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Hey there! My name is Daina, and I’ve helped tens of thousands of ELA teachers with modern, low-prep classroom resources to support secondary students. I’m the face behind Mondays Made Easy, and my goal is to empower you to effectively engage middle school and high school students in meaningful learning experiences. I’m here to help you foster a lifelong love for reading and writing while equipping students with the skills that they need to navigate the challenges of the real world.
I began teaching in Canada through the public school system, where I taught high school English to students from diverse backgrounds. Teaching then brought me abroad for three years at an international school in Bangkok, Thailand. I taught a range of subjects at the secondary level, including science, sociology, literature, and Advanced Placement Language and Composition.
No matter who I was teaching — English language learners, Advanced Placement writers, or neurodivergent teens and adults — I always faced the same challenge: finding inclusive, age-appropriate resources for older students. This pushed me to create my own and start sharing them with you here!
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Family Feud - Editable End of Year Activity, Classroom Feud Review Game Template
Who doesn’t love a game of Classroom Feud? Modeled after the classic Family Feud format, this team-building activity is a great way to engage students during the back to school season, for test prep, or at the end of the year. Includes both digital and printable options! ☄️ Want to save over 90%? This resource is part of the End of Year Mega Bundle.→ Check it out here.Included with this Classroom Feud Game:✏️ Classroom Feud Game Slideshow - Editable and Ready-to-Use Facilitate a game of classro
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
CCSS
SL.5.1
, SL.5.4
, SL.5.6
+33
Ice breaker Questions - End of the Year Icebreaker Activity Get to Know You Game
Looking for an icebreaker activity for teens? Your students will love these ice breaker questions for older students! These 36 get-to-know-you questions are perfect for a “speed-meeting” icebreaker game, for group discussions, or as daily attendance prompts. Includes editable templates to make your own question cards! ☄️ Want to save over 90%? This resource is part of the Back to School Mega Bundle.→ Check it out here.Included with this Icebreaker Game:✏️ 36 unique, engaging, and age-appropriat
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.4
, W.7.4
, W.8.4
+15
1984 Novel Study Unit - Complete Literary Analysis Bundle - Modern Parallels
Want to hook your students with a novel study so compelling and relevant it stays with them for years? This complete unit for George Orwell's 1984 dives into modern parallels, an escape room game, rigorous literary analysis activities, detailed chapter discussion questions, a step-by-step pacing guide, and everything else you need to turn up the volume on this classic. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! ☄️ Save over 90% with this special bundle price and additional discounts!☟
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+23
Ice Breakers for High School Students Games & Activities for First Day of School
Looking for fun icebreaker games for high school students? This back to school icebreaker bundle has 10+ best-selling, cringe-free games and team-building activities for the first day of school! Get students moving, talking, and connecting with these fun, low-prep icebreakers that build a strong classroom community. ☄️ Save over 90% with this special bundle price and additional discounts!Included with this Back to School Icebreaker Bundle:✏️ “Speed Meeting” Icebreaker Questions - Editable & Rea
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
CCSS
W.6.2c
, W.6.3c
, W.6.4
+27
Book Trailer Project - Movie Trailer Assignment for Any Novel Study Book Report
This book trailer project is a memorable and engaging project-based learning assessment! Included with this project outline are a book trailer rubric, movie trailer storyboard graphic organizer, student checklist, assignment instructions, student examples, and more. ☄️ Want to save over 90%? This resource is part of the End of Year Mega Bundle.→ Check it out here.Included with this Book Trailer Project:✏️ Book Trailer Project Outline - Editable & Ready-to-Print ✏️ Reflective Writing Assignmen
6th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.5
+52
Elements of Poetry - Introduction to Poetry Lesson, Anchor Chart - Comprehension
By the end of this introduction to poetry lesson, your students will actually be able to identify the parts of a poem – and talk about them! This poetry analysis lesson covers the elements of poetry through an interactive slideshow, gallery walk, and word wall anchor chart for high school students. Includes digital resources for Google Classroom®! ☄️ Want to save over 85%? This resource is part of the High School Poetry Mega Bundle.→ Check it out here.Included with this Introduction to Poetry L
6th - 12th
Close Reading, Poetry, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.4
, RL.7.5
+29
Enneagram Personality Test – End of the Year Activity – SEL for Older Students
Get to know your students using this Enneagram Personality Test designed for the classroom! This end of the year reflection activity includes slideshow lesson, celebrity enneagram types, enneagram informational handbook, a 36-question enneagram quiz, reflection worksheets, and enneagram posters for your bulletin board. ☄️ Want to save over 90%? This resource is part of the End of Year Mega Bundle.→ Check it out here.Included with this Enneagram Personality Unit:✏️ Enneagram Slideshow Lesson Int
5th - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.3
+81
Back to School Activities - Classroom Management, Organization, Games, Community
This back-to-school bundle of activities includes year-long classroom management strategies, fun first week of school games, teacher organization tools, and classroom community activities to start your new school year on the right foot! Get to know your students, plan your course syllabus, manage important classroom information, and lay the foundation for a successful academic year. ☄️ Save over 90% with this special bundle price and additional discounts!Included with this Back to School Mega B
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
CCSS
RI.7.1
, RI.7.7
, RI.8.1
+18
Thesis Statement Lesson - Thesis Statements Slideshow, Worksheets, and Examples
This thesis statement lesson will teach your students how to write powerful thesis statements. Students will analyze thesis statement examples and explore thesis statement structures and formulas to use as templates for their own writing. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! ☄️ Want to save over 75%? This resource is part of the Thesis Statement Practice Bundle.→ Check it out here.Included with this Thesis Statement Lesson:✏️ Thesis Statement Slideshow Lesson - PDF & Google Slid
6th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+42
Song Analysis Lesson and Worksheets - Introduction to Poetry Through Song Lyrics
This song lyric analysis lesson introduces poetry analysis through the use of your students’ favorite song lyrics! Practice annotating with the worksheets and graphic organizers provided. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®. Included with this Song Lyric Analysis Lesson Plan: ✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides®, Microsoft PowerPoint® & PDF ✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Informational Handout - Digital & Print ✏️ Practice Close Reading and
6th - 12th
Close Reading, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
+42
High School Poetry Unit - Reading, Annotating, Analyzing & Writing Poetry Bundle
UPDATED 2026 | This complete poetry unit uses song lyrics, pop culture, and modern trends to hook even your most reluctant learners! With over 600 pages of best-selling materials, this high school poetry bundle explores reading, annotating, analyzing, and writing poetry. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®! ☄️ Save over 85% with this special bundle price and additional discounts!Included in this High School Poetry Unit:1. NEW (2026) - Poetry Playlist Mini-Unit - Modern Poetry C
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Poetry
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.4
, RL.8.7
+12
OLC Ontario Literacy Course - Essential Literacy for Middle & High School OLC4O
Your no-prep solution to teach the mandated tasks for the Ontario Literacy Course (OLC4O and OSSLC)! This freshly updated unit includes a full semester's worth of literacy lessons, comprehension passages, activities, graphic organizers, and assessments. ☄️ Save over 80% with this special bundle price and additional discounts!Develop essential literacy skills through the exploration of informational, narrative, and graphic texts. Suitable for online learning with digital resources for Google Cla
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+67
Plagiarism Lesson - Different Types of Plagiarism Handbook and Activities - AI
Updated in 2024 to include examples involving AI! Do your students know about the five most common types of plagiarism? This lesson explores different types of plagiarism and includes practice activities, a plagiarism handbook, task cards, and digital activities for Google Classroom®! Included with this Types of Plagiarism Lesson:✏️ Plagiarism Interactive Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® & Google Slides® Teach students about five common types types of plagiarismExamine common examples
6th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+27
Persuasive Writing Unit - Lessons, Graphic Organizer, Essay Topics & Rubric
This persuasive writing unit has everything to teach persuasive essays and opinion writing! Explore engaging slideshow lessons, informational handouts, graphic organizers, essay writing prompts, and more. Suitable for online learning with digital materials for Google Classroom®! ☄️ Save over 80% with this special bundle price and additional discounts!Included with this Persuasive Writing Unit:✏️ Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint® ✏️ Persuasive Writing I
6th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.5
+72
Reading Poetry Unit - Introduction to Reading and Analyzing Poetry Elements
Explore the elements of poetry, analyze music lyrics, teach poetic devices, model how to annotate poetry, and more. This modern poetry unit includes over 220 pages of materials for teaching poetry comprehension! Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®! Included with this Introduction to Poetry Unit:✏️ Elements of Poetry Lesson, Anchor Chart, and Gallery Walk Activity ✏️ Annotating Poetry Lesson and Guided Notes ✏️ Song Analysis Lesson and Worksheets ✏️ Figurative Language Posters ✏
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Poetry, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.4
, RL.9-10.5
, RL.9-10.7
+15
MLA Format - MLA 9 Citations Worksheets, Examples, Cheat Sheet - Citing Sources
Teaching MLA format doesn’t need to be hard! These MLA citation worksheets explore MLA 9 with examples of citing sources and a personal “cheat sheet” anchor chart. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Included with these MLA Citations Worksheets and Activities:✏️ 10 Days of MLA 9 Practice Worksheets - Digital & Print Explore why MLA format is important, examine the parts of a citation, identify errors in MLA citations, and more!✏️ 10 Days of MLA Format Be
8th - 12th
For All Subjects, Library Skills, Writing
CCSS
W.8.2
, W.8.8
, W.8.9
+12
Punctuating Dialogue - Embedding Quotations Grammar Worksheets - Quotation Marks
Teach students about punctuating dialogue using these grammar worksheets, games, and activities! Students will learn about embedding quotations and the proper use of quotation marks with this modern and engaging lesson. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! ☄️ Want to save over 30%? This resource is part of the 3-week Creative Writing Unit.→ Check it out here.Included with these Punctuating Dialogue Grammar Worksheets:✏️ Punctuating Dialogue Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoi
6th - 10th
Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
W.6.1d
, W.6.3
, W.6.4
+37
High School Literature Circles - Literature Circle Roles & Book Club Activities
Facilitate student-led book clubs with ease using this literature circles bundle! Perfect for high school, this no-prep unit includes literature circle roles, fun collaborative activities, assessment tools, and everything you need for independent novel studies. ☄️ Save over 95% with this special bundle price and additional discounts!Included with this High School Literature Circles Unit:✏️ Introductory Book Tasting Activity - Virtual & Ready-to-Print ✏️ Literature Circle Roles with Task Works
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.8.1
+21
Analyzing Themes in Song Lyrics - Teach Poetry Analysis Through Song Lyrics
Teach students how to identify themes in song lyrics with this poetry analysis lesson! Guide students through an exploration of central themes expressed in songs. Includes slideshow lesson, informational handout, sample lyrics, application activity for any song lyrics, and a creative expression assignment with rubric. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®. Included with this Poetry Analysis Lesson:✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerP
4th - 10th
Close Reading, Poetry, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+51
Middle School Poetry Unit - Reading & Writing Poetry - Analyzing Poetic Devices
This modern middle school poetry unit will hook even your most reluctant readers! Includes introductory slideshow lessons, poetic device games and activities, poetry writing workshops, assignments, rubrics, and more. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®! ☄️ Save over 80% with this special bundle price and additional discounts!Included with this Middle School Poetry Unit:✏️ Analyzing Themes in Song Lyrics Lesson Includes a slideshow lesson, informational handout, examples of song
4th - 10th
Close Reading, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.4
+69
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About the store
Experience
Hey there! My name is Daina, and I’ve helped tens of thousands of ELA teachers with modern, low-prep classroom resources to support secondary students. I’m the face behind Mondays Made Easy, and my goal is to empower you to effectively engage middle school and high school students in meaningful learning experiences. I’m here to help you foster a lifelong love for reading and writing while equipping students with the skills that they need to navigate the challenges of the real world.
I began teaching in Canada through the public school system, where I taught high school English to students from diverse backgrounds. Teaching then brought me abroad for three years at an international school in Bangkok, Thailand. I taught a range of subjects at the secondary level, including science, sociology, literature, and Advanced Placement Language and Composition.
No matter who I was teaching — English language learners, Advanced Placement writers, or neurodivergent teens and adults — I always faced the same challenge: finding inclusive, age-appropriate resources for older students. This pushed me to create my own and start sharing them with you here!
Teaching style
A rigorous, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment is a priority in my classroom. I promote this in my resources by including opportunities for thoughtbul interaction and student-centered discussion around curriculum content.
Project-based learning and authentic learning are pillars of my curriculum design. By incorporating principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDI) and spiraled instruction, my units and activities scaffold each step of the learning process for all students. By using differentiated instruction and incorporating various learning modalities, I ensure that each student can engage with the material in a way that suits their individual needs.
Critical thinking is also one of the most essential skills cultivated in my lessons; I'm always challenging my students to confirm how they know what they know, and to rely on trusted sources to support their findings. These foundations offer the safety to adequately explore social responsibility and instill values of global citizenship in our students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My best teacher moments are when I am humbled by my students.
My own education history
I received my Bachelor of Arts Honours from Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, majoring in English and minoring in History. As a student in the Concurrent Education Program, I taught in a variety of classrooms during my undergraduate degree, including elementary, high school, Student Success, and experiential classrooms.
I earned my Bachelor of Education from Queen's University through the Concurrent Education Program with a specialization in Environmental Education. I later completed additional qualifications in Special Education and teaching students with behavioral needs.
I am Google Certified Level 1 and have received training from the College Board for Advanced Placement Language and Composition and Advanced Placement Literature.
I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in 2017 with Zuna Yoga in Bali, Indonesia.
Additional biographical information
I currently live in Toronto, Canada and spend my free time enjoying live music, scouring vintage markets, brunching, and cherishing moments with family and friends. I also love being outside as much as possible!
It goes without saying that I'm a lover of language. I like to rotate through a few books at one time. Right now I am reading The Creative Act by Rick Rubin, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
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