Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers 166. LESSON PLAN INSPIRATION WITH ELIZABETH ACEVEDO: AN INTERVIEW DEBRIEF
Aug 24, 2023
In this debrief episode, the hosts reflect on their interview with Elizabeth Acevedo, author of Family Lore. They discuss the challenge of finding literature with both literary merit and accessibility. They explore themes of intergenerational relationships and trauma in Acevedo's novel. The importance of offering choice in content is highlighted, along with the idea of using a vision board and emotional intelligence to help students level up. They also discuss their love for Camp B&C and future plans for the podcast.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Thoughts on Returning to School and a Tangent about Sunburn and Skincare
02:08 • 3min
Debriefing the Interview and Exploring Intergenerational Themes
04:52 • 2min
Exploring Complexity and Literary Merit
07:22 • 9min
Offering Choice and Leveling Up
16:10 • 15min
Camp B&C and Future Plans
31:11 • 4min