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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 The Watsons Go To Birmingham | Character Analysis Poster Set

The Watsons Go To Birmingham | Character Analysis Poster Set

The Watsons Go to Birmingham Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in Christopher Paul Curtis’s The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 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 the novel’s larger theme of family love against injustice. This resource is perfect for a novel study
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 The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Character Posters

The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Character Posters

The Lightning Thief Character Analysis Posters | Percy Jackson Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with this engaging character poster set. This resource gives students a creative, structured way to examine characterization, symbolism, theme, text evidence, and character development throughout the novel. Each poster includes a black-and-white character illustration, a quote section, space for three descriptive words, a character
Preview of The Giver by Lois Lowry | Novel Character Analysis Posters

The Giver by Lois Lowry | Novel Character Analysis Posters

The Giver Character Analysis Posters | Memory, Symbolism, Theme, and QuotesHelp students analyze major characters from The Giver by Lois Lowry with this visually engaging character poster set. Each poster gives students space to explore characterization, symbolic meaning, key quotes, theme connections, and character development while reinforcing the novel’s central focus on memory, individuality, obedience, and emotional awakening. This resource works well as a novel study companion, character
Preview of A Dog's Purpose by W Bruce Cameron | Character Analysis Posters

A Dog's Purpose by W Bruce Cameron | Character Analysis Posters

This A Dog’s Purpose character analysis and sensory exploration resource is designed to help students engage deeply with the novel by W. Bruce Cameron while practicing key literary analysis skills. These printable worksheets guide students through point of view, characterization, and thematic reflection using the different lives of the main character. Each page focuses on a different version of the dog, allowing students to track development across the novel in a meaningful and structured way. T
Preview of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Novel Unit Bundle

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Novel Unit Bundle

This Harry Potter–inspired bundle brings together engaging, ready-to-use resources designed to build literary analysis skills while keeping students motivated through familiar and meaningful content. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this bundle combines character analysis, novel study, and interactive activities into one cohesive package. Students will explore character types, analyze key figures from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and deepen their understanding of plot, t
Preview of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Novel Study Guide

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Novel Study Guide

This resource is a complete novel study and literary analysis companion for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Designed with clarity and engagement in mind, this set provides chapter-by-chapter analysis questions that help students build critical thinking skills while staying connected to the story. Each chapter (1–17) includes a focused literary analysis question that encourages students to examine key elements such as character development, theme, conflict, symbolism, and
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 | Novel Study and Activity Bundle

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster | Novel Study and Activity Bundle

The Phantom Tollbooth Activity Bundle Novel Study • Map Project • Character Poster | Grades 4–7Bring The Phantom Tollbooth to life with this engaging, creative, and comprehensive activity bundle designed to deepen comprehension while sparking curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking. This bundle combines structured literary analysis with hands-on, visual, and creative projects, making it perfect for whole-class novel studies, enrichment groups, literature circles, or independent reading un
Preview of The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster | Complete Novel Study | Differentiation

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster | Complete Novel Study | Differentiation

📘 The Phantom Tollbooth Complete Novel Study Differentiated Chapter Activities • Creative & Critical Thinking • Grades 4–7Make reading The Phantom Tollbooth engaging, thoughtful, and fun with this comprehensive novel study designed to build comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary, and theme analysis—without repetitive worksheets. This resource includes 20 differentiated, chapter-by-chapter prompts and activities, thoughtfully varied to keep students motivated while deepening understandi
Preview of Writing Strategies Bundle | PEEL & PETAL Paragraphs + Argument Writing

Writing Strategies Bundle | PEEL & PETAL Paragraphs + Argument Writing

Writing Strategies Bundle | PEEL & PETAL Paragraphs + Argument Writing (Grades 5–8)Help intermediate and middle school students become confident, organized writers with this Writing Strategies Bundle, designed to break down paragraph writing and argumentation into clear, manageable steps. This bundle introduces students to the PEEL and PETAL paragraph frameworks and then shows them how to apply those strategies within argumentative writing, making it perfect for grades 5–8 ELA, writing workshops
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 Interactive Reading Comprehension Bundle | 1st–2nd Grade Literacy

Interactive Reading Comprehension Bundle | 1st–2nd Grade Literacy

Interactive Reading Comprehension Bundle | 1st–2nd Grade LiteracyMake reading fun and meaningful with this Interactive Reading Comprehension Bundle, designed to strengthen fluency, comprehension, and writing skills in early elementary readers. Each passage features engaging, real-life topics — from dance class to the pet shop — paired with interactive comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and writing prompts that build confidence and reading stamina. Perfect for small-group instruction,
Preview of Short Vowel Phonics Lesson Bundle | Decodable Stories & Activities

Short Vowel Phonics Lesson Bundle | Decodable Stories & Activities

Short Vowel Phonics Lesson Bundle | Decodable Stories & Activities | Kindergarten & 1st GradeBuild a strong foundation in phonemic awareness, decoding, and reading fluency with this complete Short Vowel Phonics Lesson Bundle! This set includes five interactive, multisensory lessons — one for each short vowel sound (A, E, I, O, U) — each featuring explicit instruction, word family practice, and a fully decodable short story. Perfect for early readers, small-group intervention, or homeschool liter
Preview of Short E Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short E Sound Phonics Lesson and Decodable Text

Short E Sound Phonics Lesson Plan | Decodable Reading Practice | Kindergarten & 1st GradeHelp your students master the short E sound with this interactive, multisensory phonics lesson plan! Designed for early readers, small groups, and reading intervention, this lesson provides explicit, structured, and engaging instruction to help students confidently read and spell words with the short /ĕ/ sound. What’s Included:Step-by-step lesson plan introducing the short E sound (/ĕ/)Picture and word exam
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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.