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Teachers, it’s the home stretch to winter break and we hope you’re hanging in there! It’s hard to believe, but this is the LAST Brave New Teaching episode of 2024. It’s been quite a year, and we want to take a moment to reflect on the challenges and triumphs from the year.
You’ll hear about our favorite podcast highlights and personal highlights from 2024, including interviewing incredible authors, featuring our kids on the podcast, and traveling to schools to offer PD to teachers. Plus, we’re sharing three big changes regarding this podcast and Happy Hour that will start in 2025.
We can’t wait to support you in the best ways possible in the upcoming months by giving you more of what you need to make your jobs easier and less “stuff” that feels overwhelming. We would love you to join us in Happy Hour, our teacher work club. Cheers to all the good things coming your way in the new year! 🥂
Episode 236, The BNT Books of 2024Episode 227, Code Breaking and Critical Thinking: An Interview with Ruta Sepetys and Steve SheinkinEpisode 223, The Sherlock Society: An Interview with Author James PontiEpisode 208, Living with ADHD: Amanda’s Journey to Diagnosis
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We’ve all had those days. The days when something happens and you just can’t go to work. You caught the stomach bug, your child is sick, or you have an emergency. Whatever the reason, the only thing worse is knowing that you have to scramble to put sub plans together!You don’t want your students to have a waste of a day, but you also don’t have the time to whip something together that fits into the unit you’re currently working on. Well friends, we’ve been there and today we have not just one, but several solutions for you!
We’ve collaborated with some of our favorite ELA educators to provide you with a collection of simple, effective, and FREE emergency sub plans designed specifically for middle and high school English classrooms. With these ideas, your class can run smoothly even in your absence. So CHILL, because your ELA sub plans are ready and waiting!
Head to this blog post to download ALL of the sub plans mentioned in this episode for FREE!
Sub Plan Ideas:
[09:39] - Literacy Day Choice Board | Natayle Brown
[12:18] - Any Article Literature Circles | Dr. Jenna Copper
[14:01] - Play a Podcast | Ashley Bible
[16:48] - Winter Arc Trend Debate | Abby Gross
[20:47] - Core Skill Spiral Review | Melissa Kruse
[23:55] - Silent Discussion | Betsy Potash
[26:35] - High-Interest Close Reads | Martina Cahill
[29:44] - Literacy Analysis Activities for Any Text | Danielle Hicks
[32:56] - Reflective Reading Journal | Daina Petronis
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As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time for an updated book recommendation episode. At the time of this recording, one of us is in a bit of a reading rut and the other is absolutely killing it! Whether you’re struggling to pick up a book in this season or can’t get through them fast enough, you’re in the right place.
Today we’re sharing our favorite books of 2024 - and there’s something for everyone. We have picks in all the genres from fantasy to historical fiction to YA and more. All the titles we talk about in the episode are listed below and you can shop the BNT books of 2024 on Bookshop.org (Amanda’s List | Marie’s List) or on Amazon.
Plus, we’re discussing a new favorite reading app, Fable! If you aren’t already on Fable, download it and let’s be friends! And if you have other book suggestions, send them our way on Instagram @bravenewteaching. Here’s to rounding out 2024 with some good reads and adding ideas to your 2025 TBR list!
Books Mentioned:
A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, by Sarah HawleyA Kiss of Iron, by Claire SagerThe House at Watch Hill, by Karen Marie MoningFirst Lie Wins, by Ashley ElstonBeach Read, by Emily HenryFunny Story, by Emily HenryDemon Copperhead, by Barbara KingsolverStone Blind, by Natalie HaynesHer Majesty’s Royal Coven, by Juno DawsonButcher and Blackbird, by Brynne WeaverHouse of the Cerulean Sea, by TJ KluneSerpent & Dove, by Shelby Mahurin Blood and Honey, by Shelby MahurinThe Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu MandannaThrone of Glass, by Sarah J. MaasThe Wild Robot, by Peter BrownSafiyyah’s War, by Hiba Noor KhanThe Night War, by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyOther Words for Home, by Jasmine WargaMore Resources:
App: Fable (Find Amanda Cardenas!)Once Upon a Book ClubSHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode236
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November has been a doozy of a month, and we're here to catch you up on everything from Turkey mugs to teacher-mom struggles that are a getting REAL.
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Join us for a quick minisode as we chat about harnessing our gratitude even when the semester at school has been challenging. We're here for you and thankful for you -- always!
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Join us as we continue through our November Quick Wins series. These quick wins will take you little to no effort and have a major impact on your classrooms. Today we're looking at your tech -- let's jump in!
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In this episode of Brave New Teaching, Amanda finishes a three-part series on teaching different types of analysis, this time focusing on scenario-based and game-based teaching methods. Amanda, a former English teacher from Illinois, leads the discussion, sharing three specific lesson ideas: Rhetoric Roll-the-Dice and The Spare Change Gameshow. The episode contains a full walk through of implementation ideas for each type of lesson, so tune in for an episode bursting with inspiration and practical next steps for a lesson you can use tomorrow!
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In this episode of Brave New Teaching, Amanda continues a three-part series on teaching different types of analysis, this time focusing on visual teaching strategies to help students break apart a text. Amanda, a former English teacher from Illinois, leads the discussion, sharing three specific lesson ideas: Map it Out, One Pager Quote, and the Literary Polaroid. The episode contains a full walk through of implementation ideas for each type of lesson, so tune in for an episode bursting with inspiration and practical next steps for a lesson you can use tomorrow!
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Join us as we continue through our November Quick Wins series. These quick wins will take you little to no effort and have a major impact on your classrooms. Today we're looking at the lesson planning side of your teacher life -- let's jump in!
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This month we're tackling some important Quick Wins to round out the semester. Today's Quick Wins are focused on your grading and organizational teaching life. Let's jump in!
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In this episode of Brave New Teaching, Amanda and Marie launch a three-part series on teaching literary analysis, focusing on close reading and personification. Amanda, a former English teacher from Illinois, leads the discussion, sharing insights from a summer training session. She emphasizes the importance of breaking down texts to understand how authors use personification to convey deeper meanings. The episode includes a detailed analysis of a passage from "I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys, illustrating how personification enhances emotional depth in literature.
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Today's episode is a re-run of one of our MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODES of all time. We know there are still many of you that haven't heard it yet and we KNOW that this is one of the most difficult and common ELA teacher struggles: getting kids to read at home.
There is without a doubt a universal fact amongst all students throughout elementary and high school. That fact is that students do not read at home. This is not strictly related only to language arts because no matter the subject, the follow through does not happen at home.With that being said, we are going to tell you exactly what to do when they don’t do the work. Just in case you read that quickly we wanted to emphasize that we’re not talking about if they don’t do it, but when!
The information we are providing on today’s episode is probably the most valuable advice you will ever receive. Seriously, we’re not kidding. Let’s face it, reading is such a huge part of most assignments and they’re just not going to do it.
We’re here to tell you that that doesn’t have to be the case any longer.
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Let’s be honest…teaching writing can be a struggle. We know that so many of you are seeing challenges with student engagement, confidence, and skills when it comes to writing, and let’s not even get started with AI! If you often feel like no matter what you do, writing just isn’t sticking for your students, then this episode is for you.
We’re joined by full-time English teacher and author, Christina Schnider (aka, The Daring English Teacher). Christina has cracked the code on what high school ELA teachers can be doing in the classroom to build strong writers, and it all starts with managing your expectations and meeting kids where they are.
Christina is sharing exactly how to accomplish this with her simple yet wildly effective strategies. Her tips will benefit not only your struggling writers, EL students, and special education students, but also your high flyers. After listening, be sure to run and grab a copy of her book, Building Strong Writers!
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Grab your pumpkin spice latte and favorite sweater, because it’s almost Halloween and there’s no better time than now to read gothic fiction! We’re here to share some new texts with you - roundup style.
You’ll hear from us and three of our ELA friends so you can walk away with fresh stories to add to your gothic fiction archive. You can pair these newer options with the classics (Poe, we’re looking at you!).
If you enjoy these suggestions, come join us over in Happy Hour! It’s our monthly membership where we zoom in and talk more about the technical side of implementation.
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Books are so special because they allow you to see the world from the comfort of your own home (or classroom!). Our guest today, author Violet Duncan, brings part of her world to students around the world through her storytelling. Violet is Plains Cree and Taino from Kehewin Cree Nation and began self-publishing books when she didn’t see her family represented on bookshelves.
In this episode, Violet shares about her latest book, Buffalo Dreamer. It’s a middle-grade novel that explores Indigenous history, focusing on the legacies of residential schools and the discoveries of unmarked graves. If you are at the high school level, there is still a place for this book in your classroom, and we discuss different ways that it can be used across grades.
After you’ve listened to the interview, we would love to hear from you! Where do you see this fitting into your curriculum? How could it fill a gap that’s missing for your students? Send us a message on Instagram @bravenewteaching or an email to [email protected].
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We love hosting authors on this podcast, and today we have a repeat guest. It’s the one and only Ruta Sepetys, only this time she’s joined by author, Steve Sheinkin! Ruta and Steve had teamed up and co-authored a new book called The Bletchley Riddle.
The Bletchley Riddle is a historical mystery for middle grades and we’re so honored to have the opportunity to hear all the details from the authors themselves. Ruta and Steve share how this collaboration came to be, what the co-writing process was like, and how they envision students interacting with the text.Not only is this a great episode for ELA teachers, but it would also be a fun one to share with your students. It brings important yet underrepresented history to light in an exciting and engaging way for young readers. Be sure to check Ruta’s website for an educator's guide to The Bletchley Riddle!
The Bletchley Riddle, by Ruta Sepetys and Steve SheinkinSteve’s YouTube Channel: Author-Fan Face-OffShop Ruta’s booksShop Steve’s books
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