Teaching Author's Craft From the Writer's Perspective [Bonus]

Literary skills like point of view, mood, dialogue, imagery, and conflict aren’t new to our students. But even when students can identify these skills in a text, they may not always see how they fit into the bigger picture of an author’s craft. In this bonus episode, I’m sharing Voices in Lit!, an original podcast series I created for middle and high school students that uses fictional interviews with classic authors to help students explore familiar literary skills from the writer’s perspective. I’ll share why I chose classic authors for the series, how each author is intentionally paired with a literary focus, and what a Voices in Lit lesson can look like in the classroom. We’ll take a closer look at Edgar Allan Poe and mood as an example, including how students move from building background knowledge to listening, guided practice, and writing. If you’re looking for a fresh way to reinforce author’s craft while introducing students to classic writers, this episode will give you a closer look at how Voices in Lit! can fit into the ELA classroom. Read more in the show notes (https://middleschoolcafe.com/podcast/...) .  Get your FREE set of Reading Support Posters (https://www.subscribepage.com/reading...) here! Resources you may find helpful: • Emily Dickinson - Imagery (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P...) • Edgar Allen Poe - Mood (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P...) • Charles Dickens - Theme (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P...) • View the entire Voices in Lit! Collection  (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/s...) Related episodes and blog posts:  • Voices in Lit!: How to Teach Author’s Craft Using Classic Authors (https://middleschoolcafe.com/authors-...) Join the FREE ELA community (https://community.middleschoolcafe.co...) for ongoing conversations about building strong, confident readers. If you found this episode helpful, feel free to share it with a colleague. Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/ Facebook:   / middleschoolcafe   Instagram:   / middleschoolcafe   TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S...