Middle School Curriculum
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8th Grade SAT Type Test Available
RediStep was developed to help teachers find learning gaps and to show them the students' readiness for high school and college. Is it really needed? more...
Team Building Ideas for Middle School Students
Middle school students are social -- period. During the first week of school or any time, build people skills. This in turn will create a positive classroom environment. more...
Pros and Cons of Incentive Reading
A new study shows that students increase their reading achievement scores with reading incentive programs. Accelerated Reader (AR) is one such program. more...
How Students Can Publish Writing
Students who follow the writing process need to publish their work. Entering writing contests will allow students to get published, and some will win money and prizes. more...
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Middle School Content Area Reading Strategies
As reading demands become heavier, and information becomes more complex, middle school is the ideal time to master strategic reading skills for use in the content areas. more...
Literature Genre Study for Middle School
By: Sheila Gaquin
Introduce students to the literary structures of various genre with picture books. There are many well-written books with upper grade reading levels to choose from. more...
Curriculum Integration in Middle Schools
By: Amy Horn
In middle schools, teachers often have to decide on curriculum integration regularly. And if they decide that they will integrate, they must also decide to what extent. more...
Resources to Improve Middle School Writing
By: Tracey Carter
This list of resources, materials, workbooks, and suggestions for improving middle schoolers' writing will make the learning-to-write process easier. more...
The Written Autobiography for Middle Schoolers
By: Kelley Huston
This article focuses on writing about the later years of a student's life. It covers the present as well as dreams for the future. more...
By: Kelley Huston
Students don't enjoy writing unless it is about something they have a vested interest in. This writing project shows how to get them to write a book about themselves. more...
Use Literacy Logs to Bring Rigor to Classroom
By: Kristie Davis
Getting a middle school student to read is a tedious endeavor. However, while using literacy logs students become engaged, active participants in the reading process. more...
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