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EP 59 Leading from the Middle: The Bridge Between Both Sides.

EP 60 Supporting The People Who Teach

LESSON 4: Reading and Tech Access

In this episode of the Coach Up Podcast, Coach Anna explores the connection between reading and technology access, while highlighting the importance of supporting the people who teach. The episode offers insights for parents, teachers, and caregivers on helping students build strong reading skills, access technology, and make meaningful connections that support learning and growth.

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Teaching TEMPTATIONS OF CHRISTIANS: The Anthology: A Handbook for Teaching Literature, Writing, and Discussion

Teaching TEMPTATIONS OF CHRISTIANS: The Anthology is a practical classroom handbook designed to help teachers, professors, discussion leaders, and facilitators guide meaningful conversations through contemporary Christian short stories, poems, and reflection prompts inspired by the Sermon on the Mount.

Created for high school, college, Bible college, church study groups, and adult learners, this companion resource provides step-by-step lesson ideas that connect literary analysis with personal reflection, critical thinking, creative writing, and faith-centered discussion.

Inside this handbook, educators will discover:
• Literary analysis lessons using characterization, conflict, symbolism, setting, and theme • Creative writing prompts and workshop strategies • Oral presentation and collaborative discussion activities • Formative and summative assessment ideas • Rubrics and classroom-ready teaching tools • Reflection opportunities connecting literature and Scripture • Guidance for helping students explore moral choices, temptation, grace, and spiritual growth

Whether used in English Language Arts classrooms, Bible college electives, homeschool settings, church workshops, or book discussion groups, this handbook equips educators to inspire thoughtful reading, meaningful writing, and deeper conversations about faith and life.

One story. One poem. One conversation at a time.

TEMPTATIONS OF CHRISTIANS: Short Stories, Poems and Reflection Prompts Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount

What Tempts a Believer Today?

Comfort over conviction. Silence over truth. Fear over faith. In every generation, followers of Christ wrestle with subtle compromises and courageous obedience. Temptations of Christians is a thoughtfully curated anthology inspired by the Sermon on the Mount — where ancient words meet modern struggles. Through compelling short stories, reflective poetry, and guided prompts, this collection explores private wrestling and public witness, doubt and devotion, isolation and community, failure and redemption.

Designed for older teens and adults, small groups, classrooms, and personal devotion, this volume offers honesty and hope for believers seeking an enduring faith shaped by grace.

Within its pages, readers will discover: Authentic and emotionally resonant stories that reflect real-life struggles and triumphs A rich tapestry of perspectives contributed by multiple writers Thought-provoking poetry that deepens spiritual insight Guided reflection prompts that foster personal growth, journaling, and meaningful discussion This dynamic structure makes the book a valuable resource for individuals seeking deeper self-awareness, as well as for churches, ministries, and group studies looking to facilitate impactful conversations. See "Tips for Teaching" on Anna's CoachUp podcast on YouTube.

Experience Poems and Pictures

Experience Poems and Pictures: Poetry That Paints / Pictures That Speak is a creative conversation between poetry and visual art. Educator-author Anna J. Small Roseboro—National Board Certified Teacher and National Writing Project Fellow—joins artist and photographer Nancy White to invite readers into a reflective journey where words and images illuminate one another. Roseboro’s poems give voice to memory, learning, faith, and everyday experience, while White’s paintings and photographs deepen the meaning through visual storytelling. Together they demonstrate how poetry and art can inspire readers to observe more closely, think more deeply, and respond creatively to the world around them. Note that the REflections section of the book is in four different languages: English, French,German and Spanish to offer opportunities for those who speak and those learning the language to use the prompts to write about the pictures and create art inspired by the poems and pictures this creative pair of educators offers

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Experimenta Poemas e Ilustraciones: Poesía que Pinta /Imágenes que Hablan

EXPERIMENTA POEMA E ILUSTRACIONES combina poemas originales, ilustraciones de obras de arte hechas por una variedad de adolecentes y adultos de Estados Unidos y Sri Lanka, con temas para observar y escribir sobre la obra artística, al igual que una exploración de la poesía para crear un nuevo arte. Los poemas, escritos desde una perspectiva de fe, encaran tópicos sobre la familia, la amistad, la vida, la muerte y la esperanza. La obra de arte incluye ilustraciones en un medio múltiple, confeccionando, y manipulando fotografías en una variedad de temas y en una variedad de estilos. Atrayendo a estudiantes de todas las edades, el libro se puede convertir en un guía textual para profesores y maestros que deseen publicar trabajos escritos y de arte de sus estudiantes.

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Writing to Learn Math in Class

Writing to learn is key to most topics that require thinking. This practical guide equips Algebra and Geometry teachers with engaging, field-tested strategies to help teens and adult learners think critically and write confidently. Backed by research on the cognitive power of handwriting, it offers creative ways to move beyond “teach and test” routines. Inside, you’ll find alphabetically organized activities that foster reflection, collaboration, and metacognition — without adding to your grading load. These proven approaches make it easy to weave writing into lessons, inspire student inquiry, and provide meaningful formative assessment. Perfect for high school and college instructors ready to transform their classrooms and spark lasting understanding in diverse learning environments. Our alphabetical organization makes it easy for educators to use throughout the course and school year. “I saw noticeable growth in my students’ ability to communicate and work together effectively.” — Lauren Schoen “This handbook is an eye-opener.” — Courtney Buhler

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Writing to Learn Across the S.T.R.E.A.M. – 1

Three Short Writing Activities for Math Class
Low-preparation prompts for middle school, high school, developmental mathematics, and college review courses.

Writing in mathematics does not have to mean assigning a long paper. A sentence stem, error analysis, or comparison prompt can reveal what students understand while there is still time to respond.
Download three adaptable activities that can be used as a starter, partner check, guided-practice pause, or exit response.
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Writing to Learn Across the S.T.R.E.A.M. – 4

Math teachers have a great deal to fit into a class period. Brief writing can help students explain their thinking while they work through the

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Session 3 of Keeping them on S.T.R.E.A.M., “Colors and Shapes” is designed to help students ages 6-17 years old to retain what they learned and

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Planning with Purpose to Empower Learners

Writing with Purpose

Practical real-world teaching and writing tools

Teaching English Language Arts Resources

Coaching for Writers

Teaching Grades 6-12th

Resources for New College Teachers

New And Notable Teaching Resources

The Coachup Podcast

With Coach Anna Roseboro

EP 59 Leading from the Middle: The Bridge Between Both Sides.

EP 60 Supporting The People Who Teach

LESSON 4: Reading and Tech Access

Publications

Teaching TEMPTATIONS OF CHRISTIANS: The Anthology: A Handbook for Teaching Literature, Writing, and Discussion

TEMPTATIONS OF CHRISTIANS: Short Stories, Poems and Reflection Prompts Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount

Experience Poems and Pictures

Experimenta Poemas e Ilustraciones: Poesía que Pinta /Imágenes que Hablan

Writing to Learn Math in Class

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Blog

Writing to Learn Across the S.T.R.E.A.M. – 1

Writing to Learn Across the S.T.R.E.A.M. – 4

Keeping Them on S.T.R.E.A.M. weekly videos

NCTE 2025 Award CEL Kent Williamson Exemplary Leadership 2025 Leadership award

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