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Your to-do list may be never ending, but lesson planning doesn't have to be. That's why I help teachers turn complicated curriculum into meaningful learning -- because you deserve to be everyone's favorite ELA teacher ⭐
Hey There! I'm Levi: the instructional designer, educator, and creative vision behind The Back2Back Class. I'm dedicated to making resources for the Language Arts classroom that are easy to implement, fun to teach, and inspire this generation of learners.
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The Phantom Tollbooth, Act One Drama Study (Grade 6)
Step into the whimsical world of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act One with this all-in-one Google Slides teaching package. This resource brings Susan Nanus’s stage adaptation of Norton Juster’s classic tale to life. Key Features:Brain Boosters – 10 daily bell ringer questions designed to spark discussion and get students ready for reading Word Play & Figurative Language Mini-Lesson – help students explore the wit of Juster’s language before beginning the play Vocabulary Study – targeted words to supp
6th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.3
, RL.6.5
, RL.6.6
+4
Also included in: 6th Grade Yearlong Curriculum Bundle (Version One)
Bad Boy | Novel Excerpt | Gr. 6 | Designed to support myPerspectives® curriculum
Everything you need to teach Bad Boy with depth, engagement, and zero prep stress! Designed to support middle school ELA curricula including myPerspectives®, this resource helps you teach a novel excerpt from Bad Boy by Walter Dean Myers with confidence. Through meaningful activities and structured scaffolding, students explore identity, growth, and societal expectations — all while building strong comprehension and analytical skills. This is an independent resource and is not affiliated with o
6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.5
+5
Also included in: Growing Up Text Study Bundle (Grade 6)
My Life with the Chimpanzees |G6| Designed to support myPerspectives® curriculum
Explore the Wild World of My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane GoodallDesigned to support middle school ELA curriculms including myPerspectives ®, this supplemental resource helps you guide students through My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall. Turn biography into meaningful learning without adding extra prep to your plate. This is an independent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of the myPerspectives® curriculum.❕What This Resource Helps You Teach: Stud
6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.5
+3
Also included in: 6th Grade Yearlong Curriculum Bundle (Version Two)
The Medicine Bag Short Story Study (Grade 8)
Immerse your students in the powerful narrative of "The Medicine Bag" by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve with this Google Slides package. This comprehensive resource is crafted to enhance your students' understanding and appreciation of the text through a variety of engaging activities and reading strategies. What's Inside:Brain Boosters: Start each day with 10 daily bell ringer questions that ignite curiosity and set the tone for learning.Vocabulary Study: Build a robust understanding of key terms
8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.5
+3
Also included in: Rites of Passage Text Study Bundle (Grade 8)
Brown Girl Dreaming | Grade 6 | Designed to support myPerspectives® curriculum
Exploring Memoir Through Poetry with Brown Girl DreamingBring memoir and poetry to life with this resource built around Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. Designed to support middle school ELA curricula including myPerspectives®, this supplemental resource helps students analyze literary elements, understand memoir as a genre, and craft their own poetry inspired by Woodson’s lyrical storytelling. This is an independent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of
6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.4
, RL.6.5
+5
Also included in: 6th Grade Yearlong Curriculum Bundle (Version One)
Rites of Passage Text Study Bundle (Grade 8)
Journey Through Rites of Passage with This 8th Grade Google Slides Package!Prepare your students for an unforgettable exploration of Rites of Passage with this all-encompassing Google Slides package, specifically designed for 8th grade students. This resource is your ultimate guide to fostering a deep understanding of pivotal texts through interactive and engaging activities. Key Features:Brain Boosters: Kickstart each lesson with bell ringers that spark curiosity and enthusiasm.Vocabulary Study
8th
English Language Arts
Childhood Text Study Bundle (Grade 6)
Dive into the rich and varied experiences of childhood with this comprehensive Google Slides package, designed specifically for 6th grade students. This resource is perfect for guiding your students through an in-depth unit study, featuring captivating text studies and engaging activities that will ignite their love for learning. What's Inside? Each resource contains a Google Slides presentation, Student Packets (PDF and Digital versions), and a Teacher Answer Key. Select the links to explore ea
6th
English Language Arts
The Phantom Tollbooth, Act Two Drama Study (Grade 6)
Milo’s journey isn’t over yet, and neither is your students’ learning! This Google Slides package for The Phantom Tollbooth, Act Two by Susan Nanus (inspired by Norton Juster’s original) picks up where Act One left off and ensures Act Two ends on a high note - both figuratively and literally. Key Features:Brain Boosters – 10 daily bell ringers to warm up minds before diving in True, False, Fix – a playful Act One review game that sets the stage for Act Two Figurative Language Mini-Lesson – an e
6th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.3
, RL.6.4
, RL.6.5
+5
Also included in: 6th Grade Yearlong Curriculum Bundle (Version One)
I Was A Skinny Tomboy Kid | G6 | Designed to support myPerspectives® curriculum
Unlock Alma Luz Villanueva's poem "I Was A Skinny Tomboy Kid"! Designed to support middle school ELA curricula including myPerspectives®, this supplemental resource helps guide students through meaningful analysis, rich discussion, and personal connections — all without piling more prep onto your day. This is an independent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of the myPerspectives® curriculum.🧠 What This Resource Helps You Teach Students explore the poem through v
6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.5
+6
Also included in: Growing Up Text Study Bundle (Grade 6)
Animal Allies Text Study Bundle (Grade 6)
Your Google Drive download includes . . .(1) My Life with the Chimpanzees Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packet(2) Hachiko Text Study Google Slides Package includes Student Packet(3) Animal Poetry - A Blessing and Predators includes Student Packet(4) Monkey Master Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packet(5) Black Cowboy, Wild Horses Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packet
6th
English Language Arts
Modern Technology Text Study Bundle (Grade 6)
Your download will include:(1) Feathered Friend Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packets & Answer Key(2) Teens and Technology + Black Hole Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packets and Answer Key(3) The Internet of Things Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packets(4) The Fun They Had Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packet & Answer Key(5) Is Our Gain Also Our Loss Google Slides PackageIncludes Student Packets & Answer Key(6) Bored and Brilliant Google Slides PackageIncludes Stud
6th
English Language Arts, Writing
Black Cowboy, Wild Horses -- Short Story/Biography Study (Grade 6)
This Google Slides package transforms the narrative nonfiction text “Black Cowboy, Wild Horses” into a richly engaging, standards-aligned learning experience. This resource blends background knowledge, vocabulary, reading strategies, and text analysis to make informational and narrative study feel immersive, meaningful, and effortlessly engaging. Key Features:Brain Boosters – 10 daily bell ringers to spark interest and discussion First Read Guide – Scaffolded support to help students navigate
6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.6.3
, RL.6.9
, RL.6.10
+6
Also included in: 6th Grade Yearlong Curriculum Bundle (Version Two)
Exploration Text Study Bundle (Grade 6)
Your Google Drive Download includes . . . (1) A Long Way Home Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packet(2) BBC Science Club: All About Exploration Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packet(3) Mission Twinpossible Google Slides Package includes Student Packet(4) Tales from the Odyssey Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packet(5) To the Top of Everest Google Slides Packageincludes Student Packet
6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed | Short Story Study | Grade 7
Turn Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed by Ray Bradbury into a high-interest lesson your students will actually remember! Designed to support middle school ELA curricula including myPerspectives®, this supplemental resource helps you teach Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed through rich literary analysis, creative thinking, and meaningful discussion. Students explore themes of change, identity, and adaptation while analyzing Bradbury’s vivid language and imaginative storytelling. This is an independe
7th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+8
Also included in: 7th Grade Yearlong Curriculum Bundle (Version One)
Generations Text Study Bundle (Grade 7)
Your Google Drive download includes: (1) Two Kinds by Amy Tan Google Slides Package This resource includes Student Packets(2) A Simple Act + An Invisible Thread Google Slides PackageThis resource includes Student Packets(3) Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks Google PackageThis resource includes Student Packets(4) Mom & Me & Mom Google Slides PackageThis resource includes Student Packets(5) Unit One Poetry Google Slides PackageThis resource includes Student Packets
7th
English Language Arts
Case of the Disappearing Words Article Study Google Slides Package (Grade 7)
Uncover the mystery of endangered languages! This Google Slides package provides everything you need to guide students through The Case of the Disappearing Words: Saving the World's Endangered Languages by Alice Andre-Clark, helping them explore central ideas, author’s purpose, and the importance of language preservation. Key Features:Brain Boosters – 10 daily bell ringer questions to kickstart critical thinking.Vocabulary Study – Key terms and concepts to support comprehension.First Read Guide
7th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RI.7.1
, RI.7.2
, RI.7.6
+2
Also included in: Across Generations Text Study Bundle (Grade 7)
Feathered Friend Google Slides Package (Grade 6)
This Google Slides presentation serves as a resource for you and your students during your study of Feathered Friend written by Arthur C. Clarke. Throughout this presentation you will find activities/slides to help enhance your students’ study of the text, including… ✔️ Concept Vocabulary ✔️ Stop & Jot Activities ✔️ Exploring Literary Text Features (Theme Lesson) ✔️ Explore an EditorialYour Google Drive Folder download includes . . . (1) Feathered Friend Google Slides Presentation - 40 slid
6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.5
+8
Also included in: Living With Technology Text Study Bundle (Grade 6)
Don't Just Sit There Like A Punk - Short Story Study (Grade 7)
With Matt de la Peña’s powerful narrative, this Google Slides package delivers high-impact, easy-to-use materials that build comprehension, deepen literary analysis, and spark authentic student discussion. Key Features: Brain Boosters – 10 thought-provoking bell ringers to kickstart engagementVocabulary Study – Key academic terms prepped and ready to exploreFirst Read Guide – Scaffolded support for navigating the text with confidenceSecond Read: Identifying Character Traits – Students dig deep i
7th
Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.10
+4
Also included in: Across Generations Text Study Bundle (Grade 7)
A Starry Universe - Space Exploration - Grade 7 (Bundle)
Inside you will find: (1) Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed Google Slides PackageIncludes Student Packets (2) Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death Google Slides PackageIncludes Student Packets (3) Future of Space Exploration Google Slides PackageIncludes Student Packets(4) Neil deGrasse Tyson Interview Google Slides PresentationIncludes Student Packets(5) The Last Dog Google Slides PackageIncludes Student Packets
7th
English Language Arts
Horses as Healers Around the World - Article Study (Grade 6)
Discover the Wild World of Horses with "Horses as Healers Around the World" Google Slides Package!Gallop into an engaging study of Carolyn Cory Scoppettone's article, "Horses as Healers Around the World," with this comprehensive Google Slides package. Perfect for enhancing your students' understanding and appreciation of the text, this resource is packed with activities to support their learning journey. Key Features:Brain Boosters: 10 daily bell ringer questions to ignite learning and spark int
6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
RI.6.2
, RI.6.5
, RI.6.6
+2
Also included in: 6th Grade Yearlong Curriculum Bundle (Version Two)
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Your to-do list may be never ending, but lesson planning doesn't have to be. That's why I help teachers turn complicated curriculum into meaningful learning -- because you deserve to be everyone's favorite ELA teacher ⭐
Hey There! I'm Levi: the instructional designer, educator, and creative vision behind The Back2Back Class. I'm dedicated to making resources for the Language Arts classroom that are easy to implement, fun to teach, and inspire this generation of learners.
Ready to try it? Explore the shop now!
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B.S. in Secondary English Education (Kansas State University)
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