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Looking for ways to make your ELA lessons feel more meaningful and connected to the real world? This week, I’m sharing an idea that’s been on my mind after reading David Perkins’ book Make Learning Whole: helping students “play the whole game” instead of just practicing isolated skills. I’m reflecting on the kind of teaching I grew up watching from my dad, a sociology professor who brought learning to life with field experiences, creative assignments, and even the occasional costume lecture. In this episode, I talk about how we can design English projects that connect skills to authentic work—like researching ethical AI, entering writing contests, or creating something that serves a real audience. When students understand the purpose behind the skills they’re practicing, engagement starts to feel a lot more natural. If you’ve been hoping to move beyond a swirl of disconnected facts and toward something more meaningful, I hope this episode sparks an idea for the “whole game” you might plan next.

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