In this episode: You will walk away with clear steps for how to launch and teach your nonfiction unit. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of teaching your next fiction reading unit. 1.The What- It’s Broken into two camps:Expository and Narrative Nonfiction The Why- Teaching students how to think about new information and … Read More
How Do I Teach Fiction?
In this episode: You will walk away with clear steps for how to launch and teach your next fiction unit. I talk about: I talk about the what, the why and the how of teaching your next fiction reading unit. 1.The What- Hint Fiction is not fake. The Why- How being able to navigate fiction can prepare students for real … Read More
Time Sucks and How To Avoid Them
I talk about: -What time sucks are, how they fool us into thinking they are good for us and a plan for how to avoid them all together. They are: Going down the TPT rabbit whole without a clue of what we actually need or what we already have. Not knowing our grade level standards well enough to know what … Read More
Capacity: How to Respect It
I talk about: -What respecting your capacity means to you as a literacy leader in your classroom. -Why respecting your capacity at work allows you to show up well in other areas of your life. -How to respect your capacity by: Acknowledge and name your season Acknowledge and name your limits Craft a plan that allows you to both respect … Read More
Capacity: How to Build It
I talk about: -What growing your capacity means to you as a literacy leader in your classroom. -Why you should want to embark on a journey of being a lifelong learner and how this decision impacts your students. -How to grow your capacity in a sustainable way Quotables: -As lifelong learners we have to know how to pace ourselves. -The … Read More