Lesson Plan Inspiration with Elizabeth Acevedo: An Interview Debrief [S5 E166]

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It’s sad, but true. Camp BNT is coming to a close with this episode (at least for this year!). We’re wrapping things up with a debrief from our interview with Elizabeth Acevedo, author of Family Lore. If you haven’t already heard that episode, run and listen to it now! 

You’ll hear us think through ideas in real time of how to use Elizabeth’s novels in your classroom. With a range of students, including those in AP Lit, general education, and special education, we understand the importance of catering to different learning needs. We delve into the challenge of finding literature that possesses both literary merit and accessibility, questioning the subjective nature of determining such merit.

Whether you choose to explore Elizabeth Acevedo's recommended books, resurrect a forgotten author's works, or embark on an author study, we invite you to push the boundaries and create a brave new teaching experience for your student!

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

  • Types of students who would love Family Lore and some who might have a difficult time with it.

  • Various things to consider if you’re going to use this book in your classroom

  • The idea of doing a study of texts that focus on intergenerational work

  • Pushing to change the texts available to middle and high school students

  • The possibility of an Elizabeth Acevedo book study

  • Incorporating choice and prompting students to explore questions about authenticity and voice

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Join hosts Amanda Cardenas (Mud & Ink Teaching) and Marie Morris (The Caffeinated Classroom) in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas... It's time for all teachers to take their classroom and teaching practice into their own hands!

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