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Review of New Hero/Quantum Prophecy Series Book 1 The Awakening and Classroom Ideas
Michael Carroll penned a series that involves the reappearance of superheroes. Middle school boys will especially like The Quantum Prophecy: The Awakening. It's a fast action young adult science fiction book that has characters their own age with burgeoning super powers as well.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Aug 22, 2009 to
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Creative Writing Lesson: Inspire Poetry with Nature Photos
Teaching students poetry is easy. Motivating them to write poetry is another story. Start with digital photos from nature and focus on syllable count and rhythm to introduce a poetry unit.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Aug 12, 2009 to
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Surfing and Using the Internet Wisely in School
Students like to "cyber shop" or surf on the Internet. There are a few rules that they need to know before they begin, such as the school's AUP policy, not giving out personal information, and going to safe and appropriate sites.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Aug 11, 2009 to
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Find Good Online College Preparation Help
High school seniors have many forms and applications to complete and submit when they are preparing for college. However, use of the Internet is making it easier to fill out admissions applications, to complete financial aid forms and to find scholarships.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Aug 11, 2009 to
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Count Down to the Beginning of School : Get Organized!
Whether you are a veteran teacher or a brand new one, going back to school is overwhelming. Even if you get hired at the last minute, there are many things you can do to get organized before the students arrive. Start planning now!
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Aug 6, 2009 to
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Top 10 Study Tips for Middle School Students
Whether it is back to school time or any time of the school year, studying equals academic success. However, some students do not know how to study. Try these 10 tips to improve study habits.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Aug 4, 2009 to
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Buckle Down Review
Most states have developed achievement tests to meet the No Child Left Behind Act requirements. Many teachers search for test-preparation help, and Buckle Down is a great tool. This review focuses on the Buckle Down Reading book and specific examples are from the Ohio book.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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Creative Writing Lesson: Use Digital Photos of Scary Things to Inspire Poetry
Use digital photos from common every day things, such as bugs, spiders, animals, etc. in this lesson. Use the photos included in the lesson or ask students take their own. Then they can write their own creepy or scary poetry.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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Bog Child Review and Classroom Ideas
Bog Child by Siobhan Dowd [David Fickling Books, 2008] focuses on sacrifice and Ireland's "Troubles" between Northern Ireland and the South in the 1980's. Fergus McCann is on the cusp of adulthood and has many hard choices to make about politics, family, friends and love.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Jul 27, 2009 to
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Creative Writing Lesson to Develop Setting in Short Stories
A trip to the local building or hardware store will help students to develop strong settings for short stories. Capitalize on the sense of touch and smell. The setting description that students will write will help them write their short stories.
Published by Kellie Hayden (5,826 pts ) on Jul 27, 2009 to
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