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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
Coraline Creative Writing Mini Workbook – Exploring Mood (7-10 ELA)
Teach students how to see, feel, and shape mood through sentence structure, mood, and tone with this Coraline Creative Writing Mini Workbook.This short, highly engaging writing practice uses excerpts from Neil Gaiman’s Coraline to help students understand how authors use sentence types, syntax, and diction to create atmosphere — from eerie unease to quiet tenderness. Perfect as a mini-lesson, sub-plan, or creative extension for your Gothic or spooky-season units! What’s Included: Printable P
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+36
Also included in: Gothic Short Story Creative Writing Bundle for High School ELA
U5.3 Economics and Civics: Exploring Inflation and Quantity Theory of Money
CryptoLand’s Digital Disaster Case Study | Inflation and Quantity Theory of Money | Macroeconomics ActivityHelp students truly understand inflation, money growth, and the quantity theory of money with this engaging, classroom-ready economics case study built around a memorable fictional scenario. In CryptoLand’s Digital Disaster, students examine what happens when leaders increase the money supply too quickly and discover why more money does not always mean more wealth. What’s Included:💡 Teach
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Civics, Economics , Financial Literacy
CCSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.2
, RI.11-12.3
+1
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
Hidden Risks Beneath Economic Stability (2026) Full Lesson + DBQ
Hidden Risks Beneath Economic Stability (2026) – Full Lesson + AP-Style DBQ + 2008 Recession LectureAre your students able to look beyond surface-level economic indicators and analyze real systemic risk? This high-level lesson pushes students to think like economists and policymakers by examining a critical modern question: Is today’s economy truly stable, or just appearing stable?What This Lesson DoesThis resource moves students beyond memorization and into real-world economic analysis by exp
11th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Economics , Other (Social Studies), Writing-Expository
CCSS
RH.11-12.1
, RH.11-12.6
, WHST.11-12.1
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
Sponge Cities in China: Sustainability Global Politics Case Study
Bring the complexities of sustainable urban development to life with this engaging case study on China’s Sponge City initiative—a real-world example that sparks critical thinking and inquiry in your IB Global Politics or global studies classroom. This ready-to-use resource bundle includes: ✅ A visually engaging slide deck introducing students to the Sponge City concept ✅ Curated video + article links with guided response questions ✅ Source-based analysis activities modeled after IB Paper
9th - 12th
Government, Other (Social Studies), World History
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)
APUSH DBQ Bundle: 20th Century Women (CCOT Prompt for Period 7)
UNIQUE DBQ for use in an AP US History courses based on this prompt: Evaluate the extent to which the roles and expectations of American women changed from 1917 to 1950.There are 7 documents as part of this DBQ including: - Primary and secondary sources - Text-based and visual sources - Topics: Expanding Political and Civic Roles, Wartime Labor and National Service, Redefining Womanhood and Personal Autonomy, Domestic Expectations and Gender Norms, Economic Crisis and Retrenchment, and Postwar R
9th - 12th
U.S. History, Writing-Essays
Also included in: AP US History DBQ Bundle (Periods 1-9)
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