Curriculum by Design

Students are introduced to primary source myths from various cultures, asked to analyze their literary elements, guided through comparing elements of all myths to create their own mythological checklist. Then students are asked to write their own myths,...

Students are introduced to Macbeth and Shakespeare, asked to read and analyze the story using evidence, given frequent literary analysis assessment activities throughout reading, provided vocabulary study activities, and asked to summatively tie it all...

31 fun, inspirational, motivational, and educational images, poems, quotes, and wall hangings for your middle or high school classroom.

These are a few documents to help out new or long time teachers. A discipline log, a seating chart that is modifiable, a sign out sheet, and a weekly recording by day for each student are all included. Enjoy! Check out more from Curriculum by Design

Students are introduced to Gatsby and the Depression Era and asked to read and analyze literary elements in Gatsby using evidence. Students perform some assessments throughout reading, but the summative assessment is an essay in which students apply all...

These few super short writing activities and tongue twister battles can be used for filler days or testing breaks. Enjoy.

Students are asked to read primary documents from Smith, Bradford, and Columbus and are asked to analyze aspects of each using guided worksheets. All materials to guide students through activities and learning via  handouts and readings are included...

Students are introduced to epic mythology elements, guided through reading and analysis of excerpts from the Odyssey, asked to perform some analytical assessments using evidence, compare the story to O Brother Where Art There utilizing all literary...

These are a few primary documents I like to use when teaching about or literature from the Depression Era.

Students are introduced to the graphic novel, asked to read and analyze literary elements both graphic and written, asked to perform a few analytical tasks per section, and asked to write a synthesis essay as a summative assessment. All materials to...

Students are asked to read and analyze the text while focusing on substantive note-taking. Students write a synthesis of the entire work and all literary elements focused on during note taking and reading as a summative assessment. Includes: Reading...

Students are asked to research three colleges or Common App essay prompts, choose one, and are guided through writing their college entrance essay. All materials to guide students through activities and learning via powerpoint as well as handouts and...