Anti-Burnout For English Teachers, a podcast for inspired teaching

In this episode I'm taking you through the plan for the rest of the year. I have big plans! My students will be completing a research essay and reading in literature circles. I've shared many of the resources I'm using this quarter to the Bringing in the Spring bundle, hosted by Mud and Ink Teaching. Get the bundle at my affiliate link here: https://shop.mudandinkteaching.org/bringinth...

Happy Sunday! In this episode we're looking at how to use historical context to bring more diversity into our conversation by looking at The Cotton Club and The Great Gatsby as a use case. Resources from this episode: Prohibition-Era Gangster Project: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Great-Gatsby-Prohibition-Era-Research-Presentation-Project-9441986 Join the free membership where I...

Looking to start having student-centered class discussions or interested in tools and strategies to help them run even better? In this episode I share the tools that form the foundation for my class discussions. For these 3 tools (and SEVERAL more resources) grab my new Discussion Toolkit freebie: https://english-classroom-architect.thrivecart.com/discussion-toolkit/ Referenced in the episode: Epi...

More than you might expect! In this episode I share some thoughts about how to spruce up Transcendentalism by connecting to the Minecraft end poem. I'm keeping the notes for these Sunday inspiration sessions in a new free membership. You can access additional teaching ideas, as well as previous and future Sunday inspiration episodes here. Join the free membership where I give you notes and additio...

In this episode we're drawing on the written of Dr. Stuart Brown, the founder of the National Institute of Play. Is play just for children? Let's explore in today's episode. Take the quiz to find out your play style: https://lindsaybraman.com/adult-play-styles/#quiz Freebies mentioned in this episode: Student CEO Toolkit: https://english-classroom-architect.thrivecart.com/ceo-toolkit/...

Did anyone else really dislike the circus? In this Sunday Inspiration session I'm looking into P.T. Barnum and the film The Greatest Showman . How can educators use representations of P.T. Barnum in popular culture as a lens for teaching critical media literacy skills, including analyzing bias, evaluating sources, and understanding historical context? Join the free membership where I give you...

We know that understanding allusions in a text, but what happens when we don't recognize allusions because the cultural references are unfamiliar? Let's talk about it in today's episode.

In this episode, we're talking about Beyonce's newest single "Texas Hold 'Em" and how it can connect to our teaching of allusions, our students' understanding of intellectual property, and multi-media storytelling. I'm keeping the notes for these Sunday inspiration sessions in a new free membership. You can access additional teaching ideas, as well as previous and fut...

I'm teaching American Born Chinese and it hits me. While there are certainly themes in this book that everyone can connect to, it's missing the point a little if we don't recognize what might not apply to us and what's not a "universal theme." I look at the history of universality and what we might consider in this episode.

In this Sunday Inspiration episode we're looking into Langston Hughes and discussing a couple different ways we can bring his poetry into the classroom. Sign up for the FREE Sunday Inspiration Membership : https://english-classroom-architect.thrivecart.com/sunday-inspiration/ Each week I'll add curated resources and more detailed lesson ideas to give you a jumpstart on your planning.

This week, we're talking about superheroes as a reflection of our values and culture and the gaps in current superhero stories and movies. Resources: Exploring Cultural Crossroads: The Harlem Renaissance Unit Meets Superhero Comics (Blog Post) - https://englishclassroomarchitect.com/uncategorized/harlem-renaissance-superheroes/

Are you familiar with Phillis Wheatley, the first African American woman to have a published book of poetry, a celebrity of her day and in the literary circles of George Washington, Ben Franklin, and other Revolutionary Era juggernauts? Did you know this was made remarkable because she was enslaved when she gained this distinction? If not, it's not surprising...recent scholarship has completel...

I took off a somewhat unexpected break from posting and I'm this episode I explain why. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, we discuss using character resolutions from literature as a fun assignment to start the new year and help students reflect on goals. I also provides strategies for teachers to focus resolutions on their strengths rather than weaknesses to improve motivation and success. Practical tips are shared for setting resolutions around timely feedback, flexibility, and mentoring others to e...

In this episode I'm sharing some of my favorite things! Office Supplies: - Pens - Ceiling Hangers - Water Bottle - Frixion Highlighters - Reusable Sticky Notes - Dry Erase Playing Cards Apps - Google Suite - Canva for Education - Pear Deck - Magic School AI Millionaires Recommend - Consider Phlebus, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg - Project Hail Mary, Bill Gates - Dune, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos...

In this episode, I discuss my experiences using AI tools and strategies I've developed to encourage authentic student work. I outline how I've made assignments more "AI- proof" and how playing with AI myself has helped me identify when students may be relying too heavily on it. Looking ahead, I consider how to continue building on success while preparing for new challenges in the upcoming year

I don't know about you, but I feel like the time between Thanksgiving and Winter Break often drags on, feeling like months instead of weeks. In this episode I give you an update of what my classes are working on now, and I talk about how to make the most of this time with strategies to make future-you happy in the New Year. Grab the Free Private Podcast for It's a Wonderful Life ideas, plus a goal...

In this episode, we're exploring the nuts and bolts of unit structure, from anticipation guides to practice assignments, all the way to major assessments. Using the holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life as a case study, we're examining the concept of redemption and the American Dream. Differentiation can be so time intensive and difficult to manage! We discuss the challenge of managin...

Welcome back to the Anti-burnout for English Teachers podcast! In this episode, I dive deep into the world of literary analysis. Inspired by a student's observation about the seemingly random nature of English class, I explore the challenges and opportunities that come with teaching this diverse subject. I share my thoughts on structuring lessons, scaffolding skills, and helping students make...

As teachers, we know the benefits of collaborative learning for both students and ourselves. However, group work doesn't always go as planned, and it can be frustrating when students don't effectively collaborate or take responsibility for their contributions. But fear not, because in this episode, I'll be sharing my own experiences, providing examples of successful group assignments,...

In this episode of the Anti-burnout for English Teachers podcast, I give you a peak into my classroom and my process of implementing a collaborative assignment that explores the world of podcasting and social media influencing. I talk about my strategies for divided students into groups based on their job roles, assessed their ability to produce podcasts, and created a fake Instagram account to pr...

Today we're diving into the ever-elusive concept of work-life balance. In this episode, we'll explore the myth of work-life balance and how we can prioritize what truly matters in our classrooms and personal lives. I investigate the idea of work-life balance and challenges the notion that work should consume a significant portion of our lives. This episode will help English teachers navigate the d...

In this episode of "Anti-burnout for English Teachers," I delve into the highly effective Jigsaw Strategy. Initially developed in 1971 to address racial tension, this strategy promotes student interdependence and fosters a positive classroom community. While I initially thought about this strategy as limited to nonfiction, taking a step back I found lots of possibilities for grammar and...

In this episode of "Anti-burnout for English Teachers," I explore the challenges of getting students to see the bigger picture and the importance of completing assignments in a timely manner. In this episode I share strategies for motivating students to complete assignments. To address my students struggle with procrastination, I've emphasized the importance of completing assignments...

In today's episode, I dive into the challenge of managing grading when time is even more constraining than expected. As the end of September approaches, many English teachers find themselves with a backlog of assignments and struggling to keep up. I share my own experience of feeling overwhelmed with grading and how I successfully pivoted to maintain my boundaries and prevent taking work home....