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Ready-to-use ELA resources for busy but passionate middle and high school teachers. Rooted in classic literature, I help English teachers with reading and writing materials that bring depth, meaning and purpose to their classrooms.
I have always felt a calling to teach since I was very young and I discovered a love for literature when I was in high school. I realized the importance and practicality of skills-based learning, but I also discovered how certain works of literature could profoundly change my perspective and understand myself more. Since then the classics, literature and art have become a passion and I strive to spread the knowledge I so love to my students.
I have been teaching students at the middle school and high school level for about 7 years and I opened my TPT store in 2024 to share my resources and my love for literature with like-minded teachers.
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” (Isaac Newton)
I think education is much more than knowledge, rote-learning or memorizing; it’s an opportunity to get in touch with the great thinkers and writers of history and connect with them as they are still relevant today.
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The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde | Reading Guide Vocab Symbolism Theme Plot
Dive into Oscar Wilde's "The Selfish Giant" short story with this comprehensive activity bundle, meticulously crafted to enhance your students' understanding and appreciation of this timeless story and pave the way for meaningful discussions on themes such as compassion, virtue and love. Perfect for ELA teachers that want a classical approach to literature, seeking a rich, no-prep resource, this bundle is designed to engage students in middle and high school with a variety of interactive and eng
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+13
C.S. Lewis The Magician's Nephew Book Study Questions, Characters & Activities
Teaching C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew is a wonderful way to develop your students' writing and reading skills and these worksheets provide an easy and no-prep solution to make it a meaningful reading experience with guided questions, vocabulary, character analysis activities and paragraph writing graphic organizers. Designed for English Language Arts educators, homeschooling parents, and tutors, this resource will help deepen students' understanding of the narrative and characters, foster
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.6.3
, RL.6.4
, RL.6.5
+15
A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens Scrooge Character Analysis with Answer Key
Delve into the complex world of Ebenezer Scrooge with our comprehensive 'A Christmas Carol: Ebenezer Scrooge Character Analysis Pack', perfect for enhancing your literary unit this festive season. Designed with both students' engagement and Common Core Standards in mind, this resource pack provides a multi-dimensional approach to understanding one of literature's most iconic characters. Both digital download PDF and Google Drive link available! What's Included:Understand and Analyze Scrooge (T
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.7.3
, RL.7.6
, RL.8.3
+4
Oedipus Rex Unit Bundle | Oedipus the King Tragedy Study Guide and Activities
Ready to make Oedipus Rex your students' favourite unit of the year? Get them engaged and discussing fate and free will with this Oedipus Rex Unit Bundle! This Oedipus Rex Study Guide will save you loads of prep time and help you engage with your students and the text in a deep and profound way. Use it to introduce your students to Sophocles, Greek tragedy and help them engage with the wisdom of the classics effortlessly! “How terrible—to see the truth / when the truth is only pain to him who se
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Other (ELA)
CCSS
RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.5
, RL.11-12.3
+4
Novel Study for Making Inferences & Citing Text Evidence, Death on the Nile
Encourage deeper thinking with this engaging and exciting novel study and help students practice making inferences and citing text evidence. Students will practice giving text-based answers while reading Agatha Christie's detective novel Death on the Nile. This critical reading resource is great also for class discussions, improving essay writing skills and improving critical reading skills in general. “It is always the facts that matter, not the feelings.”- Hercule PoirotTeach your students
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing
Antigone Sophocles' Activities Bundle Reading Guide Answer Key and Essay Writing
Bring Sophocles' narrative to life with this engaging, time-saving Antigone Reading Guide! Make the story accessible and meaningful to students with a thorough questions and answers worksheet bundle. This resource makes prep a breeze for your tight schedule and paves the way for classroom discussions on justice, love, fate and free will. What’s Included:10 Critical-Thinking Comprehension Questions for each section of the play (Prologue, Parodos, all Odes and Scenes): These questions are careful
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+12
The Breadwinner Novel Study, Chapter By Chapter Worksheets, Activities and More
Dive into "The Breadwinner" by Deborah Ellis with our Comprehensive Novel Study Bundle, to take your classroom through the heartrending narrative of Parvana. This is a growing bundle: if you buy now, all future resources will be added with no extra cost to you!So far, the bundle includes: A full reading comprehension guide with chapter-specific questions and answers: a collection of thoughtful reading comprehension questions for each chapter, designed to deepen understanding and student enga
6th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.10
, CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
+2
Introduction to Argumentative Essay Writing Worksheet Activity
Develop students' writing skills with an introductory digital and printable resource on argumentative essay writing plus an ethos, pathos, logos worksheet. Ideal for a two-hour class plus a homework assignment, this resource is a great way to kick-start your unit on argumentative essay writing in a clear, no-prep, and straightforward way. What's Included:Teacher Notes on Argumentative Writing: A list of benefits linked to teaching argumentative writing to your students to keep in mind, complete
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+2
Shakespeare's Macbeth Study Guide, Worksheets, Reading Guide and Activities
Introduce your students to Shakespeare's masterpiece Macbeth and develop their comprehension and literary analytical skills with this Macbeth Study Guide Bundle. This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to guide students through an in-depth exploration of Shakespeare's iconic play, Macbeth. Bundle Includes:Character Analysis Graphic Organizers:Act-by-Act Transformation: Detailed graphic organizers that help students analyze Macbeth's character development from ambition to tyran
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.11-12.2
+2
Character Analysis Graphic Organizer Essay Activity Pack Grades 6th-12th
Character Analysis Essay Activity Pack Help your students dig into character exploration with this comprehensive Character Analysis Essay Activity Pack! Ideal for ANY novel or short story, this pack aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and can be used between grades 6-12, ensuring a rigorous approach to character study. What’s Included? This resource guides students through a four-stage process of character analysis, each stage designed to enhance unde
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2
, W.9-10.2a
+7
Essay Writing Graphic Organizer, Brainstorming to Final Draft, 5 Paragraph Essay
Essay Writing Graphic Organizer for Any Type of EssayWhether it's argumentative, informational or expository essays, this organizer has got you covered! Ideal for high school students but is also adaptable and effective for middle school learners. This essay writing organizer has been designed to simplify and streamline the essay writing process for students and for you, teachers! It's completely no-prep, you can print and teach straight away, combining with whatever unit you're doing at the mom
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.7.5
, W.8.5
, W.9-10.2
+5
Debate Project for Novel Study & Using Textual Evidence, Full Student Guide
Transform your classroom into a courtroom and practice debate skills while using textual evidence with this Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile Debate Project. This student guide supports a literature-based debate experience that immerses students in the tension of a classic murder mystery while strengthening essential ELA skills. As students examine evidence, question motives, and weigh competing interpretations, they move beyond surface-level comprehension and into deep analytical thinking.
6th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+6
CS Lewis The Magician's Nephew Characters & Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizers
Teaching C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew is a wonderful way to develop your students' writing and reading skills and these worksheets provide an easy and no-prep solution to make it a meaningful reading experience. These worksheets tackle The Magician's Nephew characters and paragraph writing, combining character analysis with a three-step graphic organizer designed for brainstorming and scaffolding cohesive paragraphs on Digory, Polly, Jadis and Uncle Andrew. This resource offers a struc
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.6.3
, RL.6.10
, RL.7.6
+4
Introduction to Expository Essay Writing, Worksheet Activity
Elevate your students' writing skills with an introductory resource on informative/expository essay writing. Ideal for a one-hour class plus a homework assignment, this resource is a great way to kick-start your unit on informative/ expository essay writing in a clear, no-prep and straightforward way. What's Included:Teacher Notes on Informative/Expository Writing: A list of benefits linked to teaching informative writing to your students to keep in mind, complete with a list of aligned Common
7th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.7.2
, W.7.2a
, W.8.2
+5
Debate Project for Novel Study & Using Textual Evidence, Full Teacher Guide
Transform your classroom into a courtroom and practice debate skills while using textual evidence with this Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile Debate Project. This teacher guide supports a literature-based debate experience that immerses students in the tension of a classic murder mystery while strengthening essential ELA skills. As students examine evidence, question motives, and weigh competing interpretations, they move beyond surface-level comprehension and into deep analytical thinking.
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+6
Oedipus Rex Study Guide, 55 Oedipus Rex Lecture Google Slides, Ppt Slides, PDF
Make Oedipus Rex your favourite unit of the year with this Sophocles' Oedipus Rex Study Guide! This resource provides a very solid introduction to Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and comes in various formats. It is the perfect way to introduce your students to Sophocles, Greek Theatre and tragedy in general. Available in Google slides and PDF download and Powerpoint format.Who is this resource for?The resource is designed for Grades 10-12 but can also be used with advanced 9th graders, if you're te
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.5
, RL.9-10.6
, RL.9-10.10
+2
Argumentative Essay Writing Unit, Graphic Organizers, Prompts, Rubrics and More
Argumentative Writing Bundle for Grades 7-12 | Comprehensive Teaching ResourcesDevelop your students' writing abilities with this all-inclusive Argumentative Writing Bundle, designed to simplify and enhance the essay-writing process for grades 7-12. This dynamic collection combines three powerful resources that cover everything from brainstorming to final drafts, making it the perfect toolkit for teachers looking to boost student engagement, critical thinking, and writing proficiency. What's In
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.7.1
, W.7.1a
, W.7.1b
+7
How to Cite Textual Evidence and Make Inferences, For Any Text, Novel or Book
Do your students struggle with how to cite quotes or give text evidence in an answer, or find it difficult to understand the importance of citing textual evidence? Are they unsure about how to make inferences and provide strong support for their arguments? You're not alone! Many teachers face the challenge of helping students grasp what text evidence is and how to effectively use it in their writing. This resource is designed to solve that problem by scaffolding the process of citing textual
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.2b
, W.9-10.9
+5
Oedipus Rex Study Guide, Part 5 Episode 3 Ode 3, Questions with Answer Key
Make Oedipus Rex your favourite unit of the year with this Sophocles' Oedipus Rex Study Guide! This resource tackles Oedipus Rex Episode 3 and Ode 3 and comes with a complete answer key, print and digital versions (Google supported and PDF download) and and ink-saving version for easy print. Who is this resource for?The resource is designed for Grades 10-12 but can also be used with advanced 9th graders. This bundle can be used by:✔️ High school & college literature classes ✔️ Homeschool stu
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.3
, RL.9-10.10
+7
Homer's The Iliad Pre-Reading, Character Analysis and Activities Bundle
The Iliad Mega Bundle: Engage Your Students with Homer's Epic!Unlock a world of adventure, heroism, and deep character exploration with this comprehensive Iliad resource bundle! Perfect for middle and high school ELA classrooms, this bundle provides everything you need to guide your students through Homer’s The Iliad—from pre-reading activities to in-depth character analysis and thought-provoking writing prompts. What’s Included: Illustrated Character Bookmarks (8 Key Characters)Kickstart your
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.10
, RL.11-12.1
+5
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About the store
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Ready-to-use ELA resources for busy but passionate middle and high school teachers. Rooted in classic literature, I help English teachers with reading and writing materials that bring depth, meaning and purpose to their classrooms.
I have always felt a calling to teach since I was very young and I discovered a love for literature when I was in high school. I realized the importance and practicality of skills-based learning, but I also discovered how certain works of literature could profoundly change my perspective and understand myself more. Since then the classics, literature and art have become a passion and I strive to spread the knowledge I so love to my students.
I have been teaching students at the middle school and high school level for about 7 years and I opened my TPT store in 2024 to share my resources and my love for literature with like-minded teachers.
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” (Isaac Newton)
I think education is much more than knowledge, rote-learning or memorizing; it’s an opportunity to get in touch with the great thinkers and writers of history and connect with them as they are still relevant today.
Teaching style
I truly believe in the importance of traditional learning.
Teaching note-taking, reading and writing are the foundation of our students' education and well-being. What nurtures their mind nurtures them as well-rounded citizens and thinkers - I believe this can be done by uniting skills-based learning and a traditional approach to the humanities, while showing them the relevance of the classics and focusing on appreciating them first of all.
Classic literature offered me a key to understanding myself and the world, it helped me go beyond the surface in many aspects of life and I believe that today’s generation of students particularly crave meaning more than ever.
Classics are fundamentally "hopecore", students and teachers alike need this today and I think the classroom is a great place to experience and share this.
My own education history
I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland and I completed my high school education there. I then traveled to my Italy and completed a BA and Masters in Italian and Modern Literature in Milan to round off my education in the Humanities and get my teaching qualifications for both middle and high school.
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