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Plan a Vacation Project | Linear Equations & Systems of Equations PBL | Real-World MathHelp students see why algebra matters with this engaging, real-world Plan a Vacation Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience. In this multi-day project, students use linear equations and systems of equations to plan a realistic vacation, compare costs, create a budget, and justify decisions using mathematical evidence. Designed to move beyond worksheets, this project asks students to think critically, model r

SEL Reset, Growth Mindset & Goal Setting | Grades 7–12Coming back from winter break can feel emotionally heavy, unfocused, and disconnected. This Winter Break Classroom Reset Bundle gives you a complete, low-prep system to help students reflect, reset expectations, and move forward with clarity. Designed for middle and high school classrooms, this bundle blends SEL reflection, growth mindset instruction, and goal-setting writing into a cohesive re-entry experience that works in general educatio

Claims & Counterclaims Slideshow | Argument Writing Practice | CCSS W.9-10.1Teaching claims and counterclaims can be challenging—this argument writing slideshow makes it clear and concrete. Students learn how to identify arguable claims and evaluate evidence for and against a claim using structured, guided practice. Perfect for 9th–10th grade ELA and fully aligned to CCSS W.9–10.1. Teach students how to determine whether a claim is truly arguable and support it with evidence—for and against.Per

Help students confidently plan, write, and revise a complete argument essay with this structured, student-friendly writing bundle. Originally designed for To Kill a Mockingbird assessment, but can be used for any argumentative writing assignment. This resource provides clear steps, visual organization, and guided supports that help students understand what to do and how to do it at every stage of the writing process, from building a thesis to peer editing a final draft. Designed to support a

Quote Sandwich Paragraph Structure + Transition Words Anchor ChartScaffolded Literary Evidence Writing, Grades 6–10Teaching students to integrate textual evidence is hard. This Quote Sandwich printable resource breaks the process into clear, repeatable steps that students can actually follow. STANDARDS AND SKILLS COVERED ✅Writing a strong topic sentence using transition words ✅Introducing a quote with context ✅Embedding the quote correctly ✅Explaining how the quote proves the

Love & Friendship Choice Writing | Personal Narrative & SEL Writing | Planner, Sentence Starters & Rubric Teaching writing around love, friendship, and personal experiences can be meaningful—but also challenging when students don’t know how to get started. This Love & Friendship Choice Writing resource gives students structured choice while providing the scaffolds they need to write a complete, thoughtful response with confidence. Designed as a low-prep, high-engagement writing lesson, this reso

School Growth Mindset, Reflection & Vision Planning | Middle & HighComing back from winter break can feel overwhelming—for students and teachers. Routines are disrupted, emotions run high, and some students return carrying far more than unfinished assignments. This Winter Break Reset lesson is designed to help students ease back into school safely and meaningfully, while still reconnecting them to expectations, effort, and graduation goals. Instead of jumping straight into academics, this less

MLK Day Literary Devices & Meaning One-Day ELA Lesson Using “I Have a Dream”Print & Google | Grades 8–12Help students move beyond surface-level responses and examine how language creates impact. This MLK Day one-day ELA lesson guides students through analyzing short excerpts from “I Have a Dream” to explore how literary devices strengthen meaning and message. Designed for real classrooms, this resource balances academic rigor with accessibility and works well for middle and high school students

Scaffolded Research Planning | Print + Google SlidesStarting research can feel overwhelming for students. This Topic Brainstorming & Research Organizer breaks the research process into clear, manageable steps so students can confidently move from ideas to inquiry. Designed as a research launch or pre-writing scaffold, this resource guides students through topic selection, activating prior knowledge, finding credible sources, organizing notes, and generating meaningful questions—all in one struct

This resource is designed to be used with an informational text set alongside a novel as a scaffold to support students in developing independent CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) responses. Students analyze current informational articles using the structured note-catcher before transitioning into argumentative writing. This scaffold has been successfully used with novels such as The Hate U Give, All American Boys, Monster, and To Kill a Mockingbird. What's Included:✔ 3-page printable not

Civil Rights Then vs. Now | CER Argument Writing LessonClaim–Evidence–Reasoning | Print & Google | Grades 8–12Help students write clear, evidence-based arguments by connecting historical civil rights issues to their continued relevance today.This academic CER lesson guides students through developing a claim, selecting relevant evidence from the past and present, and explaining their reasoning in a structured argument paragraph. Designed for middle and high school ELA classrooms, this resource e

Strengthen your students’ argumentative writing skills with this ready-to-use resource! The Building Blocks of a Nuanced Claim organizer helps students form thoughtful, balanced claims that acknowledge multiple perspectives — ideal for high school ELA classrooms. Students learn to: Identify arguments and supporting evidenceConsider commonly held beliefs or opposing viewpointsUse nuanced transition words to craft sophisticated claimsWrite one-sentence nuanced claims that serve as strong thesis st

Scaffolded Literary Evidence Writing, Grades 8–10Teaching symbolism is hard — students often summarize instead of analyzing. This “The Scarlet Ibis” symbolism writing resource breaks the process into clear, manageable steps so students can confidently write a complete literary analysis paragraph. This resource focuses on high-impact symbols from The Scarlet Ibis (including the coffin and scarlet ibis) and models how to move from idea → evidence → meaning. STANDARDS AND SKILLS COVEREDArgumen

Quote Sandwich Paragraph Poster Scaffolded Literary Evidence Writing, Grades 6–10Teaching Students How to Introduce, Embed, and Explain Textual Evidence Struggling writers often drop quotes into their paragraphs without context or explanation. This Quote Sandwich Poster provides a clear, visual model that shows students exactly how to integrate textual evidence in a way that proves their thinking. Using a simple, student-friendly sandwich metaphor, this poster breaks paragraph writing into man

Goal Setting Informative Essay | New Year Writing Activity (Grades 7–12)Starting the new year can feel overwhelming for students. This 2026 Goal Writing Essay provides a structured, supportive way for students to reflect, plan, and write an informative essay about a personal goal—without academic overload. This resource guides students through prewriting, outlining, drafting, and reflection, making it ideal for the first days back after winter break, SEL integration, or anytime students need a m

MLK Day Reflection Activity | Image Analysis & Personal Connection WritingGrades 6–12 | Print & Digital Friendly | Low-PrepMost students have learned about Martin Luther King Jr.—but fewer have been given space to reflect on who he was as a person. This MLK Day Reflection Activity invites students to slow down, observe powerful historical images, and make meaningful personal connections through thoughtful writing. Students analyze three public-domain images of Dr. King and choose one that reson