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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.
You can shop all of our favorite books on Bookshop.org (Amanda’s list andMarie’s list) orAmazon.
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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].
You can shop all of our favorite books on Bookshop.org (Amanda’s list and Marie’s list) or Amazon.
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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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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!
Cloudy Lesson planDystopia WorkshopThe Marrow Thieves: Amazon | Bookshop.orgEpisode 172, 3 Secrets to Teaching DystopiaEpisode 171, New Dystopian Texts & Supplements for Your ELA ClassroomEpisode 81, Essential Question Workshop: Dystopia (Woohoo!)Episode 62, Picture Book Lesson Walk-ThroughEpisode 61, Living in a Dystopian World
We could go on and on all day about why we love dystopian texts so much - and we will! In this episode, we’re rounding up our favorite Brave New Teaching tips as it relates to teaching dystopia in your classroom. Truthfully though, they are some of our best teaching tips, period.
Whether you’re a seasoned dystopian enthusiast or new to the genre, this episode is packed with innovative ideas to enrich your curriculum and engage your students. After listening, be sure to send this episode over to a teacher friend. That way you can plan your next dystopian unit together!
Resources:SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode226
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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 shelves. From historical to fantasy, we’re confident that this list has something for everyone. They just might become some of your students' favorites this year!
For more book recommendations, follow along on Instagram @bravenewteaching. Better yet, come share your top book recommendations with us. We always love to hear what’s working in your classrooms!
You can shop all of our favorite books on Bookshop.org (Amanda’s list and Marie’s list) or Amazon. Check the links below for individual titles!
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The Enigma Girls by Candace Fleming: Amazon | Bookshop.orgA Universe of Wishes by Dhonielle Clayton: Amazon | Bookshop.org The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: Amazon | Bookshop.orgShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode225
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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 additional support with! It’s a state standard and not going anywhere, so let’s talk about it! I recently took a magical trip to Disney with my family, and the experiences we had there taught me a lot about teaching theme. While Disney has its flaws, one thing they have absolutely mastered is the art of theming!
There are three main lessons I learned about teaching theme through the Disney lens:
Theme is an experience that requires a beginning, middle, and endThe details of the experience enhance and color that themeHow important is it actually for kids to articulate a theme statement independently?I’m breaking down each of these lessons inside this episode. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a Disney fan to appreciate the takeaways! I have a feeling it will help you in your lesson planning and goal setting this year.
If you want to continue the conversation about teaching theme, send us a message on Instagram @bravenewteaching. Better yet, join us in Happy Hour where we have lots of detailed discussions about these topics with actionable lesson plans and resources every single month!
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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 acting as my co-host to help me interview James! Wyatt has read some of James’ books and is a big fan, so it’s amazing to hear the excitement in their voices when they talk to each other.
If you aren’t already familiar with James Ponti’s books, check them out after listening to this interview! We love them because of how engaging and accessible they are for the middle-grades audience. During our conversation, James even gave some ideas of how you could pair The Sherlock Society with other texts for a thematic unit.
James’ websiteThe Sherlock Society: Bookshop.orgThe Sherlock Society: AmazonMore books by James PontiHost a mystery at your school!James’ Instagram: @jamespontibooks
Resources Mentioned:Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode223
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