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The Great Gatsby – Literary Thinking Bundle: Mini-Analysis + Sentence Combining This ready-to-use Gatsby bundle helps students read with purpose and write with precision. It combines figurative language analysis and sentence combining practice for a powerful, skill-building toolkit. What’s Included: ✅ Mini-Analysis Slide Deck (in reading order) • 5 carefully selected quotes from key chapters • Layered questions to support close reading and theme discussion • Sentence frames to guide student c

By Pen & Pattern | Structure. Style. Substance.Bring literary depth to your film unit with this engaging, thoughtfully structured analysis guide for Secondhand Lions. Designed for high school English students—this resource explores character, theme, narrative structure, and the concept of bildungsroman in a visually organized and academically rich format. ✨ What’s Included: A clean, student-friendly worksheet exploring: Personal codes of honor (Walter, Garth, Hub) The film as a bildungsr

Help your students keep track of Stephen King’s sprawling cast in Salem’s Lot with this simple, spoiler-free character chart. Characters are grouped as major, mid-tier, and minor so students can see at a glance who drives the story, who builds community and themes, and who adds atmosphere. Perfect as a reading companion, study aid, or handout to support discussion and analysis.

This ready-to-use slide deck walks students through five layered excerpts from The Great Gatsby, using targeted questions and structured sentence frames to build deep literary analysis skills. Designed for use after reading each chapter when the quotes appear, these quotes help facilitate discussing the novel and analyzing Fitzgerald's language. Each quote is presented in chronological order to match the pacing of your unit. What’s Included: 5 mini-analysis slide sets (1 per quote), eac

Set clear boundaries around AI in your classroom with this editable, student-facing AI Use Policy. Perfect for back-to-school season, this document outlines what’s allowed, what’s not, and how students can use AI responsibly—with your permission. Whether you’re dealing with ChatGPT essays, Grammarly rewrites, or sneaky study shortcuts, this resource helps you stay one step ahead. What’s Included: Editable Word Document (add your school name, tweak language) Clear rules on permitted vs. prohibi

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

ELA Essentials Poster Bundle | Writing, Feedback, & Motivation SetDecorate with purpose using this set of three printable ELA posters designed to support writing instruction, build confidence, and keep expectations clear. Each poster serves a distinct role in your classroom—whether you’re breaking down structure, encouraging thoughtful revision, or reminding students of the power of words. What’s Included: Marking Guide Poster Visual grading rubric with clear “Exceeds / Meets / Below” categories

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

The Whiskey Speech – Rhetorical Analysis Slides Companion Slide Deck for a Satirical Speech AssignmentThis ready-to-use slide deck walks students through the iconic Whiskey Speech by Noah S. “Soggy” Sweat with clarity, humor, and strong rhetorical focus. Designed to support rhetorical analysis and working with a mentor text, each slide breaks down a key moment from the speech—making structure, tone, and stylistic choices easy to follow and imitate. Use this deck to guide class discussion, s

✨ Product Description:Help students unlock Shakespeare's meaning with this scaffolded quote analysis resource designed specifically for Julius Caesar. This flexible and classroom-ready tool guides students through seven powerful lines from the play, encouraging thoughtful commentary and deeper understanding through guided questions and sentence frames. Perfect for both general and advanced classes, these activities promote skillful literary analysis and confidence with Shakespearean language.

Highlighting Guide Poster | Thesis, Evidence, and Commentary SupportHelp students master essay structure with this visual highlighting guide! Designed to reinforce the key elements of strong writing, this poster makes it easy to teach—and revisit—the difference between thesis statements, topic sentences, evidence, and commentary. What’s Included: Printable PDF poster with color-coded categories: Thesis / Topic Sentences Commentary (Why it matters) Evidence (Support with quotes or facts) Use

Student-Friendly Marking Guide Poster | Classroom Rubric VisualMake your grading quick and assessment crystal clear with this clean, student-friendly marking poster. Perfect for displaying near your grading station, writing wall, or peer review space, this visual guide helps students understand what your quick checks mean. What’s Included: Printable PDF poster (EXCEEDS / MEETS / BELOW format) Simple, bold layout for easy classroom visibility Great For: Writing conferences or feedback stations