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

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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

4th - 7th

Literature, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Novel Unit Bundle

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

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📘 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

4th - 7th

Literature, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)

Also included in: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster | Novel Study and Activity Bundle

"Zoo" Science Fiction Analysis

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"Zoo" by Edward Hoch takes readers on an imaginative journey to a future where exotic creatures from distant worlds are showcased in a remarkable zoo. Students will explore the unique perspectives of humans and space creatures in this short piece of science fiction. Students will discuss themes of the story, point of view, and genre. Activity slides can be used for digital submission or presentation engagement. This product does not include a copy of the story "Zoo" by Edward Hoch. This product

5th - 7th

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Comparing Time Periods: "First Day of School" and "New Kid"

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This is a supplemental activity that can be used alongside HMH Into Literature Florida: Grade 6. In this Powerpoint-based Digital Worksheets, students will compare and contrast how two different authors from different time periods address the topic of facing and overcoming discrimination. This is an HMH Compatible Resource that will aid in instruction of comparing time periods using the short story "First Day of School" by R.V. Cassill and the graphic novel "New Kid" by Jerry Craft. Students wil

5th - 7th

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

"A Long Walk to Water" Novel Study Slides

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A comprehensive novel study based on the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery on literary devices, plot development, story elements, and theme. This lesson includes digital worksheets, interactive Powerpoint slides, and printable worksheets. Worksheet slides include the following activities: Background InformationDiscussion QuestionsGuided ReadingLiterary DevicesStory ElementsText StructureFinal Analysis

5th - 8th

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

"The Giver" Novel Study Slides

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A comprehensive novel study based on the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery on literary devices, plot development, story elements, and theme. This lesson includes digital worksheets, interactive Powerpoint slides, and printable worksheets. Worksheet slides include the following activities: Background InformationDiscussion QuestionsGuided ReadingLiterary DevicesStory ElementsText StructureFinal Analysis

5th - 8th

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Also included in: Dystopian Literature Bundle | Short Stories, Novel Study & Society Project

"Holes" Novel Study Slides

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Core Basic Literacy

A comprehensive novel study based on the novel Holes by Louis Sachar. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery on literary devices, plot development, story elements, and theme. This lesson includes digital worksheets, interactive Powerpoint slides, and printable worksheets. Worksheet slides include the following activities: Background InformationDiscussion QuestionsGuided Reading Literary DevicesStory ElementsText StructureFinal Analysis

5th - 8th

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Storytelling: Central Idea Analysis Activity Slides

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These interactive activity slides will help students organize their ideas and present mastery of the understanding of the central ideas and details of the informational text: from Storytelling (a book introduction) by Josepha Sherman. This text can be found in the HMH Into Literature textbook for 6th grade. The interactive activity slides will cover the following: VocabularyCentral IdeaDetailsText StructureDiscussion Question

5th - 8th

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

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This guided reading presentation is designed to be presented alongside the short story "What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka?" by Jon Scieszka. Students will learn about the following literary elements: Genre: HumorAuthor's Mood Author's PurposeAuthor's Point of ViewGuided Reading and Turn and Talk Discussion questions built into the presentation.

5th - 7th

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Persuasive Techniques Instructional Presentation

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Students will learn about the bandwagon, testimonial, stack the deck, and glittering generalities persuasion techniques through definitions and examples.

5th - 8th

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Selfie: The Changing Face of Self Portraits Lesson

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Selfie: The Changing Face of Self-Portraits'—a captivating text that unravels the fascinating evolution of self-expression through self-portraits. Explore the power of portraits as you journey through the shifting landscape of identity and artistry. An enlightening exploration awaits for students. This is a HMH compatible resource is a guided reading lesson of the informational text "Selfie: The Changing Face of Self Portraits." This presentation includes direct instruction of analyzing informat

5th - 8th

Art History, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Brown Girl Dreaming Memoir in Verse Lesson

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This guided reading lesson of Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson includes reading prompts and discussion questions to provide a close reading analysis of this memoir in verse. Includes direct instruction on memoir in verse genre. This presentation coincides with the textbook lesson from HMH Into Literature Florida: Grade 6. This file does not contain the text from Jacqueline Woodson's memoir Brown Girl Dreaming.

5th - 8th

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Persuasive Writing: My Dream Vacation

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Enrich your students' persuasive writing skills with an essay prompt that allows them to be creative and think about where in the world they would like to visit or explore. Students will use ethos, pathos and logos to write an essay convincing the reader that they deserve their dream vacation. This file comes with a PDF, PPT and Keynote version of a 5 page slide that sets students up for writing success. This writing prompt presentation includes body paragraph brainstorming, crafting, and organi

5th - 9th

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Understanding Text Structures

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This is an introductory lesson to ELA text structures. The text structure lesson includes description, compare and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, and chronological order. The 25 page lesson file includes 3 formats: PDF, PPT and Keynote. Each text structure is explained with a colorful graphic organizer and an example text. The example text for each text structure has a coordinating graphic organizer.

4th - 8th

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

CCSS

RI.4.5

, RI.5.5

, RI.6.5

Life Doesn't Frighten Me Guided Reading

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This is a guided reading presentation for the poem "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" by Maya Angelou from the 6th grade Florida Collections textbook. This presentation includes poetic terminology and structure lessons. The presentation includes collaborative discussion questions and comprehension checks.

5th - 7th

English Language Arts, Poetry

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Experience

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.