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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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Connotation and Denotation Lesson
This lesson provides explanations and examples for how to analyze the author's word choice and determine the connotation and denotation of the words in a text. Students will have the opportunity to see examples and practice their own use of connotative effects.
4th - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
PEEL Writing Strategy
This instructional Toll will demonstrate to your students how to build a body paragraph using the PEEL writing strategy. This presentation will provide definitions and examples of how to use this strategy to compose a clear and supported paragraph for essay writing or a short written response. P - Point E - Evidence E - Explain L - Link
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
Also included in: Writing Strategies Bundle | PEEL & PETAL Paragraphs + Argument Writing
Character Types: Examples from Harry Potter
Your students will find it easy to identify and analyze the types of characters in a literary text. This presentation and instructional reference tool will help students make connections with character types using examples from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Students will understand the following types of characters by visualizing literary characters from the popular books and movies. Instructional information includes: Major and Minor CharactersProtagonist and AntagonistRound and Flat Cha
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Also included in: Story Elements Mini Bundle | Plot, Conflict, and Character Types
Types of Conflict in a Literary Text
Help your students to understand the different types of conflict that may be present in a literary text. This instructional reference tool will teach students the following types of conflict: Man vs. ManMan. vs. NatureMan vs. SelfMan vs. SocietyMan vs. Supernatural
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Also included in: Story Elements Mini Bundle | Plot, Conflict, and Character Types
Plot Mountain Instructional Tool
Help your students to visualize the plot of a story by using the plot mountain diagram. This instructional reference tool will teach students the following plot elements in a literary text: ExpositionInciting IncidentRising ActionClimaxFalling ActionResolution
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Also included in: Story Elements Mini Bundle | Plot, Conflict, and Character Types
Persuasive Techniques Instructional Presentation
Students will learn about the bandwagon, testimonial, stack the deck, and glittering generalities persuasion techniques through definitions and examples.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
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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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