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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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The Cherokee Petition Against Removal 1836 | Rhetorical and Historical Analysis
Cherokee Petition Against Removal: Rhetorical and Historical AnalysisHelp students analyze one of the most powerful Native American resistance documents of the Indian Removal era with this Cherokee Petition Against Removal rhetorical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through the historical context of Cherokee removal, the conflict between the U.S. government and Native nations, and the rhetorical choices Cherokee leaders used to defend their homeland, treaty rights, and sovereignty
8th - 11th
Government, Native Americans, U.S. History
Andrew Jackson’s Message to Congress on “Indian Removal” | Rhetorical Analysis
Help students analyze Andrew Jackson’s Message to Congress on “Indian Removal” through both a rhetorical and historical lens. This primary source analysis lesson guides students through the historical context of westward expansion, Jacksonian Democracy, Native sovereignty, the Indian Removal Act, and the devastating consequences of forced relocation. Students will examine how Jackson uses calm, reasonable-sounding language to defend a policy that led to broken treaties, forced removal, and suf
8th - 11th
Government, Other (ELA), U.S. History
The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln | Rhetorical Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most important speeches in American history with this Gettysburg Address rhetorical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through Abraham Lincoln’s brief but powerful speech by combining historical context, rhetorical analysis, diction and tone, syntax and structure, rhetorical appeals, rhetorical strategies, and reflection. Students will begin with background information on Abraham Lincoln, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the dedication of the nationa
7th - 10th
Government, Other (ELA), U.S. History
His Excellency General Washington by Phyllis Wheatley | Poetry Analysis
Help students analyze Phillis Wheatley’s poem “His Excellency General Washington” with this visually engaging poetry analysis resource. This lesson guides students through the poem using a structured TPCASSTT poetry analysis framework, helping them examine title, paraphrase, connotation, attitude, structure, shifts, title revisited, and theme. This resource is perfect for connecting poetry analysis, American literature, the Founding Era, the American Revolution, and Black history. Students wi
8th - 11th
Other (ELA), Poetry, U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! by Patrick Henry | Rhetorical Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most powerful speeches of the American Revolution with this “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!” rhetorical analysis lesson. This resource guides students through Patrick Henry’s famous 1775 speech by combining historical context, rhetorical analysis, diction and tone, syntax and structure, rhetorical appeals, rhetorical strategies, and modern relevance. Students will begin with background information on Patrick Henry and the growing tensions between Great Bri
8th - 11th
Civics, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Bill of Rights | Rhetorical and Historical Analysis
Help students understand the Bill of Rights through a meaningful blend of historical context, constitutional analysis, real-life scenarios, claims and evidence, and civic relevance. This ready-to-use resource guides students through the first ten amendments while helping them analyze how the Bill of Rights protects individual freedoms and limits the power of government. Students will begin by learning why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution, including the debate between Federalis
8th - 11th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Constitution of the United States | Rhetorical and Historical Analysis
Help students understand the structure, purpose, and lasting significance of the United States Constitution with this engaging rhetorical, historical, and civic analysis lesson. This resource guides students through the Constitution as America’s new plan for government after the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, helping them analyze how the framers created a stronger national government while still protecting liberty, limited government, and self-rule. Students will examine the histo
8th - 11th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Articles of Confederation | Historical and Rhetorical Analysis
Help students understand America’s first plan for government with this engaging Articles of Confederation Rhetorical and Historical Analysis lesson. This resource guides students through the purpose, structure, strengths, weaknesses, and historical significance of the Articles of Confederation while helping them think critically about government power, state sovereignty, liberty, and national unity. Students will examine why the Articles were created after the American Revolution, how they refl
8th - 11th
Government, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
The Declaration of Independence Historical and Rhetorical Analysis
Help students understand the Declaration of Independence as both a historical document and a powerful rhetorical argument with this engaging, student-friendly slide resource. This lesson guides students through the historical context, structure, purpose, audience, claims, evidence, rhetorical appeals, and continued relevance of America’s founding document. Designed with clear explanations, bold visuals, and scaffolded analysis questions, this resource helps students move beyond basic comprehen
8th - 11th
Informational Text, Other (ELA), U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Primary Source Analysis Bundle
O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman | Poetry Analysis
O Captain! My Captain! Poetry Analysis Activity | TPCASSTT Guide | Walt WhitmanHelp your students analyze Walt Whitman’s famous elegy “O Captain! My Captain!” with this visually engaging poetry analysis resource. This activity guides students through the TPCASSTT method while encouraging close reading, literary analysis, and thematic interpretation. Students will examine how Whitman uses extended metaphor, repetition, imagery, tone, apostrophe, symbolism, rhyme, rhythm, and structure to develop
8th - 11th
Literature, Poetry, U.S. History
We Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence Dunbar | Poetry Analysis
We Wear the Mask Poetry Analysis Activity | TPCASSTT Guide | Paul Laurence DunbarHelp your students analyze Paul Laurence Dunbar’s powerful poem “We Wear the Mask” with this visually engaging poetry analysis resource. This activity guides students through the TPCASSTT method while encouraging close reading, literary analysis, and thematic interpretation. Students will examine how Dunbar uses symbolism, metaphor, repetition, tone, diction, imagery, irony, speaker, and structure to develop a messa
8th - 11th
Black History, Literature, Poetry
Also included in: AP Literature Unit 2: Poetry I Bundle | AP Classroom-Aligned
Still I Rise by Maya Angelou | Poetry Analysis
Still I Rise Poetry Analysis Activity | TPCASSTT Guide | Maya AngelouHelp your students analyze Maya Angelou’s powerful poem “Still I Rise” with this visually engaging poetry analysis resource. This activity guides students through the TPCASSTT method while encouraging close reading, literary analysis, and thematic interpretation. Students will examine how Angelou uses repetition, rhetorical questions, imagery, figurative language, tone, speaker, symbolism, and structure to develop a message abo
7th - 10th
Black History, Literature, Poetry
Letter from the Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr | Argument Analysis
Argument Analysis: Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr.This resource is designed to help students engage in a focused, skill-based analysis of one of the most significant argumentative texts in American history. Through structured prompts and clear visual organization, students practice core AP Language rhetorical analysis skills while examining King’s purpose, reasoning, and use of language. The materials guide students through the rhetorical situation and key components of arg
8th - 11th
Black History, Informational Text, U.S. History
Also included in: Black History Bundle | Rhetorical Analysis and Historical Figures Bundle
Considerations for Space Exploration Synthesis Essay Planner
Considerations for Space Exploration: Argument Analysis & Synthesis Essay (AP Lang Aligned)Engage your students in a timely, thought-provoking exploration of one of today’s most relevant global debates: Is space exploration worth the cost? Centered around the Artemis II mission, this resource guides students through an AP Language-style synthesis essay while building critical thinking, argumentation, and analytical writing skills. This comprehensive, visually engaging slide deck walks students s
8th - 11th
Informational Text, Writing, Writing-Essays
Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost | Poetry Analysis
Help students move beyond surface-level reading and into meaningful literary analysis with this Nothing Gold Can Stay TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Workbook. Designed to guide students step-by-step through Robert Frost’s poem, this resource blends structured analysis with thoughtful reflection to deepen understanding and engagement. This workbook walks students through the TPCASTT method (Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Structure, Shifts, Title Revisited, Theme), providing clear explanation
6th - 9th
Literature, Other (ELA), Poetry
"Why Sit Ye Here and Die?" by Maria W Stewart | Rhetorical Analysis
Bring the power of Maria W. Stewart’s voice into your classroom with this engaging rhetorical analysis lesson. Stewart, one of the first American women—Black or white—to deliver public political speeches, challenges her audience to confront prejudice and pursue education, dignity, and collective action. This resource guides students through her 1832 speech “Why Sit Ye Here and Die?” with a focus on rhetorical strategies and historical context. Students will: Identify the speaker, audience, exi
8th - 11th
Black History, Other (ELA), U.S. History
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass | Analysis
This lesson introduces students to one of the most powerful abolitionist speeches in American history. Frederick Douglass’s “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” challenges his audience to confront the hypocrisy of celebrating freedom in a nation that continues to uphold slavery. Students will analyze the full rhetorical situation—speaker, audience, exigence, and purpose—while tracing Douglass’s rhetorical strategies. Students will: Identify the speaker (Frederick Douglass, formerly ensla
8th - 11th
Black History, Other (ELA), U.S. History
"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe | Short Prose Fiction Literary Analysis
Unravel the madness in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” with this literary analysis resource that focuses on symbolism, irony, suspense, unreliable narration, repetition, and psychological study. This lesson encourages students to dig beneath the surface of Poe’s chilling tale to explore how style and structure deepen its Gothic intensity. Students will: Examine symbolism such as the old man’s eye and the beating heart to interpret how Poe connects objects to obsession, guilt, and consc
8th - 11th
Literature, Other (ELA), Short Stories
Visual Text Analysis: Environmentalism
This engaging and interactive presentation guides students through researching an environmental issue, engaging in group discussions, and analyzing visual rhetoric in artwork, advertisements, and images related to environmental activism. The lesson helps students develop critical thinking, argument analysis, and rhetorical skills while deepening their understanding of environmental challenges.
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies), Writing
"The First Day" Short Fiction Analysis
In this digital short fiction analysis guide, students will analyze the short story "The First Day" by Edward P. Jones, focusing on key literary elements such as characterization, theme, setting, and narrative voice. They will explore how these elements work together to create meaning, and they will develop their analytical skills by writing a well-supported literary analysis that aligns with the expectations of the AP Literature course.
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Other (ELA)
Also included in: AP Lit Prose Bundle: Identity, Morality, Gender and Human Psychology
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About the store
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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