Kellie Hayden
Contributing Writer
Kellie Hayden - Wendy Goss
I am a twenty year veteran teacher from Southeastern Ohio. I teach 8th grade language arts, 7th & 8th grade gifted and talented language arts and drama. With a master's degree in education and National Board Certification in 2000, I serve as a board member of Learning Forward Ohio. In addition, I am the teacher liaison for the Ohio University Partnership at my middle school.
Latest Articles
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Holiday Ideas for the Middle School Classroom
The holidays are coming and middle school students still enjoy celebrating the holidays. These ideas can be used in the language arts classroom.
Nov 5, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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Lesson to Write Creative Fall Haiku & Tanka Poems
In middle school, jackets, falling leaves and fall sports mean that the season has started. Students can use the leaves to inspire great poetry.
Oct 8, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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Making It Past the First Day of School Was Easy -- Now What?
The first days of middle school was great. The honeymoon will soon be over, but there are tips that teachers can follow to have a great year.
Aug 31, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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Back to School Story Writing
This lesson plan to start the school year directs students to think creatively. They will write stories from writing prompts and photos.
Jul 30, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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Back to School Interviews
Need ideas for the first day of school? Students can complete interviews and then introduce each other to the class.
Jun 28, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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Middle School Plays on the Cheap
Does the drama club or class need to produce a play on a very small budget? Find creative ways to fund this wonderful activity.
May 25, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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Middle School Ancient Egyptian Project
The integrated middle school ancient Egyptian project allows language arts and social studies teachers to collaborate on a research paper and presentation.
Mar 19, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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Lord of the Flies Survival Game Additional Resources
This Lord of the Flies article is a resource for the "Surviving Game." The article provides additional details of the needed materials.
Feb 6, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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St Patrick's Day Bulletin Board
Teachers can instruct students to write poetry and to make a bulletin board at the same time. The end result will be a lovely themed display.
Jan 31, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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Valentine's Day Bulletin Board for Middle School
Middle school teachers can go beyond the cute hearts and can make interesting Valentine's Day bulletin boards.
Jan 16, 2011
- Kellie Hayden
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