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Al Capone Does My Shirts Character Backpack Symbols Activity
Help your students think deeply about literature with the Al Capone Does My Shirts Character Backpack Symbols Activity! In this activity, students “pack a backpack” for "Moose" Flanagan from Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko by choosing symbolic items that represent the character's traits, motivations, and growth. This hands-on activity blends literary analysis, symbolism, and characterization while encouraging creativity and textual evidence. Students select 5–7 meaningful i
5th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.3
+5
Also included in: Al Capone Does My Shirts Mini Novel Study Enrichment Bundle
Living Constitution DBQ | Constitutional Change & Amendments Civics Government
🏛️ The Living Constitution DBQ - How Does Our Democracy Change? ⚖️ Overview: Beyond the Parchment—Analyzing Constitutional EvolutionChallenge your students to move past memorizing amendments and tackle the ultimate question of constitutional law: How does the U.S. Constitution truly change?This comprehensive Document-Based Question (DBQ) resource empowers students to evaluate the extent to which the Constitution functions as a "living document," exploring the powerful, often unseen, mechanism
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of The House of Usher SS Mini Activity and Answer Key
When the house starts crumbling, so does the mind. This two-page activity plunges students into Edgar Allan Poe’s eerie tale of decay, both physical and emotional. With guided analysis and text led questions, students will explore how setting, symbolism, and tone create a claustrophobic world where madness and mystery intertwine, and where the house itself seems to breathe with dread. Perfect for Gothic lit units, short story analysis, or “Let’s talk about fear and fragmentation” days, this reso
5th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Short Stories
Challenging Gender - Global Politics
This lesson introduces students to the concepts of sex, gender, and gender identity, exploring how biological and social factors shape expectations and opportunities for men, women, and gender-diverse people. It primarily explores gender in binary terms—male and female—and does not delve into transgender issues or non-binary identities. It is designed to lay the groundwork for future lessons on feminist theories of international relations, which have also tended to approach gender from a binary
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Social Studies
CCSS
SL.11-12.1
, RH.11-12.1
, RH.11-12.2
Also included in: Unit - Feminism: Power in a Gendered World
Indigenous / Native American Experience KWL Chart | Editable & Printable
This editable KWL chart helps students activate background knowledge and reflect on their learning about Native and Indigenous American experiences—past and present. Originally designed to pair with The Marrow Thieves or Reservation Dogs, this flexible resource works beautifully with any Indigenous literature, film, or cultural study unit. What’s Included:Printable PDF versionEditable Google Docs version (ready to assign via Classroom or Schoology)KWL Chart + Reflection Page to document evo
7th - 10th
Character Education, Native Americans, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.7.9
, W.9-10.9
, SL.7.1
+3
Us (Jordan Peele) – Opening Sequence Viewing Questions (Grades 11–12)
Engage your students with Jordan Peele’s Us (2019) through this structured and thought-provoking Opening Sequence Viewing Questions Pack. Designed for ELA and Film Studies classrooms, this activity guides students through the film’s eerie and symbolic first fifteen minutes — from the mysterious text about America’s tunnels to Addie’s haunting encounter at the Vision Quest. Perfect for exploring mise-en-scène, sound design, symbolism, and social commentary, this lesson helps students connect
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies), Visual Arts
CCSS
RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
, RL.11-12.4
+4
Also included in: Horror Film Opening Sequence Analysis Jordan Peele | Film Analysis
AP Psychology Unit 1, Topic 1.3: Anatomy of a Neuron
Help your students finally understand the parts of a neuron without getting lost in confusing diagrams or overly technical explanations. This AP Psychology Unit 1, Lesson 5: Anatomy of a Neuron is a clear, engaging, and classroom-ready resource designed to teach students the structure and function of neurons in a way that is rigorous, visual, and easy to follow. Students learn how neural communication begins by exploring the major parts of a neuron and what each structure does. Instead of passiv
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology
Analyzing Rhyme Scheme for There Will Come Soft Rains - ELA
Reflect on the power of nature and the silence of absence in this thoughtful poetry worksheet based on Sara Teasdale’s There Will Come Soft Rains. This nature-rich, post-war poem offers a unique opportunity to explore theme, tone, historical context, and poetic contrast. Students Will:✔ Identify rhyme scheme and sound structure ✔ Interpret poetic imagery and personification ✔ Explore theme and message in historical context ✔ Contrast nature vs. human presence in literature ✔ Respond to thoug
Not Specific
ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Reading
Frankenweenie: Pre-Viewing / Activation Questions
Get students thinking critically before watching Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie with this set of engaging pre-viewing discussion and writing prompts. These questions activate prior knowledge, tap into students’ background experiences with monsters and horror tropes, and prepare them to recognize the film’s themes of parody, grief, and the grotesque. What’s Included 8 open-ended activation questions that build anticipation and spark discussionTwo printable PDF versions:Clean list of questions (for
7th - 10th
Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA), Visual Arts
CCSS
RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
, RL.9-10.2
+9
Also included in: Frankenweenie Film Analysis Bundle – ELA & Film Studies (Grades 8–11)
Penguins Virtual Field Trip Antarctica Habitats Digital Resource Winter Activity
Take your class on a magical journey to the world of penguins without ever leaving the classroom! This digital resource is packed with student-friendly activities that make learning feel like an adventure! Designed especially for kindergarten through 2nd grade, students will explore adorable penguins through videos, music, counting games, read alouds and drawing activities. Students will travel to zoos, aquariums and the wild to observe penguins, and meet the workers who take care of them. Stude
PreK - 2nd
Informational Text, Reading, Science
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
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