The 12 Angry Men socratic seminar is an immersive and intellectually stimulating experience designed to enhance critical thinking and foster dynamic discussions. This thoughtfully curated package includes all the essential materials to conduct a captivating Socratic seminar based on the timeless classic, “12 Angry Men.” Dive into the heart of deliberation as participants engage in a rigorous exploration of justice, prejudice, and the power of persuasion within the context of the jury room. These carefully crafted discussion prompts will ensure a seamless and enriching experience for all involved. Elevate your discussions, challenge perspectives, and uncover the layers of this iconic narrative with this comprehensive seminar package.

Reimagine Agatha Christie’s chilling tale of revenge with this companion activity book that lets students dive deeper into the story. Featuring 8 thought-provoking journal prompts about the complex motives, relationships and plot twists in the classic whodunit “And Then There Were None”, along with intricate line art scenes bringing the mysterious island setting and ominous events to life on the page for students to color. Each coloring scene has coordinating reflective questions to enhance critical thinking as students process this thrilling story of suspicion through writing and art.

Ring in the new year with this thoughtful writing and reflection packet that guides students to examine traditions, goals, and personal growth. Featuring three insightful prompts and journal writing pages, students will describe a favorite family or cultural New Year’s tradition, set aspirational personal resolutions, and identify academic resolutions for the coming year. Each written response is paired with a lively coloring page depicting festive celebrations, thoughtful reflection, and optimistic plans to color while crafting written responses. This contemplative exercise makes for a meaningful culmination of the previous year and blank slate for setting intentions in the new one through descriptive, persuasive, and analytical writing tied to engaging coloring activities.

Warm hearts, inspire young authors and celebrate student heritage this holiday season using this cherished winter tradition writing and art activity. Children describe meaningful family customs, funny gift mishaps, magical moments around the menorah or advent calendar, through evocative memoir-style short stories certain to become instant keepsakes. Their rich narratives illustrate diverse cultural flavors or hilarious anecdotes surrounding 31 wintertime illustrations like baking cookies, sledding, cozy fireside reads, festive meals and more. Watch student faces beam proudly presenting these hallmark stories and drawings to parents. Whether utilizing for classroom community circles or family night inspiration, this journaling journey through memory lane is sure to build lasting bonds over traditions uniting us in spirit. A new vision of icy window art or menororah glows can inspire the next beautifully told chapter of childhood joys coming soon!

Spark creativity and memory-making with this personalized winter holiday writing and art pack - perfect for literacy lessons or cozy, creative family nights. Children are guided to reflect deeply on their most meaningful experiences. Five fun writing prompts invite students to describe cherished holiday memories like favorite gifts received, yearly family traditions, meaningful Hanukkah moments and more. Features a writing page and a coloring page to go with each writing activity. Ideal for teaching narrative / descriptive writing skills. Links intergenerational storytelling with whimsical artwork keepsakes sure to become family treasures.

Propel students beyond basic comprehension into elevated dialogue on power dynamics and human tendencies through application of Orwell’s allegorical classic Animal Farm. Featuring 37 thought-provoking Socratic seminar prompts tied to plot, characters, imagery and deeper themes still politically and socially relevant today regarding propaganda usage, language manipulation by empowered groups and incremental justice erosion, this 5 page educator resource structures open-ended discussion facilitating complex textual analysis. Students will enrich and synthesize interpretations, make intertextual connections, cite passages as evidence, consider varied perspectives on struggles between ego and ethics. An indispensable tool for stimulating accountable, intellectually productive conversations that sharpen abilities to reason, uncover nuance and contextualize broader meanings. Allow fresh generational takes on themes of political integrity, activism, complicity and moral courage to leave the stable and run free together!

Bring a poignant piece of The Giver into your classroom with this visually impactful 18x24 poster print showcasing a meaningful quote from Lois Lowry’s renowned dystopian novel. It reads: “The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It’s the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.” The moving excerpt stands out in a bold typeface against a stark background below a simple white silhouette depicting Jonas receiving memories from The Giver’s hands. The minimalist design focused around this haunting sentiment from a key moment in the story provides an ideal canvas to reflect on the deeper themes of empathy, isolation, and the significance of human connection from Lowry’s masterwork. A perfect decorative display bulletin board item for fans of the poignant tale seeking everyday inspiration.

Revisit the pivotal moments where the Giver transmits colorful memories to Jonas with this visually captivating 11X17 poster for The Giver by Lois Lowry. Featuring a vibrant, symbolic image of the Giver bestowing wisdom and rich recollections onto the next Receiver, both characters are seen amidst a colorful glow. This poster’s artistic rendering of memories being passed from old to young poignantly captures Jonas beginning to gain awareness beyond the confines of his colorless, regulated world. As Jonas receives memories of joy, pain, and deeper understanding from the elderly Giver, viewers are left to reflect on the values of freedom, fulfillment, and empathy as well. A memorable display piece that pays tribute to this impactful mentor-mentee ritual in Lois Lowry’s award-winning novel.

Bring home a magical slice of Roald Dahl’s classic with this vivid James and the Giant Peach 11X17 poster. It features a vibrant digital illustration of young James gazing up in awe at the colossal fruit. Lush green leaves crown the giant peach, setting the stage for fantastical possibilities to unfold. This imaginative artwork is set on a white background with simple text that reads “James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl”, perfect for any young reader’s classroom. Its whimsical style and composition filled with wonder encapsulate the spirit of Dahl’s beloved story in one remarkable image.

Bring home a magical slice of Roald Dahl’s classic with this vivid James and the Giant Peach 18X24 poster. It features a vibrant digital illustration of young James gazing up in awe at the colossal fruit. Lush green leaves crown the giant peach, setting the stage for fantastical possibilities to unfold. This imaginative artwork is set on a white background with simple text that reads “James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl”, perfect for any young reader’s classroom. Its whimsical style and composition filled with wonder encapsulate the spirit of Dahl’s beloved story in one remarkable image.

Confront the blurring lines between civilization and savagery with this impactful Lord of the Flies wall 18X24 poster. Emblazoned with a chilling quote from William Golding’s Nobel Prize-winning novel, this artwork challenges perceptions of human nature and morality with the haunting words: “What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages? What’s grownups going to think?” Set against a stark background, this searching question from one of the marooned boys suggests alarming truths as decorum gives way to volatile impulse on the deserted island. An essential commentary on the human condition for scholars of this dystopian classic, this textual art print sums up the thematic crisis of Golding’s allegory on society and inner darkness. Simple yet hard-hitting, this literary poster brings an unsettling excerpt from a key philosophical exchange to the forefront, perfect for classrooms.

Confront the blurring lines between civilization and savagery with this impactful Lord of the Flies wall 11X17 poster. Emblazoned with a chilling quote from William Golding’s Nobel Prize-winning novel, this artwork challenges perceptions of human nature and morality with the haunting words: “What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages? What’s grownups going to think?” Set against a stark background, this searching question from one of the marooned boys suggests alarming truths as decorum gives way to volatile impulse on the deserted island. An essential commentary on the human condition for scholars of this dystopian classic, this textual art print sums up the thematic crisis of Golding’s allegory on society and inner darkness. Simple yet hard-hitting, this literary poster brings an unsettling excerpt from a key philosophical exchange to the forefront, perfect for classrooms.

Celebrate Shakespeare’s magical romantic comedy with this 18X 24 poster of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Capturing iconic imagery from the tragi-comic tale of four young Athenian lovers and a feuding Fairy King and Queen whose dispute wreaks ensuing havoc and hilarity, this poster is a sophisticated nod to A Midsummer Night’s themes of fate, love and reason. An enchanting piece sure to delight Shakespeare fans and theatre devotees with its elegant design and composition centering on one of the Bard’s most memorable plays regarding affairs of the heart’s unpredictability.

Bring home the delight of Richard and Florence Atwater’s beloved children’s book with this endearing Mr. Popper’s Penguins 11X17 poster. Showcasing Mr. Popper joyfully followed by his performing penguin troupe, this vibrant poster captures the spirit of unexpected possibilities and humor. Set on a crisp blue background with the classic title in a retro-style font above Popper and his waddling entertainers, this cheerful poster is sure to spark imagination and smiles in any classroom. A wonderful reminder for young and old of the heartwarming hilarity when curiosity and care turn a small family of polar penguins into a blossoming new destiny.

Bring home the delight of Richard and Florence Atwater’s beloved children’s book with this endearing Mr. Popper’s Penguins 18X24 poster. Showcasing Mr. Popper joyfully followed by his performing penguin troupe, this vibrant poster captures the spirit of unexpected possibilities and humor. Set on a crisp blue background with the classic title in a retro-style font above Popper and his waddling entertainers, this cheerful poster is sure to spark imagination and smiles in any classroom. A wonderful reminder for young and old of the heartwarming hilarity when curiosity and care turn a small family of polar penguins into a blossoming new destiny.

Recapture one of literature’s most cunning ancient plot twists with this “Blinded Cyclops” 11X17 poster commemorating Odysseus’ famous trojan horse moment. Depicting a dramatic original artistic rendering of the hero about to drive a massive stake into the giant beast’s eye as it helplessly reaches to stop him, this powerful fine art print immortalizes Odysseus’ bold escape after the monster devoured his men. Set on a craggy stone background with turbulent seas beyond the mythic cavern lair, the stark image reminds viewers of cunning triumphing over physical force.

Recapture one of literature’s most cunning ancient plot twists with this “Blinded Cyclops” 18X24 poster commemorating Odysseus’ famous trojan horse moment. Depicting a dramatic original artistic rendering of the hero about to drive a massive stake into the giant beast’s eye as it helplessly reaches to stop him, this powerful fine art print immortalizes Odysseus’ bold escape after the monster devoured his men. Set on a craggy stone background with turbulent seas beyond the mythic cavern lair, the stark image reminds viewers of cunning triumphing over physical force.

Relive the high seas adventures from Homer’s epic with this 18X 24 poster of an Odysseus ship on the dark Aegean. Depicting an ancient Greek warship in full sail, cresting the ocean waves, this nautically-themed artwork conjures The Odyssey’s spirit of maritime exploration and quests. Perfectly suited for classrooms studying ancient Greece or fans of epic poetry wishing to showcase iconic Homerian imagery. The ship appears weathered from its many years of voyages. This poster encapsulates the grand scale of the legendary story.

Relive the high seas adventures from Homer’s epic with this 11X 17 poster of an Odysseus ship on the dark Aegean. Depicting an ancient Greek warship in full sail, cresting the ocean waves, this nautically-themed artwork conjures The Odyssey’s spirit of maritime exploration and quests. Perfectly suited for classrooms studying ancient Greece or fans of epic poetry wishing to showcase iconic Homerian imagery. The ship appears weathered from its many years of voyages. This poster encapsulates the grand scale of the legendary story.

Recall one of American literature’s most famous hustles with this “Tom’s Fence” 18X24 poster. Depicting an original scene of Tom leisurely painting a fence on a sunny day as his friends gaze longingly, this art print nods to Mark Twain’s iconic tale of an enterprising boy who convinces others it’s a privilege to do his chore. Set on a bright background with vibrant strokes of paint-dipped brushes, this colorful poster good-naturedly immortalizes Tom Sawyer’s memorable scheme that underscores universal themes of childlike imagination and negotiation with a timeless slice of rustic Americana.