http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=2246&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Kellie Haydenen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/7155.aspxSat, 13 Sep 2008 22:10:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7155khayden5The focus of this lesson is to read a novel based on the Civil War and to write a character sketch for one of the main characters. It can be an integrated lesson for social studies and language arts or a stand-alone one. Civil War Novel Character Sketch Materials needed: novels set during the Civil War Steps for Lesson on Writing a Civil War Themed...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/16335.aspxSun, 23 Nov 2008 18:50:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16335khayden5This lesson will show students why they need to learn to identify verbs. To write effectively, students need to learn to identify both types of verbs: action verbs and verbs of being. A sorting game will help students to learn how to identify them. Verbs Teaching students the eight parts of speech in middle school should be a review. However, m...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/28025.aspxSun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28025khayden5Give students a choice of a project for a mythology project in coooperative groups. Allow creativity to flow as students learn more about Greek and Roman mythology. A Choice of Mythology Projects This lesson can be completed after students complete a research paper on a Greek or Roman god, as in part one the lessons in this series. Or, this can be ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/53910.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 14:47:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53910khayden5The focus of this lesson is the liteary element of mood in a short story. Students will select a specific mood and will write a short story. In addition, students can use digital photos to inspire the setting and conflict. Defining Mood Before beginning the creative writing lesson with students, review the literary term of mood. Definition of Mood ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23842.aspxTue, 27 Jan 2009 18:27:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23842khayden5The Outsiders is a classic young adult novel that has been around for years. These questions will get the students talking. Young teens still connect to the characters. These questions will help the students to see that things have not changed much from the 60's. Discussion Questions for the Outsiders Johnny, Ponyboy, Soda Pop Darry, Cherry, Bo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23843.aspxTue, 27 Jan 2009 19:39:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23843khayden5Students can learn about history or newsworthy events of the 60s, popular music and dances, fads and technology, fashions, and popular food and entertainment. This is the time period of the Outsiders novel by S.E. Hinton. Students will work in cooperative groups to complete the assignment. Researching the 60s Completing a presentation that showcase...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/24282.aspxTue, 27 Jan 2009 23:20:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24282khayden5Teaching mythology to middle school students can be fun. There are many myths, but for this project, focus on the Greek ones for a research paper. Next, use children's books to learn about different myths and to help students to create their own in small groups. Greek Mythology Project Greek mythology intrigues most middle school students. Use ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23841.aspxTue, 27 Jan 2009 16:55:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23841khayden5Beverly Cleary’s autobiography covers her early childhood until beginning of college. Her books give the reader an a feeling for what it was like to grow up during the Depression. This lesson offers ideas and activities to go along with the book. A Girl from Yamhill Activities This Depression Era book, Beverly Cleary: The Girl from Yamhill sh...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54487.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 21:26:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54487khayden5Teach students the proper way to write a letter where they can state their problem clearly. Knowing how to write a proper complaint letter can help them solve conflict in their real lives. Parts of a Letter Before students can write their complaint letters, they need to learn or to review the parts of a letter. For this lesson, use the block letter...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54636.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 08:24:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54636khayden5Students in high school need to have a letter of application or cover letter handy for their job search. Teach students this very important and applicable letter writing skill. Business Letter Format Block Letter Format For a letter of application, students need to learn the block style for business letters. Before starting the lesson, teachers nee...