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Using Picture Books in High School to Start an ELA Unit

The hook of a lesson plan or unit has always been my favorite part of the planning process. Standards: BORING….
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Save this post if you need podcast recommendations for the classroom! 🎙️🎧 🥳 To read my commentary and get even more ideas, comment “podcast” for the blog post! 🤗 #podcastsintheclassroom #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram

What are your favorite podcasts for the classroom?

What are your favorite podcasts for the classroom? A few educational ones I’ve been enjoying lately are:

🎧History This Week (from the History Channel)
🎧 Sidedoor (from the Smithsonian)
🎧 Overheard (from National Geographic)
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Testing season made better with podcasts 🥲🎧❤️ Say “podcast” to snag these resources for #podcastsintheclassroom !
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Listening + coloring works like a charm! 🤝💫

Listening + coloring works like a charm! 🤝💫 I’m listening to the octopus episode from BBC’s 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter Podcast! 🐙 These episodes are interesting, soothing, and the perfect length! 🙌Comment “podcast” links! 🎧😍
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Here’s a fun freebie just in time for March! Say

Here’s a fun freebie just in time for March! Say “green” to grab it! 🍀📝
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Do you have a favorite lucky charm? 🍀🌈⭐️

Do you have a favorite lucky charm? 🍀🌈⭐️ I think learning about good luck charms from around the world is super interesting and would make a great St. Patrick’s Day activity! Say “green” to read the blog post! #elateacher #middleschoolelateacher #highschoolelateacher

It’s your lucky day because I’ve got an entire

It’s your lucky day because I’ve got an entire blog post full of ELA ideas for St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Say “green” to read it and grab your free limerick activity! 💚
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You don’t have to have class sets to incorporate

You don’t have to have class sets to incorporate graphics novels! 🤑 With just ONE copy, you can teach mood, symbolism, summarization, and more! 😍 Want to read the blog post? Say “graphic” 🤗
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There’s SO much you can do with just ONE copy of

There’s SO much you can do with just ONE copy of a graphic novel! 😍🙌 If you’d like to read the blog post, say “graphic” and I’ll send it over! 🤗
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