In his book Writing to Be Read and in thousands of interactions with teachers and writers, Bread Loaf Professor Ken Macrorie shared his conviction that writing read orally is writing brought alive. With this series of podcasts, the Bread Loaf Teacher Network invites listeners to enjoy pieces develop…
For the second episode of BreadCast, Brent Peters tells us, "When you have 50 pounds of pears and a strict lesson plan, pears go to waste." In "Say Yes to Pears," Brent gives us a teaching stance that supports "learning in season" so pears and student voices may be savored.
To launch the Breadcast series, Alfredo Lujan, teacher, writer, and Bread Loaf Santa Fe's Assistant to the Director, discusses and enacts the power of voice. He reminds us to tune our ears, to listen with all our senses, for a style, tone, and personality that work.