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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
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
4th - 7th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
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
3rd - 6th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
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
5th - 8th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
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
3rd - 6th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
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,
4th - 7th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
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
4th - 7th
Black History, Coloring Pages, Novel Studies
Also included in: Women's History | Rhetorical and Biographical Analysis Bundle
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Character Analysis Posters
The Hunger Games Character Analysis Posters | Main Characters, Symbols, Theme, QuotesHelp students analyze the major characters in Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games with this visually engaging character study set. These printable pages give students space to track important quotes, describe each character, analyze character development, and connect each figure to a larger symbol and theme from the novel. This resource is perfect for novel studies, literature circles, independent reading projec
6th - 9th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
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
4th - 7th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott | Character Analysis Posters
Little Women Character Analysis Posters | Quotes, Symbolism, Theme, and Character DevelopmentBring Little Women by Louisa May Alcott to life with this beautifully designed character analysis poster set. This resource helps students explore the major characters of the novel through quotes, symbolism, character traits, and development while connecting each character to the larger theme of “Growing Into Goodness.” Each poster gives students a structured but creative space to analyze how Alcott dev
7th - 10th
Coloring Pages, Literature, Novel Studies
The Maze Runner by James Dashner | Character Analysis Posters
The Maze Runner Character Analysis Posters | Symbolism, Theme, and Quote ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in The Maze Runner by James Dashner with this engaging character analysis poster set. This resource gives students a creative but structured way to explore characterization, symbolism, theme, text evidence, and character development throughout the novel. Each poster includes a black-and-white character illustration, space for important quotes, a three-word character descri
6th - 9th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
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
5th - 8th
Coloring Pages, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
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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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