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In this episode, we’re sharing two creative and low-pressure gateway activities that will get your students excited about novels in verse!
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We’re exploring two distinct essential questions using Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X.
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In this episode, we dive into the world of narrative verse and explore how these texts, like The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, can bring poetry to life in your classroom!
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We’re kicking off 2025 with a mini-series dedicated to our new approaches to reading, teaching, and tackling the crazy world of education in the new year.
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We’re saying goodbye to 2024 by sharing our highlights from the year and three big changes to come in 2025.
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Need to take a day off? Chill! We have your sub plans covered! Grab FREE sub plans from us and other ELA teachers.
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In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite books from 2024!
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Christina Schnider of The Daring English Teacher joins us to share how to build strong writers in your high school ELA classroom.
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In this episode, we’re sharing new texts to add to your gothic fiction unit!
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Violet Duncan joins us to share about her new book, Buffalo Dreamer
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Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin are here to share all about their new co-authored historical mystery, The Bletchley Riddle!
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In this episode, we’re rounding up our favorite Brave New Teaching tips as it relates to teaching dystopia in your classroom.
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