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Middle/High School

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

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.
Newsletter Book Report
Instead of writing a book report, teachers can ask students to make a newsletter or newspaper that focuses on their novel of choice.
Holiday Traditions Booklet Activity
Teach students how to write and to illustrate a family holiday traditions scrapbook. It is a fun activity that connects home and school beautifully.
Tips for Middle School Writing Contests
These tips can assist teachers to help students to write quality essays and poems for writing contests and to steer clear of scams.
Novel Flip-chart Showcases Literary Elements
In order for students to show their knowledge of common literary terms that may be assessed on their reading achievement test, teachers can assign the flip-chart.


Contributing Articles in Middle/High School

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.