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This Teacher Life

How 1 Activity Got 100% of Students Discussing, Debating, and Dialoguing on a REALLY Important Topic

April 26, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Want to spark real, meaningful conversations in your classroom—conversations that matter now and in your students’ futures? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we break down one powerful activity that got every single student engaged in discussion, debate, and dialogue around a question they’ll face someday: What makes a job a “good” job? From values and money to purpose and happiness, this lesson opens the door to critical thinking and future-focused reflection. It’s easy to set up, adaptable for any grade level, and guaranteed to get students talking. Episode Notes:  180 Fully Planned SEL Lessons to Save You Teacher Time:  monicagenta.com/180SEL Get Signed up for the Awesome Academy for Teachers NOW! monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

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