ELA Exchange

Take your students' writing from "meh" to memorable. This is not a grammar unit, nor is it just a writing unit. It is both.Welcome to Grammar GPS (Guide to Powerful Sentences), where students stop getting lost in vague words, incomplete sentences, and confusing ideas—and start navigating their way to clear, confident writing. This 13-week unit treats grammar like a roadmap: each lesson guides students toward stronger sentence structure, vivid word choice, and purposeful revisions. From weeding

Make literary analysis part of your daily routine—without the prep.This 23-slide style analysis set is packed with engaging bell ringers that help students sharpen their understanding of diction, syntax, and tone. Each slide includes a short passage, 2-3 focused questions, and an application task to encourage students to think critically from the moment the bell rings. Great for warm-ups or building literary confidence one day at a time! The slideshow is completely editable, allowing you to cu

Make literary analysis part of your daily routine—without the prep.This 21-slide style analysis set is packed with engaging bell ringers that help students sharpen their understanding of diction, syntax, and tone. Each slide includes a short passage, two focused questions, and an application task to get students thinking critically from the moment the bell rings. Great for warm-ups or building literary confidence one day at a time! The set is divided by the six parts of Aristotle and Dante Di

Kick off your English class with style—literally.This no-prep resource includes 28 bell ringer slides, each focusing on a different element of style such as diction, syntax, imagery, irony, and detail. Every slide features a short, engaging passage, two analytical questions, and an application task to help students practice analyzing author’s craft. Perfect for daily warm-ups or literary analysis practice. They can also work as a springboard for discussions about meaning and message or to clar