Middle school and high school can be memorable years for students, teachers and parents. Friendships, peer pressure, dating, driving, extra curricular commitments, academic pressure, and transitioning to adulthood make middle school and high school the best and the worst time of many people’s lives. In addition, parents need to learn how to survive the teen years.
Middle and high school teachers focus on lesson plans, classroom management, teaching ideas, testing strategies, extra curricular activities, and sports. Education is constantly changing. To keep pace with the changes and new ideas, check out the middle/high school articles, discussions and blogs.
How to Deal With Rude Middle School Parents
In: Middle School
A rude, aggressive or intimidating parent can make the life of a teacher difficult. However, teachers need to remain professional and to keep the focus on the student. more...
Contacting Parents of Middle School Students
Middle school is a difficult time for the parents and the students. When students begin to struggle, the first line of defense is to communicate with parents. more...
Change Disruptive Behavior by Changing Teaching
Teachers must use a variety of teaching techniques to engage all middle school students. Bad behavior can be a reflection of weak teaching practices. more...
Use Binders to Keep Students Organized
In: Middle/High School (general)
A middle school student's locker can sometimes look a trash can. Teachers can teach organizational skills by requiring students to keep a binder for each subject. more...
Create Rules & Contracts for Disruptive Behavior
In: Middle/High School (general)
When student help to create class rules, they take ownership in them and will hopefully abide by them. For those who don't, work with them to create behavior contracts. more...
Simile Lesson for Middle School Students
In: Middle School Lesson Plans
The simile is a poetic technique that most students can master quickly. This lesson teaches the poetic device and gives examples for a handout for student practice. more...
College Dorm Life Tips for Future Freshmen
Many high school students have not lived away from home before their freshman year of college. Use these tips to be organized and to avoid potential conflicts. more...
Write a Thank You Letter Lesson
In: Middle/High School (general)
A thank you letter can be a formal letter typed in the block style or a hand written card. This lesson will give students an opportunity to write both. more...
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How to Bring Characters and Settings to Life
In: High School
By: Steven Pink
Planning a Narrative Story for GCSE English
In: High School
By: Steven Pink
By: Cresta McGowan
How to Write a Great College Application Essay
By: Arthi Aravind
The Three Personae of High School Students
By:
Michael Streich
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