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Welcome! I create rigorous, ready-to-use reading and writing resources specifically designed to engage reluctant learners and students with reading and behavioral challenges. My materials aim to spark a newfound love of reading, writing, and research, by using highly engaging, culturally-relevant content that empowers every student to discover their passions and purpose. Through creative, student-centered lessons, I help build confidence, creativity, critical thinking, while inspiring students to positively impact the world.
Every lesson is thoughtfully designed to save you prep time, engage even the most reluctant readers, and promote curiosity, inspiration, and global citizenship. My mission is clear: to help students become lifelong learners and global citizens who see reading, writing, and research not as schoolwork, but as tools to achieve their dreams and change the world for the better.
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Grammar Test Prep Complete Sat Guide & Key (30 Activities) | Printable & Digital
Google Classroom grammar activities and grammar worksheets (Printable & Digital). Perfect for Google Classroom and distance learning! Teach all 9 Grammar Skills! HUGE DISCOUNT: 9 products for the price of 6! Grammar Bundle includes NO PREP PowerPoints, Worksheets, Answer Keys and Google Drive links (Google slides) for 9 no prep lessons, distance learning packet or Google Classroom activities!All 9 Grammar Products Include: PowerPoint slides (Lesson, Practice & Answer Key)Student Worksheets (Less
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Spelling
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2
, L.6.4
 +17
Pixar Short Films Inference, Theme, Plot, Characterization | 20 Pixar Shorts
This product includes 20 animated Disney Pixar and Pixar-esque short film links with film analysis graphic organizers to record evidence and inferences about characterization, plot, setting, tone, mood, point of view, conflicts, themes and literary devices (symbolism, irony, allegory, foreshadowing, metaphor, etc.) - Plus more reading response activities and writing prompts to practice every common core reading and writing skill - Pick and choose from 12 ELA activities appropriate for grade 6 -
6th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +10
Emergency Sub Lesson Plans for Substitute English Teacher | Printable & Digital
Need an emergency lesson plan for a substitute teacher or distance learning? Didn't have time to plan a lesson and need a no prep ELA lesson or Google Classroom activity for tomorrow? Don't spend your sick day (or all night) organizing lesson plans and student materials. Don't worry about who is delivering your lesson and how they will handle complicated instructions or waste your well-made lesson plan. These 4 emergency English lessons include student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc an
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Subject Verb Agreement | Printable & Digital
NO PREP Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheets, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Doc and Answer Key (Printable & Digital). Perfect for Google Classroom and distance learning! NO PREP subject verb agreement PowerPoint, Worksheets, Answer Keys, Google Doc and Google Slides for no prep lesson, distance learning or Google Classroom activity! Zip Includes: PowerPoint slides (Lesson, Practice & Answer Key)Task Card Version of PowerPoint Slides (4 per page)Student WorksheetsAnswer KeyGoogle SlidesGoogle
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Grammar
Informational Text & Reading Literature with VIDEOS | Grade 9 - 12 ELA BUNDLE
9th - 12th Grade English Curriculum (Printable & Digital) - teach every high school reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard using inspirational and engaging videos! All 18 no prep lessons include editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubric, Answer Key, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc and Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activities.18 no prep Grade 9 - 12 ELA lessons! 500+ page bundle! HUGE DISCOUNT: 5 free products! Common C
8th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
Author's Purpose, Point of View & Rhetoric with Short Films: Printable & Digital
Analyze point of view, author's purpose and rhetoric using fun short film clips (Printable & Digital) - Includes lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint, Google Doc, Google Slides, answer key and rubric for no prep Google classroom, distance learning activities or traditional classroom lesson!2 products for the price of 1: Grade 6-8 version & Grade 9-12 version! Teach Grade 3 - 5? GRADE 3 - 5 VERSIONProduct Includes (zip):Lesson plan (editable .docx)Printable student handouts (editable
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.6
, RL.7.6
, RL.8.6
 +8
Also included in:Â Full Year ELA Curriculum
Run On Sentences and Fragments Celebrity Tweets Grammar Worksheet and Lesson
Correcting Run On Sentences and Fragments activities include no prep Worksheets, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint slides and Google slides using celebrity tweets! Perfect for distance learning or Google classroom activities! Teach students how to correct run on sentences and fragments by editing celebrity tweets! Forget boring grammar worksheets! Students edit and create their own celebrity tweets to make writing complete sentences and correcting fragments and run on sentences fun and effortless! Zip In
3rd - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
Also included in:Â Full Year ELA Curriculum
Informational Text & Reading Literature with Film Clips: Grade 6-8 Lesson Bundle
Teach EVERY middle school reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard for grade 6-8 using inspirational and engaging videos (Printable & Digital! 15 no prep lessons include editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubric, Answer Key, PowerPoint slides and Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activities. Common Core ELA Test Prep is FUN with VIDEO CLIP ACTIVITIES - plus grade 9 - 12 lessons for scaffolding, differentiation and gifted an
6th - 8th, Higher Education
Informational Text, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
 +66
Theme and Central Idea with Video | Printable & Digital | CCSS.R.2
Teach students theme and summary of central ideas using short film clips (Printable & Digital) - Includes lesson plan, student handouts, answer key, PowerPoint slides and Google Drive (Google slides) link for a no prep Google Classroom, distance learning activities or traditional classroom lesson!2 products for the price of 1: Grade 6-8 version & Grade 9-12 version! Product Includes (zip):Lesson plan (editable .docx)Printable student handouts (editable .docx)PowerPoint slides (editable .ppt
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.2
, RL.7.2
, RL.8.2
 +8
Also included in:Â Full Year ELA Curriculum
Mood Tone Connotation: NO PREP Lesson Plan & Student Materials
No Prep Print & Go: MOOD vs. TONE + CONNOTATIVE LANGUAGE Lesson Plan & Student Materials. Perfect for distance learning! Everything you need to teach & practice MOOD, TONE, CONNOTATIVE LANGUAGE / WORD CHOICE in a fun & engaging way!! Enjoy no prep (and editable) mood and tone lesson plan, student worksheets, PowerPoint slides, Rubric, Answer Key, Google Slides and Google Doc for a no prep classroom lesson or Google Classroom activity to teach inferencing skills.The easy-to-follow mood
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
Also included in:Â Full Year ELA Curriculum
AP English Language and Composition Exam Review: NO PREP
This AP English Language and Composition exam test prep downloadable zip folder contains includes a no prep and editable lesson plan, student activities, PowerPoint presentation Slides, Rubric, Answer Key, Google Doc and Google Slides to ready your students for the AP English Language and Composition exam in the classroom, or Google Classroom for teacher or student-led tutoring or independent practice. Updated 2025 Student Packet Now Included!This resource includes:Lesson PlanStudent Activity H
10th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.4
, RL.11-12.9
 +3
Entire English Curriculum 3-5 Reading Literature & Informational Text with Film
Teach EVERY GRADE 3 - 5 reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard using inspirational and engaging SHORT FILMS no prep lesson plans and handouts - Includes 11 lesson plans, student handouts, answer keys, PowerPoint slides, Google Slides, Google Docs and grading rubrics for 11 no prep classroom activities, distance learning or Google classroom activities (Printable & Digital). All Products Include (Printable & Digital):Lesson plan (editable .docx)Printable stu
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
Multiple Intelligences Survey Lesson
Empower struggling learners and all students by teaching Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences during a fun back to school activity, first week of school lesson plan or early finisher activity any day of the year! Perfect distance learning Google Classroom activity. This NO PREP print and go (and editable) lesson plan includes no prep student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google slides, grading rubric and printable links to two different multiple intelligence posters and m
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â Full Year ELA Curriculum
Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Worksheets, PPT & Key | Printable & Digital
Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Grammar Activities (Printable & Digital). Perfect for Google Classroom and distance learning! NO PREP PowerPoint, Worksheets, Answer Keys and Google Slides or Google Doc for no prep lesson or Google Classroom activity! Zip Includes: - Powerpoint of Review, Practice & Answer Key - Student Worksheets - Answer Key - Google Slides - Google Doc Make Pronoun Antecedent Agreement fun with straightforward NO PREP powerpoint and practice activities. Easy to use printables
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Grammar
Pixar Shorts Theme, Point of View, Main Idea
16 animated Disney Pixar short film links with film analysis graphic organizers for teaching and analyzing theme, main idea, point of view, identifying supporting details and evidence, and making inferences about plot, setting, tone, mood, point of view, characters, conflicts, themes and literary devices (symbolism, irony, allegory, foreshadowing, metaphor, etc.). This bundle includes a reading response handout with 19 questions to assess every common core reading literature standard to pair wi
6th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +10
Short Stories with Comprehension Questions and Figurative Language | Grade 9-12
Bundle of 20 short stories with reading comprehension questions and writing prompts to assess every common core standard for reading literature and writing (expository, text analysis response, persuasive, comparative, narrative, research) - Pair each included full text printable classic short story with all or some of the 12 reading response questions to asses every common core standard for reading literature (grade 9 - 12) and one of six writing activities over one or more days for no prep last
9th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Short Stories
Back to School Activities | First Day and Week of School Lessons
5 no prep first week of school lesson plans and 20 no prep first day of school activities for effortless back to school activities and introduction of classroom rules, behavior expectations and routines! Pick and choose from 5 no prep (or editable) first week of school lesson plans to roll out beginning of year expectations PLUS 15 fun bonus back to school activities, inspirational quote printables and ice breakers for middle school and high school students. 5 First Day of School Lesson Plans
5th - 12th
English Language Arts
Figurative Language + Connotation with Videos | Printable & Digital
Use short film clips to teach figurative and connotative language, and the impact of word choice on meaning, tone and mood in secondary reading literature and informational texts (common core ELA standard #4) - Printable & Digital. Includes lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google Slides, ANSWER KEY and rubric for a no prep teacher-guided lesson, student-led Google classroom or distance learning activity!Teach Grade 3 - 5? GRADE 3 - 5 VERSIONProduct Includes (zip)
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.7.4
, RL.8.4
, RL.9-10.4
 +6
Also included in:Â Full Year ELA Curriculum
Author's Purpose & Point of View using VIDEO: NO PREP Lesson: RL.6 & RI.6
Use short film clips to teach students to analyze author's purpose and point of view when reading literature and informational texts (common core ELA standard #6) - Includes lesson plan, student handouts, answer key, PowerPoint slides, Google Slides, Google Doc and grading rubric for no prep classroom activities, distance learning or Google classroom activities (Printable & Digital). Teach Middle School? Download GRADE 6 - 12 VERSIONWant to teach EVERY Grade 3 - 5 Reading Standard with Film Cl
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.6
, RL.4.6
, RL.5.6
 +4
Making Inferences & Citing Textual Evidence Practice | Printable & Digital
Use fun picture book videos to teach students to inference, cite explicit and implicit text evidence and answer literal vs inferential questions (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubric, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc and Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activity. Product Includes (Printable & Digital):Lesson PlanStudent HandoutsPowerPoint SlidesGoogle SlidesGoogle DocCommon Core StandardsFocus QuestionIntroductory ScriptMini Lesson w
6th - 8th
Informational Text, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.7.1
, RL.8.1
 +4
Also included in:Â English Curriculum with Fun Videos | Printable & Digital | Distance Learning
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Welcome! I create rigorous, ready-to-use reading and writing resources specifically designed to engage reluctant learners and students with reading and behavioral challenges. My materials aim to spark a newfound love of reading, writing, and research, by using highly engaging, culturally-relevant content that empowers every student to discover their passions and purpose. Through creative, student-centered lessons, I help build confidence, creativity, critical thinking, while inspiring students to positively impact the world.
Every lesson is thoughtfully designed to save you prep time, engage even the most reluctant readers, and promote curiosity, inspiration, and global citizenship. My mission is clear: to help students become lifelong learners and global citizens who see reading, writing, and research not as schoolwork, but as tools to achieve their dreams and change the world for the better.
Teaching style
My teaching approach blends academic rigor with creativity and real-world relevance. I incorporate music lyrics, video clips, inspiring short films, and culturally responsive topics, including pop culture, student interests, sports, social media trends, superheroes, and thought-provoking themes like conspiracy theories—to spark engagement and enthusiasm. Lessons are tailored through differentiated strategies to foster wonder, self-esteem, and insightful analysis, ensuring all students feel seen, valued, and inspired as active participants in their learning experience.
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2023 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Recipient — Certificate of Excellence in Literature
★★★★★ Five-Star Editorial Reviews from Reader’s Favorite for Children’s Books
Featured 5-Star TpT Seller for Creative, No-Prep, Student-Centered Instructional Resources
Published Curriculum Writer with Expertise in Culturally-Relevant, Differentiated Literacy and Arts Integration
Experienced Educator in English Language Arts, History, Art Education, and Special Education
My own education history
M.S. Education
B.A. in Educational Studies and English
Additional biographical information
Find more about my books and educational projects:
laurenmartinbooks.com
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