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Materials designed for middle school teachers who value small group work and collaboration, creative and critical thinking, and kinesthetic learning. Passionate about project-based learning, hands-on experiences, and culturally responsive teaching.

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March Madness Poetry Bracket Activity Read Poems Middle School ELA FUN No Prep

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This fully editable lesson plan and worksheet pack comes with a lesson plan for a fun "March Madness"-theme poetry bracket where students will read many different poems and interact with poetry in a variety of ways.For the first round with 16 poems,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.10, RL.7.10, RL.8.10

$4.00

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New Year's Vocabulary Activity One Word of the Year ELA Lesson Plan Vocab Poster

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This fully editable packet is ready to use to celebrate New Year's with your middle school students through vocabulary and resolution / goal-setting. This lesson plan guides students through a Do Now, Notes about resolutions, goals and hopes, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, The New Year

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Lesson

$4.00

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ELA State Test Vocabulary Activity Word Search Vocab ELA Test Middle School ELA

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Help your middle school students prepare for the ELA state test by teaching and/or reviewing the various words that students are likely to encounter on the test. Use this vocab packet to teach students over 30 vocabulary words that are commonly

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Other (ELA)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4

$3.00

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Wall-E Lesson Plan, Movie Guide Worksheet, Sci Fi Dystopia HW & Mini-Project

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This fully editable film study packet is meant to complement a film study of the movie Wall-E, which is a perfect way to introduce a science fiction or dystopian unit. Students will spend the class periods watching the film "Wall-E," will answer the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Other (ELA)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Lesson

$4.00

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7 Weeks of Building Thinking Classrooms ELA Tasks - Grammar + Community Building

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Like many teachers, I have been captivated by what I have learned about the teaching style and pedagogy in the book Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. I have spent much of the summer trying to figure out how to implement these

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

$14.00

$12.60

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Halloween 2 Sentence Horror Stories 2-Sentence Scary Halloween Activity No Prep

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This fully editable lesson plan and worksheet comes with a lesson plan and worksheet for teaching a fun Halloween-inspired class on suspense and writing 2-sentence spooky horror stories! Start with a discussion about how writers can build suspense

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3d, W.6.10, W.7.3d, W.7.10, W.8.3d, W.8.10

$4.00

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Worksheet Middle School ELA Winter Time Fun

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This fully editable movie guide packet is a perfect way to embrace the winter season with a fun winter-themed movie - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film version)! Have students answer the comprehension questions about the movie as they watch,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Movie Guides

$3.00

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CER Paragraph How to Write Reasoning Explain Evidence Explanation Elaborate CER

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This fully editable lesson plan and packet for teaching your middle school students how to explain and elaborate in the "Reasoning" part of their CER paragraph!Use this lesson to teach your students how to "Zoom-in" and close-read their evidence and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.7.1, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.8.1, W.8.1b, W.8.1c

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Halloween Blackout Poetry with Classic Spooky Stories Halloween No Prep Activity

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This fully editable lesson comes with a lesson plan and worksheet for teaching a fun Halloween-inspired class on blackout poetry using spooky stories as the texts! Start with a discussion about the importance of word choice and how words create mood

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

$4.00

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Snowball Group Collaborative Story Fun Writing Activity Middle School ELA FUN

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This fully editable lesson plan and worksheet pack comes with a lesson plan for a fun collaborative creative writing "snowball" activity where students take turns building off of each other stories -- in between each turn, students crumple their

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Winter, Classroom Community

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.7.3a, W.7.3b, W.7.3c, W.8.3, W.8.3a, W.8.3b

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Black History Month Bundle Middle School ELA History Lessons Activities

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Use this bundle of resources to help teach DEI lessons that celebrate Black history during February -- Black History Month! Bundle includes lessons on important African American individuals (athletes, artists, musicians, writers, poets, and kids

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$46.00

$30.00

Bundle

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Disguise a Gingerbread Man Middle School ELA Character Description Creative Fun

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This fully editable lesson plan and worksheet for brainstorming and then describing a Gingerbread man / character is perfect for winter and for celebrating winter holidays! Use this activity to teach and reinforce character traits and the importance

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Winter

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.7.3, W.7.3a, W.7.3b

$4.00

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New Year's Poem Burning the Old Year Resolutions ELA Lesson Activity Poetry Fun

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This fully editable packet is ready to use to celebrate New Year's with your middle school students with the powerful poem "Burning the Old Year" by Naomi Shihab Nye. This lesson plan guides students through a Do Now, Notes about mood, imagery, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, The New Year

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.9, RL.7.2, RL.8.2

$3.00

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Bundle! Choice Boards for Middle School ELA for Homework, Early Finishers & More

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Bundle! Choice Boards for Middle School ELA for Homework, Early Finishers & More! All choice boards are editable to meet the needs of your classroom and your students. Providing students with choice boards empowers them to take ownership of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Homework

$21.00

$18.90

Bundle

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Springtime Middle School ELA Classroom Spring Season Activities Lessons BUNDLE

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All the Springtime activities you need this season for your middle school ELA classroom! Blackout poetry, creative writing prompts, debate activity, haiku writing, springtime holidays around the world, and classic poems about spring!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Spring

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$20.00

$14.00

Bundle

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Valentine's Day Bundle Middle School ELA Valentines Day Lessons Activities Fun

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Use these activities to celebrate Valentine's Day with your students! Perfect for celebrating love, connection, friendship and community! Use these engaging lessons to teach odes, define or review similes and metaphors (special lessons for your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$25.89

$19.89

Bundle

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BUNDLE - 50 TASKS for Building Thinking Classrooms ELA - Grammar, Games, & More

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1

$20.00

$18.00

Bundle

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Winter Time Middle School ELA Classroom Holiday Season Activities Lessons BUNDLE

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All the Winter Time activities you need this season for your middle school ELA classroom! Teach sensory details with a make-your-own-snowglobe lesson. Have students explore different holidays around the world. Teach winter-themed vocabulary with a

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides, Lesson

$58.00

$40.60

Bundle

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New Years Middle School ELA Bundle Activities for the New Year Creative Fun

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Use these activities to help your students transition back into school after winter break! Great for the week or two between winter break and the start of a new unit or test prep. Use these engaging lessons to help students learn more about New

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Classroom Community

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$27.00

$18.90

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Back to School Reading Interest Survey Inventory for Middle School ELA

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Use this Reading Interest Survey with your middle schoolers at the start of the school year to understand their interests and attitude towards reading. This survey will provide teachers with valuable insight about their students' reading habits and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Middle school English teacher for 10 years, experience in charter schools, project-based-learning schools, and private schools.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Building positive relationships and incorporating student-centered learning takes center stage in terms of my teaching style. I prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive classroom community where students feel valued, heard, and respected. To foster a dynamic learning environment, I actively incorporate small group work and encourage collaboration among students. I believe in challenging my students with high-level thinking tasks that prompt thought-provoking discussions and problem-solving activities.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA in English; Master's in General and Special Education; MFA in Writing - Columbia University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mom of 2. Most important job.

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Environment, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Other (Art), Music, Physical Education, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, For All Subjects, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning