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Welcome to Your Ultimate ELA & Library Media Adventure! 🌟
Dive into the world of English Language Arts with an educator who brings over 17 years of middle and high school teaching expertise! From AP Literature and AP Language to middle school ELA, I’ve guided students through every twist and turn of the ELA journey—helping them think critically, write powerfully, and explore the joy of reading.
✨ Why Choose Me?
✍️ Writing & Literacy Mentor: With extensive experience teaching creative, analytical, and research-based writing, I help students discover their unique voices and master skills that last a lifetime.
📚 Library Media Specialist in Training: Armed with a Master’s in Library Media, I’m passionate about connecting students with 21st-century research tools, fostering information literacy, and making school libraries dynamic centers of learning.
🏫 Award-Winning Educator: Recognized as Boaz City Schools Teacher of the Year (2016) and honored with the Teachers of Promise for Teacher Leadership (2022–2023), I bring proven excellence and a dedication to student growth in every classroom.
Join me for an engaging, student-centered ELA and research adventure where learning is interactive, exciting, and tailored just for you! 🚀📖
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens VOCABULARY GAME
This engaging three-round vocabulary game is designed to help students master key terms from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens through interactive and varied review activities. Each round builds on the previous one, reinforcing understanding, recall, and application of vocabulary in a fun, competitive format. Round 1 – Definition Match: Students are given a definition and must select the correct vocabulary word from multiple choices. This round helps familiarize students with the words and
4th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
Parallel Structure, Repetition, Anaphora
Parallel Structure, Repetition, and Anaphora in A Christmas CarolThis engaging presentation introduces students to three powerful rhetorical and literary techniques— parallel structure, repetition, and anaphora—through the timeless words of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Using memorable excerpts from the novella, students will explore how Dickens’ deliberate use of rhythm and repetition adds emphasis, emotion, and musicality to his prose. For example, Scrooge’s transformation is brought
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Grammar, Literature, Reading Strategies
Thanksgiving Acrostic Poem
Activity Title: THANKFUL Acrostic Poem Description: In this reflective writing activity, students will create an acrostic poem using the word THANKFUL to express gratitude and appreciation. Each letter of the word will begin a line that highlights something, someone, or an experience they are thankful for—whether from school, home, or life in general. Purpose: This activity encourages mindfulness and positivity by helping students pause and reflect on the good things in their lives. It also
1st - 12th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing
Senior Sights: A High School Senior/Graduate Writing Assignment
This assignment asks seniors to explain their "next steps" after graduation: college, workforce, or military. See sample below... You have never really had to worry about where you were going next year because next year always meant the next year of school. Now, in your final year of high school, you are faced with this very serious potentially scary question: What are your life plans after high school graduation?You may already have a definite answer, an answer you have always known, or you m
12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Writing, Writing-Expository
The Tempest by William Shakespeare Character Cards
Character Name Tags for The TempestThe character name tags for William Shakespeare’s The Tempest feature a consistent, colorful design used for every character in the play. Each tag simply includes the character’s name in large, legible text on a bright, uniform background. The cohesive color scheme helps create a polished, organized look while keeping the focus on identifying and understanding each role. Classroom and Theater Applications Classroom Readings and Performances: During in-class
6th - 12th
Drama, Literature, Reading Strategies
SAVVAS Unit 4 "All That Glitters" Wallpaper
The wallpaper for Savvas’s Unit 4, “All That Glitters,” visually captures the unit’s central theme—the tension between appearance and reality. The design features a shimmering gold background with layered textures of light and shadow, symbolizing the allure of beauty, wealth, and success that may conceal deeper truths beneath the surface. Scattered reflections and subtle, fractured patterns suggest that not everything that shines is genuine, inviting students to look closer and question what li
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol VOCABULARY Game
This engaging three-round vocabulary game is designed to help students master key terms from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens through interactive and varied review activities. Each round builds on the previous one, reinforcing understanding, recall, and application of vocabulary in a fun, competitive format. Round 1 – Definition Match: Students are given a definition and must select the correct vocabulary word from multiple choices. This round helps familiarize students with the words and
4th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Literature, Novel Studies
William Shakespeare's Macbeth
Teachers can introduce this handout: Before reading Macbeth, during a unit introduction on historical context and Shakespeare’s audience. During or after Act I, when students first encounter references to Scottish titles, monarchy, and the theme of ambition. After completing the play, as a model paragraph for essay preparation or timed writing practice. In AP Literature or honors classes, to demonstrate how to write sophisticated commentary linking authorial intent, historical context, and t
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
End-of-Year Writing Activity: "Remember When..."
Activity Title: Classroom Memory Book: A Year to RememberDescription:Students will take a few minutes to reflect on the past ten months and recall a favorite memory from the class. It could be a funny moment, a meaningful discussion, a memorable lesson, or something that someone said that stuck with them. Each student will write their memory on a Post-It Note to contribute to a collective Classroom Memory Book. This activity allows students to celebrate shared experiences, reflect on their gro
PreK - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Writing
Pride and Prejudice Wallpaper
This image is a decorative classroom wallpaper or digital display background featuring a quote from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. It is designed with an elegant floral border in soft blue tones and includes the novel title written in a graceful cursive font at the top. The centerpiece of the design is the empowering quote by Elizabeth Bennet: “My courage always rises with every attempt to intimidate me.” The author’s name appears in a matching cursive script at the bottom, creating a vi
Not Specific
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
"Inside the Nightmare" Unit One EXAM Study Guide (Savvas Realize)
Teacher created STUDY GUIDE for Unit One "Inside the Nightmare" for SAVVAS Realize.
10th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)
Research Source Sheet with Notes (MLA)
This form helps students organize their research sources (Books, Periodicals, and Electronic sources). Each line is formatted so the student can successfully complete his or her Works Cited page, as well. It also provides space (front and back) for students to take notes from the source. I have used these sheets in grades 7-12, and all age levels benefitted.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Expository
What Skillful Readers Do
"What Do Skillful Readers Do?" I start my year off with a review of the skillful reading strategies every year: Predicting, Inference, Drawing Conclusions, Synthesizing, Analyzing, etc. These strategies are so vital to reading comprehension; therefore, I give my students this handout which they keep in their binder all year as a reminder and reference to What Skillful Readers Do. The definitions are clear and to the point--great for those middle school students who just need something quick
6th - 8th
For All Subjects
Independent Reading
Character, Setting, Plot and Structure Analysis--want to know if your students are noticing the key elements in the text? This is an easy way to get a glance at what student's are noticing as they read.
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
The Hobbit One-Pager
Use this One-Pager to have students record Key Characters, Themes, and Evidence for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.
4th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+3
Frankenstein- High School
This lesson plan includes Common Core (CCRS) standards, Before, During, and After Reading Activities, a Product Focus, and space for Reflection.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
My Life As a Reader
This handout is intended to get students thinking about literary genres, specifically the genres they have read throughout their reading lives. It works well as a "Before" activity, prior to introducing literary genres that will be focused on in your classroom. It can be completed individually or as a group--depending on the reading interest in a given group of students.
Brittany McCullars
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Compare/Contrast William Shakespeare's Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Developing character(s): use this graphic to help you students do a side-by-side comparison/contrast of William Shakespeare's complex characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.3
Google Classroom Christmas Banner
Use this FREE banner to make your Google Classroom banner festive for the Christmas season! You can easily add your own Bitmogi to personalize.
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
Discipline Chart
Documentation is key when it comes to discipline. Use this form to keep track of the discipline in your classroom, and you will be ready for meetings with students, parents or administration.
1st - 12th
For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Your Ultimate ELA & Library Media Adventure! 🌟
Dive into the world of English Language Arts with an educator who brings over 17 years of middle and high school teaching expertise! From AP Literature and AP Language to middle school ELA, I’ve guided students through every twist and turn of the ELA journey—helping them think critically, write powerfully, and explore the joy of reading.
✨ Why Choose Me?
✍️ Writing & Literacy Mentor: With extensive experience teaching creative, analytical, and research-based writing, I help students discover their unique voices and master skills that last a lifetime.
📚 Library Media Specialist in Training: Armed with a Master’s in Library Media, I’m passionate about connecting students with 21st-century research tools, fostering information literacy, and making school libraries dynamic centers of learning.
🏫 Award-Winning Educator: Recognized as Boaz City Schools Teacher of the Year (2016) and honored with the Teachers of Promise for Teacher Leadership (2022–2023), I bring proven excellence and a dedication to student growth in every classroom.
Join me for an engaging, student-centered ELA and research adventure where learning is interactive, exciting, and tailored just for you! 🚀📖
Teaching style
Discover the Joy of Learning with Me! 🌟
In my classroom and library sessions, learning is an adventure! My teaching style centers on inquiry, collaboration, and student empowerment—where each lesson is an opportunity to explore, create, and grow.
✍️ Meet “The Writing & Research Guide”: Every literary work, writing assignment, and library project is selected to challenge, inspire, and equip students with skills for success in school and beyond.
Let’s embark on a journey where learning is fun, meaningful, and all about YOU! 🚀📚
Awards & shining teacher moments
Boaz City Schools Teacher of the Year – 2016
Teachers of Promise for Teacher Leadership – 2022–2023
My own education history
M.A. Library Media – University of West Alabama
B.S. Education – Auburn University
Additional biographical information
I’m Brittany McCullars, an English educator and library media specialist in training with a passion for literacy, research, and student-centered learning. With over 17 years of teaching experience in middle and high school, I aim to make reading, writing, and research both meaningful and exciting.
🎶 More Than Just a Teacher: Beyond the classroom, I’m fascinated by literature, research innovation, and all things literacy-related—sharing tips and strategies to empower students as lifelong learners.
👩👧👧 Life Beyond the Classroom: When I’m not teaching, I enjoy life with my husband, our two daughters, and the serenity of country living in Alabama.
Ready to explore the power of words and knowledge? Let’s make your ELA journey unforgettable! 🚀📚
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