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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
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)
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