About the store
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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SAT Vocabulary Word of the Day
SAT Vocabulary made simple with 180 daily activities and & 36 weekly activities to teach 1 SAT vocabulary word a day & test 5 words a week. Perfect for distance learning! Now includes Google slides and Google Docs for no prep Google Classroom or distance learning activity!NO PREP introduce, teach & practice 180 SAT vocabulary words in < 5 minutes a day!! ANSWER KEY INCLUDED! Incorporate into any curriculum by spending 1-5 minutes a day to introduce and/or practice 5 SAT vocabulary word
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Root Words Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets, Task Cards, Quizzes, Slides
Root Word, prefix and suffix printable and digital task cards, ANSWER KEYS, PowerPoint slides and Google slides - no prep roots, prefix and suffix task cards, slides, lessons, activities, bell ringers, test prep, quizzes, Google Classroom activities or distance learning! Daily whole class review of daily mini-quizzes allows students to interact with and learn 155 common root words over 31 weeks, plus 30 suffixes and 60 prefixes. This Root Words zip file is completely updated to allow you to
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
Also included in:Â Full Year ELA Curriculum
Inspirational Quotes | ELA Bell Ringers | Paraphrasing Activity
Don't stress about creating engaging bell ringers, do nows, exit slips or distance learning activities. Task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and answer key included. Perfect for distance learning!Use these 60 inspirational quotes to jumpstart positive classroom culture, and passionate writing activities and discussion. Enjoy 60 "A Paraphrase A Day" NO PREP bell ringer activities perfect to strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and paraphrase skills for CCSS-aligned reading and wr
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.5
 +2
Also included in:Â English Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School
English Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School
No Prep English Bell Ringers for the entire year! Students paraphrase 180 inspirational quotes to strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and paraphrase skills for common-core-aligned reading and writing standards. Task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and answer key included. Perfect for classroom activities or Google Classroom distance learning!3 products for the price of 2! PRODUCT INCLUDES:180 Task Cards 180 Powerpoint Slides Google SlidesAnswer KeyBONUS PRODUCTS:Reusable Bell Ri
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Character Education, Close Reading, Reading
Summary Task Cards | Summarizing Worksheets
20 SUMMARIZE TASK CARDS, PowerPoint slides and Google slides. Perfect for distance learning! Instead of boring text excerpts, use these summary task cards to share little known facts, thought-provoking concepts and fictional anecdotes to teach important values. Summary Task Cards ZIP file contains: 10 (reading literature task cards (value-building fictional short stories)10 informational text task cards (fascinating non-fiction passages)Multiple choice and free response answer sheets for easy
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.3.1
, CCRA.R.1
 +1
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Paraphrasing Practice Task Cards
60 Inspirational Quotes to practice paraphrasing every day! Task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and answer key included. Perfect for distance learning!Perfect English bell ringer or task card activity for middle or high school students to strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and paraphrase skills for CCSS-aligned reading and writing standards. Don't stress about creating engaging English Bell Ringers or Reading & Writing Activities to strengthen comprehension. Use these 60 i
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Character Education, Close Reading, Reading
Also included in:Â English Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School
Context Clues Task Cards Bundle | Grades 3 - 5
Vocabulary activities that teach Grade 3 - 5 vocabulary and context clue practice. 150 task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and Answer Key - perfect for distance learning! Discounted bundle: 3 products for the price of 2!! Grade 3 - 5 vocabulary - perfect for differentition or spelling groups. Zip includes: 150 Grade 3 - 5 vocabulary and context clue practice task cards (editable)PowerPoint slides (editable)Google Slides (link on first slide of PowerPoint - Click 'File' > 'Make a Copy
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.4
, RL.4.4
, RL.5.4
 +4
Reading Informational Text Task Cards
Reading Informational Text Task Cards, PowerPoint slides and Google slides. Perfect for distance learning!Instead of boring long text excerpts, use informational text task cards with nonfiction passages and literal, inferential, text-based, comprehension questions. Share little know facts and thought-provoking concepts with these unique, engaging nonfiction passages. Use the full page version to display on projector or powerpoint slide. Practice every common core reading informational text ski
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
MAIN IDEA TASK CARDS: 20 ACTIVITIES: GRADES 3 - 6
20 Main Idea Task Cards, Answer Sheet, Answer Key, PowerPoint and Google Slides. Perfect for no prep lesson, Google Classroom or distance learning to practice main idea! Instead of lengthy, time consuming, and boring passages, students can use these 20 engaging, short passages to practice writing main idea. There are two different answer sheets so that you can differentiate between the easier multiple choice and the more difficult free response. Students can also use lined or notebook paper to a
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.3.2
, RI.4.2
, RI.5.2
 +3
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Inference Task Cards: 24 Making Inferences Activities
24 inference task cards, PowerPoint and Google Slides with rubric and answer key - Perfect for no prep lesson, Google Classroom or distance learning activities for Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7, 8, students to practice making inferences! Zip Includes: 24 Making Inferences Task CardsFree Response Answer SheetAnswer KeyPowerPoint SlidesGoogle SlidesEverything is editable! Microsoft Office (.docx, .pptx), PDF and Google Slide formats included!Pair these making inferences task cards with my complete Inferen
3rd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Character Trait & Characterization Task Cards
32 character trait TASK CARDS to read a passage, identify character traits and support character trait with characterization evidence from passage. PowerPoint, Google slides and task cards. Perfect for distance learning, no prep lesson or Google Classroom activity! 2 versions: Multiple choice and short answer - for effortless differentiation. BONUS: Instead of boring text excerpts, each task card features a fictional anecdote to teach values and EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Zip Includes: PowerPoint s
3rd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
ELA Task Cards Bundle: Over 30% OFF! Perfect for distance learning! NO PREP ELA TASK CARDS for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade (common core aligned). Use these task cards and answer keys for NO PREP mini lessons, guided practice, independent practice, and/or assessment for NO PREP common core aligned ELA lessons. ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE INCLUDES 20+ PRODUCTS (Click links for individual product previews): All Task Card Sets Include: - Task Cards - Student Answer Sheets (Differentiated Versions) - Answe
2nd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE TASK CARDS
Author's Purpose task cards, 3 differentiated answer sheets, Rubric, Answer Key, PIE Poster, PowerPoint and Google slides for no prep author's purpose classroom lesson and worksheets, or distance learning Google classroom activities. 24 Authors Purpose Task Cards: PIE - Persuade, Inform, Entertain24 paragraph cards4 challenge cards to help your students practice determining author's purposeZIP FILE INCLUDES: 24 Task Cards: Each features one short passage4 Challenge CardsPowerPoint slidesGoogle
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Paragraph of the Week
Paragraph of the week task cards, PowerPoint and Google slides for no prep daily or weekly writing practice for narrative, persuasive and informational (expository) paragraph (or essay) writing. Perfect for distance learning or Google classroom activities!75 WRITING PROMPTS include: 25 informational/expository writing prompts25 persuasive prompts25 narrative promptsStudent-centered writing prompts for guaranteed engagement and joy factor!Writing prompts designed for one paragraph but can be use
2nd - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository
Reading Literature Task Cards
Use these reading literature task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and Answer Key to practice literal, inferential and text evidence questions (Reading Literature Common Core Standards: Grades 3-8). Perfect for distance learning!Instead of catering questions to reading novels or short stories, use these quick and easy fiction passage task cards for NO PREP mini lessons, guided practice, independent practice, and/or assessment for NO PREP common core aligned ELA lessons. Reading Literatur
3rd - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Literature, Reading
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Quote of the Week: Inferencing Activities and Inspirational Quote Posters
Quote of the Week inspirational quote daily ELA bell ringers include 47 inspirational quote posters (with beautiful images) and a daily student activity (5 Monday-Friday prompts) for a total of 235 inspirational activities. Includes student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Google Slides and/or Google Doc - Perfect for distance learning or Google Classroom activities. Skills Practiced:Monday: Paraphrasing/Inferencing (Answer Key Provided)Tuesday: Analysis/Making meaningWednesday: Text to Text Connec
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Reading, Writing-Expository
EARLY FINISHER TASK CARDS
Early finisher activities - 50 task cards, PowerPoint slides or Google slides for early finishers - Perfect for distance learning Google Classroom activities. Your early finishers in any subject or grade now have meaningful (arguably life-altering) prompts to keep them engaged every second of class! 50 inspirational writing prompts are also perfect for distance learning!Zip Includes: 50 Task Cards50 PowerPoint slides50 Google Slides These early finisher task cards promote motivation, inspirati
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing, For All Subjects
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Exit Slips for ANY Subject
Reusable exit slips for any grade or subject using social media classroom activities (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and more!) Use Social Media and creativity (music/art) for fun EXIT SLIPS: For ANY AGE: English - Math - Science - Social Studies & More!! Don't waste time creating an exit slip (checks for understanding) for every class. This product contains 17 exit passes for ANY subject or age: - TikTok Post (2) - Blogger Post (2) - Comic Strip - Soundcloud - Ode to... - Drawing - iTunes -
1st - 12th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
POINT OF VIEW
POINT OF VIEW: 64 TASK CARDS (2 SETS FOR GRADES 3 - 8). Perfect for distance learning! **2 PRODUCTS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE** - Set 1: First vs. Third - Set 2: First vs. Third-Limited vs. Third-Omniscient - Multiple Choice Format - BONUS: all cards teach emotional intelligence & mindfulness!! - All documents in PDF & editable formats **Use Set 1 for Grade 3 - 6 and set 2 for Grade 6 - 8 or mix and match to differentiation and scaffolding** Set 1 teaches 1st vs. 3rd POV while set 2 teaches 1st
3rd - 8th
Character Education, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.6
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
32 Drawing Conclusions Task Cards, PowerPoint Google Slides, Answer Sheet and Answer Key. Perfect for making inferences distance learning, no prep lesson or Google Classroom activity! Teach drawing conclusions and inference skills with 32 passages on task card, PowerPoint and Google slide formats. Zip Includes: 32 Drawing Conclusions Task Cards2 Answer Sheets (Multiple Choice & Free Response for Easy Differentiation)PowerPoint Slides (Multiple Choice & Free Response for Easy Differentiation)Goog
3rd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
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About the store
Experience
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.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Top 1% Seller on Teachers Pay Teachers
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
Explore nearly 1,000 engaging resources for diverse learners, including in-depth novel studies, multimedia ELA projects, film and song lyric analysis lessons and activities, pop culture units, and differentiation for IEP, RTI, and distance learning.
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- Full Year ELA Curriculum | Grades K-12
- Fun Nonfiction Reading Activities (Sports, Super Hero, Urban Legend & Conspiracy)
- Upper Elementary, Middle School and High School Music & Video ELA Activities
- Back-to-School & SEL Lessons
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