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We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!Support the show

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We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!Support the show

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!Support the show

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!Support the show

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!Support the show

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends! We are so very thankful for YOU and all that you do to support this podcast. We wanted to do something fun for today's episode, and if you know us then it probably comes as no surprise that fun sometimes comes in the form of formative assessments! Specifically, a Sesame Street Quiz. That's right, we've got a  Thanksgiving themed Sesame Street Quiz on today's show. We hope you enjoy this re-run.Get sample Sesame Street Quizzes HEREIf you have questions about how to create engaging assessments that assess more than just student recall, head over to our FREE "Down With the Reading Quiz" Masterclass: shop.bravenewteaching.com/masterclass SHOW NOTES: bravenewteaching.com/home/thankful-for-sesame-street-quizzesJoin us for the Curriculum Rehab Open House: bravenewteaching.com/openhouse Get your Audible FREE trial: audibletrial.com/bntSupport the show

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Using picture books is one of our favorite strategies for opening up a unit or individual lesson. Without fail, it always  sparks interest and gets students excited to learn about the topic at hand! Tune in to hear us walk through a lesson plan using one of our favorite picture books to introduce a unit in Dystopia.Not only is leveraging picture books a way to level up your engagement, but it is also a great practice in inclusive instruction. It’s a fantastic way for your entire class to be able to access the same text and begin at the same level, regardless of which skills they have.To prove this to you, we’re going to walk through a lesson plan using Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs to introduce a unit in Dystopia. This activity is so incredibly simple, and we’re even going to share how you can download the entire lesson plan for free! Resources: Cloudy Lesson plan Dystopia WorkshopLive Coaching: Synthesis WritingAmanda's Introduction to DystopiaAmanda's Dystopian Lit Mega BundleCloudy With a Chance of MeatballsEpisode 61: Living in a Dystopian WorldEpisode 60: Making the Case for WonderLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode62Use coupon code DYSTOPIA50 for 50% off the Teaching Dystopia Workshop: shop.bravenewteaching.com/dystopiaCheers! Join BNT Happy Hour HERE!Support the show

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Subscriber-only episodeCheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE:https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers  Meet Abby:After springing the first part of her career teaching high school English, Abby has fallen in love with teaching middle school reading the last few years. The co-author of a guidebook for teachers, Keeping the Wonder, and a picture book for young readers, The Magic of Wonder, Abby is committed to fostering joy in learning and reading. She is a big believer in the power of curiosity, independent reading, and student-centered learning. When is is not teaching, or eating ice cream, you can find Abby creating resources, blogging on writeonwithmissg.com, and presenting for Keeping the Wonder workshops.You can find Abby on:TPT: Write on With Miss GHer blog: writeonwithmissg.com, where you can find a free resource of Book Trailer Tuesday Links for the year! https://mailchi.mp/0fd76c66faac/book-trailer-tuesday-freebieInstagram: @writeonwithmissg

Subscriber-only episodeCheers! Find all your Brave New Teaching Happy Hour member info HERE:https://www.bravenewteaching.com/hhmembers  Meet Abby:After springing the first part of her career teaching high school English, Abby has fallen in love with teaching middle school reading the last few years. The co-author of a guidebook for teachers, Keeping the Wonder, and a picture book for young readers, The Magic of Wonder, Abby is committed to fostering joy in learning and reading. She is a big believer in the power of curiosity, independent reading, and student-centered learning. When is is not teaching, or eating ice cream, you can find Abby creating resources, blogging on writeonwithmissg.com, and presenting for Keeping the Wonder workshops.You can find Abby on:TPT: Write on With Miss GHer blog: writeonwithmissg.com, where you can find a free resource of Book Trailer Tuesday Links for the year! https://mailchi.mp/0fd76c66faac/book-trailer-tuesday-freebieInstagram: @writeonwithmissg

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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!Resources:In the Time of the Butterflies, by Julia AlvarezHomegoing, Yaa GyasiGoodnight, Irene, by Luis AlbertoFamily Lore, Elizabeth AcevedoSign up for our free masterclass, Down With the Reading QuizJoin Curriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode166 Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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When we started this podcast at the beginning of 2020, it stemmed from a desire to create a space for like-minded teachers. We wanted to have the conversations that you craved, but might not be getting at your schools. It’s turned into something bigger than we ever could have imagined. We appreciate you doing things to support this show like listening every week and leaving your reviews on Apple Podcasts.YOU are one of the big reasons that we have been able to get an interview with today’s guest, Elizabeth Acevedo. We are beyond thrilled that we had the opportunity to sit down with her and now have the opportunity to bring the conversation to you.CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH:Website Instagram: @acevedowritesShop her booksRESOURCES MENTIONED:Join Camp BNTSign up for our free masterclass, Down With the Reading QuizJoin Curriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode165Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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Camp BNT is still going strong! If you’re new to this summer series, we have interviewed several authors to uncover highlights, takeaways, and reflections to help us have a more intentional approach to creating culturally responsive and equitable classrooms. Last week we interviewed the incredible Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care. Be sure to tune in to episode 163 if you missed that conversation!Today we’re doing a full debrief of the interview. Since Rooted in Joy falls into the PD category, we are pointing out our biggest takeaways so that you can get a feel of what you’ll gain from the text and dive into the work. You can grab more resources inside Camp BNT and catch the extended episode with Dr. Deonna Smith inside Happy Hour.Resources:Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, by Dr. Deonna SmithEpisode 163, Joyful Teaching and Learning: An Interview with Dr. Deonna SmithConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode164 Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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This summer, we’ve been having a blast at Camp BNT, where we’ve been hard at work looking at different ways to approach our classrooms in a way that honors culturally responsive teaching. Our series of interviews with authors have helped us to understand how we can serve our students and communities in ways differently than we’ve done before.Today we’re joined by another incredible author, Dr. Deonna Smith. Dr. Smith is a repeat guest (check her out in episode 113!) and works tirelessly to bring awareness to issues of equity in education. She’s just recently written her first book, Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, and is here to tell you about it today. As Dr. Deonna Smith says in the interview, she “sees this as a book that seeks to reimagine what classrooms and education can look like”. Dr. Smith shares her insights on the transformative power of joy in education, the importance of reflection in classroom management, and her new book that challenges traditional approaches to behavior management.Join Camp BNTRooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, by Dr. Deonna SmithShow Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode163 Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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This week we're bringing you a rerun from very early in the podcast to help refresh our minds on some strategy.  Amanda had the pleasure of interviewing Betsy Potash from Spark Creativity. Their conversation centers on hexagonal thinking, and you'll want a pen and notepad handy for this one - so many good ideas!! Enjoy!CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTESLearn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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This summer we’ve been busy running the best summer camp around…Camp BNT! We’ve had the opportunity to host several authors on the podcast during this series, followed by a debrief episode with our takeaways and actionable ways that you can use each text specifically. It’s all part of our mission to support you in your culturally responsive and equitable teaching practices.If you are just now joining the party, welcome! We encourage you to go back and listen to episodes 151-160. And don’t forget to join in on the conversation inside our Camp BNT Facebook group. Sign up for free here!We’re taking a break from our author interviews this week to give everyone a minute to catch up on all the content that’s been released so far. Today we’re sharing some books that we’ve read and enjoyed this summer, plus what’s up next on our TBR lists.Shop Amanda’s booklist on bookshop.orgShop Marie’s Booklist on bookshop.orgGrab the complete list of books we mention in the show notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode161 Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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Inside episode 159, we interviewed author and educator, Jo Chrona. This week, in true Camp BNT fashion, we are sitting down for a formal debrief of that conversation.We spent time talking to Jo about her why, her background, and her book, Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies – An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education 2022. It’s a must read for non-Indigenous educators who are new to the conversation or want to deepen their learning.This book will explore topics such as how indigengeous knowledge systems inform our teaching practices and enhance education, and how to create an education system that embodies an anti-racist approach.We think that bringing a PD book such as this one into your school can spark incredible important conversations with both your staff and students. If you are going planning to utilize Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies in your school, be sure to let us know over on Instagram @bravenewteaching. Resources:Join Camp BNTWayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies – An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education 2022, by Jo ChronaJo Chrona’s websiteJoin the Brave New Teaching Happy Hour!Join Curriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode160 Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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Are you ready to nerd out with us today on argument and rhetoric? I hope so, because we are really digging in!As teachers, poets are uniquely positioned for us in the context of history in a different way than authors are. With that, comes a lot of really great opportunities. So today, we really are discussing the potential for looking at poetry as an argument and looking at poetry through the lens of rhetorical analysis. We want to help you see poetry from a different angle, and consider where you can incorporate this into your units. Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode95Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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Do you prefer to teach poetry as a standalone unit or sprinkled in throughout the school year? We think both options are valid, and in this episode we’re considering the merits of each!One thing is for sure. It’s important to be intentional about when and where poetry is taught in the curriculum. When you can take a step back and look at the bigger picture, you can create meaningful and impactful experiences for your students.You’ll hear us discuss the different options for incorporating poetry into a curriculum, the challenges that come with teaching poetry, skills that are specific to poetry, and more. We hope it inspires you to enhance what you’re already doing with poetry, and feel empowered to make the decisions that are best for you and your students!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode147 Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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Brave New Teaching friends, it’s Amanda here, and I’m so incredibly excited to share today’s guest episode with you! It features Dr. Michael Theune, who was one of my professors during undergrad. This conversation highlights two topics that are, in my experience, unequivocally the areas where students often feel lost, and that is poetry and creative writing. We’re here to dispel the myth that poetry has to be difficult and empower you to feel comfortable, confident, and excited to teach it.One key element to focus on when teaching poetry is the poetic turn. Dr. Theune shares about what the poetic turn is, examples of how to teach different types of poetic turns, his process for writing a turn, and so much more. You’ll want to get out your paper and pen for this one!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode147Join BNT Happy Hour: https://www.curriculumrehab.com/happyhourLearn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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We love to share our favorite resources and activities that we’ve used in our classrooms here with you on the podcast. We’ve done a series on “The Best Thing I Ever Taught” in the past, and we’re bringing it back today. This time we’re getting into the best poems we’ve ever taught. Now, we have a lot of favorite poems, so let’s just say that we had a really difficult time choosing only one. But we reflected on how specific poems were received by our students and were able to narrow it down. Push play to hear us divulge the details about each of our choices!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode146Click here to join Happy Hour!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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We’re giving you a re-run of a two part series we did on poetry at the very beginning of the podcast!  Amanda and Marie dive into teaching poetry - the why, the how, and more! Listen for an in-depth breakdown of actionable strategies to build your poetry-teaching confidence! Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/toteachpoetryClick here to join Happy Hour!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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We’ve been fully embracing spring over here at Brave New Teaching and today marks the third and final episode in our Teacher Spring Cleaning series. So far we’ve talked about spring cleaning our texts and topics and instructional strategies and practices.Today, we’re spring cleaning our curriculum and activities that we’re doing with our students during this time of year. This is all about refreshing and revamping some of the old stuff you already have - not creating a bunch of new activities that will suck up your time! We want you to tune into low-energy, high-impact activities that can engage your students, practice skills, and have a little fun.If you love the ideas inside this conversation, then come join us in Happy Hour! You’ll gain access to the extended episode where we’ll share activities you can use to end a unit. Click here to join Happy Hour!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode144 Support the showLearn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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Last week, inside episode 142, we talked about spring cleaning our instructional practices and strategies. This week, the spring cleaning continues! This time, we’re moving on to texts and topics. Specifically, we’re looking at what we’re planning to purge and what we’re going to give new life to.If you are thinking of some texts and topics that you’d like to purge or refresh, leave us a voice message. We’d love to hear from you! Leave your message here.Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode143 Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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With spring right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to revitalize your classroom, especially if everything is starting to feel a bit stale and overdone. It’s not quite time to throw in the towel yet, so let’s slap a fresh coat of paint on our strategies and bring things back to life!Today’s episode marks the first in a three-part series on teacher spring cleaning. To kick things off, we’re talking about spring cleaning our instructional practices and strategies. In the episodes to come, we’ll look at spring cleaning our texts and topics, and then spring cleaning curriculum and activities.These conversations are meant to breathe a little fresh air into your classrooms that will benefit both you and your students. If you try one of these strategies or have a favorite spring strategy, we’d love for you to share it with us. You can leave a voice message that we can feature on the podcast for other teachers around the world to hear. Don’t be shy! Click here to leave your message!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode142 Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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What type of reader have you been lately? Are you moving through books like crazy or barely getting through a chapter a week? Either way, we get it. Just because we’re ELA teachers, that doesn’t mean we always have the time or energy to read outside work hours.Back in episode 131, we shared our list of books we couldn’t wait to read in 2023, and well, let’s just say we haven’t gotten to them all! That’s why this week we’re sharing our reviews on what we have read recently, and what’s on our current TBR list for the upcoming months. Plus, you’ll hear some life updates - like the fact that Amanda finally got a new library card!Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode141Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

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Here at Brave New Teaching, we feel strongly about several things, one of which is creating a classroom culture that exudes trust, acceptance, and community. We believe that these things are at the heart of successful, and holistic, classroom management. That’s why in this second episode of our four-part classroom management series, we are chatting with our friend, John Rodney about organic community in your classroom (and may be slightly fan-girling while doing it!). SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode112 Follow us on Instagram: @bravenewteachingMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

One of the most frequently asked questions that we get from you is some version of, “what books do you suggest using?”. Well, you asked and we listened! Today, we have our top recommendations of books that have been the most popular in our classrooms. Most importantly, we want to talk to you about the three things that we keep in mind when curating a list of book choices for a choice reading unit. Check out our top 20 book list and the show notes at: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode96 Sign up for our FREE masterclass, Down With the Reading Quiz: https://www.curriculumrehab.com/assessment-masterclass Follow us on Instagram: @bravenewteachingMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

It's time for unpopular opinions part two! We love producing a mix of niche content as well as teacher life, and we’re excited to share the latter today! If you haven’t listened to part one, head to episode 82 to catch up. In part two, we’re sharing four unpopular opinions that our teacher listeners have, and our reaction to them! Sign up for our FREE Down with the Reading Quiz Masterclass: https://www.curriculumrehab.com/assessment-masterclass Join Curriculum Rehab: curriculumrehab.com/course SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode92Mentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

Today's episode is a re-run of one of our favorites. Grab your pen and paper because you may want to take notes on the magic that happens in this episode. We’re doing a LIVE essential question workshop, which we haven’t done since last year (by the way, doesn’t last year feel like a decade ago?).  The point of this workshop is for Marie to plan and prepare essential questions for an upcoming 12th grade literature course. The end goal is to help students begin to find ways to recognize all the various parts of themselves through characters in texts.  Lucky for all of us, Amanda is absolutely incredible at writing and thinking through essential questions. Together we’ll talk through the themes we want to cover and the outcomes we want students to have as we craft an engaging and thought-provoking question. The essential questions writing process is SO much more enjoyable when you can go through it with someone else. It truly is a process and you have to say the bad ideas out loud before you can get to the good ones! As you begin to create your own EQs this year, just keep in mind that students thrive on predictability and routine. In other words, keep it simple! Join Curriculum Rehab: curriculumrehab.com/course SHOW NOTES: bravenewteaching.com/episode59Mentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

Today's episode is a re-run of one of our very favorite episodes where we share all about the Bard! We took listener questions about Shakespeare - planning, teaching, assessing, and more - and answered them in the nerdiest teacher way we could! PLUS a big announcement - registration is now open for the 2021 Shakespeare Teacher Festival (April 5-10, 2021). This free festival includes our best teaching tips & strategies for including Shakespeare in your classroom, and you won't want to miss it! Go to www.bravenewteaching.com/shakespeare to register! CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTESMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

End-of-semester grading, gift giving, party planning, parent phone calls, and IEP updates are just some of the many many tasks on your shoulders during this time of year. Are you feeling the weight of getting everything done before you walk out of your classroom door for winter break? We have solutions for you as we help you backwards plan your way to freedom. SHOW NOTES:  bravenewteaching.com/home/backwards-planning Join Curriculum Rehab: https://www.curriculumrehab.com/courseMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

Today's episode is a re-run of one of our very favorite episodes where we share the voices and ideas of some of our favorite teachers out there. We recruited six phenomenal English teachers to share their favorite ways of taking inspiration from the season to create engaging, challenging, and fun lessons for their students. We hope you are inspired by their ideas and can implement them in your classroom this season (or any time of the year, really!). CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTESMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

In this minisode, we express how truly grateful we are for you, the Brave New Teaching Community! We also wanted to let you know about an opportunity that is coming up in just a couple days - the doors to Curriculum Rehab will open again for a limited time! Also, make sure you don't miss the HUGE Black Friday Sale we are having... Click the link below for more information! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

In this BONUS minisode, we share with you some of the ideas we have been discussing and using with our students to give them breaks from their screens while doing classwork. This is one of those moments where simplifying and giving students choice is really the best way to go! CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTESMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

This pre-launch minisode is for every secondary teacher out there who is in the same boat as we are - school is closed, elearning to some extent is becoming the new norm, and our students need us. Here is a way to support students with what they REALLY need right now. CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES & LINKS MENTIONEDMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show

Brave New Teaching launches April 2, 2020! Subscribe today and join the community! Visit bravenewteaching.com for more!Mentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!Learn to teach the Synthesis Essay:  bravenewteaching.com/coachingGet Abby Gross’ Book Brochures: bravenewteaching.com/abbySupport the show