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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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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift | Rhetorical Analysis + Satire Lesson
This lesson provides a structured, student-friendly approach to analyzing A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift, with explicit instruction on satire and rhetorical analysis. Designed for English 12, AP Language, or AP Literature, this resource helps students move beyond shock value to understand how Swift uses satire as a powerful rhetorical tool to expose social injustice. Students are guided through a SPACECAT analysis (Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, Tone) and a
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Other (ELA)
"Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin | Short Prose Fiction Literary Analysis
Explore James Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues” with this in-depth literary analysis resource that guides students through the story’s rich use of characterization, conflict, narration, and symbolism. Students will examine how Baldwin’s narrative choices illuminate themes of suffering, family, and redemption. Students will: Analyze characterization through dialogue, actions, and narration, noting how Baldwin reveals the complexities of Sonny, the narrator, and their relationship. Identify conflicts—b
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Short Stories
Also included in: AP Lit Prose Bundle: Identity, Morality, Gender and Human Psychology
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge | Poetry Analysis
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Study & Analysis Guide Bring Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Gothic masterpiece to life with this comprehensive study and analysis guide for The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Designed with high school and AP Literature students in mind, this resource helps students engage deeply with the poem’s themes, literary devices, and symbols while making the text more approachable and meaningful. What’s Included: Student-Friendly Summaries of Parts 1–7 for guided reading and com
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Poetry
Also included in: Romantic Era Literary Bundle: Creation, Ambition, Nature and Morality
Comparative Rhetorical Analysis: Truth & Wollstonecraft
This instructional resource guides students through a close analysis of the rhetorical style differences between Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman?” and Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Through targeted questions and comparative activities, students will examine key elements of rhetoric—including diction, syntax, tone, voice, argument, rhetorical devices, and appeals (ethos, pathos, logos). This resource encourages students to consider how each author’s historical c
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Other (ELA)
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker | Short Prose Fiction Literary Analysis
In this lesson, students will closely examine Alice Walker’s short story “Everyday Use” to explore key literary elements, including symbolism, theme, conflict, imagery, characterization, and point of view. Through guided reading and analysis, students will learn how Walker uses everyday objects—like quilts and a butter churn—to symbolize deeper cultural values. They will analyze how characters’ perspectives reveal different understandings of heritage, and how the story’s first-person narration
10th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
Also included in: AP Lit Prose Bundle: Identity, Morality, Gender and Human Psychology
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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.
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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