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Creative digital resources in literature and language arts designed to promote excellence in literacy for all learners, at every grade level. Curated by an experienced educator who has taught middle school ELA, 12th grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, and is certified in dyslexia intervention and primary-level literacy instruction.
Our resources are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, engage, and empower readers and writers—from foundational phonics to advanced literary analysis. Whether you’re teaching beginning readers or AP scholars, you’ll find high-quality, research-based materials that make learning literature and language arts both meaningful and enjoyable.
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Declaration of Sentiments | Rhetorical and Historical Primary Source Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most important documents of the early women’s rights movement with this Declaration of Sentiments Rhetorical and Historical Analysis lesson. Designed in a bold, modern slide format, this resource guides students through the historical context, rhetorical situation, claims, evidence, appeals, diction, tone, structure, and lasting significance of Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s powerful argument for women’s rights. This lesson is ideal for helping students understand ho
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
The Cherokee Petition Against Removal 1836 | Rhetorical and Historical Analysis
Cherokee Petition Against Removal: Rhetorical and Historical AnalysisHelp students analyze one of the most powerful Native American resistance documents of the Indian Removal era with this Cherokee Petition Against Removal rhetorical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through the historical context of Cherokee removal, the conflict between the U.S. government and Native nations, and the rhetorical choices Cherokee leaders used to defend their homeland, treaty rights, and sovereignty
8th - 11th
Government, Native Americans, U.S. History
Andrew Jackson’s Message to Congress on “Indian Removal” | Rhetorical Analysis
Help students analyze Andrew Jackson’s Message to Congress on “Indian Removal” through both a rhetorical and historical lens. This primary source analysis lesson guides students through the historical context of westward expansion, Jacksonian Democracy, Native sovereignty, the Indian Removal Act, and the devastating consequences of forced relocation. Students will examine how Jackson uses calm, reasonable-sounding language to defend a policy that led to broken treaties, forced removal, and suf
8th - 11th
Government, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Brutus No. 1 | Rhetorical and Historical Primary Source Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most important Anti-Federalist essays from the Constitution ratification debate with this Brutus No. 1 rhetorical and historical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through Brutus’s argument against ratifying the Constitution by combining historical context, primary source analysis, claims and evidence, rhetorical appeals, purpose and audience, constitutional debate, federal power, and historical significance. Students will begin with background inf
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Common Sense by Thomas Paine | Rhetorical and Historical Primary Source Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most influential pamphlets of the American Revolution with this Common Sense by Thomas Paine rhetorical and historical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through Paine’s powerful argument for independence by combining historical context, primary source analysis, claims and evidence, rhetorical appeals, purpose and audience, argument structure, and historical significance. Students will begin with background information on Thomas Paine, the Revoluti
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
The Monroe Doctrine | Rhetorical and Historical Primary Source Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most important statements of early American foreign policy with this Monroe Doctrine rhetorical and historical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through President James Monroe’s 1823 message by combining historical context, primary source analysis, claims and evidence, rhetorical appeals, purpose and audience, foreign policy, and historical significance. Students will begin with background information on President James Monroe, the independence of
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln | Rhetorical Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most important speeches in American history with this Gettysburg Address rhetorical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through Abraham Lincoln’s brief but powerful speech by combining historical context, rhetorical analysis, diction and tone, syntax and structure, rhetorical appeals, rhetorical strategies, and reflection. Students will begin with background information on Abraham Lincoln, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the dedication of the nationa
7th - 10th
Government, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Help students explore the major documents, voices, and ideas of the American Founding Era with this engaging Founding Era Primary Source Analysis Bundle. This bundle brings together historical figure research, rhetorical analysis, civic reasoning, poetry analysis, and foundational American documents to help students understand how the United States moved from revolution to independence to constitutional government. Students will analyze essential Founding Era texts and ideas, including the Dec
8th - 11th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
His Excellency General Washington by Phyllis Wheatley | Poetry Analysis
Help students analyze Phillis Wheatley’s poem “His Excellency General Washington” with this visually engaging poetry analysis resource. This lesson guides students through the poem using a structured TPCASSTT poetry analysis framework, helping them examine title, paraphrase, connotation, attitude, structure, shifts, title revisited, and theme. This resource is perfect for connecting poetry analysis, American literature, the Founding Era, the American Revolution, and Black history. Students wi
8th - 11th
Other (ELA), Poetry, U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! by Patrick Henry | Rhetorical Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most powerful speeches of the American Revolution with this “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!” rhetorical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through Patrick Henry’s famous 1775 speech by combining historical context, rhetorical analysis, diction and tone, syntax and structure, rhetorical appeals, rhetorical strategies, and modern relevance. Students will begin with background information on Patrick Henry and the growing tensions between Great Bri
8th - 11th
Civics, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Federalist Papers | No. 10 and No. 51 | Rhetorical and Historical Analysis
Help students understand the arguments behind the U.S. Constitution with this Federalist Papers rhetorical and historical analysis lesson. This resource focuses on Federalist No. 10 and Federalist No. 51, guiding students through key ideas about factions, republics, separation of powers, checks and balances, government power, and liberty. Students will learn why the Federalist Papers were written, who the Federalists were trying to persuade, and how Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Bill of Rights | Rhetorical and Historical Analysis
Help students understand the Bill of Rights through a meaningful blend of historical context, constitutional analysis, real-life scenarios, claims and evidence, and civic relevance. This ready-to-use resource guides students through the first ten amendments while helping them analyze how the Bill of Rights protects individual freedoms and limits the power of government. Students will begin by learning why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution, including the debate between Federalis
8th - 11th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Constitution of the United States | Rhetorical and Historical Analysis
Help students understand the structure, purpose, and lasting significance of the United States Constitution with this engaging rhetorical, historical, and civic analysis lesson. This resource guides students through the Constitution as America’s new plan for government after the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, helping them analyze how the framers created a stronger national government while still protecting liberty, limited government, and self-rule. Students will examine the histo
8th - 11th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Articles of Confederation | Historical and Rhetorical Analysis
Help students understand America’s first plan for government with this engaging Articles of Confederation Rhetorical and Historical Analysis lesson. This resource guides students through the purpose, structure, strengths, weaknesses, and historical significance of the Articles of Confederation while helping them think critically about government power, state sovereignty, liberty, and national unity. Students will examine why the Articles were created after the American Revolution, how they refl
8th - 11th
Government, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Declaration of Independence Historical and Rhetorical Analysis
Help students understand the Declaration of Independence as both a historical document and a powerful rhetorical argument with this engaging, student-friendly slide resource. This lesson guides students through the historical context, structure, purpose, audience, claims, evidence, rhetorical appeals, and continued relevance of America’s founding document. Designed with clear explanations, bold visuals, and scaffolded analysis questions, this resource helps students move beyond basic comprehen
8th - 11th
Informational Text, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Black History Bundle | Rhetorical Analysis and Historical Figures Bundle
Celebrate Black History Month with this engaging Black History Month Rhetorical Analysis and Historical Figures Bundle! This resource collection is designed to help students study powerful Black voices, analyze influential arguments, and research important leaders, writers, activists, and changemakers in American history. This bundle includes 7 ready-to-use resources that blend biography, rhetoric, argument analysis, and historical context. Students will explore major Civil Rights figures whi
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Civics, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Women's History | Rhetorical and Biographical Analysis Bundle
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging Influential Women Rhetorical Analysis and Biography Bundle! This resource collection is designed to help students study powerful women’s voices, analyze influential speeches and arguments, and research barrier-breaking women throughout history. This bundle includes a mix of rhetorical analysis lessons, poster worksheets, biography research pages, and display-ready activities centered on influential women such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Sojourne
Not Specific
Civics, Other (ELA), U.S. History
American Historical Figures Poster Set Bundle
Save time and build an engaging American history research display with this American Historical Figures Poster Set Bundle! This bundle includes 4 printable biography poster sets focused on major people, leaders, reformers, activists, and changemakers from key periods in American history. Students will research important historical figures from the American Revolution, Civil War and Reconstruction, Civil Rights Movement, and Influential Women in History while completing visually engaging black
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Civics, Coloring Pages, U.S. History
Influential Women | American Historical Figures Poster Set
Celebrate the lives and legacies of influential women throughout history with this printable Influential Women Biography Poster Set. This resource includes 8 black-and-white research profile pages featuring important female historical figures, including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida B. Wells, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Shirley Chisholm, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Each page includes space for students to record: Important quotes Three words to describe the
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Civics, Coloring Pages, U.S. History
Also included in: American Historical Figures Poster Set Bundle
Civil Rights Movement | Historical Figure Poster Set
Help students explore the leaders, activists, and changemakers of the Civil Rights Movement with this printable biography poster set. This resource includes 8 black-and-white research profile pages featuring influential figures from the Civil Rights Era, including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, John Lewis, Thurgood Marshall, Malcolm X, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Claudette Colvin. Each page includes space for students to record: Important quotes Three words to describe the fig
Not Specific
Black History, Coloring Pages, U.S. History
Also included in: American Historical Figures Poster Set Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Creative digital resources in literature and language arts designed to promote excellence in literacy for all learners, at every grade level. Curated by an experienced educator who has taught middle school ELA, 12th grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, and is certified in dyslexia intervention and primary-level literacy instruction.
Our resources are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, engage, and empower readers and writers—from foundational phonics to advanced literary analysis. Whether you’re teaching beginning readers or AP scholars, you’ll find high-quality, research-based materials that make learning literature and language arts both meaningful and enjoyable.
Teaching style
I believe in fostering excellence in literacy for all learners through a balance of structure, creativity, and purpose. My teaching integrates classical literary depth with research-based reading instruction, empowering students—from emerging readers to AP scholars—to think critically, read with empathy, and write with intention.
Awards & shining teacher moments
New Educator of the Year Award 19-20
American Hero Teacher of the Year Award 21-22
My own education history
Bachelors of Arts in English from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Masters of Public Health from Liberty University.
Teaching Certification from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Philosophy of Christian Education Certification from Hobe Sound Bible College.
Dyslexia Certification from the University of Florida.
Additional biographical information
Hi, I’m Courtney, an English educator passionate about creating engaging, research-based resources that foster excellence in literacy for all learners. With experience teaching middle school ELA, 12th Grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, I specialize in helping students think deeply, read critically, and write with purpose. I’m also certified in dyslexia intervention and literacy instruction for early learners, and I believe every student—from emerging readers to advanced scholars—deserves the tools to succeed and the joy of learning through language.
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