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 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
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
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+8
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
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
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
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 5
Teach one of the most emotional and conflict-filled scenes in Romeo and Juliet with this engaging, ready-to-use Act 3, Scene 5 lesson plan! In this pivotal scene, Juliet must choose between loyalty to her family and loyalty to Romeo as tensions rise between her and her parents. Students will analyze character development, family conflict, loyalty, and obedience through guided reading, discussion, and interactive activities. This lesson helps students dive deeper into Juliet’s growth while exp
7th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
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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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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 3
Bring emotional depth and student engagement into your Shakespeare unit with this ready-to-use Act 3, Scene 3 lesson plan for Romeo and Juliet! In this powerful scene, Romeo reacts dramatically to his banishment, offering the perfect opportunity for students to analyze characterization, emotional response, and the theme of impulsivity. Through discussion, guided reading, and interactive activities, students evaluate whether Romeo’s reaction is justified—or a complete overreaction. This lesson
7th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
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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
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+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 Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
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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
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+3
A Modern Parallel to Romeo and Juliet
📚 Romeo & Juliet “Five Days That Change Everything” Reflection Project Help students make powerful real-world connections to Romeo and Juliet through this engaging 5-day life tracking reflection! This meaningful and highly relatable assignment asks students to explore how time, choices, and emotions shape their lives — just like they do for Shakespeare’s characters. Perfect for middle and high school ELA classrooms, this project blends literary analysis, personal reflection, and social-emotio
7th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.3
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+6
Romeo and Juliet-Act 3 Creative Summative
Need an engaging alternative to a traditional Shakespeare test? This Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Creative Writing Summative gives students the opportunity to deeply analyze characters, conflict, and consequences through creative writing while still practicing essential literary analysis skills. Designed with built-in scaffolding and differentiation, this resource helps students successfully connect to the dramatic turning point of Act 3 through structured yet creative writing tasks. Perfect for kee
8th - 12th
Reading, Writing, Writing-Essays
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Guided Notes
Teach the most dramatic turning point of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with these engaging and structured Act 3 Guided Notes! Designed for high school ELA students, this resource helps students analyze key scenes, track character development, and explore major themes and literary devices while reading Act 3. These guided notes encourage students to move beyond simple plot summary and into deeper literary analysis through close reading, quote analysis, and critical thinking questions. Perfect
8th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
Romeo and Juliet-Act 2 Creative Summative
Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Creative Writing Project | Scaffolded Summative Assessment ✨ Product Description:Looking for an engaging, low-prep way to assess student understanding of Romeo and Juliet Act 2? This creative writing summative allows students to explore key themes like love vs. risk while giving them the structure they need to be successful. This resource is perfect for helping students think critically and creatively—without feeling overwhelmed. Students choose from multiple writing
8th - 12th
Literature, Writing, Writing-Essays
Letter to My Future Self
Create a meaningful and memorable end-of-year experience with this “Letter to My Future Self” + Time Capsule Activity! This low-prep resource encourages students to reflect on their academic, personal, and social growth while setting goals for the future. Students will write a heartfelt letter to themselves and seal it in a time capsule to revisit later—making this activity both engaging and impactful. Perfect for those final days of school when you want something meaningful, calm, and student-
6th - 12th
Character Education, Other (ELA), Writing
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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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