EducationCurriculum Management3MediumTeacher$ implied

A 7th-8th grade reading teacher lacks a structured curriculum and pacing guide, and is seeking advice on novels, bell ringers, projects, and PSSA test prep for a 42-minute class.

Existing solutions like the My Perspectives textbook and TPT resources are not sufficient; the teacher still struggles to structure daily lessons, select engaging texts, and align with state test prep within a tight time frame.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Sep 4, 2026

Workarounds Described

Asks other teachers on Reddit for curriculum ideas
Uses My Perspectives textbook but with 'a lot of freedom' implying manual supplementation
Seeks resources on Teachers Pay Teachers

Implied Software Gaps

Centralized platform with ready-made, standards-aligned middle school ELA lesson plans and pacing guides
Tool to generate 42-minute class schedules with activities and texts
Integrated library of bell ringers, projects, and state test prep materials

App Concept

LitPlan Pro

LitPlan Pro is a curriculum planning and pacing tool for middle school ELA teachers. It provides ready-made daily lesson plans, text recommendations, bell ringers, project ideas, and state test prep aligned to standards. Teachers can customize schedules for any class length and share resources, reducing planning time and ensuring engaging, test-ready instruction.

Key Features

Customizable pacing guides for any class length (e.g., 42 minutes)
Library of novel, short story, and poem units with standards alignment
Daily bell ringer prompts and exit tickets
Project-based learning ideas with rubrics
State test prep resources (e.g., PSSA) with practice activities

Target Users: Middle school reading/ELA teachers in grades 6-8, especially those in states with standardized tests like PSSA, in public or private schools of any size.

Revenue Model: Freemium with $49/mo pro tier for full standards-aligned content and customization

Existing Solutions Mentioned

My PerspectivesTeachers Pay Teachers (TPT)

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