Do you have a subject you struggle to teach? That subject for me would be poetry, but I’m not afraid to seek advice from others. This week’s episode is an interview with Lesa from SmithTeachers9to12 who I have dubbed the Poetry Queen! Lesa shares with us where her passion for poetry came from and how she turned a struggle into a passion!
In this episode on incorporating poetry in every unit, Lesa shares with us:
Get to Know Lesa from SmithTeaches9to12:
Lesa Smith is a high school English teacher from Toronto, Canada. While not a poet herself, her love of poetry knows no bounds and she is always on the lookout for ways to include more poetry in class and to share those ideas with teachers. You can find her on Instagram as SmithTeaches9to12 where she'll happily answer your DMs while sipping a London Fog and listening to 90s grunge for as long as her six-year-old will allow!
Poetry Resources
6 Ways To Include Poetry In Your Next Novel Study
Quick Win: Poetry Grammar Lesson
5 Easy Ideas for Word Play During National Poetry Month
Connect with Lesa
SmithTeaches9to12 - website
SmithTeaches9to12 - TpT store
Be sure to join the Secondary ELA Facebook group where we will be continuing the conversation about poetry!
Tune in on your favorite podcast apps Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! If you’re loving this podcast, please rate, re
Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/
TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe
Do you have a subject you struggle to teach? That subject for me would be poetry, but I’m not afraid to seek advice from others. This week’s episode is an interview with Lesa from SmithTeachers9to12 who I have dubbed the Poetry Queen! Lesa shares with us where her passion for poetry came from and how she turned a struggle into a passion!
In this episode on incorporating poetry in every unit, Lesa shares with us:
Get to Know Lesa from SmithTeaches9to12:
Lesa Smith is a high school English teacher from Toronto, Canada. While not a poet herself, her love of poetry knows no bounds and she is always on the lookout for ways to include more poetry in class and to share those ideas with teachers. You can find her on Instagram as SmithTeaches9to12 where she'll happily answer your DMs while sipping a London Fog and listening to 90s grunge for as long as her six-year-old will allow!
Poetry Resources
6 Ways To Include Poetry In Your Next Novel Study
Quick Win: Poetry Grammar Lesson
5 Easy Ideas for Word Play During National Poetry Month
Connect with Lesa
SmithTeaches9to12 - website
SmithTeaches9to12 - TpT store
Be sure to join the Secondary ELA Facebook group where we will be continuing the conversation about poetry!
Tune in on your favorite podcast apps Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! If you’re loving this podcast, please rate, re
Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/
TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe