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The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA

Betsy Potash: ELA

Want to love walking into your ELA classroom each day? Excited about innovative strategies like PBL, escape rooms, hexagonal thinking, sketchnotes, one-pagers, student podcasting, genius hour, and more? Want a thriving choice reading program and a shelf full of compelling diverse texts? You"re in the right place! Here you"ll find interviews with top authors from the ELA field, workshops with strategies you can use in class immediately, and quick tips to ignite your English teacher creativity

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22:05

019: Active Learning outside the Classroom Walls

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/10/20

Let's talk about taking a break from your classroom space and getting out into other school spaces. Spend a day trying one of these mini-field trips and see if you and your students don't both feel better. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping

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018: A Simple Trick to Cut Grading Time

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/10/05

In this episode, I'll share the system that allows me to skip repetitive comment writing by using a list of common errors with my students. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!

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26:07

017: Get Started with ELA Escape Rooms

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/09/20

Curious about escape rooms? For good reason! Escape rooms are an engaging teaching strategy rapidly growing in momentum across the country. Emily Aierstok, my first ever podcast guest, will share her experiences teaching with escape rooms in her New York classroom. The show notes this week are EXTENSIVE so be sure to head to nowsparkcreativity.com to find them. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on

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016: ELA Maker Spaces

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/09/08

In this episode I'll be sharing two ways you can try out ELA maker spaces in your classroom this year. They are creative, doable and inexpensive, and I think you're going to love them! Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help

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11:28

015: Building Professional Community as a Teacher

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/08/27

Ever feel lonely at work, even though you're surrounded by people all the time? You're not alone on that. This episode is all about finding ways to build a support structure for yourself as a creative teacher. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or

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11:04

014: Creative Secondary Decor

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/08/23

A beautiful and inspiring work space isn't just for primary students. In this episode, I'll share ideas for age-appropriate creative decor for your high school classroom. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover

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13:34

013: The First Day of School doesn't have to be Boring

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/08/16

Engage your students from the opening moment with these creative first day activities. No need to read that syllabus out loud! Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!

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12:18

012: 3 Simple Systems for a Creative Classroom

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/08/10

In this episode, learn three simple systems you can put in place at the start of the year to make class easier and more creative all year long. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!

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10:22

011: Classroom Mini-Flips

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/07/28

In this episode, I'll share five ways to dip your toes in the classroom flipping ocean. There's no need to abandon your entire curriculum to experiment with this intriguing new trend. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help

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20:06

010: Creative Assessment Options

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/07/13

In this episode, I'll share why I believe in creative forms of assessment and share more than a dozen examples you can start using tomorrow in your ELA classroom. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show

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11:54

009: Show your Administration your Strengths

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/06/29

Sometimes you have to be proactive to help your boss understand what a great job you're doing. But don't worry, it can actually be a lot of fun. In this show, discover seven strategies for showing your administration your creative strengths as a teacher. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging

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22:41

008: Harkness Discussions (are awesome)

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/06/16

In this episode, discover how to use the Harkness method of discussion in your ELA classes to help students understand how to share a rich discussion and navigate group dynamics more effectively for the rest of their lives. Honestly, Harkness is one of my favorite classroom strategies of all time, and I've learned an awful lot. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.

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11:23

007: Why You Should Try Poetry Slam

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/06/07

Are your students stressed out by poetry? Mine were too, until I started teaching them about performance poetry and holding class poetry slams. In this episode, find out how to launch your own class poetry slam. Then get ready for fun. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to

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11:56

006: 10 Ideas for your Professional Development...

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/06/03

In this episode, discover ten ideas for creative professional development besides attending a conference. There are so many ways to learn something new (including this podcast). Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others

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19:13

005: How to Get Started with a Classroom Collaboration

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/05/28

Want to try collaborating with another teacher? Maybe another teacher in another country? Get ideas for how to find a partner and start a project in this episode. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show

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15:23

004: Theater and Performance Activities for ELA

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/05/18

Help your ELA students getengaged through theater and performance activities in class. There are so many options! We'll get into some of my favorites in this episode. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the

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19:29

003: Start your Choice Reading Program

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/05/17

You don't have to choose between choice reading and whole class texts. You can have both, and student will benefit from each in different ways. In this episode, I explain how to create a free choice reading program for your ELA students to complement your main curriculum, and give you six fun ways to spark student engagement with it. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on

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14:44

002: Easy Strategies for Differentiation

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/05/17

In this episode, discover three easy ways to use differentiation to let students play to their strengths in your ELA classroom. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!

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18:28

001: My Favorite Strategy for Every Single Unit

The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA ·

2017/05/17

Would 12 year olds learn to spell 1000 words without the National Spelling Bee? Would high schoolers practice layups for hundreds of hours without the lure of Saturday games and the dream of college ball? For that matter, would you be as interested in upping your teaching game if you didn't know you would have 30 curious faces staring at you come Monday? Having a REASON to learn something is half the battle... maybe more than half. When you incorporate a showcase project in every unit, you give

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