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Topics for Persuasive Speeches
Teach students how to give a speech. Teach this public speaking class for kids using persuasive speech ideas to build confidence and practice critical thinking skills.
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.
Literature Genre Study for Middle School
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.
Curriculum Integration in Middle Schools
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.
Resources to Improve Middle School Writing
This list of resources, materials, workbooks, and suggestions for improving middle schoolers' writing will make the learning-to-write process easier.
The Written Autobiography for Middle Schoolers
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.
Writing an Autobiography
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.
Use Literacy Logs to Bring Rigor to Classroom
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.
Elements of a Narrative
Writing a narrative can be quite challenging if students do not know the basic elements of a story.
Effort and Citizenship Grades
In the second of the Middle School Grading and Assessment series, effort grades and citizenship awards are examined.
Middle School Grammar Basics
In this four part humorous series, middle school students learn the essential elements of grammar as a foundation for writing properly.
English Class - Clauses and Voices
In this four part humorous series, middle school students continue to learn the essential elements of grammar as a foundation for writing.
Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences
In this four part humorous series, middle school students continue to learn the essential elements of grammar as a foundation for writing.
Middle School Grammar Essentials
In this four part humorous series, middle school students continue to learn the essential elements of grammar as a foundation for writing.
The Pythagorean Theorem
The Pythagorean Theorem was developed by the Greek Philosopher Pythagorus and is used in every day situations. These tips can ease the normal anxieties felt by students.