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Welcome back to Teaching Middle School ELA! Today, we’re continuing our ChatGPT Series with an episode called Brainstorming & Lesson Hooks Made Simple.
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your planner, wondering how to start a lesson in a way that actually captures your students’ attention—or if you’re just tired of running out of creative ideas week after week—this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.
We’re talking about how to use ChatGPT as your brainstorming partner: from creating lesson hooks that immediately spark curiosity, to generating fresh, student-centered ideas you can adapt for your classroom. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to save your energy, keep lessons engaging, and maybe even have a little more fun planning.
So, let’s dive into how ChatGPT can make brainstorming and lesson hooks simple, stress-free, and way more effective.
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