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Podcast: Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers
Episode: THE NOVELS IN VERSE COLLECTION: Essential Question Possibilities for The Poet X [Ep 244]
Description: Last week, we talked about the possibilities for novels in verse and broke down two approaches to teaching these texts. Today, we’re continuing the conversation using Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X as our guide.We’re exploring two distinct essential questions that can shape a thoughtful unit - one that focuses on the craft of language and another that taps into the journey of self-discovery. No matter which approach you take, this conversation will help you build a unit that sparks engaging discussions and critical thinking in your students.The Poet X would be per...