2A. Teacher uses additional resources to present different perspectives on topics such as Ch1 studying grammar and a non-fiction article on the benefits or lack of in regards to sentence diagramming. 

2B. Teacher believes in student choice, giving students multiple options for topics of essays. 

3B. Teacher communicates high standards for academic access by using rigorous rubrics that align with standards.

1B. Teacher volunteered to help pilot EduPlanet curriculum development useing the Backwards Design model.

3D. Teacher designed an Escape Room to formatively asses students understanding before exam. Teacher provides an experience for students to work independently or collaboratively to think critically while reviewing content. 

4C. Extension activities provide students an opportunity to practice writing standards while expressing creativity. 

5A. The assessment provides students an opportunity to choose from six options to show their proficiency in the Iowa Core English writing standards.

1C. The formative self-assement with purple post-its provides information to the teacher on the students comfortableness and level of understanding.

8D: Students vote on using the technology Peergrade to assist with giving feedbacks to peers. Allowing for student input on instructional activities, creates an environemnt of respect and rapport as the teacher and students becomes partners in learning to determine the tools used in the class.

6E: Students are given different opportunities to engage in collaborative learning communitie and for independent work. The classroom is often rearranged including rows, pairs, trios, or quads. 

3D. Supports are provided to students who need modifications or support in their understanding such as the Hamlet Notes.

6A. Students work collaboratively to do authentic project-based learning where students develop their own websites to demonstate their understanding of text.

6C. Teacher provides a binder for substitute teachers with multiple resources including schedules, tips to promote positive student engagement, emergency situations, and both blank and annotated rosters.

6D. Teacher uses Canvas to support students regardless of attendance, and provide written guidance to students along with her oral in-class directions.

3B. Teacher uses SOAR expectations to communicate behavioral expectations for all students. 

6B. Teacher establishes and models behavior of respect by creating positive teacher-student relationships as seen in the photo celebrating with small holiday gifts. 

7B. Teachers worked together to create a staff video to build positive rapport. 

8D. Teacher advises the Creative Writing Club and is a Coach for eSports.

5F. Teacher volunteers for all professional development oppotunities, including the PLC Institute in Lincolshire, IL coming in the summer of 2023.