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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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
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
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+8
Leslie Knope as a Leadership Case Study
Need a fun, low-prep, and meaningful end-of-the-year leadership lesson your students will actually enjoy? This engaging activity uses episodes from Parks and Recreation to explore leadership, burnout, communication, resilience, and servant leadership through the unforgettable character of Leslie Knope. Perfect for Leadership, ASB, AVID, advisory, or character education classes, this lesson gets students analyzing real leadership behaviors while staying fully engaged with a relatable and hilar
9th - 12th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Romeo and Juliet-Act 3, Scene 4
Make even the shortest scenes meaningful with this engaging Act 3, Scene 4 lesson plan for Romeo and Juliet! In this often-overlooked scene, Lord Capulet makes a decision he believes will help Juliet—but the audience knows it will lead to even greater conflict. This lesson focuses on dramatic irony, character motivation, and plot development, helping students understand how this moment quietly sets up major events to come. Through guided reading, discussion, and prediction activities, student
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
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Argument Writing Mini-Lessons for 9th Grade I Writers Workshop (Lessons 9 & 10)
Integrating Quotes & Writing Conclusions | 9th Grade Writers Workshop Help your students move from basic writing to polished, essay-ready arguments with these focused mini-lessons on quote integration and strong conclusions! Lessons 9 and 10 target two of the most common challenges in argumentative writing: avoiding dropped quotes and writing meaningful, effective endings. These engaging, 15-minute mini-lessons give students the tools they need to sound more academic, confident, and clear. Per
6th - 10th
Other (ELA), Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.1d
, W.9-10.1e
, W.9-10.2c
+2
Romeo and Juliet-Act 3, Scene 2
Help students unpack one of the most emotionally intense moments in Romeo and Juliet with this ready-to-use Act 3, Scene 2 lesson plan! In this scene, Juliet experiences a powerful mix of love, grief, anger, and loyalty as she learns of Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment. This lesson guides students through Juliet’s internal conflict and character development, helping them analyze how her emotions shape her decisions. Through engaging discussion, guided reading, and interactive activities,
7th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
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Romeo and Juliet-Act 3, Scene 1
Teach one of the most dramatic and pivotal scenes in Romeo and Juliet with this complete, ready-to-use lesson plan + creative project! This resource combines a high-engagement Act 3, Scene 1 lesson with a student-favorite Wanted Poster Activity, helping students analyze Romeo’s actions, explore character motivation, and debate who is truly to blame. From Mercutio’s shocking death to Romeo’s impulsive revenge, this lesson guides students through the turning point of the play in an interactiv
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
Words of Wisdom End of the Year One Pager
Words of Wisdom: End-of-Year Reflection One-Pager | English Wrap up your school year with a meaningful, creative, and low-prep activity your students will actually enjoy! This Words of Wisdom One-Pager is the perfect end-of-year reflection assignment for any level of English. Students reflect on what they’ve learned, how they’ve grown, and create a visually engaging one-pager filled with advice for future students. It’s thoughtful, personal, and makes a great keepsake—or even a resource for ne
6th - 12th
Reading, Writing, Writing-Essays
Romeo and Juliet-Act 2, Scene 5
Teach Suspense & Emotion Through One of the Most Relatable Scenes!Bring Act 2, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet to life with this engaging, student-centered lesson focused on Juliet’s impatience, the Nurse’s humor, and Shakespeare’s use of tension. This ready-to-use resource helps students connect to the text through real-life experiences (waiting for news!) while building strong analysis and comprehension skills. 📚 What’s Included:✅ Complete Lesson Plan Step-by-step instructions with pacing W
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+3
Romeo and Juliet-Act 2, Scene 2
Teach the Balcony Scene Like Never Before! — Romeo & Juliet Act 2, Scene 2 LessonBring Shakespeare’s most famous scene to life in your classroom! This interactive, ready-to-teach lesson turns the Balcony Scene into a fun, engaging, and meaningful experience for 9th–10th grade students. Perfect for classrooms, literature circles, or even substitute plans. What Teachers Love: Students actively read, discuss, and analyze Shakespeare’s text Designed for small groups, whole-class, or hybrid learni
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+5
Romeo and Juliet-Act 2, Scene 4
Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Scene 4 Lesson | Shakespeare Insults Activity | Humor & Wordplay✨ Make Shakespeare FUN with Insults, Humor, and Drama!Turn Act 2, Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet into one of your students’ favorite lessons! This interactive, student-centered resource uses Shakespeare’s famous insults, wordplay, and humor to help students better understand character relationships and plot development. Perfect for keeping students engaged while still hitting key ELA standards! 📚 What’s Include
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.4
+3
Romeo and Juliet-Act 2, Scene 6
Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Scene 6 Lesson | Foreshadowing & Theme Activity | Shakespeare✨ Teach Foreshadowing Through One of Shakespeare’s Most Important Lines!Help your students truly understand Act 2, Scene 6 of Romeo and Juliet with this engaging, student-centered lesson focused on foreshadowing, impulsivity, and consequences. Centered around Friar Lawrence’s famous warning— “These violent delights have violent ends”—this lesson helps students connect Shakespeare’s language to deeper meaning and
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
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+5
Romeo and Juliet-Act 2, Scene 3
Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Scene 3 Lesson | Friar Lawrence Activity Bring Act 2, Scene 3 of Romeo and Juliet to life with this interactive, student-centered lesson focused on Friar Lawrence’s advice, impulsivity, and foreshadowing. This ready-to-use resource helps students break down Shakespeare’s language while making meaningful real-world connections—perfect for keeping students engaged and thinking critically! 📚 What’s Included:✅ Complete Lesson Plan Step-by-step instructions with pacing War
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
Romeo and Juliet-Act 2, Scene 2
Teach the Balcony Scene Like Never Before! — Romeo & Juliet Act 2, Scene 2 LessonBring Shakespeare’s most famous scene to life in your classroom! This interactive, ready-to-teach lesson turns the Balcony Scene into a fun, engaging, and meaningful experience for 9th–10th grade students. Perfect for classrooms, literature circles, or even substitute plans. What Teachers Love: Students actively read, discuss, and analyze Shakespeare’s text Designed for small groups, whole-class, or hybrid learni
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
, RL.9-10.9
+1
Argument Writing Mini-Lessons for 9th Grade | Writers Workshop (Lessons 7-8)
Organizing Evidence & Transitions in Argument Writing | 9th Grade Writers Workshop Help students transform disorganized arguments into clear, logical, and persuasive writing with these focused mini-lessons on structure and flow! Lessons 7 and 8 teach students how to organize their evidence effectively and connect ideas smoothly using transitions — two essential skills for strong argumentative essays. Perfect for a writers workshop model, these lessons are short, interactive, and easy to impleme
9th - 10th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
+5
Romeo and Juliet-Act 2 Scene 1
Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 1 Complete Lesson Plan & Creative Extension Engage Students with Shakespeare’s Humor, Drama, and CreativityTeach Act 2 Scene 1 with confidence using this complete, ready-to-use lesson plan and creative choice homework assignment. This resource helps students explore Romeo’s impulsive behavior, Mercutio’s comic personality, and Shakespeare’s use of humor to build anticipation before the famous balcony scene. Students stay engaged through performance, discussion, analy
7th - 10th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
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Romeo and Juliet-Act 1, Scene 4
Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 4 Lesson Plan Dreams, Fate, and the Queen Mab Speech Bring one of Shakespeare’s most energetic and imaginative scenes to life with this engaging, student-centered lesson for Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 4. This ready-to-teach resource helps students unpack Mercutio’s famous Queen Mab speech, explore the theme of fate vs. free will, and analyze how Shakespeare builds tension before the Capulet party. Perfect for keeping students active, thinking critically, and connectin
8th - 10th
Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
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+3
Romeo and Juilet-Act 1, Scene 5
Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 5 Lesson | Engaging Close Reading & Creative Activities Bring the Capulet Party to Life in Your Classroom!Make Shakespeare engaging, interactive, and meaningful with this high-interest lesson for Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo & Juliet — the iconic party scene where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time. This ready-to-use resource helps students understand love at first sight, dramatic irony, fate, conflict, and characterization through performance, discussion, and creati
8th - 11th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
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+3
Argument Writing Mini-Lessons for 9th Grade | Writers Workshop (Lessons 5-6)
Counterclaims & Topic Sentences in Arguments | 9th Grade Writers Workshop Help students move beyond basic arguments and start writing thoughtful, structured, and persuasive essays with these engaging argument writing mini-lessons! Lessons 5 and 6 guide students through two essential skills of strong argumentative writing: acknowledging opposing viewpoints and building focused body paragraphs. Designed for a writers workshop model, these lessons are short, interactive, and easy to implement — p
8th - 10th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
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About the store
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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