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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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Preview of Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan | Character Analysis Posters

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan | Character Analysis Posters

Esperanza Rising Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising with this engaging printable character poster set. These black-and-white pages give students space to track important quotes, describe character traits, analyze character development, and connect each character to a meaningful symbol from the novel. This resource is perfect for an Esperanza Rising novel study, historical fiction unit, immigration/mig
Preview of Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder | Character Analysis Posters

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder | Character Analysis Posters

Little House on the Prairie Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the main characters in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie with this engaging printable character poster set. These black-and-white pages give students space to track important quotes, describe character traits, analyze character development, and connect each character to a meaningful symbol from the novel. This resource is perfect for a Little House on the Prairie novel study, his
Preview of American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis

American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis

American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis, Symbols, Era, QuotesHelp students explore history, character traits, symbolism, and personal growth with this engaging American Girl Historical Characters poster set. These printable pages feature six classic American Girl characters and give students space to analyze each girl’s historical era, important quotes, character development, and symbolic connection to the time period. This resource is perfect for historical fiction
Preview of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis | Character Analysis Posters

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis | Character Analysis Posters

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Character Analysis Posters | Narnia Novel StudyHelp students explore character development, symbolism, and theme in C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with this engaging printable poster set. Each page focuses on a major character from the novel and gives students space to track quotes, identify character traits, analyze development, and connect the character to a meaningful symbol or theme. This resource is perfect for a Narnia novel study,
Preview of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly | Character Analysis Posters

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly | Character Analysis Posters

Hidden Figures Character Analysis Posters | Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Christine DardenHelp students analyze the remarkable women featured in Margot Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures with this engaging character analysis poster set. These printable pages give students space to track important quotes, describe each woman’s character traits, analyze her development, and connect her contributions to the book’s larger themes of talent, perseverance, and social justice. This reso
Preview of Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery | Character Analysis Posters

Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery | Character Analysis Posters

Anne of Green Gables Character Analysis Posters | Quotes, Symbolism, Theme, and Character Development Help students explore the beloved characters of Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery with this engaging character analysis poster set. This resource gives students a creative, structured way to analyze characterization, symbolism, text evidence, and theme while connecting each character to the novel’s larger message: Love Creates Belonging. Each poster includes space for students to recor
Preview of Hogwarts House Sorting Quiz and Posters

Hogwarts House Sorting Quiz and Posters

Bring a little magic into your classroom with this engaging Hogwarts House Sorting Quiz and Student Reflection Activity. This resource allows students to discover which Hogwarts house they belong to while practicing self-reflection and personal writing in a fun, low-pressure format. Students will complete a thoughtfully designed multiple-choice quiz that aligns with the core traits of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. After determining their results, students will receive a clear
Preview of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Character Posters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Character Posters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Character Posters | Archetypes & AnalysisBring literary analysis to life with this engaging set of character posters for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! This resource helps students explore characterization, archetypes, and theme in a structured, visually appealing format. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, and early high school ELA, these posters double as both interactive student activities and classroom displays. What’s IncludedThis reso
Preview of "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster | Milo Character Poster

"The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster | Milo Character Poster

Help students visually track Milo’s adventure through the Lands Beyond with this flexible, engaging resource designed for both individual and partner work. These posters support setting analysis, character development, and comprehension of the major episodes in The Phantom Tollbooth. Use the individual page for independent reading checks or notebook work, and use the partner-project pages for collaborative analysis and deeper discussion. This resource includes three printable pages featuring ev
Preview of Connotation and Denotation Lesson

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.
Preview of PEEL Writing Strategy

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
Preview of Character Types: Examples from Harry Potter

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
Preview of Types of Conflict in a Literary Text

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
Preview of Plot Mountain Instructional Tool

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
Preview of The Quibbler Newsletter Activity

The Quibbler Newsletter Activity

Recruit writers and photographers for "The Quibbler" by giving your students a newsletter activity. This allows students to practice creative writing with prompts inspired by "The Quibbler" magazine from Harry Potter.
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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.