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Embedding and Integrating Quotes in Writing: Quotation Burgers Graphic Organizer is a targeted resource designed to help middle and high school students master one of the trickiest writing skills— embedding quotations effectively in literary analysis and argumentative writing. By using the memorable “quotation burger” metaphor, students learn to introduce, integrate, and analyze textual evidence in a structured, meaningful way. Whether you're teaching literary essays, research papers, or cross-

Transform your independent reading program into a meaningful, student-centered experience with this fully editable bundle of activities, classroom library tools, and creative check-in ideas. Whether you're just getting started or looking to revamp your current system, this resource gives you everything you need to build a reading culture that lasts all year. Designed to help middle and high school ELA teachers foster engagement and autonomy, this set supports every stage of your independent re

One-act play projects are a great way to bring creativity and performance into your ELA curriculum. With this one-act mini-unit, invite students to draft, rehearse and perform one-act plays in your own class one-act festival! In this curriculum set, you'll find...clear project guidelineshelpful theater termsscriptwriting 101 and script formatting examplestudent viewing ballots for performance dayan editable grading rubric to make life easy Allow at least a week for this entertaining, no-prep pr

Introduce Edgar Allan Poe and Poe's most famous works in this fun, puzzle-filled escape room, including classroom transformation and digital options! Students will:Read the full text of “The Raven” and/or hear Hank Green read it aloudRead two selections from “The Fall of the House of Usher”Read the full text (or watch a video version) of “The Tell-Tale Heart” Go on a video tour of the Poe museum and read about Poe’s life at the Poetry Foundation See famous illustrations of Poe’s workThis is an

This creative poetry activity helps ease students into any poetry unit. They will get to explore modern poems they can connect to, choose their favorite lines to combine into a new poem, and then illustrate it with images they love. My students have really enjoyed this creative activity year after year, and the final product makes for a striking display to keep up throughout your poetry unit. What’s Inside: Poetry collage examples to give you and your students an idea of the projectGuiding h

These Harry Potter Creative Writing Printables will slip easily into the open spaces of any Harry Potter novel unit. Simply print and enjoy watching students imagine themselves into the wonderful world of Hogwarts through their writing. From the Reviews: "My students love these prompts to develop great creative writing pieces." "A great way to help your students see sensory within HP and learn how to use it in their own writing." "Very helpful for my students!" "A very creative resource!" Thi

Looking for a high-interest, cross-curricular project that gets students thinking critically about literature? This creative character analysis project combines ELA with design thinking as students imagine and design an original app a literary character would create. Whether you’re reading The Scarlet Letter, The Outsiders, Romeo and Juliet, or any novel, this activity challenges students to analyze character traits, motivations, and themes by conceptualizing an app that reflects the charac

Add energy and structure to your 1984 by George Orwell discussions with this set of creative discussion role cards. Designed to deepen engagement and support a range of student personalities, these cards turn typical literature discussions into dynamic, purposeful conversations. Whether you’re teaching a unit on dystopian literature featuring 1984, guiding small group analysis, or facilitating a whole-class seminar, these flexible role cards encourage participation, critical thinking, and fr

Wondering how to create quick and fun review activities that will engage your students and help them prepare for your next assessment? In this packet, you’ll find eight fun activities that can help students review any material in creative ways. Get your students planning review murals, review donuts, review obstacle courses, review podcasts, and more! From the Reviews:"These activites are engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking...my students are going to really enjoy them! Thank you so muc

This lively set of three no-prep activities inspires students to connect literary characters to the modern world. Use them for any novel! As they tweet, blog and program cell phones for their chosen characters, students will not only analyze character traits, but consider larger modern questions of style, marketability and audience. These fun activities can function independently as lesson plans for any novel, be bundled in a unit series for a media-focused arc of activities, or be printed at

Bring critical thinking and lively discussion into your Frankenstein novel study with this engaging debate activity for high school ELA. Centered on one of the most ethically charged questions in Mary Shelley's novel— Should Victor Frankenstein create a companion for his creature?—this structured classroom debate gets students analyzing character motivation, moral responsibility, and authorial intent. Perfect as a culminating Frankenstein project, this activity helps students dig deeper int

Help your students master the art of writing argumentative essays with this comprehensive, step-by-step curriculum for introductions! This Argumentative Writing Unit provides a clear roadmap to crafting strong essays, beginning with the essential building block: a well-written introduction. Why This Resource WorksSimplifies Argumentative Writing: Teaching students to create introductions with a clear hook, thesis, and organizing sentence sets the foundation for a well-structured essay. Once the

Try this creative unit activity for Orwell's 1984, and get your students connecting their lives with their text. 1984 has hit the top of the bestseller lists recently for a reason. Understanding what is truth and what is not is an important skill in today's world. This activity asks students to find modern headlines and images that connect to the themes of 1984 and create an artistic collage to show those connections. They'll be amazed by what they discover. Inside you'll find the assignment

Looking for ways to make Persepolis captivating and meaningful for your students? This versatile set of 9 class activities, discussion role cards, and a final project is designed to spark interest, deepen understanding, and encourage personal connections to Marjane Satrapi’s powerful graphic memoir. What’s Included: 9 Class Activities: Creative and thought-provoking tasks to keep your students engaged and actively learning.Discussion Role Cards: Transform classroom discussions with these innov

Bring your 1984 novel study to life with this engaging propaganda poster activity designed to deepen students' understanding of rhetoric, media influence, and dystopian control. Perfect for a George Orwell's 1984 unit, this dystopian novel study activity helps students explore how language and imagery are manipulated to shape thought and behavior—both in Orwell’s world and their own. Using this hands-on project, students will analyze how propaganda posters influence interpretation and emotio

Looking for an engaging final project that will suit any novel? Introduce your students to the world of street art and designers like Banksy and Shepard Fairey, then invite them to create their own street art from the perspective of a character in their current text. Use this project however it fits best for you. It could be done almost entirely in class or almost entirely out of class. From the Reviews: "The subway art project was so cool! "Fun!" What's Inside: Project Description Stree

Engage your students with this creative Harry Potter final project. As students create a food truck for a character in the novel, they'll be cultivating a taste for entrepreneurship as well as engaging in a fun twist on conventional literary analysis. From the reviews:"Students loved it!" "Can't wait to try this with my students." "This is amazing - I love it." Imagine the possibilities - a donut truck serving "The Voldemort," "The Hogwarts Special," or "The Transfiguring Truffle." Students c

HOLIDAY WRITING FREEBIE! I hope this helps take some stress out of your holiday season. Holiday creative writing projects help keep students (and teachers) going during the busy month of December. If you want happy, engaged students in the build up to winter break, this engaging unit can help. I was inspired by the amazing book Make Writing, by Angela Stockman, to create a series of ELA maker space projects. First, students make something using art or maker materials. Then, they write about it

Want to see your readers happily engaged with The Hobbit? Sprinkle these activities anywhere in your unit and enjoy the results. From the Reviews: "Love the creative ideas in this resource!" What's inside: Discussion Role Cards Use these cards to liven up a daily discussion of the text. TicTacToe Activities This handout of differentiated activities makes for a solid day (or two) of in-class work. This I Believe Statement This activity asks students to consider what Bilbo might write for

Help your students fall in love with Harry Potter with this great variety of creative activities. They'll tweet for Harry, take on fresh new roles in class discussions, incorporate sensory details in their writing using fun creative writing prompts like "What Mrs. Norris Saw," and even invent food trucks for their favorite characters. Watch engagement soar as you roll out engaging activity after engaging activity. Plus, save a bundle by getting these activities together. From the Reviews:"Gre