About the store
Welcome to the cozy den where clever teaching ideas live! Here you’ll find engaging, easy-to-use resources designed to spark curiosity, inspire discussion, and help your students grow into confident learners.
Read more
All resources
Filters
Grade
Subject
Resource type
Standard
Programs & methods
Newspaper ARTICLE Template Journalism Curriculum How To Write a News Article
🗞️✨ Turn Your Students into Aspiring Journalists with Real-World News Story Writing!Transform your ELA or journalism lessons into an engaging newsroom experience with this News Story Writing Guide! Students will learn how to write impactful, well-structured articles while analyzing mentor texts and exploring real-world prompts. Perfect for middle and high school, this no-prep resource provides everything you need to teach news writing — from the inverted pyramid structure and lead development
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
READING Passages Comprehension With Questions Literacy Intervention Activities
📖✨ Boost Reading Comprehension with Engaging Intervention Passages! Give your middle school students the tools they need to succeed in reading with these Reading Comprehension Intervention Passages — a set of short, engaging texts paired with comprehension and inference questions that make literacy practice meaningful and effective. Whether you’re supporting struggling readers, prepping for standardized tests, or looking for high-quality ELA bell ringers, these passages make reading mastery a
5th - 8th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
Fairy Tale PROJECT Creative Writing Guide A Fairytale Storytelling PBL Activity
Write Your Own Fairy Tale—A Magical Creative Writing Adventure!Ready to turn your classroom into a world of castles, creatures, and creative storytelling? This Write a Fairy Tale Project is a step-by-step, project-based learning experience that guides students through planning, developing, and writing their very own original fairy tale. Whether you're launching a creative writing unit, celebrating a fantasy literature theme, or looking for an engaging end-of-year project, this resource helps s
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
Famous Inventors RESEARCH PROJECT Based Learning STEM Thinkers Biography
Spark Innovation with This Famous Inventor Biography Research Project!Want to teach biography writing in a way that excites your students and honors real-world thinkers? This Famous Inventor Research Project helps students explore the lives and legacies of groundbreaking inventors through engaging, creative writing tasks and structured research activities. Perfect for middle school ELA, STEM integration, or cross-curricular units, this project-based learning activity is packed with writing pr
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Science, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
Inference Detective MYSTERY Activities Inferencing PICTURES Writing Bell Work
🕵️♀️✨ Turn Your Students into Inference Detectives with Picture Prompts!Bring critical thinking to life with this engaging Making Inferences Detective Activity! Students will step into the role of investigators as they analyze visual clues from intriguing room pictures to figure out “Who lives here?” — all while practicing key inference and descriptive writing skills. This activity transforms ordinary inference practice into an imaginative, detective-style challenge. With every image, your
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
REVIEW Article Writing Lesson Newspaper Articles Template Journalism Guide
📝✨ Transform Your Students into Persuasive Review Writers!Bring the world of journalism to life with this Review Writing Guide — a complete, ready-to-use lesson that teaches students how to craft powerful, engaging, and authentic reviews. From movies and books to restaurants and products, your students will learn how to express informed opinions that captivate readers. Perfect for middle and high school ELA or journalism classes, this resource blends structure and creativity — helping student
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
Substitute Teacher Activities Binder EMERGENCY SUB PLANS ELA Sub Work PACK
✨ Want to Be Ready for Any Absence—Without the Last-Minute Scramble? This bundle gives ELA teachers a complete, ready-to-use collection of highly engaging lessons designed to boost learning, dramatically reduce planning time, and make teaching easier, faster, and more effective.Tired of scrambling for meaningful work when you’re out? Want something your students can actually do without you? This Emergency ELA Sub Plan Bundle is your ultimate classroom backup plan. With ready-to-use lessons, c
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.6
Character Analysis ANY NOVEL Worksheets Characterization Prompts Activities
📚✨ Transform Character Analysis into an Engaging, Creative Adventure!Make literary analysis come alive with this Character Study Analysis Pack — a dynamic collection of 20 printable and digital activities designed to help students explore characters from any novel, short story, or play in deeper, more meaningful ways. Perfect for middle school ELA, this resource blends creative writing, graphic organizers, and analytical thinking to encourage original student responses and authentic underst
6th - 9th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
Greek Gods and Goddesses Greek Mythology RESEARCH PROJECT Based Learning
⚡️Bring Greek Mythology to Life with This Gods and Goddesses Research Project!Do your students love myths and legends? This Greek Deities Research Project turns fascination into learning with a dynamic, project-based experience that deepens understanding of mythology while building essential academic skills. Through research, creative writing, role play, and visual storytelling, students explore the world of Greek gods, goddesses, and mythological life with a personalized, inquiry-driven appro
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, European History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
Making Inferences Detectives TEXT MESSAGES Inferencing Writing Activities
📱✨ Make Inference Practice Fun with Real-Life Text Message Activities!Get ready to transform your bell ringers into quick, high-engagement critical thinking moments! With this Making Inferences Activities Pack – Real-Life Text Message Analysis, your students will explore meaning, tone, and relationships through short, relatable text message exchanges. Students will love analyzing and interpreting realistic conversations—because it feels just like their world! They’ll infer who’s texting, wh
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Famous Sports Person RESEARCH PROJECT Based Learning Biographies Templates
✨ Transform your classroom into a hub of inspiration with this Sports Celebrity Biography Project! This activity promotes project-based learning by encouraging students to delve into athlete biographies, fostering essential writing skills and real-world connections. This Sports Celebrity Biography Project gets students researching famous athletes, analyzing their journeys, and celebrating their legacy through creative, narrative, and expository writing. It’s a high-energy, project-based lea
6th - 9th
Classroom Community, Physical Education, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.8
How to Write a SPEECH Writing Guide PUBLIC SPEAKING Curriculum Prompts Lesson
🎤✨ Empower Every Student to Speak with Confidence and Purpose!Transform your classroom into a stage for powerful ideas and confident voices with the Complete Speech Writing & Public Speaking Unit! This ready-to-use resource gives your students the blueprint for writing and delivering impactful speeches—from brainstorming and drafting to presenting with poise. Perfect for English, Speech, and Debate classes, this unit takes the stress out of public speaking and replaces it with excitement, st
7th - 10th
Other (Performing Arts), Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.SL.4
, CCRA.SL.6
Story Writing ROUND ROBIN Activity Never Ending Creative Writing Picture Prompts
🌀✨ Transform Your Classroom into a Storytelling Studio with the Never Ending Narrative Writing Activity!Unleash your students’ creativity and collaboration with this Never Ending Narrative Writing Activity — a dynamic, no-prep resource that turns writing into a fun, interactive adventure! Perfect for narrative writing units, creative writing electives, or test prep practice, this activity combines group storytelling, vivid visuals, and structured rubrics to help every student grow as a confi
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
Making Inferences Newspaper HEADLINES Articles Inferencing Writing Activities
🕵️♀️✨ Strengthen Inference Skills with Engaging Real-Life Headlines!Transform your ELA warm-ups into exciting critical thinking challenges with this Making Inferences Activities Pack! Students will dive into real-world headlines, analyze speech parts, and draw logical conclusions—all while building stronger reading comprehension and writing skills. This resource turns everyday news into powerful teaching moments. With speech parts identification, inference prompts, and creative writing exten
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
Practice Writing SENTENCES Worksheets 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Grades Literacy Centers
✏️ Make Sentence Writing Fun with the Tic-Tac-Toe Writing Game!Turn everyday sentence writing practice into an engaging classroom game with this Tic-Tac-Toe Sentence Writing Activity Pack! Designed to help students write complete, meaningful, and creative sentences, this interactive resource combines grammar and fun in one easy-to-use format. Perfect for daily warm-ups, literacy centers, or holiday-themed writing lessons, this activity allows students to choose their own word combinations, gi
1st - 4th
Creative Writing, Handwriting, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.10
COLUMN Article Writing Lesson Newspaper Articles Template Journalism Guide
🗞️✨ Empower Young Journalists to Write Impactful Columns!Bring real-world journalism into your classroom with this Column Writing Guide — a dynamic resource that helps students craft powerful opinion and editorial pieces! With a step-by-step approach, mentor texts, and engaging prompts, this lesson makes persuasive, thoughtful column writing accessible and exciting for every student. Perfect for middle and high school ELA or journalism classes, this ready-to-use unit blends structure with cre
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
Create A Country PROJECT Based Learning Real World Creative Writing Activity
Create a Country—A Real-World Research & Writing Adventure Students Will Love!Looking for an engaging, creative project that brings geography, writing, and research to life? This Create A Country Project invites students to build their own fictional nation while practicing real-world skills like informational writing, design, budgeting, and creative storytelling. It’s hands-on, inquiry-based learning that’s perfect for upper elementary and middle school! Whether used as a writing project, cro
6th - 9th
Classroom Community, Creative Writing, Geography
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
SLAM Poetry SPOKEN WORD Poem Templates Creative Writing Speaking Poetry Lesson
🎤🔥 Slam Poetry Writing Lesson – Spoken Word Creativity Unleashed! 🔥🎤 Would you like to inspire your students to find their voice through poetry? 🎭 Imagine your class buzzing with emotion, rhythm, and creativity as students transform thoughts into powerful spoken word poems. This Slam Poetry Writing Lesson is your one-stop, ready-to-go resource for helping students explore personal expression, rhythm, and performance — all while mastering key ELA skills. This CCSS-aligned, print-and-digi
6th - 9th
Literature, Poetry, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
BOOK CLUB Reading Discussion Novel Projects Middle School Worksheets MINI BUNDLE
✨ Want to Make Your Book Clubs More Organized, Reflective, and Student-Led? This bundle gives ELA teachers a complete, ready-to-use collection of highly engaging lessons designed to boost learning, dramatically reduce planning time, and make teaching easier, faster, and more effective.Running a book club or independent reading group doesn’t have to mean constant prep and planning. This Book Club Mini-Bundle gives you flexible, print-and-go tools to support deep reading, rich discussion, and re
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
Newspaper Headlines STORY PROMPTS Journalism Narrative Writing Activities
🗞️✨ Ignite Creative Writing with Real Newspaper Headlines!Transform your writing classroom into a newsroom of imagination with these Narrative Writing Prompts Inspired by Famous Headlines! Students will take inspiration from real newspaper stories to create original short narratives that connect real life with creativity. Perfect for middle and high school ELA or creative writing electives, this resource bridges journalism and storytelling — helping students think critically, write creatively
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
Showing 1-20 of 26 results
About the store
Experience
Welcome to the cozy den where clever teaching ideas live! Here you’ll find engaging, easy-to-use resources designed to spark curiosity, inspire discussion, and help your students grow into confident learners.
Teaching style
We are a family of teachers that love to share our experience and resources with this wonderful community. Our teaching style is focused on engaging the students as much as possible, while offering hands-on experience in class. We have taken what is best from all teaching styles and we have developed an eclectic approach to get the best impact in class.
Leave the resource creation part to us! You can now truly focus on the relationship with your students, on being an amazing teacher that makes learning matter every single day and on all the things that are important to you!
Awards & shining teacher moments
The greatest mission of Snappy Den Academy to serve you, amazing teacher, and to make teaching matter in your classroom or homeschool. Thank you for choosing to be part of this meaningful journey!
My own education history
👩🏻🎓 Bachelor Degree in English Language Arts and Literature
👩🏼🎓 Masters Degree in English Literature for Children and Young Adults
👨🏻🎓 Bachelor Degree in Math, IT and Geography
👨🏻🎓 Masters Degree in Math and Astronomy
Additional biographical information
Are you in a hurry and don't have inspiration for your next class? You are in the right place. SNAPPY DEN ACADEMY empowers teachers, like you, and their students by giving them the tools to teach, study, thrive and be happy. Join us now!
Do you have any questions? Send me an email at thesnappyden@gmail.com
For more tips, tricks and resources, join the exclusive SNAPPY DEN ACADEMY Club: https://bit.ly/snappyden
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands