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Young Adult books are one of my favorite things so today I'm sharing the 10 best YA titles I read in 2024. Whether you’re an educator looking to add new reads to your classroom library, a media specialist keeping up with the latest releases, or just a book lover hunting for your next great read, this episode is for you.
Highlights:
How I read so many books each yearMy rating scale10 titles you won't want to missResources Mentioned:
Royal Scandal by Aimee Carter - https://amzn.to/3YAYo4p
Reckless by Lauren Roberts - https://amzn.to/40geIZo
I Wish You Would by Eva Des Lauriers - https://amzn.to/3BTpDOO
The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe - https://amzn.to/4fbZ2dS
The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin - https://amzn.to/4fjWGKj
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce - https://amzn.to/3AcWWM8
Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter - https://amzn.to/4hfbv2r
Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore - https://amzn.to/48gVC7z
The Judgment of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum - https://amzn.to/3NLRfrv
Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams - https://amzn.to/4hluGrl
How to Rate a Book from a High School English Teacher - https://www.samanthainsecondary.com/2022/08/01/how-to-rate-a-book-from-a-high-school-english-teacher/
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You're in for a treat today! I'm sharing something I’ve developed and refined over my 15 years in the classroom: my tried-and-true process for close reading.
If you're an ELA teacher looking for a practical, step-by-step method to help your students tackle complex texts with confidence, you’re in the right place. Close reading can feel daunting for students, but I’m here to tell you—it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the process I’ve used successfully for years, and by the end, you’ll have a system you can take straight to your classroom.
Highlights:
Why does close reading matter?My 3 step processResources Mentioned:
Censorship Close Reading Resource - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Censorship-Informational-Text-Close-Reading-Activity-7612449
The Ultimate Close Reading Bundle - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Ultimate-Close-Reading-Bundle-9943121?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Ep%2018%20Shownotes%20-%20Ultimate%20Close%20Reading%20Bundle
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Reading isn’t joyful when it’s hard, right? We all want to share amazing books and do fun, engaging activities to get kids excited about reading, but we also can’t forget the importance of those foundational skills. So today, we’re diving into some research about why having a strong, predictable close reading routine can be a total game-changer in your classroom.
Highlights:
National Reading Panel FindingsVocabularyHow it all works togetherResources Mentioned:
“Teaching Children to Read: An Evidence-Based Assessment of the Scientific Research Literature on Reading and Its Implications for Reading Instruction” https://www.nichd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pubs/nrp/Documents/ch4.pdf
Teaching Them to Read by Dolores Durkin https://amzn.to/3Yh4fdO
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Are you making the most of the resources available within your media center? Your media center specialist is a tremendous resource for your instructional planning and for connecting students with joyful reading experiences. I hope that today's conversation with Kimberly Dyar fills you with ideas and inspiration.
Resources Mentioned:
The Arrival by Shaun Tan - https://amzn.to/4eZ56Xz
The Awakening of Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson - https://amzn.to/48qsQ4nLearning Commons Inspiration from Monticello High School - https://youtu.be/ilQwPzy6mos?si=HM9m0V-A-SC-FL7i
Connect with today's guest:
You can contact Kimberly via email if you have any questions for her - [email protected]
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Science of Reading isn't something secondary teachers should skip. If you have struggling readers in your classroom, today's guest, Allison McManus has tips that you won't want to miss.
Resources Mentioned:
Science of Reading in Secondary Toolkit - https://mrsmcmanusela.ck.page/sorin2
Planning a Science of Reading Aligned Unit for Secondary ELA
https://mrsmcmanusela.wordpress.com/2024/08/12/planning-a-science-of-reading-aligned-unit-for-secondary-ela/
Uncovering the Logic of English by Denise Eide - https://amzn.to/4eVS9O5
The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects by Joan Sedita - https://amzn.to/48oqpPJ
The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text by Nancy Lewis Hennessy - https://amzn.to/4hmESzK
The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler - https://amzn.to/4hndq5g
Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom https://amzn.to/40PWsGD
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Fresh assessment ideas, coming right up! Today we are wrapping up our exploration of the historical fiction genre with five assessment ideas you can use in your genre-based literature unit. These are creative projects that highlight all of the key knowledge students should gain from a unit like this while helping them hone those important 21st century skills.
Highlights:
Literary Field TripHistorical Fiction Time CapsuleCharacter DiaryHistorical Fiction Book TrailerHistorical Figure ConnectionResources Mentioned:
--> Try a literary field trip
--> My historical fiction unit is ready for you to use tomorrow
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--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
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Setting is your hook when we're talking about historical fiction. I know it might not sound like the most thrilling lesson idea in the world, but stick with me because I have a few ideas that are going to be both fun and educational. Working through these activities always had students laughing and learning, so I know your students are going to love them, too.
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Start with Explicit InstructionWrite the SettingRoll A StorySetting Dramatization Mix-UpResources Mentioned:
--> Setting Mini-Lesson
--> Roll a Setting
--> Mood Board Project
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--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
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I’ve got some great books to share today that I know are going to help your students fall in love with historical fiction, so hang on, joyful readers, you’re going to want to hear all about these recs! You’ll likely have a student or three in mind who you’re dying to suggest a title to.
Today's episode includes recs for:
The History BuffThe Adventure SeekerThe Empathetic ReaderThe Critical ThinkerThe Fantasy EnthusiastsGrab my ready to go Historical Fiction Unit HERE
Take a closer look at the books mentioned in today's episode:
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys - https://amzn.to/3zyD8CB
Refugee by Alan Gratz - https://amzn.to/3XKceQj
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - https://amzn.to/3XD2cAt
Hope and Other Punchlines by Julie Buxbaum - https://amzn.to/3XNYm7M
Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore - https://amzn.to/4doPZoS
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--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
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Over the next few episodes, we’re going to talk about a new genre that I’ve personally witnessed help to shape lifelong readers. I know that sharing this genre in your classroom is going to hook an entirely new set of students. Settle in, joyful reader, because today I’m going to encourage you to introduce your students to historical fiction.
Highlights:
Why Study Historical Fiction? What Makes Fiction Historical? Characteristics & Critiques of Historical FictionResources Mentioned:
Take a closer look at my Historical Fiction Unit HERE
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Grab your Close Reading Toolkit
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--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
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I know it often feels like you just don't have time to do all the things in your classroom. And it’s true, you don’t! But you do have plenty of time to choose a few things to do well. Today we’re going to talk about a few supplementary activities to include in your mystery unit and which skills are targeted through these purposeful additions. Hope you’re ready for some fresh ideas today, joyful readers, because I’m here to deliver.
Highlights:
Case File ProjectHigh Interest Close ReadingsEnola HolmesResources Mentioned:
--> Try the Mystery Case File Project with your learners
--> Dive into History's Mysteries in your classroom
--> Learn more about close reading in this blog post
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Mentioned in this episode:
--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
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Maybe you’d love to try literature circles in your class, but you just don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’ve tried them before, but they didn’t go over well. Today I’m going to walk you through my framework for planning and executing a flawless literature circle in the mystery genre. Get ready, joyful readers, it’s going to be a good one!
Highlights:
What should literature circles look like in the mystery genre?
How do I know which books to include in my literature circle?
Resources Mentioned:
--> Try the Mystery Case File activity in your classroom
--> Grab a copy of my full mystery unit
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--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
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Like most other teachers, I was absolutely frightened when I was told I needed to run a choice reading unit. How will I keep track of everything? How do I manage a class full of students reading different books? These questions kept me up at night! I then realized that I was expected to do this alongside my regular curriculum and then my mind was REALLY blown. Thankfully, after years of trial and error, I got pretty good at it and it helped me realize why this is such a powerful practice.
In today’s episode, I’m going to give you my best recommendations for anchor texts in the mystery genre and then I’m going to give you practical strategies I learned over years of practice to implement these novels seamlessly beside a choice reading unit in the same genre. Buckle up, joyful readers, you’re in for a good one.
Highlights:
3 Mysteries That Appeal to a Wide Range of Students
How to Use the Mystery Genre to Leverage the Anchor Text/Lit Circle Connection
Resources Mentioned:
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--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they
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Mysteries continue to dominate best-selling book lists worldwide. Huge names like James Patterson, Stephen King, Riley Sager, Freida McFadden, and so many more are consistently seen leading the charts when it comes to book sales. Why do people love this genre so much and how can we leverage that enthusiasm in the classroom? Stay tuned for today’s episode! We’re going to dig into all things mystery and discover how you can use this genre to get your students excited about reading.
Highlights:
Two Camps of Mystery LoversMystery SubgenresWhy is the mystery genre great for the classroom?Resources Mentioned:
--> Take a closer look at the Mystery Genre Study Resource and the Mystery Genre Introduction Activities
--> Read more about Why Mystery Books are so Satisfying in this article by Tana French
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Mentioned in this episode:
--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
Grab your Close Reading Toolkit
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You've got questions about independent reading and in today's episode I've got answers. It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to the practice or a seasoned veteran, this episode has helpful strategies no matter where you are on your journey.
Episode Highlights:
How do I know this book will be appropriate for my students?How do I make sure students are reading books that are the right fit for them?How do I make sure students start and finish their books around the same time?Resources Mentioned:
--> The parent letter I used in my classroom can be found HERE:
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--> Learn more about titles students are interested in on Goodreads and Common Sense Media
https://www.goodreads.com/
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
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--> Keep a copy of this book list handy so your classroom library is stocked with all the best YA Books:
www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
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Watching the power of literature circles in molding lifelong readers was transformative for me. Lit circles aren’t new. Maybe you’ve heard of them, but have been too afraid to try them, or maybe you’re a seasoned pro and have been running lit circles for a long time. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, tune into today’s episode because I’m going to break down exactly why this practice belongs in your 21st century ELA classroom and how we’re going to leverage it to create joyful readers.
Episode Highlights:
A Bit of History Behind Literature CirclesWhy My Literature Circles are DifferentWhy Genre?Some links referenced here are affiliate links. Supporting the podcast through these links comes at no additional cost to you.
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Grab your Close Reading Toolkit
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--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
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It’s hard to be in education right now. Anyone who has been inside of a school lately knows that it is not for the faint of heart. Teachers currently need more support than ever. This includes having tried-and-true strategies and relevant resources ready to implement so that you can feel confident and successful in helping students become joyful readers. Today’s episode is going to talk all about how this podcast is going to help.
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https://www.samanthainsecondary.com/2021/03/18/teaching-close-reading-in-secondary-english-language-arts/
--> Read more research about the current literacy crisis HERE:
https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/
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Mentioned in this episode:
--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
Grab your Close Reading Toolkit
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Creating a strong culture of reading in your classroom can feel like a daunting task, but today’s episode will walk you through a couple of actionable steps you can take to get started. Buckle up, joyful readers, you’re not going to want to miss this one!
Resources Mentioned:
--> Take a look at my favorite bookish tapestries in THIS ETSY SHOP and don't forget to use the code SAMANTHAINSECONDARY at checkout
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Pop Quiz: What do you call the instructional practice where students self-select a book or choose from a list of pre-selected titles before reading it independently and completing some kind of assessment? Did you know that most of the people listening to this podcast right now probably have a different answer? We’re going to dive into this strange conundrum today. Stay tuned.
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Mentioned in this episode:
--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
Grab your Close Reading Toolkit
Whether you're new to close reading or just need a refresh, this toolkit has you covered. Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com and click on “reading” to get the toolkit. Start today and help your students unlock new levels of understanding in every text!
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This podcast has been on my heart for a few years and I’m so excited to finally be able to bring it to you now. I’ve been working hard to plan episodes and create content that I know is going to help you nurture a love of reading with your students. I have so much to share and I’m confident that these episodes are going to be both helpful and relevant to your practice.
Some links referenced here are affiliate links. Supporting the podcast through these links comes at no additional cost to you.
--> Shop for your modern day literacy classroom HERE:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/samantha-in-secondary
--> For tips, book recommendations, and connection with other educators follow along on INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/samanthainsecondary/
--> Shop my favorite YA books HERE:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/samanthainsecondary
Mentioned in this episode:
--> Did you grab my FREE Young Adult reading list already?
Are you ready to take your classroom library to the next level? I’ve got an exciting freebie just for you! It’s called "100 Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Curriculum or Classroom Library," and it’s packed with fantastic titles that will captivate and inspire your students.Imagine the look on their faces when they discover a new favorite book, all thanks to you! Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com/books to grab your free copy and start transforming your classroom library today.www.samanthainsecondary.com/books
Grab your Close Reading Toolkit
Whether you're new to close reading or just need a refresh, this toolkit has you covered. Head to www.samanthainsecondary.com and click on “reading” to get the toolkit. Start today and help your students unlock new levels of understanding in every text!
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This is the podcast for secondary educators who want to inspire a lifelong love of reading in their students.
Each week, we’ll chat about the amazing benefits of independent reading, dig into the latest literacy research, cover practical tips and strategies to nurture lifelong readers, break down projects that help students show off what they’ve learned in creative ways, and highlight some fresh YA books you can snag at Target right now to keep your students excited.
Tune in every Monday to find inspiration and practical tips to light that reading spark in your students. Remember, each book we introduce and every reading experience we create can change lives and foster lifelong readers.
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