Podcast Episodes
Back to Search202: Silent Discussions Made Easy
Season 8 Episode 201
Silent discussions are a handy go-to option for helping every student participate in a discussion. They can help break up discussion ruts, show your…
2 years, 10 months ago
Highly Recommended: Penny Kittle's "Beautiful Words" Project
Season 8 Episode 201
This week I'm sharing an idea from Penny Kittle that is so lovely and adaptable, I'm sure you can find a wonderful way to use it - the "Beautiful Wor…
2 years, 10 months ago
Do THIS in July to make August Better in your ELA Classroom
Season 8 Episode 200
I know how it is. One minute you're paddleboarding along the lake, the next your mind is back-to-school as you consider whether to add book clubs in…
2 years, 10 months ago
199: Highly Recommended: Playing the "Whole Game"
Season 8 Episode 199
A few years ago I read Sarah Fine and Jal Mehta's book, In Search of Deeper Learning. These two researchers criss-crossed the country, searching out …
2 years, 10 months ago
Take One of These Virtual Field Trips with your ELA Students
Season 8 Episode 198
As I sat in the warm theater watching my son's sixth grade class recount their favorite memories of school last week, I couldn't help but notice how…
2 years, 10 months ago
Highly Recommended: Canva
Season 8 Episode 197
This week on "Highly Recommended," I'm sharing my absolute favorite tool on the internet, which just so happens to be free for educators - CANVA!
S…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Caitlin's Verse Novel Book Clubs Engaged Seniors 'til the End
Season 8 Episode 196
Today on the podcast, I've got a great story for you. It's the story of how one senior class stayed engaged right up to the end through an incredibl…
2 years, 11 months ago
Highly Recommended: The High School Classroom Library
Season 8 Episode 195
So here's the thing. High school kids have about 10,000 things on their agenda just above going to the library to pick out a book. And if they do mak…
2 years, 11 months ago
4 Graphic Storytelling Activities from Graphic Novelist Laura Lee Gulledge
Season 8 Episode 194
Today on the podcast we're sitting down with Laura Lee Gulledge, the graphic novelist behind The Dark Matter of Mona Starr. She's an Eisner Award no…
2 years, 11 months ago
Highly Recommended: The Libro FM Educator Program
Season 8 Episode 193
Do you know about Libro FM's free audiobook program for educators?
It's easy to sign up - they approved me in just one day!
You can register for a…
2 years, 11 months ago