Middle School Café - A Podcast for Secondary ELA Teachers
Are you looking for strategies to close the reading gap? Middle School Cafe: A Podcast for Secondary ELA teachers is a podcast specifically for middle and high school ELA teachers who want to see their students grow as readers.Each week I will discuss strategies to help all students develop as readers starting with where they are today. I will share real-world examples and ideas from my own experience and show you how you can implement the workshop model giving your students more control over their learning. Join me at www.middleschoolcafe.com to learn more
Podcasting since 2022 • 45 episodes
Middle School Café - A Podcast for Secondary ELA Teachers
Latest Episodes
Finding 'Just Right' Books: Cultivating Lifelong Readers
One of the most essential aspects of teaching ELA is nurturing a lifelong love of reading in our students. In this episode, we'll explore how to help students discover that elusive "just right" book – the one that not only matches their reading...
September 19, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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21:37
The Power of Teacher Book Talks: Igniting a Passion for Reading
In a world filled with distractions like video games, social media, and viral TikTok videos, inspiring a love for reading in students can feel like an uphill battle. However, in this week's episode, we dive into a powerful tool that can captiva...
September 12, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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23:55
Using Routines and Procedures in the Classroom to Build Classroom Community
Today, we are exploring the importance of establishing consistent routines and procedures in the classroom and how they will help us in building a classroom community. While focusing on middle school students, the ideas provided are relevant to...
September 05, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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19:25
Building Strong Teacher-Student Relationships Beyond Getting to Know you Activities
This episode explores the importance of building strong teacher-student relationships that extend beyond getting to know you activities. I discuss the misconception that teachers need to be friends with their students, emphasizing instead the v...
August 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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20:09
Unique Reading Engagement Ideas with Katie from Mochas and Markbooks
Imagine turning your classroom into a hip coffee shop or observing your students actively browsing through your classroom bookshelves to create poetry. This is exactly what we are talking about in this episode! Katie Saj from Mochas...
August 22, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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40:47