***I'm taking a sabbatical from teaching until the Fall 2024 to recharge and pursue some personal projects. I'm looking forward to returning refreshed and energized.*** 


🥗 In the U.S., students need 40 hours per 10 week quarters for seat time per subject in every grade level in middle and high school. I can work with  parents and students to provide instruction and guides for your student to complete throughout the week.

I can work with you to create a multi-subject plan to implement in your homeschool for middle and high school level. I can include many accommodations easily into our instruction.

🥗Unlock the potential of every student with "Middle School English: Differentiated Tasks for All Ability Levels." Designed to accommodate the diverse range of learners in the middle school classroom, this resource offers a comprehensive toolkit for English language development.

Whether students are advanced, on-level, or in need of additional support, this book provides a variety of tasks and activities that can be adapted to meet individual learning needs. From reading comprehension exercises to creative writing prompts, grammar drills to vocabulary challenges, each task is carefully crafted to engage students at their own proficiency level.

Teachers will provide practical strategies for identifying student abilities, implementing differentiated instruction, and assessing progress effectively. With clear guidelines and customizable resources, educators can easily tailor their lessons to address the unique strengths and challenges of each learner.

"Middle School English: Differentiated Tasks for All Ability Levels" fosters a supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. Whether used in traditional classrooms, resource rooms, or special education settings, this teacher provides students with the tools they need to promote academic growth and foster a love for language arts in every student.


🥗Teacher Utilizes Common Core English Language Arts Standards.

Common Core Middle School Language Arts topics cover a wide range of skills and concepts. Here are some common themes and topics typically addressed:

Reading Comprehension:
🌮Analyzing fiction and non-fiction texts
🌮Identifying main ideas and supporting details
🌮Making inferences and drawing conclusions
🌮Summarizing texts
🌮Understanding literary devices and elements such as plot, character development, setting, and theme

Writing Skills:
🧇Crafting narratives, essays, persuasive arguments, and informative/explanatory texts
🧇Developing a clear thesis statement and supporting it with evidence and examples
🧇Organizing ideas coherently with effective transitions
🧇Using appropriate language and tone for different audiences and purposes
🧇Revising and editing written work for clarity, coherence, and correctness

Vocabulary Development:
🍱Expanding vocabulary through context clues, word roots, prefixes, and suffixes
🍱Understanding shades of meaning and connotations
🍱Using context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
🍱Applying new vocabulary in writing and speaking

Grammar and Language Conventions:
🥬Understanding and applying parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.)
🥬Using correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
🥬Understanding sentence structure (subject-verb agreement, sentence fragments, run-on sentences)
🥬Recognizing and correcting common grammatical errors

Speaking and Listening Skills:
🥙Engaging in collaborative discussions
🥙Participating in group activities and presentations
🥙Demonstrating active listening skills, including asking clarifying questions and responding to others' ideas
🥙Delivering presentations with clear organization, appropriate language, and effective speaking techniques

Research Skills:
🌯Conducting research using multiple sources
🌯Evaluating the credibility and reliability of sources
🌯Synthesizing information from different sources to support a thesis or argument
🌯Citing sources properly according to a specific citation style (e.g., MLA, APA)

Critical Thinking and Analysis:
🍟Analyzing and evaluating arguments and persuasive techniques
🍟Interpreting symbolism, figurative language, and authorial intent in literature
🍟Critiquing and comparing different texts or media forms
🍟Formulating and defending opinions with evidence and reasoning