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I've been teaching for over 25 years. I've taught at the elementary level, but I'm currently teaching high school English including AP Language and Composition. I’ve recently opened a Teachers Pay Teachers store: Captivate Motivate Educate on Teachers Pay Teachers https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Captivate-Motivate-Educate I'm a self-taught artist and I strive to incorporate the arts in my teaching whenever I can. I believe our students need more chances to stretch their creative thinking skills. One of my current goals is to incorporate a makerspace in my classroom. I want to give students the opportunity to work with their hands in the English classroom.

90 Photo Prompts

I’m finally done creating these writing prompts! I’ve been working on this product since last spring. Last summer was a … More

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Roll of Dice Poetry

It’s not secret I love teaching poetry. I’m always looking for ways to make the writing of poetry less intimidating … More

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For the First Time in 26 Years…

I will not be starting the school year on time this year. What a weird feeling. The beginning of the … More

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Back to School!

Back to school is an exciting time of year, but one that can be fraught with stress and anxiety–for both … More

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Life of Pi–Bundle of Creative and Challenging Activities

If you teach Life of Pi, you know it’s a special novel. Every time I read it, I always learn … More

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Life of Pi Senior Projects

I love the novel, Life of Pi.  I will admit though, that when I first read it, I couldn’t understand … More

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Analyzing Characters and Personalities Through Mandalas

Since the beginning of the school year, it has been my mission to create more opportunities for my high school … More

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I can’t stop creating poetry activities for my classroom!

Now flash forward to today. I’ve been teaching high school English for almost 19 years. And my total teaching career … More

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National Poetry Month

I love teaching poetry! Poetry writing represents an opportunity for your students to truly exercise their minds. The teaching and … More

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A.C.E.S. Squares!

I’m so proud of my AP Language and Composition students! After completing an identity unit I call, “Who Am I? … More

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