Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

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172. 3 SECRETS TO TEACHING DYSTOPIA Oct 05, 2023

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What time is it? Dystopia time! We all know how important it is to engage our students with relevant and thought-provoking content, and dystopia is the perfect genre to do just that. Today we’re sharing three secrets to teaching dystopia that will help you get the most out of your units.

It’s not just about reading dystopian novels. Dystopia is a great opportunity for our students to dig deep, think critically, and connect with characters. We’ll discuss strategies such as how to contextualize current events and legislation alongside these texts, allowing our students to bridge the gap between themselves, history, and different parts of the world.

Resources:

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Cloudy Lesson plan
Dystopia Workshop
Live Coaching: Synthesis Writing
Amanda's Introduction to Dystopia
Amanda's Dystopian Lit Mega Bundle
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171. NEW DYSTOPIAN TEXTS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR YOUR ELA CLASSROOM Sep 28, 2023

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Many of you have been eagerly waiting for us to dive back into the dystopian genre. You don’t have to ask us twice! We love any excuse to geek out over dystopian literature and that’s exactly what we’re doing today.
We have a fresh book list update for you to help you rethink some ideas moving forward in your own dystopia units. Whether you’re looking for something that’s an all-class text, student choice, book club, or lit circle, there’s something here for everyone.
Books We Mention in This Episode:

Resources:

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Cloudy lesson plan
Dystopia Workshop
Live Coaching: Synthesis Writing
Amanda's Introduction to Dystopia
Amanda's Dystopian Lit Mega Bundle
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170. LESSON PLAN RESCUE: CLOSE READING SOLUTIONS Sep 21, 2023

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A few months ago, we sent out a listener survey to get a feel for what you wanted to hear more of on the Brave New Teaching podcast. The overwhelming consensus was that you wanted detailed lesson advice. We hear you and we’re ready to deliver with our new “lesson plan rescue” series!
Today we’re zoning in on one of our favorite things to talk about - close reading. Have you ever been in a situation where you’re in a good rhythm of close reading in your classroom but then things start to feel super repetitive and stale? If you’re nodding your head yes, then this episode is for you!
We are each giving you different ways to shake things up when it comes to how you approach close reading. We hope you can stick these ideas in your back pocket so you have strategies to try when things are feeling a bit boring. If you need more support with close reading, be sure to check out this Close Reading Workshop and other resources listed below.

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Amanda Close Reading Workshop
Amanda’s Essential Question Adventure Packs
Episode 22, To Teach Close Reading: Characterization
Episode 11, To Teach Close Reading: Syntax
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Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode170

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169. SUMMER READING DEBRIEF & FALL BOOKS FOR OUR TBR Sep 14, 2023

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It’s time for another reading update! We’re sharing what we read (and loved) this summer, and what we plan to read this fall. These updates seem to help us keep up with our reading and we hope it does the same for you.

We have a variety of recommendations today from historical fiction, YA, and fantasy, to plays and musicals. You can see our recommendations below or shop our full lists here and here.

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168. MISTAKES WE'VE MADE: BACK TO SCHOOL Sep 07, 2023

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Whether you’re a first year teacher or a teacher with 20+ years of experience, we all make mistakes throughout the school year. These mistakes ultimately teach us how to pivot and do things differently in the future.

We’ve made our fair share of mistakes, and today we’re sharing four that made specifically during the back to school season. From comparing student rosters to giving too much information on the first day of school, we hope you can avoid these mistakes as you kick off the year!

Plus, you’ll hear a new podcast segment, Read-Alouds with Amanda. Amanda reads a passage from Bear Town, by Fredrik Backman. If you’re interested in reading Bear Town or other titles, grab your free 30-day trial of Audible here.

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Curriculum Rehab: Pace and Plan Your Entire Year
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Episode 167, Unpopular Opinions: Back to School
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Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode168

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167. UNPOPULAR OPINIONS: BACK TO SCHOOL Aug 31, 2023

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Happy back to school season, brave new teachers! This episode is kicking off season six of the podcast, and we’re introducing a new episode format.

We’re diving into one of our favorite types of episodes to record…unpopular opinions! This time it’s hot takes about the back to school season. You may or may not agree with these opinions, but we will have explanations to back them up!

Plus, today’s new segment includes “Teachers Ask”, where we take questions from teacher listeners and share our thoughts on them. Today we’re responding to this question: “I'm struggling to come up with ways to make reading longer articles in class less boring. How can I keep students engaged when the reading is longer than a close read, but shorter than a chapter?”

Resources:

15-second life story
Syllabus Canva Workshop
Letter to My Teacher
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Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode167

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166. LESSON PLAN INSPIRATION WITH ELIZABETH ACEVEDO: AN INTERVIEW DEBRIEF Aug 24, 2023

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It’s sad, but true. Camp BNT is coming to a close with this episode (at least for this year!). We’re wrapping things up with a debrief from our interview with Elizabeth Acevedo, author of Family Lore. If you haven’t already heard that episode, run and listen to it now!

You’ll hear us think through ideas in real time of how to use Elizabeth’s novels in your classroom. With a range of students, including those in AP Lit, general education, and special education, we understand the importance of catering to different learning needs. We delve into the challenge of finding literature that possesses both literary merit and accessibility, questioning the subjective nature of determining such merit.

Whether you choose to explore Elizabeth Acevedo's recommended books, resurrect a forgotten author's works, or embark on an author study, we invite you to push the boundaries and create a brave new teaching experience for your student!
Resources:

In the Time of the Butterflies, by Julia Alvarez
Homegoing, Yaa Gyasi
Goodnight, Irene, by Luis Alberto
Family Lore, Elizabeth Acevedo
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Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode166

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165. FAMILY LORE & OTHER STORIES WE LOVE: AN INTERVIEW WITH ELIZABETH ACEVEDO Aug 17, 2023

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When we started this podcast at the beginning of 2020, it stemmed from a desire to create a space for like-minded teachers. We wanted to have the conversations that you craved, but might not be getting at your schools. It’s turned into something bigger than we ever could have imagined. We appreciate you doing things to support this show like listening every week and leaving your reviews on Apple Podcasts.
YOU are one of the big reasons that we have been able to get an interview with today’s guest, Elizabeth Acevedo. We are beyond thrilled that we had the opportunity to sit down with her and now have the opportunity to bring the conversation to you.
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164. FIND YOUR JOY: INTERVIEW DEBRIEF & BOOK PREVIEW Aug 10, 2023

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Camp BNT is still going strong! If you’re new to this summer series, we have interviewed several authors to uncover highlights, takeaways, and reflections to help us have a more intentional approach to creating culturally responsive and equitable classrooms.
Last week we interviewed the incredible Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care.Be sure to tune in to episode 163 if you missed that conversation!
Today we’re doing a full debrief of the interview. Since Rooted in Joy falls into the PD category, we are pointing out our biggest takeaways so that you can get a feel of what you’ll gain from the text and dive into the work.
You can grab more resources inside Camp BNT and catch the extended episode with Dr. Deonna Smith inside Happy Hour.
Resources:

Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, by Dr. Deonna Smith
Episode 163, Joyful Teaching and Learning: An Interview with Dr. Deonna Smith
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163. JOYFUL TEACHING & LEARNING: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. DEONNA SMITH Aug 03, 2023

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This summer, we’ve been having a blast at Camp BNT, where we’ve been hard at work looking at different ways to approach our classrooms in a way that honors culturally responsive teaching. Our series of interviews with authors have helped us to understand how we can serve our students and communities in ways differently than we’ve done before.

Today we’re joined by another incredible author, Dr. Deonna Smith. Dr. Smith is a repeat guest (check her out in episode 113!) and works tirelessly to bring awareness to issues of equity in education. She’s just recently written her first book, Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, and is here to tell you about it today.

As Dr. Deonna Smith says in the interview, she “sees this as a book that seeks to reimagine what classrooms and education can look like”. Dr. Smith shares her insights on the transformative power of joy in education, the importance of reflection in classroom management, and her new book that challenges traditional approaches to behavior management.
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Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, by Dr. Deonna Smith
Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode163

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