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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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"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
"A Talk to Teachers" by James Baldwin: Claims and Evidence
Claims and Evidence in Baldwin’s ArgumentIn this AP Language lesson, students will closely examine James Baldwin’s “A Talk to Teachers” to strengthen their understanding of how effective arguments are built through clear claims and compelling evidence. By identifying Baldwin’s central and supporting claims, and analyzing how he uses reasoning, historical references, and rhetorical strategies to support them, students will develop the skills necessary to evaluate and construct arguments. This le
10th - 12th
Literature, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: Voices of Justice | Rhetorical Analysis Across History & Cultures
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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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