Oct 25, 2009

Place Value Rounding: Rounding to the Nearest Tens, Hundreds, or Thousands

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Oct 25, 2009

Place Value Activities for Kids: Card Games to Learn Numeration

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Oct 16, 2009

Make Essay Writing Fun: Personalizing the Persuasive Essay

By: Loren Christie

Sep 26, 2009

Simile Lesson for Middle School Students: How to Teach the Poetic Device of Similes

By: Kellie Hayden

Aug 21, 2009

Teach Middle School Students to Write Paragraphs: Focus on Writing a Strong Topic Sentence, Body & Conclusion

By: Kellie Hayden

Jul 29, 2009

Illustrative Paragraph Lesson: Teach Students to Write With Strong Examples

By: Kellie Hayden

Jul 9, 2009

Creative Story Writing Using Magazines: Old Publications Help Students Create the Elements of a Short Story

By: Kellie Hayden

Jul 1, 2009

Geography of India Lesson and Assessment: A Middle School Public Speaking Project on South Asia

By: Jason O'Hare

Jun 28, 2009

Teach How to Write to Different Audiences: Students Learn to Adjust Vocabulary or Language for Specific Reader

By: Kellie Hayden

Jun 24, 2009

Middle School African History Activity: A Hands-On Social Studies Lesson About Ancient Aksum

By: Jason O'Hare

Jun 4, 2009

Use Toys to Inspire Imaginative Short Stories: Language Arts Lesson Using Creativity and Favorite Childhood Item

By: Kellie Hayden

May 3, 2009

Closing the Middle School Year: Creative Ideas for Teachers to Finish the Term

By: Kellie Hayden

Apr 20, 2009

Using Twilight to Teach Social Studies: Lesson Plan for Native American Culture, Mythology, and Geography

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Apr 6, 2009

Short Story Writing Using Ala Carte Elements: Middle School Creative Writing Lesson Helps Students Start Stories

By: Kellie Hayden

Mar 29, 2009

Middle School ABC Review Book: Creative Study Guide Made by Students

By: Kellie Hayden

Mar 22, 2009

Writing Good Directions Lesson: Teach Clear, Concise Writing Using Details and Description

By: Kellie Hayden

Mar 13, 2009

Descriptive Paragraph Lesson: Creative Activity to Improve Writing that Shows not Tells

By: Kellie Hayden

Feb 27, 2009

Spring Poetry Ideas: Take Advantage of Great Weather to Motivate Students

By: Kellie Hayden

Feb 22, 2009

Spring Descriptive Writing Ideas: Take Students Outdoors to Spark CreativeWriting

By: Kellie Hayden

Feb 20, 2009

Information Skills for Middle Grade Students: Using the Information Process for Research Assignments

By: Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Feb 17, 2009

Character Profile Poster: Students Show Understanding of Character with Poster

By: Kellie Hayden

Feb 12, 2009

An Advisory Activity Found on Facebook: A List of 25 Random Things all Students Want to Make

By: Amy Horn

Feb 3, 2009

Celebrating Black History Month through Writing: Using the RAFT Writing Technique in Middle School Classrooms

By: Amy Horn

Jan 27, 2009

Theme, Symbol, Mood and Point of View Poster: Students Show Understanding of Literary Elements with Artwork

By: Kellie Hayden

Jan 18, 2009

Fun Poetry Ideas for the Middle School Classroom: Two Creative Activities to Help Students Select a Poem Topic or Idea

By: Kellie Hayden

Jan 13, 2009

Successful Middle School Research Paper Tips: Dispel Myths Students Hold True about Researching and Writing Papers

By: Kellie Hayden

Jan 7, 2009

Short Research Papers for Middle School Students: Teach the Process by Focusing on the Basic Elements

By: Kellie Hayden

Dec 31, 2008

President Presentation Lesson: Students Research Past and Present Presidents in Pairs

By: Kellie Hayden

Dec 28, 2008

Math Ideas for the 100th Day of School: Different Number Activities for Kids to Count to 100

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Dec 22, 2008

Middle School Comparison Paper: Books Turned Into Movies Make Nice Compare and Contrast Papers

By: Kellie Hayden

Nov 29, 2008

How to Identify Personal Pronouns Lesson: Students Learn to Sort Subject, Object and Possessive Pronouns

By: Kellie Hayden

Nov 13, 2008

How to Teach Prepositions: Fun Activities to Hook Student Interest of a Part of Speech

By: Kellie Hayden

Oct 31, 2008

Thanksgiving Activities and Games for Classes: Middle School Classes Can Enjoy the Fun Days Before Break Together

By: Alex Sharp

Oct 21, 2008

Middle School Thanksgiving Activity: Teachers Can Encourage Introspection and Gratitude

By: Alex Sharp

Oct 19, 2008

Halloween Activities for Middle School Classes: Young Secondary Students Can Enjoy Halloween Without Dressing Up

By: Alex Sharp

Oct 18, 2008

Solving a Math Story Problem: Five Easy Steps for Completing Any Problem

By: Kelley Huston

Oct 16, 2008

Eight Parts of Speech Activities: Make Learning English Grammar a Game

By: Kellie Hayden

Sep 6, 2008

Halloween Themed Descriptive Paragraphs: Writing a Spooky, Scary, and Creepy Paragraph

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Aug 26, 2008

Invention and Advertisement Lesson: Students Become Inventors and Market the Product with Commercial

By: Kellie Hayden

Jul 9, 2008

Story Episode Lesson: Show Understanding of an Episode or Scene Through Drawing and Essay

By: Kellie Hayden

Jun 24, 2008

Student Created Bulletin Boards: Creative and Visual Group Response to Literature

By: Kellie Hayden

Jun 16, 2008

Dream Room Descriptive Essay: Students Design Fabulous Bedrooms and Describe Them in Writing

By: Kellie Hayden

Jun 9, 2008

Middle School Grammar Problems: Common Usage, Grammar and Spelling Problems in Student Writing

By: Kellie Hayden

May 23, 2008

Four-Year Time Capsule Project: Middle School Students Send Letters and Mementoes to the Future

By: Kellie Hayden

May 3, 2008

Hyperbole Lesson: Students Learn to Use the Poetic Technique of Exaggeration

By: Kellie Hayden

Apr 16, 2008

Personification Lesson: Students Learn to Identify and Write the Poetic Technique

By: Kellie Hayden

Apr 14, 2008

Literature Terms Lesson Plan: Using Picture Books and Readers' Theater to Teach Literary Elements

By: Jessica Brown

Apr 11, 2008

Introduction to Plot: Life Graphs: Showing Students That a Text's Plot Can Be Represented Visually

By: Jessica Brown

Apr 8, 2008

Onomatopoeia Lesson: Students Learn Onomatopeic Words and Use Them in Slogans and Poetry

By: Kellie Hayden

Mar 16, 2008

Alliteration Lesson Plan: Students Learn the Poetic Technique of Repetition of Consonants

By: Kellie Hayden

Mar 5, 2008

Similes and Metaphors Lesson: Students Learn, Identify and Write Poetry Techniques of Comparison

By: Kellie Hayden

Feb 22, 2008

Free Verse Poem Lesson: Students Learn the Art of Using Poetry Techniques Instead of Rules

By: Kellie Hayden

Feb 19, 2008

Reading Visualization Strategy: Show Students How Visualizing Affects the Reading Experience

By: Jessica Brown

Feb 15, 2008

Middle School Limerick Poem Lesson: Students Write Humorous Poetry for Saint Patrick's Day or Any Day

By: Kellie Hayden

Feb 12, 2008

Author's Style or Influence Lesson: Students Write Paper on Study of Author's Biography, Plot and Style

By: Kellie Hayden

Jan 26, 2008

Plot Elements Lesson: Students Learn Parts of a Story and Make a Poster as an Assessment

By: Kellie Hayden

Jan 18, 2008

Middle School Love Poem Lesson: Students Write to Express Feelings and Learn Poetry Techniques

By: Kellie Hayden

Jan 2, 2008

Fictional Character Type Lesson: Students Show Dynamic, Round, Static or Flat Definitions on Poster

By: Kellie Hayden

Dec 18, 2007

Theme Poem Project: Students Create a Poetry Booklet on a Favorite Topic or Subject Area

By: Kellie Hayden

Dec 18, 2007

Syllable Count Poems Lesson: Students Use a Rhythm Pattern to Create Original Poetry

By: Kellie Hayden

Dec 12, 2007

Rhyming Poem Lesson: Students Create Poems with Sound and Rhyme Techniques

By: Kellie Hayden

Nov 30, 2007

Shape and Concrete Poem Lesson: Form Poetry is Fun for Students to Read, Write and IIlustrate

By: Kellie Hayden

Nov 8, 2007

Poetry Techniques and Lyric Lesson: Students Learn to Identify Poetic Devices from Favorite Songs

By: Kellie Hayden

Sep 6, 2007

Teaching Writing with Harry Potter: Use J.K. Rowling's Tales to Teach and Inspire the Writing Process

By: Candy Carlile

Aug 21, 2007

Paired Reading Book Project: Students Chat and Present a Free Choice or Accelerated Reader Book

By: Kellie Hayden

Jul 6, 2007

Country Brochure Research Project: Students Create Tri-fold Brochure from Research and Response Letters

By: Kellie Hayden

Jul 4, 2007

Process Writing: Using Middle School Performances as an Introduction to Peer Editing

By: Douglas Parker

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