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It is possible to inspire a lifelong love of reading in secondary ELA students and that's what the Creating Joyful Readers podcast is all about. Your host, Samantha (from Samantha in Secondary) is a seasoned educator with 15 years of classroom experience. This podcast shares what works in the post-pandemic classroom and what doesn't so you can skip the trial and error. Every Monday, we’ll chat about the amazing benefits of independent reading, dig into the latest literacy research, cover pra ...
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8. Solving the Reading Mystery: Integrating Anchor Texts with Student Choice
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Like most other teachers, I was absolutely frightened when I was told I needed to run a choice reading unit. How will I keep track of everything? How do I manage a class full of students reading different books? These questions kept me up at night! I then realized that I was expected to do this alongside my regular curriculum and then my mind was R…
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7. Unraveling the Mystery: Engaging Students with Sleuthing Stories
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Mysteries continue to dominate best-selling book lists worldwide. Huge names like James Patterson, Stephen King, Riley Sager, Freida McFadden, and so many more are consistently seen leading the charts when it comes to book sales. Why do people love this genre so much and how can we leverage that enthusiasm in the classroom? Stay tuned for today’s e…
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6. Best Practices for Independent Reading: 3 Strategies to Enhance Any System
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You've got questions about independent reading and in today's episode I've got answers. It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to the practice or a seasoned veteran, this episode has helpful strategies no matter where you are on your journey. Episode Highlights: How do I know this book will be appropriate for my students? How do I make sure students…
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5. The Low-Down on Literature Circles: How One Dynamic Practice Can Transform Your Students into Joyful Readers
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Watching the power of literature circles in molding lifelong readers was transformative for me. Lit circles aren’t new. Maybe you’ve heard of them, but have been too afraid to try them, or maybe you’re a seasoned pro and have been running lit circles for a long time. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, tune into today’s episode because I’m go…
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4. From Research to Reading: A Guide for Secondary Literacy Educators
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It’s hard to be in education right now. Anyone who has been inside of a school lately knows that it is not for the faint of heart. Teachers currently need more support than ever. This includes having tried-and-true strategies and relevant resources ready to implement so that you can feel confident and successful in helping students become joyful re…
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3. 5 Tips for Crafting a Strong Culture of Reading in Your Space
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Creating a strong culture of reading in your classroom can feel like a daunting task, but today’s episode will walk you through a couple of actionable steps you can take to get started. Buckle up, joyful readers, you’re not going to want to miss this one! Resources Mentioned: --> Take a look at my favorite bookish tapestries in THIS ETSY SHOP and d…
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2. Let’s Get on the Same Page: Key Independent Reading Terms Explained
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Pop Quiz: What do you call the instructional practice where students self-select a book or choose from a list of pre-selected titles before reading it independently and completing some kind of assessment? Did you know that most of the people listening to this podcast right now probably have a different answer? We’re going to dive into this strange …
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1. Why Literacy Matters: My Story and Mission
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This podcast has been on my heart for a few years and I’m so excited to finally be able to bring it to you now. I’ve been working hard to plan episodes and create content that I know is going to help you nurture a love of reading with your students. I have so much to share and I’m confident that these episodes are going to be both helpful and relev…
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This is the podcast for secondary educators who want to inspire a lifelong love of reading in their students. Each week, we’ll chat about the amazing benefits of independent reading, dig into the latest literacy research, cover practical tips and strategies to nurture lifelong readers, break down projects that help students show off what they’ve le…
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