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My goal with all of my TPT products is to make resources that are accessible to students of all skill levels and easy for teachers to implement. With It's Lit Teaching resources, you'll find lessons and activities that easily scaffold--even for students years behind--require little to no prep, and keep even high schoolers engaged.
Most resources come with editable, printable, or digital versions--so you can tweak lessons to suit your class and your students' needs.
I worked in an urban high school with diverse and low-income students at a blended learning school, mostly at the senior grade level. My students were often years behind--sometimes with an elementary-grade reading level--but I was still expected to prepare them for standardized assessments and teach them grade-level skills. I needed resources that were highly engaging and highly scaffolded.
Now, I make all of my resources for other teachers in similar circumstances. Welcome to It's Lit Teaching!
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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Writing Bundle: CER Lessons & Activities
Help your students master claim, evidence, and reasoning (CER) writing with this comprehensive bundle of scaffolds, activities, and teacher tools! Whether you’re introducing CER for the first time or reinforcing skills before a major essay, this resource has everything you need—printable and digital—to make CER writing clear and accessible for every learner. Perfect for middle and high school ELA teachers, this bundle makes it easy to scaffold claim, evidence, and reasoning (or CER) writing from
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
 +13
High School Grammar Year-long Unit Bundle & Curriculum | Printable & Digital
Grab this High School Grammar Year-long Unit Bundle & Curriculum and call your grammar planning complete! With lessons, warm-ups, reviews, quizzes, and assessments, this High School Grammar Year-long Unit Bundle has everything you need to help students master grammar basics--in person or remotely!This High School Grammar Year-long Unit Bundle & Curriculum will teach students fundamental grammar skills over the course of your class without overwhelming them. With regular assessments, you'll be a
9th - 12th
Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
L.9-10.1
, L.9-10.1b
, L.9-10.2
 +7
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Full Unit Bundle | Complete High School ELA Unit
This engaging The Hate U Give Whole Unit Bundle is everything you need to teach Angie Thomas's important novel! Using the resources included in this bundle, students will discuss The Hate U Give, do focused writing, and participate like never before! This unit focuses on five essential, thematic questions. Throughout the reading, students will write about and track quotes related to these five major themes. At the end of the unit, students will discuss their answers to these questions in a form
9th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.11-12.10
, W.11-12.1
, W.11-12.1a
 +33
Grammar Warm-ups: 18 Weeks of Grammar Bell Ringers for High School
Start every day with a five-minute (or less) grammar review using these High School Grammar Warm-ups! Each day builds on previous days' and weeks' skills for seamless reviewing and re-teaching. Each two-sided weekly high school grammar warm-up includes five activities--one for each day of the week. Students can grab their worksheet of warm-ups for the week on Monday, work each day at the beginning of class, and turn in the week's work on Friday. Each week focuses on a different grammatical sk
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
L.9-10.1
, L.9-10.1b
, L.9-10.2
 +7
Also included in:Â High School World Literature Complete Year-long Curriculum & Class Bundle
How to Read a Graphic Novel Introduction Lesson: Slideshow, Notes, & Activity
Begin any graphic novel or comic book unit with this How To Read a Graphic Novel Introduction Lesson! Prepare students for discussing any graphic novel by teaching them important terms like "panels," "gutters," "spreads," and more with this visually appealing resource. You'll first teach students using the included How to Read a Graphic Novel presentation. Students will learn important graphic novel terms, comic book history, reading tips, and more. Use the blank slide at the end to add your ow
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.5
, RL.9-10.10
 +4
High School Creative Writing Curriculum: 9 Week Course or Poetry Unit Elective
Take the stress out of planning a high school Creative Writing elective with this complete 9-week course! This High School Creative Writing Curriculum Bundle has everything you need to teach poetry, storytelling, and essential creative writing skills at the high school level. In this ready-to-use curriculum, students will: Learn and apply key literary terms Analyze mentor texts for inspiration Write their own original poems and stories Participate in creative projects, mini lessons, and daily wa
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.4
, RL.9-10.5
 +23
High School Grammar & Punctuation Lessons, Worksheets, & Cheat Sheets Bundle
You know your high school students desperately need help with grammar, but where do you begin? With this High School Grammar & Punctuation Lessons Bundle of course! Skip the prep and sequencing--it's all done for you in this bundle of PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL grammar lessons!This bundle of high school grammar lessons will give you everything you need to work your way through covering essential grammar topics without wasting time on nit-picky, minute grammar topics that only future linguistic major
9th - 12th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
L.9-10.1
, L.9-10.1b
, L.9-10.2
 +5
Ode Poems for High School Creative Writing: Lesson, Poem Template, & More!
Are you looking for a way to challenge students to use imagery while writing about something they love, in person or online? Odes provide a fun challenge in a creative writing course, as an enrichment activity, or a way to review figurative language. Their open-ended structure, but focused subject matter allow for a gradual release of responsibility for creative writing students or for excellent writers looking to challenge themselves. Students will love being able to write about something tha
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
RL.11-12.10
, W.11-12.1c
, W.11-12.2d
 +4
Also included in:Â Poetry Writing Activities for High School Bundle | Printable & Digital
Dear Martin by Nic Stone Novel Study Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital
Teach Dear Martin by Nic Stone while engaging students in meaningful conversation! This is a powerful novel that will make your students actually want to participate and, with this Dear Martin by Nic Stone High School Novel Study Bundle, you won't have to waste prep time to dive deep with your students! Introduce Dear Martin with the included introduction activity and introduction slideshow. Students will build their background knowledge about Martin Luther King, Jr., the author, privilege, and
9th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +10
9 Weeks of Creative Writing Journal Prompts for High School: Daily Quick Write
Do you hate scrambling last minute for high school creative writing journal prompts? Are you burnt out thinking of daily journal starters for your class? Save yourself a ton of prep time with these Creative Writing Journal Prompts for High School! This slideshow includes creative writing prompts for forty-five days (a whole nine-week quarter!). Simply input the date on each slide, and you're ready to go for the whole quarter! Each slide offers students the choice between two creative writing j
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.3
, W.9-10.4
, W.9-10.6
 +3
Satire Introduction Lesson: Slideshow, Handout, Exit Ticket, & Graphic Organizer
Introduce your students to the fun concept of satire with this complete Satire Introduction Lesson! With this lesson, students will learn all about the purpose of satire and the many satirical techniques used to foster societal criticism. First, teach students all about satire and satirical techniques using the editable slideshow. You'll have chances to discuss examples as you go with links to clips included. The slideshow uses Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax" as a primary example. While I can't includ
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.6
Also included in:Â "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift Satire Mini-Unit | Printable & Digital
Creative Writing Workshop: Writing Dialogue Mini-Lesson for High School
Teach your students how to craft and punctuate strong dialogue with this mini-lesson and writing workshop! Equipped with everything you need to teach hard and soft skills around writing dialogue, this lesson is a must-have when you're teaching narrative writing! With the slideshow, students will learn why dialogue is effective in narrative writing, what makes for strong dialogue, and how to properly format and punctuate dialogue. Then, they will practice the mechanics of punctuation with a work
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.2d
, W.9-10.3b
, W.9-10.3d
 +5
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop & Mini Lessons Bundle | 6 Lessons & Activities
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Whole Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Resources
This Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Whole Unit Bundle is everything you need to teach Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood! During this unit, your students will read and analyze both graphics and text, practice argumentative writing, and create their own comic book! This Persepolis unit is designed as a five-week unit (although it can be very flexible) and focuses only on Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (not the sequel). Look at this FREE Persepolis Pacing Guide for details on standards, o
8th - 11th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.7
, RL.8.10
 +25
5-Paragraph Essay Bundle: Parts of an Essay Lesson, Outline, Rubric, & More!
Are your students writing their first 5-paragraph essay? Or maybe your class is full of struggling writers? Guide your students through their essays with this highly scaffolded 5-Paragraph Essay Resources Bundle!This 5-Paragraph Essay Resources Bundle includes everything you need to teach students how to write a 5-paragraph essay--from essay structure to writing theses to creating a Works Cited page. With lots of built-in review, short lessons, and step-by-step outlines included, your secondar
8th - 11th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.8.1
, W.8.1a
, W.8.1b
 +54
Creative Writing Workshop & Mini Lessons Bundle | 6 Lessons & Activities
Need some skill-based mini lessons and writing workshops for your high school creative writing class or unit? These High School Creative Writing Workshops & Mini Lessons are intended to teach essential creative writing skills. Each mini lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation that covers a topic or skill and a follow-up activity. Many of these activities include fun writing assignments or hands-on activities. Some also include a practice worksheet to further drive home the skill or concept.
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.4
, RL.11-12.4
, W.9-10.3
 +11
Suspense Analysis With Horror Shorts Activity | Editable, Printable, & Digital
Help students learn about and analyze suspense using short films with this Suspense Analysis with Horror Shorts Activity! This suspense analysis activity helps students learn about suspense and how artists create it in their work. Use this before studying any horror story and students will better be able to analyze suspense in literature! In this activity, students will watch a collection of horror short films. For each, they'll evaluate how suspenseful they found the film and analyze the techni
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.5
, RL.11-12.5
Allegory Introduction Lesson: Slideshow, Handout, Graphic Organizer, & More!
Introduce your students to allegories in this complete Allegory Introduction Lesson! With this lesson, students will learn what an allegory is and how an allegory differs from symbolism. First, teach students all about allegories and their relationship with symbolism using the editable slideshow. The slideshow uses Dr. Seuss's "The Sneetches" as a primary example. While I can't include the full text due to copyright law, links to both the book and the video version are included in the teacher's
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.11-12.1
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Unit Bundle | Unabridged & Young Readers
This Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Unit Bundle has everything you need to teach Born a Crime regardless of the text edition you use or whether you teach in person or remotely! This unit focuses on writing an essay, analyzing theme, and learning about apartheid in South Africa. This Born a Crime unit is designed to take place over eight weeks. Where necessary, two versions of each resource are included, so you can use it with either the unabridged text or the Young Readers edition. Learn more abou
9th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.6
 +27
"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift Satire Mini-Unit | Printable & Digital
Study satire and analyze Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" in depth with this "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift Satire Mini-unit! Everything you need to teach satire and analyze Swift's famous essay is included. First, introduce your students to satire and satirical techniques with the included Satire Lesson. You'll use the slideshow, guided notes, exit ticket, and graphic organizer to teach students how satire is created. Take some time to have fun with your class watching funny clips
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Other (ELA)
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.6
, RL.9-10.10
 +3
Horror Genre Unit: Horror Short Stories, Elements of Horror, & Spooky Activities
This incredibly flexible horror genre study unit will turn students into masters of foreshadowing, suspense, mood, and more with fun, engaging, and creepy tales! Students will learn about the horror genre, then read three scary short stories, before exploring writing a horror narrative themselves. This unit is designed to fill about two weeks. Depending on your class length and whether you assign homework or not, you could make this unit longer or shorter. Every component in this bundle can be
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.10
 +21
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About the store
Experience
My goal with all of my TPT products is to make resources that are accessible to students of all skill levels and easy for teachers to implement. With It's Lit Teaching resources, you'll find lessons and activities that easily scaffold--even for students years behind--require little to no prep, and keep even high schoolers engaged.
Most resources come with editable, printable, or digital versions--so you can tweak lessons to suit your class and your students' needs.
I worked in an urban high school with diverse and low-income students at a blended learning school, mostly at the senior grade level. My students were often years behind--sometimes with an elementary-grade reading level--but I was still expected to prepare them for standardized assessments and teach them grade-level skills. I needed resources that were highly engaging and highly scaffolded.
Now, I make all of my resources for other teachers in similar circumstances. Welcome to It's Lit Teaching!
Teaching style
My students are practically adults and ready to walk the stage, so I do my best to meet them at their level. I'm pretty laid back and derive a lot of enjoyment from talking to them as they are--young adults about to enter the world and make change happen.
My own education history
I grew up a military brat, which means my K-12 education was a hodge podge of curriculum from this state and that state, but no matter where I went, I had a book and a pencil in hand. I started college at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and later transferred to the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
Additional biographical information
I believe that teachers should work hard during the school day, but that too many lose themselves in this professional and neglect their own self-care and the pursuit of their own hobbies and lives. My hope is to provide instructional tools to help these overworked teachers kick butt during the day so they can party (or read, or snuggle their dogs, or have tea with friends) at night and on the weekends.
I am a new mom and learning to balance my days between business and parenthood. I also have an amazing husband and a spunky greyhound.
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