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Exciting lesson ideas, book lists, videos, classroom strategies, and reproducibles in a daily blog by mentor teachers

Middle School Literature Circles

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Reading, Language Arts, Classroom Management, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 6–8

Okay, I confess: I thrive on organization and structure in my classroom. My students like routines, and I like to know what progress each student is making on a daily basis. If you are like me, then your first experience with literature circles...

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Children of the Holocaust

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, Writing, Homework and Tests
Grades: 6–8, 9–12

I recently received my February 28, 2011, issue of Time magazine. On the cover was a picture of youths from...

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Analyzing Characters with WALTeR

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Reading, Language Arts, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Technology
Grades: 6–8


One day, I was driving to school, pondering my frustration over the impending state test dates that were...

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Compound Sentences

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Language Arts, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Technology
Grades: 6–8

Each year, I make it a goal to focus on grammar. Last year, I became determined to find a solution to the problem of run-...

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Protests Prompt Change in Egypt

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Language Arts, Social Studies, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Technology
Grades: 6–8, 9–12

Why is the world concerned about the protests in Egypt? Throughout world history, there have been many historical protests...

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Heads Up on Substance Abuse

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Reading, Science, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 6–8, 9–12

There are two schools of thought on the prevention of alcohol and substance abuse. Some believe that educating our youth...

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Hitting a Home Run With Civil Rights

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Reading, Language Arts, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 6–8

Celebrate Black History Month with this multigenre unit on civil rights and baseball that focuses on the achievements of Jackie Robinson

 

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Scripps Spelling Bee

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Teacher Tips and Strategies, Technology
Grades: 6–8

Do your students compete in a spelling bee? After months of preparation, the...

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Resources That Bring Poetry to Life

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Reading, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Technology
Grades: 6–8, 9–12

One teacher's tips for interactive and engaging ways to teach poetry, from a poetry magnet white board to hip-hop videos and songs.

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Hooked on Poetry

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Reading, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 6–8

Middle school students love their music. Whenever possible, they plug into an iPod or MP3 player. I like to use this...

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Scholastic teacher advisor Mary Blow
Mary Blow
New York
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Special Interests: Common core state standards, specialized testing
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