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Middle/High School Feature Writer: Kellie Hayden

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.


Feature Writer Articles in Middle/High School

 		Winter Bulletin Boards for Middle School
Try these middle school bulletin board ideas to add pizzazz to any classroom and to display student work. The three designs showcase: snowmen, snowflakes and hearts.
College Planning for Middle School Students
Middle school students need to plan early to make good choices for their future. There are several sources to help students in the planning.
Speeches in the Middle School Classroom
Teach middle school students how to write an organized speech. To improve delivery, practice the art of eye contact and the use of volume, speed, and gestures.
MLK Activities for Middle & High School Students
In this lesson, students complete a Venn-diagram to report research, make a timeline of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and/or compete in an oratory contest.
Activities to Engage Students Before Break
It can be difficult to keep students learning and working right before a holiday break. Try these three ideas to keep students engaged with hands-on activities.
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Contributing Articles in Middle/High School

 		How to Start a Drama Program
Starting a drama program at the high school level can be a daunting task, and when there's no budget, it might seem impossible. It's not.
Winning College Admission Essays
Colleges use statements of purpose or admission essays to understand the applicant. Writing a powerful admission essay is essential to stand out among the competition
How to Pass the CAHSEE High School Exit Exam
The state requires all public high school students to pass the CAHSEE exit exam to get a high school diploma. Passing requires studying and taking practice tests.
Jonathan Swift Lesson Plan Ideas
Make teaching satire and studying "Gulliver's Travels" and other prose works from Jonathan Swift more accessible to students with these lesson plan suggestions.
Holiday Journal Topic Ideas
Choosing holiday related topics for middle school journal assignments can help keep kids focused on school work.
National Association for Urban Debate Leagues
Teens are rarely at a loss for words. Thankfully, Urban Debate Leagues across the country have given teens a creative and educational way to voice their strong opinions.
Advice for New College Students
The first semester on campus can make any new student nervous. Here are some tips to help a college freshman.
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.
Creative Writing as Bell Work
When students are told they are going to write, many of them moan in distress. Writing doesn't have to be that way, especially as bell work activities.
Figurative Language as Bell Work
Bell work in an English class is an opportunity to teach lessons on just about any concept. Figurative language is one of those concepts and can be used as needed.
Capitol Forum Lessons for Social Studies Classes
Capitol Forum provides high school social studies teachers with student-centered lessons to promote dialogue about controversial current issues in U.S. foreign policy.
Four Corners Activities
Four corners is an instructional strategy that develops critical thinking skills of students. As well, it improves their decision making abilities.
Industrial Revolution Lesson Plans
Students will learn about the different ideologies present during the Industrial Revolution and about factory life with these interactive and engaging activities.
Reference Letter – Sample Recommendation
Trying to draft a student reference letter, perhaps a character reference? Find sample recommendation wording. Use this example personal reference letter as a template.
Reasonable Research for Skeptical Scholars
Research time is a groan for all involved; students and teachers both. Building the concept over a semester can remove the heavy weight and make it more productive.
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