Plot Twist Classroom
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midland, Michigan, United States
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Plot Twist Classroom is your go-to destination for imaginative, rigorous, and ready-to-use ELA and social studies resources for upper elementary and middle school students. Whether you're prepping for standardized tests or looking for ways to add a creative spark to daily instruction, this store provides tools that make planning easier and student learning more engaging.
With 5 years of experience teaching sixth-grade ELA, I understand the balance between academic rigor and student engagement. I specialize in creating classroom-tested resources that help students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers—without sacrificing your nights and weekends.
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American History Wars Competition Bundle
Year-Long Classroom Management & Team Competition SystemsTransform your classroom into an engaging, history-inspired adventure with the American History Classroom Competition Bundle! This bundle includes three unique classroom management and team competition systems designed to increase student engagement, encourage positive behavior, and build classroom community throughout the school year.Each competition system features its own historical theme, team identities, digital point tracker, and int
6th - 12th
U.S. History
History Wars: The Campaign for Union (Civil War)
Transform your classroom into a Civil War command center with The Campaign for Union, an engaging classroom management and team competition system inspired by some of the most influential Union generals of the American Civil War! In this interactive competition, students are divided into four teams, each led by a famous Union general: ⭐ General Ulysses S. Grant⭐ General George G. Meade⭐ General William T. Sherman⭐ General Ambrose BurnsideTeams earn Liberty Points by demonstrating positive
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: American History Wars Competition Bundle
History Wars: Westward Bound (Westward Expansion)
Bring the adventure, challenge, and excitement of Westward Expansion to your classroom with Westward Bound, an engaging classroom management and team competition system inspired by the people who helped shape America's frontier! In this interactive competition, students are divided into four teams, each representing a different group that traveled west during the 1800s: 🚂 Railroad Workers 🏠 Homesteaders 🛻 Pioneers ⛏️ Forty-NinersAs students demonstrate positive behaviors, participate i
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: American History Wars Competition Bundle
History Wars: Founding Fathers Face Off (American Revolution)
Bring the excitement of the American Revolution into your classroom with Founding Fathers Face Off, a fun and engaging classroom management and team competition system designed to boost participation, teamwork, and positive classroom culture! In this interactive competition, students are divided into four teams, each represented by a different Founding Father. Teams earn Liberty Points by demonstrating positive behaviors, completing academic challenges, participating in classroom activities,
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: American History Wars Competition Bundle
The Giver Ceremony of Twelve Simulation
Step into Jonas’s world with this engaging and thought-provoking Ceremony of Twelve Simulation Activity! Designed to pair with The Giver by Lois Lowry, this interactive Google Form immerses students in the assignment process by determining their future roles in the community—just like Jonas and his peers. Through a series of personality and preference-based questions, each student is assigned a community job and asked to reflect on the experience. This simulation fosters empathy, comprehension
4th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
Boss Battles: Bell Ringer Activities for Reading and Argument Writing
Boss Battles is a creative and engaging bell ringer activity designed to sharpen students' reading comprehension, reasoning, and argument writing. Each prompt gives students two fictional characters ("bosses") to compare. Students must read short character descriptions, analyze strengths and weaknesses, and construct a brief written response justifying which character would win. What's Included: 20+ ready-to-use Boss Battle scenarios (with character descriptions)Student-friendly response page te
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ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Writing
What's the Main Idea?
Help your students master the skill of identifying main ideas and supporting details with this engaging, no-prep Google Slides resource! Designed with middle schoolers in mind, this resource includes 10 high-interest nonfiction passages on topics they’ll love—each paired with a graphic organizer to support comprehension and critical thinking. Whether used in reading groups, as bell work, or independent practice, this digital tool makes essential reading skills more accessible and fun. This resou
4th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Writing-Expository
Happy Holidays! Special Edition Boss Battles Bell Ringer Activities
Boss Battles is a creative and engaging bell ringer activity designed to sharpen students' reading comprehension, reasoning, and argument writing. Each prompt gives students two fictional characters ("bosses") to compare. Students must read short character descriptions, analyze strengths and weaknesses, and construct a brief written response justifying which character would win. What's Included: 14 ready-to-use holiday-themed Boss Battle scenarios (with character descriptions)Student-friendly re
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ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Writing
NWEA Test Prep Google Form
This self-grading Google Form includes 35 questions designed to help students review and prepare for the Spring NWEA Reading Assessment. Students will encounter a mix of short reading passages paired with comprehension questions, as well as important ELA test terms that they need to know for success. Key Features: ✏️ Covers essential 6th Grade Reading Standards Includes short, engaging passages Focuses on test-taking vocabulary and ELA concepts ⚡ Self-grading Google Form for immediate fe
5th - 8th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
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Triwizard Cup Classroom Management Bundle
Triwizard Cup Scoreboard spreadsheet and Daily Google Slide.
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English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
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About the store
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Plot Twist Classroom is your go-to destination for imaginative, rigorous, and ready-to-use ELA and social studies resources for upper elementary and middle school students. Whether you're prepping for standardized tests or looking for ways to add a creative spark to daily instruction, this store provides tools that make planning easier and student learning more engaging.
With 5 years of experience teaching sixth-grade ELA, I understand the balance between academic rigor and student engagement. I specialize in creating classroom-tested resources that help students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers—without sacrificing your nights and weekends.
Teaching style
At Plot Twist Classroom, you'll find resources that blend critical thinking with creativity. My lessons often include opportunities for student choice, imaginative thinking, and real-world application. I design everything with the goal of helping students think deeply while having fun—and helping teachers feel more confident, supported, and inspired.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English Education as well as a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. My training allows me to bridge historical context with literacy skills, helping students make meaningful connections across disciplines.
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