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Does anyone use the "middle School concept" anymore?

by Bill T 6 nc

Sep 21, 2012

My "middle" school has totally abandoned every facet of the middle school concept. This year, we have no interdisciplinary teams and run a high school type schedule, even for our 6th graders. I understand that some adjustments had to be made to appease the gods of NCLB and race to the top, but I just feel as though we lost so much when we ditched t...See More

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robert Preston On 9/21/12, Bill T 6 nc wrote: > > My "middle" school has totally abandoned every facet of the > middle school concept. This year, we have no > interdisciplinary teams and run a high school type > schedule, even for our 6th graders. I understand that some > adjustments had to be made to appease the gods of NCLB and > race to t...See More

Sep 26, 2012

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Bill T 6 nc On 9/26/12, robert Preston wrote: >> Good -- make way for the future! The Government will tell you > how to teach, what to teach, when to teach, and who to vote > for. Be sure to cast your vote for the man who brought you > the race to the top as well as the march to the cellar. Four > more years and then we'll all be retired ...See More

Sep 26, 2012

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ELA websites for students??

by ELA

Sep 27, 2012

Needing..... some good ELA websites (7th and 8th grade) for students to access during computer time. Thanks for input!

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ELA On 9/27/12, ELA wrote: > Needing..... some good ELA websites (7th and 8th grade) for > students to access during computer time. Thanks for input!

Sep 28, 2012

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Erik S. Hi there,

You might check out 101 Websites for English Teachers. There are some sites on there where students can complete ELA activities online.

Best,

Erik

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On 9/27/12, ELA wrote: > Needing..... some good ELA websites (7th and 8th grade) for > students to access during computer time. Than...See More

Nov 8, 2012

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J.K. Rowling author visit

by roundstanley

Sep 29, 2012

I posted this in the media specialists/librarian area but I thought it would be of interest here also. J.K. Rowling will be doing a live, virtual author visit from Scotland on Oct. 11 at noon ET. To find out more you need to go to this link... [link removed]/

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Afro-centric After-school Program

by Jeffrey_V_Brown@hotmail.com

Sep 30, 2012

lease help me in setting up an Afro-centric themed after school program in Akron Ohio? I am a member of the 100 Black Men of Akron, a group that provide mentoring to students throughout Akron on Saturday afternoons. Separately, though, I am attempting to set up an Afro-centric after school program in a predominately black middle school. I need assi...See More

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Jeffrey Brown On 9/30/12, Mrs. M wrote: > On 9/30/12, [email removed]]

Sep 30, 2012

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I recommend ANY book by Walter Dean Myers In addition, I would also recommend the Bluford Series by Townsend Press. The Bluford books are very high interest, relatively easy reads centered on African- American characters facing difficult dilemmas, who ultimately make the right decisions. Students tend to have an emotional connection with the characters and the plot lines, so the books lend...See More

Oct 17, 2012

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Interested in Working on Literacy?

by Leigh

Oct 1, 2012

I'm starting a project in January that is about helping meet the needs of students with diverse reading and writing abilities. This is an online project that focuses on developing lesson plans and uses what I am calling disruptive instruction. I have a blog about it here: [link removed]

The project requires teaching two lessons a week (mor...See More

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Have to miss conferences - what should I say in a letter?

by Andrea T

Oct 2, 2012

I have to miss parent-teacher conferences this week because of an illness. I'd like to leave a letter for parents at the place where I would normally sit for conferences. Any suggestions for what to include in the letter?

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Erin I had to miss once when I took kids to state forensics, and I included my phone number and e-mail so that parents could contact me to set up alternate times for a conference if desired. On 10/02/12, Andrea T wrote: > I have to miss parent-teacher conferences this week because > of an illness. I'd like to leave a letter for parents at > the...See More

Oct 4, 2012

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all subjects, maths, science, social science, english, hindi

by SHIPRA SINGH

Oct 9, 2012

for all conceptual clarity and firm fundamentals for students of standard 4 to 8 contact at 9953262989. SECTOR 23

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Future Middle Grades Teacher!

by Jane

Oct 10, 2012

I am a future middle grades teacher studying at Georgia Southern University! I am taking a class that requires me to join a Website and talk to other teachers. My concentrations are social studies and math. Can anyone give me advice on teaching these subjects or middle grades in general? What are your favorite things and least favorite things about...See More

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Debbie On 10/10/12, Jane wrote: > I am a future middle grades teacher studying at Georgia > Southern University! I am taking a class that requires me > to join a Website and talk to other teachers. My > concentrations are social studies and math. Can anyone give > me advice on teaching these subjects or middle grades in > general? What a...See MoreOn 10/10/12, Jane wrote: > I am a future middle grades teacher studying at Georgia > Southern University! I am taking a class that requires me > to join a Website and talk to other teachers. My > concentrations are social studies and math. Can anyone give > me advice on teaching these subjects or middle grades in > general? What are your favorite things and least favorite > things about this age group? Favorite topics to teach or > any particular lessons you would be willing to share? Any > advice will help! After teaching elementary for 13 years I went from 2nd to 7th grade and don't regret it. I have taught 6 grade reading for the past three years.

It's a tough age for the students; try to remember when you were that age! Everyone is talking about you, looking at you, and doesn't like you (or so their rapidly changing brains think!)Every facial blemish is cause for a major melt down.

Be consistent but don't worry about being fair. I tell the kids that everyone gets what they need to succeed. You can remind them a person with a broken arm doesn't get the exact same thing from the doctor as one who goes in with a sore throat!

This age is curious about everything! Expect lots of giggles when you read or use the word "balls", no matter the context! You will still need to remind them to tie their shoes and put their name on their papers. Laugh with them! They can say some of the goofiest things!

They can be passionate about social causes and other things. Capitalize on it.

Watch CNN Student news with them. Many of them don't have a clue what is going on outside of their school and some don't care either, but you never know when a spark is lit!

Don't take everything so seriously. It's OK to tell them something you're teaching them won't get them a job but it will help them pass the test (that's reality!).

Remember no matter what subject you teach, you are a "reading" teacher because reading is the key to making meaning of everything.

Good luck in your studies!

Oct 14, 2012

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delehla I hope that you will enjoy teaching middle school as much as I have. I taught language and math for about eight years, and social studies for two of those. With social studies, I highly recommend reading everything aloud in class. The vocabulary and concepts can be very difficult especially for a struggling reader. Discussion is a must! Students wi...See More

Nov 20, 2012

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Encourage Students to Make “The Choice”

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Oct 17, 2012

Encourage Students to Make “The Choice” by Steve Reifman

Every year I see students make significant learning gains, and without exception this progress is due to the fact that the kids decided that they wanted to do better in school and made the choice to dedicate themselves to becoming quality students.

Once children make �...See More

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conservation of energy final project

by paul

Nov 4, 2012

Hi I am looking for a short research report assignment to finish up our unit on conservation of energy (grade 5). It would be centered around types of energy or products we can use in the future. Thanks.

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