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Back to SearchEpisode 346: ChatGPT Series: Brainstorming & Lesson Hooks Made Simple
Season 2 Episode 346
Welcome back to Teaching Middle School ELA! Today, we’re continuing our ChatGPT Series with an episode called Brainstorming & Lesson Hooks Made Simpl…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 345: Teaching Grammar in the Flow of Writing
Have you ever taught a grammar skill on Friday, only to watch your students completely forget it by Monday? You’re not alone. Grammar taught in isola…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 344: ChatGPT Series: How to Train ChatGPT to Create Rubrics and Feedback
Grading doesn’t have to steal your weekends anymore! 🎉 In this brand-new series, I’m showing you how to train ChatGPT to become your teaching assista…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 343: You’re Probably Already Doing This—But It’s the Secret to a Strong Reading Culture
Season 2 Episode 343
So many teachers want to build a strong reading culture in their classrooms—but the truth is, you’re probably already doing one of the most important…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 342: The Secret to a Thriving Classroom Culture
Season 2 Episode 342
What if your classroom didn’t run on a long list of rules, but on a few powerful core values that shape how everyone shows up each day? In this episo…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 341: Mini Socratic Seminars: Big Impact in Small Groups
Season 2 Episode 341
If you’ve ever tried a Socratic seminar and ended up with just a handful of students dominating the conversation while the rest stayed silent, you’re…
10 months ago
Episode 340: Avoiding Burnout by Letting Go of Perfection in Your Lesson Plans
Season 2 Episode 340
Here’s the truth: your lesson plans don’t need to be perfect to be effective—and chasing “perfect” is one of the quickest ways to burn out as a teach…
10 months ago
Episode 339: What to Do When Self-Doubt Creeps In
Every teacher has those “Am I doing enough?” moments. In this episode, I'm talking through how to quiet the doubt and reconnect with your purpose, be…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 338: How to Feel More Confident Teaching Writing (Even If You Don’t Love It)
Season 2 Episode 338
Not a fan of teaching writing? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. Tune in for simple mindset shifts + practical tips to help you teach wri…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 337: Why Templates Are the Key to Teacher Sanity
Season 2 Episode 337
Tired of reinventing the wheel? In this episode, I'm diving into how templates can simplify your planning, reduce decision fatigue, and give you your…
11 months ago