Classic Prep Teaching
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I’m a secondary ELA and leadership teacher with 20+ years experience, passionate about creating structured, student-centered lessons that promote critical thinking and student voice. All resources from Classic Prep Teaching are classroom-tested and designed to be practical, engaging, and easy to use. I am currently teaching 9th grade ELA, along with Leadership 9/10 and Leadership 11/12 elective courses and ASB Leadership. I know the struggle of finding curriculum for Leadership elective courses and ASB Leadership-so I created my own to share with other educators to help YOU!
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Leadership 2: Unit 1 What Is Leadership Really?
High School Leadership • Grades 11–12 • Intro to Leadership UnitStart your leadership course strong with this engaging, real-world Unit 1 curriculum designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors. Can be modified for lower grades. If you are teaching lower level Leadership, check out my Leadership 1 Units! This unit goes beyond surface-level ideas of leadership and helps students explore what leadership really means—focusing on behavior, mindset, and personal growth, not just ti
11th - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Leadership 1: Unit 1: Discover Your Leader Style
Unit 1: Discover Your Leader Style High School Leadership Curriculum (Grades 9–10) Start your leadership course with a strong foundation in self-awareness, confidence, and growth mindset. This engaging Unit 1: Discover Your Leader Style is designed specifically for freshmen and sophomores and helps students explore who they are before they learn how to lead others. Perfect for leadership classes, ASB, advisory, freshman seminar, or SEL courses. What This Unit Covers Over 6 interactive class se
6th - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Leadership 1: Unit 3 Squad Goals
Help students develop the teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills strong leaders need with this engaging and interactive Unit 3: Squad Goals designed specifically for freshmen and sophomores. This low-prep leadership unit uses hands-on challenges, role-play activities, trust-building games, reflection, and collaborative projects to help students better understand how successful teams communicate, solve problems, and work together effectively. Perfect for leadership classes, advisory,
7th - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Leadership 1: Unit 2 Talk Like a Leader
Help students build the communication skills strong leaders actually use with this engaging and interactive unit designed specifically for freshmen and sophomores. This unit focuses on active listening, tone, body language, respectful communication, and public speaking through movement-based activities, role-play, games, reflection, and collaborative challenges. Perfect for leadership classes, advisory, freshman seminar, ASB, or SEL courses. What Students Will Learn Students will: Practice activ
7th - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Survive the Summer Creative Writing Mini Unit
Looking for a fun, meaningful, low-prep end-of-year writing unit for high school ELA? This creative writing mini unit helps students reflect on summer, identity, goals, habits, and personal growth through engaging narrative and reflective writing activities. Perfect for the last weeks of school, this unit combines humor, creativity, reflection, and student choice while still reinforcing important writing skills. Students will create: -summer survival guides -narrative summer scenes -future s
9th - 12th
Writing
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Unit
Teach the most dramatic section of Romeo and Juliet with this comprehensive Act 3 Unit Bundle! This engaging resource includes complete lesson plans, discussion activities, creative projects, and analysis tools for all five scenes of Act 3. From Mercutio’s death and Romeo’s banishment to Juliet’s conflict with her family, students will explore the major turning point of the play through meaningful, student-centered activities designed to build comprehension, analysis, and engagement. Perfect
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
30 Editable Book-Themed Agenda Slides for Secondary Classroom | Daily Slides |
Make your daily classroom routine feel warm, organized, and a little bit magical. These book-themed daily agenda slides are perfect for creating a calm, structured start to every class while keeping your students engaged. Designed with cozy, reading-inspired visuals, this set brings a welcoming vibe to your classroom while helping you stay on track all year long. 📖 What’s Included:30 unique book-themed daily agenda slidesFully editable in Canva (text, fonts, colors, layout)Clean, easy-to-rea
6th - 12th
Other (ELA)
Romeo and Juliet-Act 1, Scene 2
Act 1, Scene 2 Lesson: The Invitation That Changes Everything Romeo and Juliet – Engaging, Student-Centered Activity + Creative Options Looking for an engaging way to teach Act 1, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet?** This ready-to-use lesson helps students analyze how a single invitation sets the entire tragedy in motion. Instead of just reading the scene, students explore cause and effect, dramatic irony, character decisions, and fate — all while staying actively involved. Perfect for 9th grade E
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
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30 Editable Pencil-Themed Agenda Slides for Secondary Classroom | Daily Slides |
Start your class off with structure, clarity, and a little personality ✏️ These pencil-themed agenda slides are designed specifically for middle and high school classrooms, helping you keep students organized and on track every single day. With 30 fully editable slides, you’ll have a full month of ready-to-use agendas that keep routines consistent while still giving you the flexibility to customize for your class needs. Each slide features a clean, student-friendly layout with designated spac
6th - 12th
Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Unit
Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Bundle | Scenes 1–6 Lessons & Activities | Shakespeare Unit✨ Teach ALL of Act 2 with Engaging, No-Prep Lessons Your Students Will Love!Bring Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet to life with this complete bundle of lessons and activities for Scenes 1–6! This resource is designed to make Shakespeare accessible, interactive, and meaningful, while helping students build strong analysis, discussion, and critical thinking skills. From Romeo sneaking away from his friends to the secret
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Unit
Romeo & Juliet Unit Bundle | Complete 9th Grade ELA Unit | Lessons, Activities, Assessments Teach Romeo and Juliet with confidence using this comprehensive, engaging unit bundle designed for secondary ELA classrooms! This resource includes everything you need to guide students through Shakespeare’s classic tragedy while building critical reading, writing, and analytical skills. Perfect for Grade 9–10 students, this bundle balances rigorous literary analysis with creative and interactive activit
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
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, CCRA.R.10
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Leadership TED Talk Bundle | Discussion & Reflection Questions
This Leadership TED Talk Bundle includes student-friendly discussion questions, reflection prompts, and extension activities for five powerful TED and TEDx talks focused on youth voice, courage, empathy, and leadership without titles. Designed for flexible classroom use, this resource is provided in both Canva and PDF formats, making it easy to assign digitally or print for in-class discussion. TED / TEDx TALKS INCLUDED✔ Mohan Sivaloganathan – The Breakthrough Power of Young Leaders ✔ Ad
8th - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Other (ELA)
The Odyssey "The Cyclops" Lesson and Activities
Engage your students with one of the most exciting episodes from The Odyssey! This comprehensive lesson on “The Cyclops” (Lines 109–525) helps students dive into Odysseus’ clever thinking, dangerous decisions, and ultimately his fatal flaw: pride. Perfect for middle and high school ELA, this resource blends close reading, critical thinking, and creative activities to keep students actively engaged while analyzing this unforgettable encounter with Polyphemus. What’s Included-The Cyclops Lesso
7th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
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Ancient Greece & The Odyssey Mini Unit | Sailing from Troy + Lotus Eaters Lesson
Ancient Greece & The Odyssey Mini Unit | Sailing from Troy + Lotus Eaters Lessons & ActivitiesBring The Odyssey to life with this engaging, student-centered mini unit designed to introduce students to Ancient Greece, epic poetry, and the opening journeys of Odysseus! This resource includes everything you need to teach historical context, “Sailing from Troy,” and “The Lotus Eaters” with meaningful, interactive activities that promote critical thinking and real-world connections. What’s Inclu
7th - 11th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.4
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, RL.9-10.6
Leadership Through Film
Looking for a highly engaging, relevant, and creative leadership activity your students will actually care about? This Leadership Through Film activity gets students analyzing leadership decisions through a format they know and love—movies. Students will “call out” poor leadership or “praise” strong leadership moments from any film, making this the perfect companion to movies like Remember the Titans, Coach Carter, or Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Instead of passive viewing, students
6th - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
End of the Year Classroom Awards Ceremony Kit
Description:Celebrate your students and end the year on a high note with this End-of-Year Awards Ceremony Kit! This fun and meaningful resource includes everything you need to host a memorable classroom awards ceremony. With a mix of leadership, academic, and personality-based awards, every student can feel recognized and appreciated. Perfect for those final days of school when you want something engaging, positive, and easy to implement! ✨ What’s Included:✔ Over 40 student awards (fun + meani
6th - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Other (ELA)
Hero's Journey-Story Telling Lesson
Hero’s Journey Movie Lesson with Clips | Engaging Story Structure Activity ⭐ Bring the Hero’s Journey to life with this engaging, student-centered lesson using clips from The Hunger Games.This resource helps students understand, identify, and apply the stages of the Hero’s Journey through interactive viewing, discussion, and creative activities. Perfect for 9th–10th grade ELA, this lesson turns a complex literary concept into something students actually get (and enjoy). What’s Included: H
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
Romeo and Juliet - Act 1, Scene 1
Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Interactive Lesson | Feud Simulation + Polaroid Activity + Warning Poster ProjectBring Act 1, Scene 1 of Romeo & Juliet to life with this engaging, multi-part interactive lesson that gets students analyzing conflict through art and creative design. This resource transforms the opening street brawl into hands-on activities that help students deeply understand character motivations, theme, and the dangers of the feud. Perfect for 9th–10th grade ELA classrooms, this lesson com
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Library Skills, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.4
, RL.9-10.9
+1
Team Building Activities
Team-Building Activities MEGA Bundle 18 Games & Challenges for Collaboration, SEL, and Classroom Community Build a positive classroom culture while keeping students highly engaged with this mega bundle of 18 interactive team-building activities! Perfect for back-to-school, advisory, leadership classes, SEL lessons, icebreakers, substitute plans, and classroom community building, this bundle gives you a wide variety of movement games, discussion activities, collaborative challenges, and proble
4th - 12th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Introduction to Romeo & Juliet | Interactive Pre-Reading Activities
Hook your students before you even open the play.This engaging introduction to Romeo & Juliet uses archetypes and famous feuds to help students understand character patterns and central conflicts in a modern, relatable way. Instead of diving straight into Shakespearean language, students explore familiar character types and real-world rivalries — making the transition into the play feel natural, relevant, and exciting. Perfect for 9th grade ELA! What’s Included ✔️ Teacher-friendly lesson plan
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
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Experience
I’m a secondary ELA and leadership teacher with 20+ years experience, passionate about creating structured, student-centered lessons that promote critical thinking and student voice. All resources from Classic Prep Teaching are classroom-tested and designed to be practical, engaging, and easy to use. I am currently teaching 9th grade ELA, along with Leadership 9/10 and Leadership 11/12 elective courses and ASB Leadership. I know the struggle of finding curriculum for Leadership elective courses and ASB Leadership-so I created my own to share with other educators to help YOU!
Teaching style
My teaching style emphasizes clear structure, intentional planning, and student voice. I create lessons that are organized, flexible, and designed to help students think critically while taking ownership of their learning.
My own education history
I have a Master’s in English and a BA in Journalism & English Language Arts Teaching, with 20+ years teaching grades 7–12. I’ve worked with students of all abilities — from credit-deficient learners to advanced achievers — and design classroom-tested lessons that are structured, engaging, and student-centered.
Additional biographical information
In addition to classroom teaching, I’ve coached cheer, track, and cross-country, helping students develop teamwork, resilience, and leadership skills both on and off the field. This experience complements my teaching philosophy: I prioritize student voice, personal growth, and real-world skill development in all my lessons. I am also the ASB advisor at the high school I am teaching at. I know the struggle of a new ASB advisor trying to figure out to balance teaching with advising, so I began compiling my ASB resources to help new and veteran ASB advisors and Leadership teachers with their curriculum and programs.
I am a mom of three girls-the oldest is in college, the middle is about to graduate high school, and the youngest "graduating" from elementary school. I have been happily married for 23 years to a social studies teacher.
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