Welcome to the M Teaching Peaks store! With over 20 years of classroom experience across multiple states and countries, we offer a diverse range of products designed to boost student engagement, consolidate taught concepts, and promote classroom discussion. Enjoy exploring our store!
Welcome to the M Teaching Peaks store! With over 20 years of classroom experience across multiple states and countries, we offer a diverse range of products designed to boost student engagement, consolidate taught concepts, and promote classroom discussion. Enjoy exploring our store!
Engage Students in a Fun & Thought-Provoking English Literature Challenge!
Dive into the world of classic literature with this interactive sorting activity that challenges students to think critically about novels, their themes, and iconic characters!
What’s Included:
60 Cards in Total – Each of the 20 sorting sets features three unique cards:
Novel Card – Introducing a classic literary work.
Lesson Card – Highlighting the novel’s central theme or warning.
Character Card – Featuring a key character with a brief description of their role.
Blank Cards – Ideal for student-led discussions, creative extensions, or customized challenges, allowing students to explore additional literary works.
How It Works:
Students match each novel with its corresponding lesson and character card to create complete and meaningful sets!
Through critical thinking, reasoning, and collaboration, they’ll analyze the connections between classic stories and their deeper messages.
Best For:
English Literature, Literary Analysis, Critical Thinking, and ELA
Why Teachers Love It:
Hands-On & Engaging – Encourages literary analysis through interactive sorting.
Promotes Meaningful Discussion – Helps students connect literature to broader themes.
Customizable for Deeper Learning – Blank cards allow for student-generated examples and exploration of additional novels.
Great for Centers & Small Groups – Perfect for collaborative and interactive learning experiences.
Classroom-Ready – Print, laminate, and use year after year!
Designed for Grades 8–12
With 60 total cards plus blank templates, this resource transforms literary analysis into an engaging, interactive experience that deepens students’ understanding of classic novels!
Engage Students in a Fun & Thought-Provoking English Literature Challenge!
Dive into the captivating world of literature with this interactive sorting activity that encourages students to analyze famous first lines from classic novels!
What’s Included:
60 Cards in Total – Each of the 20 Famous First Lines sorting sets includes:
20 First Line Cards – Presents a memorable opening line.
20 Novel Cards – Identifies the classic literary work.
20 Significance Cards – Explains the importance of the first line in setting the tone or theme.
Blank Cards – Perfect for student-led discussions and creative extensions, allowing for the exploration of additional literary works.
How It Works:
Students will match each famous first line with its corresponding novel and significance card to create complete and meaningful sets!
Through critical thinking, reasoning, and collaboration, they’ll analyze the connections between literary openings and their deeper meanings.
Best For:
English Literature, Literary Analysis, Critical Thinking, and ELA
Why Teachers Love It:
Hands-On & Engaging – Encourages literary analysis through interactive sorting.
Promotes Meaningful Discussion – Helps students connect literature to broader themes.
Customizable for Deeper Learning – Blank cards allow for student-generated examples and exploration of additional novels.
Great for Centers & Small Groups – Ideal for collaborative and interactive learning experiences.
Classroom-Ready – Print, laminate, and use year after year!
Designed for Grades 8–12
With 60 total cards plus blank templates, this resource transforms literary analysis into an engaging, interactive experience that deepens students’ understanding of classic novels through their famous first lines!
Engage Students in a Fun & Thought-Provoking English Literature Challenge!
Dive into the captivating world of literature with this interactive sorting activity that encourages students to analyze symbolism in well-known literary works!
What’s Included:
60 Cards in Total – Each of the 20 Symbolism sorting sets includes:
20 Symbol Cards – Highlights a significant literary symbol.
20 Book Cards – Identifies the literary work where the symbol appears.
20 Meaning Cards – Explains the symbol’s deeper significance and thematic connections.
Blank Cards – Perfect for student-led discussions and creative extensions, allowing for the exploration of additional literary works.
How It Works:
Students will match each symbol with its corresponding book and meaning card to create complete and meaningful sets!
Through critical thinking, reasoning, and collaboration, they’ll explore how symbolism enhances storytelling and deepens literary themes.
Best For:
English Literature, Literary Analysis, Critical Thinking, and ELA
Why Teachers Love It:
Hands-On & Engaging – Encourages literary analysis through interactive sorting.
Promotes Meaningful Discussion – Helps students connect literature to broader themes.
Customizable for Deeper Learning – Blank cards allow for student-generated examples and exploration of additional books.
Great for Centers & Small Groups – Ideal for collaborative and interactive learning experiences.
Classroom-Ready – Print, laminate, and use year after year!
Designed for Grades 7–11
With 60 total cards plus blank templates, this resource transforms literary analysis into an engaging, interactive experience that deepens students’ understanding of symbolism in literature!
Engage Students with a Fun & Interactive Allusion Challenge!
Boost literary analysis, critical thinking, and contextual understanding with this Allusion Adventures Sorting Activity—perfect for grades 6-10!
By matching allusions to their references and meanings, students will explore language in a hands-on, engaging, and thought-provoking way.
What’s Included:
60 Cards in Total – Featuring a variety of famous literary, mythological, and historical allusions!
20 Allusion Sentence Cards – Sentences with blanks for students to complete using the correct allusion.
20 Picture Cards – Eye-catching illustrated references to myths, literature, and historical figures.
20 Meaning Cards – Clear explanations of each allusion’s origin and significance.
Blank Cards – Encourage students to create their own allusion-based matches!
How It Works:
Students match each allusion sentence (with a missing allusion) to the correct illustrated reference and meaning card.
This engaging sorting challenge promotes deeper literary connections, critical thinking, and lively discussions about allusions in literature and everyday language.
Best For:
ELA, Literary Analysis, Figurative Language, Vocabulary Building, and Enrichment Activities
Why Teachers Love It:
Strengthens Literary Comprehension – Helps students recognize and interpret allusions.
Builds Critical Thinking – Encourages deeper analysis of figurative language.
Perfect for Small Groups & Centers – Encourages collaboration and discussion.
Adaptable for Any Classroom – Great for warm-ups, literary discussions, and review games.
Ready to Print & Use – A long-lasting resource for engaging learning sessions.
With 60 total cards plus blank templates, this allusion-packed activity turns literary analysis into an exciting adventure in language and meaning!