Suggests children's books and dictionaries, as well as activities, with which elementary students can study words and their origins. (SJL)

Contends that unusual and off-beat books can stir student curiosity and put interest back in high school English classes. Discusses 11 such books and explains how they may be used. (FL)

Describes a cooperative program where a teacher and media specialist use public relations techniques to promote reading and class discussion. (MAI)

The teaching activities presented in this issue are intended to enhance literature instruction for students in grades 5-9. The activities include those specifically designed for use with "The Diary of Anne Frank,""Johnny Tremain,""The Contender,""No Promises in the Wind," and "Farenheit 451." The journal also contains general activities centered…

Reports on 20 different ways that students can "review a book" besides writing a report. (FL)

Describes 10 books for young adults that present a realistic and positive view of the handicapped. (MKM)

Suggests that English teachers should be familiar not only with the recommendations by the Commission on Excellence in Education, but also with Ernest Boyer's "High School," and John Goodlad's, "A Place Called School." (MM)

Reflecting the rapid changes that have occurred in young adult literature, this second edition provides teachers with the history and background needed to stay current with what adolescents are reading and how such literature can be taught. The book is organized much as a literature course is taught: first, an introduction to young adults and…

Intended for elementary and secondary educators eager to explore the roles of women in U.S. history, this annotated bibliography lists materials which offer a multi-cultural perspective and are historically accurate and interesting. The first two sections list elementary- and secondary-level books, respectively. Sections three through seven list…

The materials offer concrete examples of how women contributed to U.S. history during three time periods: 1763-1786; 1835-1860; and 1907-1930. They can be used as the basis for an interdisciplinary K-12 program in social studies, English, and art. There are three major sections to the guide. The first section suggests lesson plans for each of the…

This book for children (ages 8 to 14) and the accompanying teacher/parent guide present the story of two brothers, one of whom has a severe hearing impairment, who climb up Mt. Fuji in Japan. Information on the disability is presented subtly and incidentally to encourage the reader to relate more personally and foster a deeper level of acceptance…