Best Tips For Ela Teachers Podcasts (2024)

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330: Routines that aren’t Boring for Whole Class Novels 4:30

19m ago4:30

4:30

If you’ve ever felt like you were stuck in a rut doing the same thing day after day, I’ve got a quick mindset shift to help. I do NOT want you to give up on whole class novels, so let’s talk about how to make them work. In theory, whole class novels are the bread and butter of the English classroom. But if you struggle to get students to read at ho…

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226. 4 DYSTOPIAN GENRE TEACHING TIPS: A ROUND UP EPISODE 23:30

2h ago23:30

23:30

We love all genres, but our favorite by far? Dystopia! Not only does this genre tap into the natural curiosity and critical thinking abilities of students, but there’s also so much opportunity to teach it across many grade levels. And don’t get us started on all the supplemental texts you can use! We could go on and on all day about why we love dys…

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329: Turn Dusty Old Books into a Stunning Display 3:24

20m ago3:24

3:24

Do you have old books lying around taking up space in your classroom? Books no one is ever going to read again? Recently in our Facebook group, Creative High School English, a fun visual thread erupted all about bookish page displays. So in today’s one minute idea-isode, I want to suggest you try one. You’ll clear space on your shelves, help the ea…

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5. The Low-Down on Literature Circles: How One Dynamic Practice Can Transform Your Students into Joyful Readers 8:17

4h ago8:17

8:17

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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19. Classroom Halloween Activities for An Outdoor Celebration 13:56

3h ago13:56

13:56

It's officially fall and Halloween is right around the corner! As you begin planning your classroom Halloween activities, consider taking your party outside. Nature has a lot to offer your Halloween party including open space, natural decorations, and the ability to tolerate loud noises! In this episode, I describe different ways that you can succe…

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🔒 HH 90. 3 NEW POEMS FOR FALL: DON'T SLEEP ON THESE 19:57

5d ago19:57

19:57

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource …

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328: The Short Unit that Never Fails 4:15

34m ago4:15

4:15

On this week’s mini-episode, I want to tell you about a one week unit that has never failed to produce incredible results from my students. I’ve done it with 10th graders and 11th graders, honors students and their counterparts, American students and Bulgarian students speaking English as their second language. And I’ve loved it every. Single. Time…

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225. THREE NEW BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY 25:38

6d ago25:38

25:38

Ready to uplevel your classroom library this year? We’ve got just the thing for you! We’re sitting down with our executive assistant (and full-time ELA teacher) to share our top three new book recommendations. Choosing just one book each wasn’t easy, but we got it done! You’ll hear each of our selections and why we think it deserves a spot on your …

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327: Dystopia Book Clubs: A How-To Guide 24:29

25m ago24:29

24:29

Let's talk about dystopia book clubs, a compelling unit option for ELA. I taught my first dystopian fiction, 1984, to tenth graders in Bulgaria. They had very strong reactions to the way Orwell portrayed communism, since Communist rule had existed in their family's living memories. For some, Orwell nailed it. Others, outraged, clearly thought he wa…

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4. From Research to Reading: A Guide for Secondary Literacy Educators 7:33

7h ago7:33

7:33

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 7:42

7h ago7:42

7:42

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 6:47

8d ago6:47

6:47

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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18. Nature Based Preschools and Elementary Classrooms: Talking Teacher Roles with Dr. Rachel Larimore 37:12

9d ago37:12

37:12

Quality teachers are the most important part of nature based preschools and elementary classrooms. But what roles do teachers need to embody in order to make these programs so successful? Tune in to hear Dr. Rachel Larimore explain effective teacher roles in early childhood classrooms. She shares her experience as a former preschool director, consu…

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1. Why Literacy Matters: My Story and Mission 8:04

3d ago8:04

8:04

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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HH 89. Q&A: SHOULD I LEAVE MY JOB AND BECOME A TEACHER (HAPPY HOUR UNLOCKED) 22:39

12d ago22:39

22:39

Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" Support the show 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library…

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326: The Literary Travel Poster Project 2:59

16h ago2:59

2:59

On this week’s mini-episode, I’d like to challenge you to get your students set up on Canva and help them get comfortable on the platform with a simple assignment that will give you a great fall display, literary travel posters. Have you seen PBS’ The Great Read posters, which are available for free download on the PBS site? I’ll link them in the s…

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224. WHAT DISNEY WORLD TAUGHT ME ABOUT TEACHING THEME 40:41

15d ago40:41

40:41

There are several frequently asked questions that we get in our Brave New Teaching community and many of them center around teaching theme. For example, How can we make teaching theme easier? What are some new ways of teaching theme? What do students really need to know when it comes to theme? It’s clear that theme is something we could all use add…

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325: 6 Creative Video Project Ideas for ELA 20:58

3d ago20:58

20:58

Video is everywhere in communication these days, including on Reels, TikTok, and Youtube, where our students are. Building creative video projects into ELA can help leverage students' interests in these platforms toward building skills in research, storytelling, speaking, and building an argument. Not to mention skills within the genre itself, whic…

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17. 6 Fun Fall Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards 24:59

4d ago24:59

24:59

Fall is a season of mystery and intrigue. So let's make the season work for you by including fun fall activities in your schedule! Combining the mystique of fall with the power of learning through play can get your students motivated to learn. Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 fun fall activities aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for …

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🔒 HH 88. QUESTIONING STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS: GUEST EPISODE WITH STEPHANIE FUJII 21:07

20d ago21:07

21:07

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource …

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324: Try Tiny Audio this Fall 4:46

8d ago4:46

4:46

On this week’s mini-episode, let’s talk about how to build an audio assignment in early in the year without feeling intimidated. Maybe you joined me for Camp Creative last summer and you’ve got alllll the student podcasting background, or maybe you’re new to the topic and feeling a bit wary. Either way, this episode is for you! Let’s walk through h…

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223. THE SHERLOCK SOCIETY: AN INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR JAMES PONTI 1:02:37

20d ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Teacher friends, it’s Marie here, and I’m extra excited for you to hear today’s episode. I get to sit down with middle grades author James Ponti! James is here to tell us about his inspiration behind The Sherlock Society, his journey from working in television to becoming an author, and so much more. To top it all off, my middle school son Wyatt is…

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323: This I Believe (As My Life Changes) 7:52

21d ago7:52

7:52

We moved this month, and it wasn’t one of your quick moves. We did one of those once, from one cabin to the one next door, carrying our furniture and baskets of stuff across a soon well-worn path through the woods. But no, this one was an international move across four flights and nine time zones, with some of our stuff going by shipping container …

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16. 10 Fall Picture Books to Help Your Introduce Seasonal Signs, Falling Leaves, and Animals in Autumn 18:59

22d ago18:59

18:59

Fall is coming, so now is a good time to start scoping out fall picture books to help you teach seasonal concepts. Picture books are a great way to explore the changing of the seasons in words and pictures. In this episode I cover 10 picture books that introduce the signs of the seasons, falling leaves, and animals in autumn. Press play to hear abo…

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222. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 5: FIRST DAY LESSON PLAN) 10:55

20d ago10:55

10:55

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can cha…

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🔒 HH 87. COME SPEND THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WITH MARIE 17:28

26d ago17:28

17:28

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource …

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322: A Super Simple Way to Learn Names 5:25

21d ago5:25

5:25

On this week’s mini-episode, I want to talk about learning names, and my easy trick for mastery. It took me many years, but finally, after a year in which I had a Kalina, Karina, Ekaterina, and Katrina, I figured out a plan that really worked. I hate not knowing students’ names. It stresses me out, big time. Maybe you’re the same? The worst is when…

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221. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 4: TEACHER GRWM) 10:35

27d ago10:35

10:35

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can cha…

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220. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 3: TEACHER MEAL PREP) 12:01

29d ago12:01

12:01

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can cha…

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321: Jason Reynolds doesn't write Boring Books 19:38

17d ago19:38

19:38

Jason Reynolds' website headline reads "Here's What I Do: Not Write Boring books." How great is that? As with everything he does, he seems to be speaking directly to the young people he's always trying to reach. There's a reason The Library of Congress chose him as the national ambassador for young adult literature. Last year I created an Instagram…

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320: A Simple Go-To for Better Discussions 3:40

29d ago3:40

3:40

On this week’s mini-episode, I’m sharing the coolest discussion warm-up I’ve ever learned, which I picked up at the Exeter Humanities Institute one week after my first year of teaching and the same week that I met my husband. You’re going to love it! As you know if you listen to the podcast much, my favorite discussion method is called Harkness, an…

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219. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 2: COMMUNITY BUILDING) 10:54

29d ago10:54

10:54

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can cha…

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15. 6 Citizen Science Projects for Elementary Students and Teachers 23:47

23d ago23:47

23:47

Citizen science projects are amazing, real-world opportunities to develop your students' science skills, get them involved in the community, have them contribute to the scientific community, and to nurture future stewards of the Earth. But what are citizen science projects? Citizen science projects are opportunities for non-scientists to collect an…

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218. BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT FOR TEACHERS (DAY 1: CLASSROOM SETUP) 9:10

30d ago9:10

9:10

Get ready for back to school with the help of Brave New Teaching! We're taking you through the practical (outfits and meals) AND the classroom priorities for the first days of school. Download your checklist HERE and join us for our mini podcast series on episodes 218 - 222. "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can cha…

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🔒 HH 86. SAY YES TO THIS BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITY AND HARD PASS ON THIS ONE (B2S THIS OR THAT) 25:15

1M ago25:15

25:15

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource …

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217. 7 MUST HAVES FOR YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL, NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORTED CLASSROOM 40:35

1M ago40:35

40:35

Our back-to-school series is in full swing, and we’ve got more for you this week! This episode is going to give you a lot to think about as you’re setting up your classroom for the year. We’re sharing seven of our favorite must-haves (dare we say, GAME CHANGERS) when it comes to supporting neurodivergent kids and adults in your classroom. Some of t…

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319: Got Phone Problems? Help for a Distracted Generation, with Angela Watson 38:24

1M ago38:24

38:24

The first time I really understood what flow meant I was barefoot in salty sand, building a beach sculpture in Mexico alone in the sunshine. Two hours seemed to disappear in moments as I gathered water-smoothed scraps of painted tile and bright shells and arranged them into swirls and towers underneath the cliffs. Take a second here and ask yoursel…

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14. Outdoor Classroom Routines and Procedures: 5 Easy Activities for Your First Week Outside 20:39

25d ago20:39

20:39

It's that time of year again, where you're getting ready to practice your classroom routines and procedures with your students. You practice everyday, multiple times a day, in the hopes that your students will catch on and be set up for the school year. Your efforts are not in vain; the time you spend practicing your classroom routines and procedur…

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🔒 HH 85: UTILIZING DISCUSSION TO ENCOURAGE INQUIRY 16:00

1M ago16:00

16:00

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource …

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318: Try This with your Teacher Budget 6:12

1M ago6:12

6:12

On this week’s mini-episode, I want to give my answer to a question I see all the time in our Facebook community, Creative High School English, and it’s this: What’s the best way to spend a teacher budget? So let’s dive into five great options. . Classroom Poster Printing Over the years I’ve seen a lot of wonderful classroom poster creation from fe…

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216. THE UNTEACHABLES: AN INTERVIEW WITH CLAIRE ENGLISH 47:01

1M ago47:01

47:01

The back-to-school season comes with a lot of preparation and decisions. We’re guessing that one of the big things on your mind is how to ensure that your classroom management is on point for the year ahead! Feeling in control of your classroom and building a safe community with your students is the goal, but it’s easier said than done, especially …

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317: Classroom Design with Real Impact (from the Archives) 19:03

1M ago19:03

19:03

Today I’d like to share one of my favorite episodes from the Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast archives. In this special episode, I invited five creative guests to give their take on impactful classroom design. This back-to-school season felt like the perfect time to share it again. I’ll be back with a full episode on Thursday, but at the moment I’m…

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13. Integrating STEM Into Your Classroom: How to Get Started with Naomi Meredith 25:03

1M ago25:03

25:03

Are you interested in integrating STEM into your elementary classroom but you're not sure where to start? Naomi Meredith, former classroom teacher, current STEM coach, and host of the Elementary STEM Coach podcast, joined me to share her tips and tricks for getting started with STEM. Naomi spent 6 years in 2nd and 3rd grade and 5 years as a STEM te…

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🔒 HH 84. STUDENTS ASK THE QUESTIONS: 2 STRATEGIES TO ENCOURAGE INQUIRY 15:57

2M ago15:57

15:57

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource …

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316: Easy Ways to Connect with your Department 4:10

1M ago4:10

4:10

On this week’s mini-episode, I just have a very quick idea for you and it’s this. As back-to-school hits, it’s easy to immediately become isolated in your classroom. You’ve got a million to-dos for your space and your students. But the school year is going to feel better if you feel connected to the teacher across the hall, the teacher next door, a…

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215. PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP THAT PRIORITIZES TEACHER WELL-BEING: AN INTERVIEW WITH JARED LAMB 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

It’s hard to believe that it’s already that time of year when we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a brand new school year. Our mission during this season is to get you excited about the year ahead instead of feeling completely overwhelmed. We can’t think of a better guest to join us today than Principal Lamb! You likely know him from TikTok or…

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315: The Back-to-School Independent Reading Kickstart 19:18

2M ago19:18

19:18

Back-to-School season is the perfect time to set up your reading program for success throughout the year. Heading into the school year with a well-organized library, a plan for routines like First Chapter Friday and Book Trailer Tuesday, a kickoff book tasting, an appealing book display, and a regular time to read will help so much in inspiring you…

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12. 8 Different Seasons Books: Introducing the Four Seasons with Picture Books 14:47

1M ago14:47

14:47

Helping young learners understand the way that seasons are made can be a challenge! Investigating this abstract concept can be made easier with different seasons books. In this episode, I cover 8 picture books that introduce the changing seasons, how they come to be, and their seasonal signs that can clue your students into their differences. Press…

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🔒 HH 83. BNT LIVE: EXTENDED EPISODE 21:23

2M ago21:23

21:23

Subscriber-only episode Cheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!" 📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource …

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314: How to Plan toward an Assessment 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

On this week’s mini-episode, I want to answer a question from our community about lesson planning. Here it is: “How do you plan? I’m struggling to put together a series of lessons that culminate into a bigger assignment. For example, if I want my students to end up writing a persuasive essay, what would I plan to prepare them to write it? Do you go…

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