Teaching with Technology:
A Necessity with a Downside

Video Games in the Middle School Classroom
Elizabeth Simpson & Frances A. Clem

The Authors Gallery: A Meaningful Integration of Technology and Writing
Deb Martin

Partnering Peanuts and Word Processors for Research Writing in the Middle Grades
Jan LaBonty & Sandra Williams

Strategies to Prevent and Heal the Mental Anguish Caused by Cyberbullying
Janet G. Froeschle, Mary Mayorga, Yvette Castillo & Terry Hargrave

Perking Up Literacy Instruction

Four Facets of Reading Comprehension Instruction in the Middle Grades
Michael F. Graves & Lauren Aimonette Liang

Creating a Shared Definition of Good and Bad Writing Through Revision Strategies
Allison L. Baer

Departments

The Editor Reflects
Tom Erb
Technology and Young Adolescents: Chance for a Better Future and Source of Anguish

Letter to an Author

Turning Points 2000: Lessons Learned
P. Gayle Andrews
Learn and Live

NMSA in Action