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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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Declaration of Sentiments | Rhetorical and Historical Primary Source Analysis
Help students analyze one of the most important documents of the early women’s rights movement with this Declaration of Sentiments Rhetorical and Historical Analysis lesson. Designed in a bold, modern slide format, this resource guides students through the historical context, rhetorical situation, claims, evidence, appeals, diction, tone, structure, and lasting significance of Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s powerful argument for women’s rights. This lesson is ideal for helping students understand ho
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, 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
"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
Comparative Rhetorical Analysis: Douglass and Allen
Engage your AP Language students with a powerful study of abolitionist rhetoric through Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” (1852) and Richard Allen’s “To Those Who Keep Slaves and Approve the Practice” (1794). This lesson helps students analyze how rhetorical situation, claims, evidence, and argument strategies work together in two landmark abolitionist texts—then challenges them to compare how context shapes rhetoric across time. What’s Included: Teacher and studen
10th - 12th
Black History, Informational Text, U.S. History
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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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