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May 21, 2019 • 18min

066: We Need More Diverse Books

We need diverse books in our ELA classrooms. In this podcast episode and blog post, discover title ideas from a stellar high school librarian - Alexandra Patterson - for diversifying your booklists in American Lit, British Lit, World Lit, and Independent Reading. It matters so much for our students to see their own stories reflected on the page!  Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!  
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May 8, 2019 • 14min

065: Final Exams in English Class that feel Meaningful

Want to finish off your ELA year with as much meaning and creativity as you've brought to your curriculum all year long? Good for you!  Skip the multiple choice and short answer and try a creative English final exam. In this episode, you'll discover five great options, including one of my favorites, the graduation speech. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
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Apr 24, 2019 • 31min

064: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Workshop

In this episode, discover how to structure a successful writing workshop, what a workshop mini lesson is, and how to trouble shoot common issues that come up. Our guest today is Amanda Werner, experienced workshop teacher and host of The Workshop Teacher Podcast. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
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Apr 10, 2019 • 24min

063: Using Stations Creatively in ELA

Want to try out stations in your ELA classroom? Good for you! They're a great way to get students actively engaging (and fight the after-lunch tired factor).  Find out how to set stations up for success in your next unit and get inspiration for crafting your own as we walk through eight examples. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
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Mar 27, 2019 • 28min

062: When Students Choose their Own Assessments, with David Rickert

In this episode of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, we're focusing in on student-choice assessment in ELA with special guest David Rickert.  By the end of the episode, you'll know:  how to get students started in creating their own assessments  how to structure your class unit  how to grade this epic project  tips and tricks to make it all go smoothly   Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
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Mar 11, 2019 • 23min

061: Using Podcasts as Texts in ELA

Discover great podcasts to use in your ELA classroom, and get tips for how to use them successfully. Find out how to keep students focused as they listen and how to make it easy for them to access podcasts individually. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
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Feb 28, 2019 • 20min

060: Students won't read? Don't care? One Year to Change That

You can't read every book out loud to them forever. Use blogs, podcasts, Ted Talks, spoken word poetry, independent reading and more to create a curriculum that will truly make a difference in their lives. In today's episode, discover one year's worth of strategies to help you defeat apathy and make connections with your students, paving the way for them to develop their love of language so they can be successful students. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!    
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Feb 17, 2019 • 24min

059: Maybe Teaching doesn't have to be so Lonely

Though you're constantly surrounded by people, teaching can be lonely. This episode is all about finding ways to build positive personal and professional relationships with other teachers at your school and in your area. It's definitely possible! Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
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Jan 30, 2019 • 21min

058: How to Match Student Readers with Books they'll Love

Your ELA students may struggle to find the books that will light them up. That's where you come in!  Your choice reading program will be most successful when you can help student readers find the books they'll truly love. It's a fun job, and it will help you build relationships as well as ignite a love of reading for your students.  Check out this episode for nine simple strategies to make it easy for you to help guide your students to boks they'll truly enjoy. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!
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Jan 15, 2019 • 33min

057: Creative Tech Tools for ELA Teachers, with Jennifer Gonzalez

Want tech that unlocks student creativity instead of replacing what's already working? Join me as I chat with Jennifer Gonzalez, from Cult of Pedagogy, about her current favorite creative tech tools and tech-based class projects for English teachers. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!

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