Welcome to my index blog page, where I share literacy ideas and teaching materials for upper elementary students. I create various resources to help educators teach multiple reading skills to their students.
My blog includes several series, such as “Teaching Types of Conflicts with Movie Trailers,” “Plot Structures,” “Making Connections,” “Story Elements,” and “Figurative Language.” These series make learning engaging and interactive. I also offer resources to teach literacy skills like vocabulary, comprehension, figurative language, and spelling.
Teaching literacy can be challenging, so I give away many free resources that educators can use in the classroom or at home. I want to provide educators with practical, easy-to-use tools to help their students become confident readers.
I hope my index blog page will inspire and motivate educators to use innovative teaching methods and help their students excel in their literacy skills.
Aug 27
Every student dreams big—and stories that follow a ‘Rags to Riches’ arc show characters climbing toward a better life. This plot helps students explore personal growth and what it means to truly succeed. From fairy tales to contemporary fiction, it’s a relatable structure that pairs perfectly with character study. At the beginning of the story, …
Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=6400
Aug 13
Some stories start with danger—a terrifying villain, a mysterious creature, or even an internal battle the hero must face. This structure, known as ‘Overcoming the Monster,’ gives students a gripping way to explore conflict, courage, and resolution. From folklore to fantasy to realistic fiction, this lesson helps students recognize this powerful plot pattern in action. …
Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=6390
May 06
When I realized that I have a number of resources on ‘Types of Conflict in Literature,’ but they are scattered throughout my website and blog, I decided to create one post with information plus links to help people find the materials. Definitions In a person vs. supernatural conflict, a character battles that which is beyond nature. …
Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=7386
Dec 14
Students love watching animated shorts, making them an excellent tool for teaching literary skills. In this post, you’ll find activities to teach perspective using the animated films Oktapodi and French Roast. Get ready to have some fun! Lesson Handout This handout includes printables and instructions for all activities listed in this post. Get the lesson handout. Using Oktapodi …
Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=5614
May 11
In a person vs. supernatural conflict, a character battles that which is beyond nature. It can’t be explained by natural law. This could be witches, vampires, mythical creatures, and so forth. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in simple terms such as “Sometimes, people have problems with things that are not real …
Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=4282
May 04
In a person vs. person conflict, the conflict is between two forms of like beings. This is often the protagonist versus the antagonist. The conflict may be verbal, physical, or emotional. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in simple terms such as “Sometimes, people have problems with other people. It could be …
Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=4286
Apr 27
In Person vs Self conflict, the main character has a problem within him/herself. This type of struggle takes place in the character’s mind. The character has to make a choice between doing something that is right or wrong. The character may also have to overcome emotions. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be …
Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=4287
