2025 July ELA Bell Ringers

As a homeschool mom who has struggled with keeping my teenagers engaged in meaningful learning during those lazy summer days, I know how challenging it can be to maintain momentum without overwhelming busy schedules. That is exactly why I created these July ELA Bell Ringers – 23 carefully planned daily activities that take just 10-15 minutes but pack a real punch in terms of skill building. I have watched my own daughter groan at the thought of "summer school," but these quick, varied exercises actually get them excited about writing again. Each activity builds naturally on the previous day's work, creating a gentle but effective learning progression that keeps minds sharp without feeling like drudgery.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• 23 unique daily activities that actually hold teenager attention (trust me, I've tested these!)

• Grammar lessons that make sense instead of just drilling rules

• Creative writing prompts that spark imagination – from dystopian fiction to unreliable narrators

• Poetry analysis using works kids can actually connect with, including Emily Dickinson and Maya Angelou

TOPICS COVERED:

• Real-world grammar that improves writing instead of just test performance

• Literary analysis skills that prepare students for challenging texts

• Creative writing across genres that builds confidence and voice

• Vocabulary development through meaningful context, not memorization

These July Bell Ringers grew out of my own frustration with summer slide and my determination to find something that actually worked with real teenagers in real families. After years of watching my kids and their friends struggle with the transition back to academic work each fall, I knew there had to be a better way. This collection maintains rigor while respecting the reality of summer schedules and teenage attention spans. It's the resource I wish I had had when my oldest was heading into challenging literature courses – something that built genuine skills without killing the joy of reading and writing. Most of all, it prepares students not just for the next grade level but for the independent thinking and clear communication they'll need throughout their lives.

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Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom