Pen & Pattern

Kick off your semester with confidence using this fully editable class intro slideshow! Whether you're teaching English, history, science, or anything in between, this plug-and-play resource helps you lay a strong foundation for expectations, routines, and student success. What's Included: Editable PowerPoint file with 13 slides Clear headings for grading, rules, absences, and more AI policy slide included Space to customize major texts, class-specific routines, and materials BONUS: Built-in

Faces & Stories: Visual Analysis Slides for Literary ThinkingNeed a fresh way to kick off analysis skills? This ready-to-use slide deck uses portrait-style artworks to get students thinking deeply—about emotion, character, and visual storytelling. Just project a slide, pose the questions, and watch the thinking start to flow. Each of the 10 high-resolution paintings is paired with focused prompts that help students: Infer emotion and backstory Analyze color, light, and composition Practice th

Do you want to get to know your students? This is the ticket. This imaginative back-to-school or early-year activity invites students to design a “magic house” with four doors—each leading to a meaningful place, time, or world. It’s a fun way to build descriptive writing skills while helping students express personality, preferences, and creativity. Students will: Brainstorm real and fictional places that matter to them Write vivid, paragraph-length descriptions for each “door” Design a visua