Teaching Middle School ELA

What if you got to be 100% responsible, 100% of the time? How would you choose to BE different in your relationships, in your interactions, in your inner narrative with yourself? This concept will propel you forward toward whatever ultimate goal or vision you have for yourself in your life. Here's to another great week ...  living intentionally . Caitlin

In this episode of the podcast, our friend, Monica Genta, stops by to give us an update on the pulse of SEL in districts across the country today, remind us of the importance now more than ever in building strong foundations with our students, and to share a little about her 180 Days of Awesome SEL Curriculum. Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy http://www.mo...

There are few things I love more in life than California Wine Country. Here are my thoughts on "What's in the Gap?" in our relationships before my husband and I headed out to wine taste for the day in beautiful Healdsburg. Remember to focus on those 10 out of 10 relationships that really matter. How can you create more of those? Here's to another great week ...  living intentio...

If you know anything about Caitlin, you know that she believes in working smarter, not harder. Years ago, after not seeing evidence of student growth, she decided to make some small tweaks to how she was teaching vocab. These small tweaks became a system that made a major impact, and today she is sharing her method with listeners! Links mentioned in this episode: http://ebacademics.com/membership...

Have you ever sat for a minute and thought to yourself, "Who do I want to BE in this life?" Maybe a little too deep and philosophical,... but I believe this is the starting point and question for you to think about if you're feeling stagnant, unfulfilled, overwhelmed, or quite frankly, just unhappy and going through the motions of the day-to-day of life. Listen to this short 3 min a...

Heading into the school year, teachers everywhere are thinking about how to build and support classroom culture from day one. Caitlin and Jessica are responding with 3 great activities that teachers can use to start off the school year with an environment that is safe, kind, and productive. Links mentioned in this episode: http://ebacademics.com/membership Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @eba...

We're currently on a super special family vacation on Maui ... a vacation which I almost didn't go on because of my fear of flying. Take a listen in as I explore what courage has come to mean to me, and perhaps will help you when you're facing your own fears head on.

Email is a ubiquitous mode of communication these days, yet few teachers pause to teach this important writing genre with students. From writing an effective subject heading, to using an appropriate and professional tone, to keeping the message clear and comprehensible, this activity will set your students up for success in this genre that transcends classroom writing. Links mentioned in this epis...

Have you ever considered the power a single moment can have? Taking the space to decide to do something a little different that you normally would can truly have a lasting impact on you and those around you.   How can you "create a moment" for you students, yourself, or your family this week? Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're list...

In this special episode, Caitlin talks with Ashanti Branch, an educator seeking to help people remove their metaphorical masks in order to show up as their true, authentic selves. He will teach listeners that we all have shared human needs, and that by bridging the gap between the masks we wear and our real selves, we can make more meaningful connections, healthier communication, and deeper engage...

To find out more about our FREE Live Workshop, click the following link: https://writinginstruction.lpages.co/july-2022-workshop-registration-page/ The best learning takes place when students are having fun and feeling challenged at the same time. Of course, it can be tough coming up with ideas for engaging, rigorous lessons. Listen as Caitlin and Jessica give you an overview of an awesome narrati...

What do great writing teachers have in common? They all engage in these three practices! Listen to see which of these methods you already use, and which you could start adopting today. Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/literaryanalysis https://www.ebteacher.com/eb-teachers-club-2021 Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening...

To find out more about our FREE Live Workshop, click the following link: https://writinginstruction.lpages.co/july-2022-workshop-registration-page/ Caitlin and Jessica will walk you through two simple but critical steps to use in your lesson planning, so you can intentionally incorporate spiraled lessons into your school year and really make sure your students master the learning they need! Links...

Use this episode as a catalyst to say, “I’m going to take control.” Once you know which invisible scripts are affecting your teaching mindset and procedures, you can put yourself in the driver’s seat and create a plan to make teaching more effective, enjoyable, and sustainable. Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Su...

To find out more about our FREE Live Workshop, click the following link: https://writinginstruction.lpages.co/july-2022-workshop-registration-page/ What do great writing teachers have in common? They all engage in these three practices! Listen to see which of these methods you already use, and which you could start adopting today. Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/literaryanalysis h...

Teaching writing can be a huge waste of time. Yes, you heard that right – but let Caitlin and Jessica explain! When students’ essays are impossible to understand or are not much more than summaries, and when you are absolutely dreading grading them, something has to change. Thankfully, there’s a great way to do just that. Links mentioned in this episode: http://ebacademics.com/writing22 Are you en...

Can you identify? Your weekday mornings are a frantic rush to get yourself and your family out the door. You get to school, and it’s no less frenzied – you’re answering emails, making a mad dash for the copier, and trying to escape the chatty colleague who is slowing you down. Then the students arrive, and you’re on for the day. Your after-school life is just as stressful, and you’re totally drain...

To find out more about our Batch Planning LIVE Event happening June 27th & 28th click the following link: ebacademics.com/podcastbpl Though tricky at first, batch planning will completely change the game for you when it comes to the quality of your lessons and life outside of school. So pull out your calendar and get ready to learn the benefits of batch planning as well as three tips to make i...

Teaching with a novel can be one of the greatest joys of being an ELA teacher. Unfortunately, planning a novel unit can also feel like a flurry of cutting and pasting activities and lessons from all over, with no clear path toward a goal. Today, Caitlin and Jessica discuss an awesome framework for avoiding this chaos, sharing the method that EB  Academic’s own curriculum team has developed over th...

To find out more about our FREE 3 Pillars of Batch Planning Workshop click the following link: https://ebacademics.com/podcastjune2022 In today’s episode, we share exactly how to begin batch lesson planning by first looking at your entire school year, then getting more granular by focusing on individual units, and finally planning daily lessons. We discuss all of our best strategies in this episod...

Are your students seeming apathetic, disconnected, and discouraged? Teachers all over the world are observing this as schools are lifting pandemic restrictions and full-time, in-class learning is resuming. Thankfully, Mandy Rice from Teach on a Mission is here to show you how to “flip” your classroom model in order to make learning more meaningful for students and make your teaching life more sust...

To find out more about our FREE 3 Pillars of Batch Planning Workshop click the following link: https://ebacademics.com/podcastjune2022 At first, you may not be excited by the thought of planning next year’s lessons in June, but by the end of this podcast episode, Caitlin and Jessica will have convinced you to do it. How? By giving you several reasons that batch planning early will make your teachi...

If it feels like classroom behavior problems are different and more challenging than they have been in the past, you’re not the only teacher noticing this right now. Caitlin and Jessica have surveyed and spoken with many teachers who have felt overwhelmed in this last school year, and they’re giving you a sneak peek into Batch Planning Live (BPL) in order to help alleviate some of your burdens in...

What are you willing to be wrong about? Caitlin and Jessica ask this thought-provoking question in order to help listeners learn to be more flexible in their beliefs about teaching. By being willing to be wrong, teachers can begin taking thoughtful steps toward making positive changes in their teaching, in order to achieve the results they’ve always wanted. Links mentioned in this episode: https:/...

When did you know that you wanted to be a teacher? Does your reality of teaching match those dreams you had? In this episode, Caitlin and Jessica explore how you can bring the joy of teaching back to your life, by taking inspired action in order to achieve the work-life balance you need. Links mentioned in this episode: http://ebacademics.com/waitlist https://thelifecoachschool.com/ Are you enjoyi...