
, RL.8.3
+3
The Giver Pre-Reading Activity Set: Slideshow, Title Analysis, Worksheets, CCSS
Hook your students on Lois Lowry's famous novel, The Giver, with this introductory activity set. An introduction slideshow provides important background on the genre of dystopian literature, Lois Lowry herself, and The Giver. Common Core aligned worksheets and pre-reading activities help students understand the basic themes of The Giver and teach them analysis and inference skills. Combine this set with my vocabulary activities for The Giver to strengthen your whole class novel study, book c
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
+6
Distance Learning Chapter Questions for Any Novel: Bell Ringers and Task Cards
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. With digital copies of each chapter question as well as a printable, PDF master list, they are great for distance learning or in class practice. With over 50 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,
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+15
Distance Learning Character Analysis Worksheet: Instagram Characterization, CCSS
Teach students CCSS aligned characterization skills with this highly engaging character analysis worksheet. Designed to look like an Instagram feed and DMs, this digital and printable worksheet is perfect for getting reluctant learners to engage with the important skill of characterization. While it focuses on teaching character development, it's great for analyzing motivation and character interactions, too. It's a great addition to any novel study or unit plan. It's also works well for short s
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.3
, RL.7.6
, RL.8.3
+3
Distance Learning Lesson: The Tell-Tale Heart Literary Worksheet & Gallery Walk
Edgar Allan Poe's famous short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart," is an excellent text for literary analysis, and this lesson bundle includes a worksheet and gallery walk activity to help students practice key analysis skills like using evidence, analyzing figurative language, and summarizing a text. The included PDF copy of "The Tell-Tale Heart" has modern design elements that makes the short story feel more relevant and engaging. It can also be printed or posted to support distance learners. This b
8th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+27
Distance Learning Lesson: The Open Boat Worksheet & Gallery Walk, Crane, CCSS
Stephen Crane's famous short story, "The Open Boat," is an excellent text for literary analysis, and this lesson bundle includes a worksheet and gallery walk activity to help students practice key analysis skills like using evidence, determining theme, and summarizing a text. The additional included PDF copy of "The Open Boat" has modern design elements that make the short story feel more relevant and engaging. It can also be printed or posted to support distance learners. This bundle includes:1
8th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+30
Brave New World Pre-Reading Activities: Dystopian Intro Slides, Huxley Bio, CCSS
Hook your students on Aldous Huxley's famous dystopian novel, Brave New World, with this introductory activity set. The engaging author research activity gives your students important information about Aldous Huxley, and an introductory slideshow provides the necessary background on the dystopian genre. Once your students have the background they need, they can then use the Brave New World title and first-line analysis activity to determine the basic themes of Brave New World. Combine this s
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
+11
Distance Learning Lesson: A Pair of Silk Stockings Worksheet & Gallery Walk CCSS
Kate Chopin's famous short story, "A Pair of Silk Stockings," is an excellent text for literary analysis, and this lesson bundle includes a worksheet and gallery walk activity to help students practice key analysis skills like using evidence, analyzing figurative language, and summarizing a text. The additional included PDF copy of "A Pair of Silk Stockings" has modern design elements that make the short story feel more relevant and engaging. It can also be printed or posted to support distance
8th - 11th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+27
Distance Learning The Giver Vocabulary Activity: Chapter Aligned Worksheets CCSS
Vocabulary is not only an important part of Lois Lowry's famous book, The Giver, but also an important part of any Common Core aligned curriculum. This distance learning vocabulary activity provides chapter and CCSS aligned worksheets to help students practice the important skills of using context clues to determine word meaning and connotation. With clear definitions of connotation and denotation plus a list of five different context clues to look for, your students will master these importan
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
, RL.8.4
+12
Distance Learning Character Analysis Worksheet: Twitter Characterization, CCSS
Teach students CCSS aligned characterization skills with this highly engaging character analysis worksheet. Designed to look like a Twitter bio and "first draft tweet," this digital and printable worksheet is perfect for getting reluctant learners to engage with the important skill of characterization. While it focuses on teaching motivation, it's great for teaching character development and point of view, too. It's a great addition to any novel study or unit plan. It's also works well for shor
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.3
, RL.7.6
, RL.8.3
+2
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
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
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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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