Behavior Management

With all the difficulties of managing students' behavior in a junior high classroom, what are some ideas to keep the things running smoothly?

How Do You Motivate Your Students to Write, and Write Well?

"Ugh!" I hear students say as we prepare for writing in the school year. There are not many resources that help teachers motivate their students to write. What do you do to motivate your students to write for you, and write well?