Michelle Cote
I have been writing for as long as I can remember. As a child, I filled many composition books with hand-written stories and poems that I would share only with my younger sister, Danielle. I knew even then that I would be a writer when I grew up. I have had the pleasure of writing and publishing several scholarly essays, including "The Language of Advertising" and "Xala: a Comparison of Masculinity and Post-Colonialism in Africa." I have also published several poems in three different poetry anthologies. My writing as a Suite 101 contributor includes articles on pediatric Crohn's disease and lesson plans for the English classroom, among other topics. Currently, I am writing a post-modern novel, as well as several curriculum guides for middle school literature and writing.
I have been a teacher for several years, teaching English at the middle school level. Being a teacher has been very fulfilling to me because of my ability to share my love of reading and writing with my students. Several of my students had their own work published in teen publications under my instruction.
Aside from my teaching and writing career, I have also been a freelance editor for several years. I have edited professional material for local businesses and organizations. I have edited a novel for a budding novelist, nursing articles for nurses submitting work to the American Journal of Nursing, as well as many other articles and short stories.
Most importantly, I am the mother to two beautiful boys. We enjoy living in the beautiful White Mountains in New Hampshire and take advantage of all the seasonal outdoor activities this area provides.
Latest Articles
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Summer in the White Mountains: Fun for the Entire Family
Story Land and Santa's Village are a couple of family fun ideas in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Here are more great ideas for summer vacation.
Mar 17, 2011
- Michelle Cote
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The Giver by Lois Lowry: Enrichment Activities for Students
The Giver is a popular book to use in middle school classrooms. Here are ideas for enrichment activities to help you differentiate your instruction.
Mar 16, 2011
- Michelle Cote
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Crohn's Disease: Dealing with Your Child's Disease at School
As parents of children and teens diagnosed with Crohn's disease, an important part of their care will be teaching schools how to handle your teen's disease.
Mar 16, 2011
- Michelle Cote
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Teaching Poetry to Middle School Students
Use these ideas to teach poetry to middle school students. Middle school students will have a new appreciation for poetry and poetic devices!
Mar 11, 2011
- Michelle Cote
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Keeping Medical Notebooks for Children with Chronic Diseases
This article teaches parents how to organize important medical information in a medical notebook or journal for children with chronic diseases.
Feb 27, 2011
- Michelle Cote
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