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Betsy Potash
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Добавлен 6 окт 2017
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?
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You're in the right place!
Discussion Dominators and Silent Students | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 338
Ever had a classroom discussion dominated by just a few voices, while others stayed silent? I’ve been there, and in today’s episode, I’m diving into strategies to help balance those dynamics. From guiding eager "Hermione" types to step back and listen, to encouraging quieter students to find their voice, we’ll cover techniques that help both ends of the participation spectrum. You’ll learn how to use warm-ups, individual conversations, and even the ABC game to create space for everyone. This is the fourth episode in our discussion series, and if you’ve been struggling with unbalanced participation, this one’s for you! Let’s transform those “tennis match” discussions and build a more inclu...
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Student-Led Discussion: Setting up Success +The Observer’s Role| Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 337
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Ready to transform your classroom discussions? In this episode, we’re tackling the nuts and bolts of student-led discussions, including how to set up your classroom for success and why having an Observer is a game-changer. I’ll share insights from my experience at the Exeter Humanities Institute (a PD I can't recommend enough!) and what I learned firsthand from guiding my classes through the pr...
How Harkness Won Me Over (Completely) | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 336
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Harkness Discussions completely transformed how I approached class discussions, and I'm excited to share why they might be a game-changer for your classroom, too. Originally dreamed up at Phillips Exeter Academy, the Harkness method puts students at the center of the conversation, empowering them to engage, listen, and collaborate in new ways. Picture this: students circling up, talking to each...
5 Discussion Types that Can Work for You | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 335
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If you’ve ever felt like classroom discussions are more struggle than spark, this new series is for you! We're kicking off with five unique discussion styles to help you bring students into the conversation, no matter where they're at with speaking up in class. From student-led circles to quiet reflections, we’ll explore strategies that get even the most hesitant voices involved. Think of it li...
The Writing Tip Every Kid Needs (that I Learned in Bulgaria) | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 334
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Imagine transforming “They were tired” into “After three hours of running on fumes, they stumbled into the kitchen, longing for the comfort of the first warm mug.” This little switch might just be the most powerful writing tip I’ve learned as a teacher-and I found it in a dusty book in Bulgaria. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to teach students to bring their writing to life by ditching ove...
How to Teach a Multigenre Essay Project | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 333
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Want to try a multigenre essay project? This approach is perfect for today’s students, who consume daily stories across video, audio, visuals, and text. A multigenre project lets students use these mediums to tell a unique, creative story-whether it’s part of an identity unit, a memoir, or an alternative to a college essay. In today’s episode, I’ll share how to structure this project so that th...
The Rec Letter Tweak that Gave Me My Octobers Back | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 332
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If writing rec letters feels like a second job some weeks, you’re not alone. Between teaching, meetings, and all those little details piling up, it can be tough to remember each student’s best moments. That’s why I’m sharing a simple method today that saved me so much time and helped me write stronger letters. By giving students a reflection sheet to fill out, I was able to use their own insigh...
Does Essay Writing Feel like Torture to Your Students? Try this! | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 331
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Announcing an argument essay shouldn’t have to feel like a chore-especially when it’s met with groans! If your students dread essays, you’re definitely not alone, but there’s hope for making argument writing easier and even fun. In today’s episode, I’ll share fresh ways to introduce argument writing that spark engagement and feel approachable, from visual tools to creative, real-world projects....
Routines That Aren’t Boring for Whole Class Novels | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 330
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Feeling stuck in the same routine with your whole class novel? I’ve got a quick mindset shift to help! In this episode, we’ll talk about how to bring more variety to your week while still teaching whole class novels effectively. You don’t have to cover the text every single day. Instead, I’ll show you how to structure your week with different activities that keep things fresh, from podcasts and...
Turn Dusty Old Books into a Stunning Display | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 329
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Got old books collecting dust in your classroom? Why not turn them into a stunning visual display that inspires students and gives your space a fresh look? In today’s one-minute idea episode, I’m sharing how to create a bookish page display that will clear space, help the environment with a reuse/recycle mindset, and result in a beautiful bulletin board or wall display. Plus, I’ll walk you thro...
The Short Unit That Never Fails | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 328
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Looking for a unit that sparks excitement and creativity every time? In this mini-episode, I’m sharing the one-week poetry slam unit that never fails. I’ve done it with students of all levels and backgrounds, and the results are always incredible. From Monday’s introduction of slam poetry to Friday’s thrilling slam event-complete with guest judges and an emcee-this unit brings poetry to life. I...
Dystopia Book Clubs: A How-To Guide | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 327
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Dystopia book clubs are a fantastic way to spark deep conversations about fiction, propaganda, and influence in your ELA classroom. Today, I’m sharing how to set up your own dystopian book club, from selecting the perfect texts to organizing engaging activities and meaningful assessments. Whether you’re working with 1984, The Hunger Games, or Fahrenheit 451, you’ll find fresh ideas to get stude...
The Literary Travel Poster Project | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 326
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Looking for a fun, creative project that doubles as stunning classroom decor? In this mini-episode, I’m challenging you to try out literary travel posters with your students! It’s a simple Canva assignment that invites students to design posters based on the richly imagined settings of their favorite books. Inspired by PBS’ "The Great Read" poster series, this project is perfect for helping stu...
6 Creative Video Project Ideas for ELA | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 325
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Video is everywhere these days, and incorporating creative video projects into ELA is a powerful way to connect with students while building key skills. In this episode, I’m sharing six fun and effective video project ideas that will help your students engage with research, storytelling, speaking, and even argument-building. From book trailers to stop-motion animation and even full-scale docume...
Try Tiny Audio this Fall | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 324
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Want to get your students creating with audio this fall? Let’s make it easy! In this mini-episode, I’ll walk you through how to set up a short, no-fuss audio assignment for your class. You don’t need fancy tools-just let kids record using Vocaroo, which is as simple as hitting a red button. From quick icebreakers to book reviews and the thoughtful prompt “What I wish my teacher knew,” this epis...
This I Believe (As My Life Changes) | Spark Creativity Ep. 323
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This I Believe (As My Life Changes) | Spark Creativity Ep. 323
A Super Simple Way to Learn Names | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 322
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A Super Simple Way to Learn Names | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 322
Jason Reynolds Doesn't Write Boring Books | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 321
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Jason Reynolds Doesn't Write Boring Books | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 321
A Simple Go-To for Better Discussions | Spark Creativity Ep. 320
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A Simple Go-To for Better Discussions | Spark Creativity Ep. 320
Got Phone Problems? Help for a Distracted Generation, with Angela Watson | Spark Creativity Ep. 319
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Got Phone Problems? Help for a Distracted Generation, with Angela Watson | Spark Creativity Ep. 319
Try This With Your Teacher Budget | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 318
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Try This With Your Teacher Budget | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 318
Classroom Design with Real Impact (from the Archives) | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 317
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Classroom Design with Real Impact (from the Archives) | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 317
Easy Ways to Connect with Your Department | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 316
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Easy Ways to Connect with Your Department | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 316
The Back-to-School Independent Reading Kickstart | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 315
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The Back-to-School Independent Reading Kickstart | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 315
How to Plan Toward an Assessment | Spark Creativity Ep. 314
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How to Plan Toward an Assessment | Spark Creativity Ep. 314
Don't Make My First Day of School Mistakes | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 313
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Don't Make My First Day of School Mistakes | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 313
Your Stress-Free Back-to-School Night | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 312
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Your Stress-Free Back-to-School Night | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 312
Teaching Life Skills | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 311
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Teaching Life Skills | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 311
Exploring Modern ELA Mediums (The Elective Series) | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 309
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Exploring Modern ELA Mediums (The Elective Series) | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 309
Build an Easy Careers Unit | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 308
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Build an Easy Careers Unit | Spark Creativity Podcast Ep. 308
Hexagonal thinking DESTROYED my classroom 😭
Hexagonal thinking RUINED my classroom 🥶
🤮🤮🤮🤮
Worthless
🤬🤬🤬🤬
Thank you so much, I had no idea what I was doing lol
Promo SM 😱
Thank you so much, Betsy! ❤
😘 "Promo sm"
Fok shit
Betsy, this is great, thanks a TON. But if I use this on TPT and sell the Slide to a teacher, can their class type within the Slide, using what you prescribed above? I'm thinking that they cannot since it is a copy and isn't editable . . . right? I'd like my Slide to be typed into, as in a digital worksheet, on certain pages.
Hi John, My pleasure! It should be editable once they make their own copy. This is how I design all the curriculum I share with teachers, and which they then share with students.
@@nowsparkcreativity Ok, super, I think I got it figured out. Thanks a ton . . .
One pagers suck ass
Setting
Main character and the changes going on in her/his life
You seem like a very nice person thank you for helping <3
Hi Betsy ! i want to ask how to distance each letter horizontally in google slides ?
Did you have a video on how you created these pages in Canva?
I am in 6th grade and I started middle school this year. My Language Arts/English teacher is having us create a One-Pager: Who Am I? I have to include at least 10 interesting facts about myself using complete sentences, single words and/or drawings. And I have to include at least 3 colored drawings on a blank piece of copy paper or construction paper. Looking for examples. Thanks for the video!
Oh nice, I’m in seventh grade
Ah, the simpler times... enjoy them while you can
Good Morning, where are the resources that you said you would provide? I tried to find them on your blog. Thank you!
Beep boop
That was what was killing me, i was just changing the word instead of the whole thing at the end. Thank you so much for the easy small tutorial. It will save me a lot of time when working with my classes.
as a student I speak on behalf of all student and say we hate this and i want to set my school on fire😀
If you right-click on the hexagon shape and click "Edit text" you can then type your words into the shape itself (adjust font size/alignment if needed). The text will then "travel" with the shape so that students do not need to match up words with hexagons by dragging around text boxes.
How would i share ky slides without sharing the master
As a student I have taken a poll from freshman and sophomores at my highschool and I speak on their behalf we students hate doing one pagers
I agree with this statement
This man this man is on to something
Fr
agreed
bruh I have to do a one pager for a summer assignment on a book I had to read for honors English 10 and I hate it. The book was great but I have been putting off this one pager
HI Betsy- Where are the links you mentioned in the video?
Here they are! :) www.nowsparkcreativity.com/2020/09/google-slides-hacks-tips-and-tricks-for.html
Hi, Betsy, I'm a high school teacher from Israel. I would like to get some templates and instructions for one pagers. Would really appreciate your help. Thanks!
Hi there! I'd be delighted to share mine! If you click the link in the caption you'll go to a blog post all about the templates and you can sign up for them to be delivered to your email (free). I hope that helps.
Thank you! I have a prospect and had no idea how to do this. Tysm ❤️
Not prospect I meant project. Sorry!
Same, she just told us to look it up on google. Like, what?
How do you like being a teacher
So creative!