Conflict in the classroom

Nicholas James Long, William Charles Morse, Ruth G. Newman

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Conflict in the classroom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Education of At-risk and Troubled Students

by Nicholas James Long, William Charles Morse, Ruth G. Newman

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the classroom felt like a battlefield where every word and action could change the day? Imagine trying to help students who feel lost or upset while keeping everyone safe and learning together. How do you turn conflict into kindness when everything feels so hard?

Themes

Emotional problems of childrenMentally ill children -- EducationFamilySchool & ClassroomSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This book offers practical guidance for educators working with emotionally troubled children, focusing on understanding student behavior within their family and community contexts. It covers strategies for fostering positive group behavior, effective discipline, and enhancing family support, aimed at middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should note that the book deals with complex emotional and behavioral challenges realistically but sensitively.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Bullying Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
2
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

576 pages
ISBN
9780890796825
Pages
576
Publisher
Pro-Ed
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Emotional Problems of ChildrenMentally Ill ChildrenEducationUnited States

Places

United States