About the store
Welcome to Holistic Humanities!
I’m Jennifer Brady — MLL Coordinator, certified instructional designer, and creator of quirky, thoughtful, and effective resources for English learners and the teachers who support them.
With over 15 years of experience teaching English Language Arts and ESL in urban middle and high schools, I know how tough it can be to find materials that are truly accessible, academically rigorous, and actually fun. That’s why I started creating my own — and eventually launched Holistic Humanities to share them with educators like you.
What you’ll find here:
✨ ESL-first resources with built-in scaffolds
📚 Engaging literature and history units with ELL supports
🧠 Project-based learning activities that spark critical thinking
🛠 Differentiated materials designed for real classrooms and real students
Every resource is crafted with multilingual learners in mind, but adaptable for all students. Whether you're introducing complex texts, building vocabulary, teaching writing strategies, or exploring cross-cultural themes — there's something here to support your teaching journey.
Have a question or a custom request? I’d love to hear from you:
📩 elearningwithjennbrady@gmail.com
Let’s make language learning meaningful, joyful, and a little bit magical.
— Jennifer Brady, M.Ed.
Educator | Instructional Designer | ESL Advocate
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Frankenstein Graphic Novel Bundle: Activities and Lessons for Grades 6-12
Hey there, fellow educators! Looking to bring Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" into your classroom with a fresh and engaging approach? Check out the Frankenstein Mega Bundle! It’s designed to captivate your students and make literature come alive. Here’s what’s inside:Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel - Comprehensive Question Guides: This resource helps students navigate the graphic adaptation of this classic, uncovering its rich symbolism and exploring the complex plots and character dynamics.Franke
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+5
Satire with Saturday Night Live Skits Bundle: Parts 1 & 2
Unlock the World of Satire with Saturday Night Live Skits Bundle: Parts 1 & 2!Bring humor, insight, and critical thinking to your classroom with our Satire Skits Bundle, featuring two dynamic presentations packed with some of the funniest and most thought-provoking skits from Saturday Night Live. Perfect for teaching the art of satire, this bundle combines the best of SNL’s satirical genius with engaging activities designed to help students understand and analyze satire in a fun, accessible wa
7th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Social Studies
High School — Text Evidence Sentence Starters Pack ESL ELA
This High School Text Evidence Sentence Starters Pack helps students strengthen analytical writing skills by learning how to introduce, explain, and connect text evidence in clear, organized responses. Designed for ESL, ELA, literacy intervention, and struggling writers, this scaffolded resource includes sentence starter banks, guided practice, weak vs. strong response analysis, paragraph builders, literary analysis activities, academic vocabulary support, independent practice, exit tickets, and
9th - 11th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing
7th Grade Context Clues Reading Toolkit ESL MLL ELA
Help students strengthen vocabulary and reading comprehension skills with this 7th Grade Context Clues Reading Toolkit for ESL and ELA classrooms. This scaffolded resource teaches students how to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using definition, synonym, antonym, and example clues through structured, step-by-step practice. Designed for middle school English Language Learners, struggling readers, literacy intervention groups, and general education students, this toolkit includes guide
5th - 9th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
Literary Analysis Writing Frames Toolkit
This Literary Analysis Writing Frames Toolkit helps secondary ELA and ESL students strengthen analytical reading and writing skills through scaffolded literary analysis practice. Students learn how to explain ideas, use text evidence, analyze literary elements, and develop deeper meaning using sentence frames, guided activities, paragraph builders, academic vocabulary support, and independent analysis tasks. Designed for grades 6–10, this resource supports English Language Learners, struggling
7th - 11th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
Grades 6-8 Sentence Expansion Toolkit Bundle
This Sentence Expansion Toolkit Bundle for Grades 6–8 provides a complete, scaffolded system to help students develop stronger writing skills—from building simple sentences to writing complex, well-structured paragraphs. Designed for ESL and ELA classrooms, this bundle supports English Language Learners and general education students across multiple grade levels. Each toolkit builds on the next: Grade 6: Add details to expand sentences Grade 7: Add details and connect ideas using conjunctions
6th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA), Writing
Context Clues Strategy Pack - Vocabulary Skills for ESL & High School ELA
This Context Clues Mini Unit helps students learn how to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using a clear, step-by-step strategy. Designed for ESL, ELL, and general education students, it builds skills from guided practice to independent application. The resource includes instruction on types of context clues, a 4-step strategy, scaffolded activities, sentence and paragraph-level practice, real-world reading passages, a challenge task, speaking activities, exit tickets, and a teacher gui
6th - 10th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
, RL.8.4
+9
Compare & Contrast Reading & Writing Pack (Grade 6) ELA & ESL
This Compare & Contrast Reading & Writing Pack for Grades 5–7 helps students build stronger reading comprehension and writing skills through clear, scaffolded practice. Students learn how to identify similarities and differences between texts and topics using paired reading passages, sentence frames, graphic organizers, paragraph builders, and independent writing tasks. Designed with ESL and ELL learners in mind, this resource supports WIDA Levels 1–3 while also working well for general educati
5th - 7th
Other (ELA), Writing
Shades of Meaning Activity | ESL Vocabulary | ELL Word Ladders
Thank you for checking out this product! I'm very proud of it. I created this for my small ELL instructional group. It helps ELLs learn synonyms, and it's ideal for all ELL levels. This Shades of Meaning resource helps multilingual learners build vocabulary depth by exploring word intensity and subtle differences in meaning. Using color gradients and “paint chip” style word ladders, students move from basic words to stronger, more precise vocabulary in a way that is concrete, engaging, and acc
Not Specific
Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Sentence Expansion Toolkit - Grade 8
This Sentence Expansion Toolkit for Grade 8 helps students develop advanced writing skills by expanding sentences, connecting ideas, and varying sentence structure. Designed for ESL and ELA classrooms, this resource supports English Language Learners and general education students as they move toward more complex, fluent writing. Students practice adding descriptive details, using connection words (because, although, while, after), and incorporating introductory phrases to create more sophistic
8th
Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA), Writing
Also included in: Grades 6-8 Sentence Expansion Toolkit Bundle
Sentence Expansion Toolkit — Grade 7
This Sentence Expansion Toolkit for Grade 7 helps students develop stronger writing by expanding simple sentences and connecting ideas into more complex, complete thoughts. Designed for ESL and ELA classrooms, this resource supports beginning and intermediate English Language Learners (WIDA Levels 1–3) as well as general education students. Students practice adding adjectives, where, when, how, and why while also using connection words (because, and, but, so) to combine ideas. Activities includ
7th
Balanced Literacy, ELA Test Prep, Writing
Also included in: Grades 6-8 Sentence Expansion Toolkit Bundle
Sentence Expansion Toolkit - Grade 6
This Sentence Expansion Toolkit for Grade 6 helps students develop stronger writing by turning simple sentences into detailed, complete ideas. Designed for ESL and ELA classrooms, this resource supports beginning and intermediate English Language Learners (WIDA Levels 1–3) as well as general education students. Students practice adding adjectives, where, when, how, and why through structured, scaffolded activities including sentence ladders, guided practice, word banks, picture-based writing,
6th
Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA), Writing
Also included in: Grades 6-8 Sentence Expansion Toolkit Bundle
Grammar Detectives: Mystery Files Grammar in Context Toolkit Gr. 6–9 ELA + ESL
Looking for an engaging way to teach grammar without relying on isolated drills and worksheets? This Grammar in Context Toolkit transforms grammar practice into a fun detective-themed investigation where students solve mysteries while reviewing essential language skills.Perfect for Grades 6–9 ELA, ESL, ELL, intervention, and literacy support classes, this low-prep resource helps students practice grammar skills through short mystery passages, critical thinking activities, and writing tasks that
6th - 9th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Grammar
Academic Vocabulary Detectives ELA ESL Grades 7-8
Help students become confident vocabulary detectives with this engaging Academic Vocabulary in Context resource! Designed for upper elementary, middle school, ESL, and intervention classrooms, this context clues mini-unit teaches students how to determine the meaning of unfamiliar academic vocabulary using definition clues, example clues, synonym clues, and antonym clues. Through a fun detective theme, students learn to use context clues to analyze, compare, describe, support, conclude, investig
4th - 8th
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
Transition Words: Road Trip Writing Toolkit Grades 4-6+
Help students build stronger paragraphs and smoother writing with this engaging Road Trip Writing Toolkit! Using a fun travel-themed approach, students learn how transition words guide readers from one idea to the next—just like road signs guide travelers on a journey. This low-prep resource teaches beginning, sequence, contrast, and closing transitions through interactive activities, writing practice, paragraph-building exercises, and reflection activities. Students will organize ideas, improve
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays
Dungeons & Dragons Quest: Discussion & Speaking Sentence Frames
Help students build confidence in classroom discussions with this fantasy-themed Discussion & Speaking Toolkit! Designed for grades 5–7 ELA and ESL classrooms, Discussion Quest teaches students how to participate in academic conversations using structured sentence frames, discussion prompts, role-play scenarios, and speaking activities. This low-prep resource helps students learn how to share ideas, agree and disagree respectfully, ask meaningful questions, build on classmates' thinking, and sup
5th - 7th
Speaking & Listening
8th Grade Reading Response Journal Prompts
Help your students move beyond simple summaries and develop deeper reading comprehension with this collection of 8th Grade Reading Response Journal Prompts. Designed for middle school ELA classrooms, these printable response pages encourage students to analyze literature, make connections, support their thinking with evidence, and reflect on what they read. Perfect for independent reading, whole-class novels, literature circles, bell ringers, homework, and reading interventions, this resource p
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
Piranha Pool: A Persuasive Speaking Challenge
Piranha Pool: Persuasive Speaking Challenge | Ethos, Pathos & Logos Activity for ESL & ELAGet students excited about persuasive speaking with this engaging, Shark Tank-inspired classroom challenge! In Piranha Pool, students create an original product, develop a persuasive pitch, and convince a panel of "investors" using ethos, pathos, and logos. Perfect for grades 6–10, this low-prep activity helps students strengthen public speaking, critical thinking, presentation, and argumentation skills
7th - 10th
Business, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Short Constructed Response Toolkit Grades 7&8 ELA, ESL, & Literacy Support
Help students build stronger text-based writing skills with this Short Constructed Response Toolkit for Grades 7–8 ELA and ESL. This scaffolded resource teaches students how to answer questions clearly, use relevant textual evidence, and explain their thinking through guided practice, graphic organizers, sentence frames, nonfiction and literary passages, and paragraph-building activities. Designed for multilingual learners, intervention groups, and developing writers, this low-prep toolkit suppo
7th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Writing
ACCESS Tier A WIDA Level 1 Practice Packet | ESL Test Prep for Newcomer ELLs
⭐ ACCESS Practice Packet for Tier A (Level 1) Students ⭐ Thank you for visiting my page. I am an experienced educator of English Language Learners. I love creating resources especially for my students. We have decided to do ACCESS practice testing throughout the fall in order to prepare for the tests that begin in January. I created these for my students, and I'm sharing them with you now. I am looking for feedback, suggestions, etc. If you have any concerns with this product, please email me a
6th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Other (World Language)
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Holistic Humanities!
I’m Jennifer Brady — MLL Coordinator, certified instructional designer, and creator of quirky, thoughtful, and effective resources for English learners and the teachers who support them.
With over 15 years of experience teaching English Language Arts and ESL in urban middle and high schools, I know how tough it can be to find materials that are truly accessible, academically rigorous, and actually fun. That’s why I started creating my own — and eventually launched Holistic Humanities to share them with educators like you.
What you’ll find here:
✨ ESL-first resources with built-in scaffolds
📚 Engaging literature and history units with ELL supports
🧠 Project-based learning activities that spark critical thinking
🛠 Differentiated materials designed for real classrooms and real students
Every resource is crafted with multilingual learners in mind, but adaptable for all students. Whether you're introducing complex texts, building vocabulary, teaching writing strategies, or exploring cross-cultural themes — there's something here to support your teaching journey.
Have a question or a custom request? I’d love to hear from you:
📩 elearningwithjennbrady@gmail.com
Let’s make language learning meaningful, joyful, and a little bit magical.
— Jennifer Brady, M.Ed.
Educator | Instructional Designer | ESL Advocate
Teaching style
Student-centered, inclusive, differentiated, adapted, scaffolded, social-emotional.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I don't have a tangible reward, but my students come and eat breakfast in my room every morning, which I feel shows that they appreciate me. Recently the students in my class pooled together and bought me a bouquet of roses to show their appreciation. I have mentored 3 student teachers in my career so far, one is an assistant principal now, another is a dean of students, and another won teacher of the year for her district. I feel great about these accomplishments!
My own education history
Jennifer Brady, M. Ed Secondary English, Rhode Island College
Certification to teach ESL, Roger Williams University
Additional biographical information
Lessons created by teachers passionate for their subject, and a sincere desire to help colleagues all over the world with quality resources.
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