This handbook (the last in a series of six) suggests many classroom activities that are interrelated with all the other areas of the language arts, particularly reading and writing, and that encourage the use of the library media center, mass media, textbooks, and audiovisual aids. The activities are designed to help pupils gain new insights into language growth, language patterns and structure, language manipulation and effective use, as well as the significant effects of language on behavior. Important areas of semantics are presented so that teachers may help pupils refine critical thinking processes. The handbook contains chapters on grammar, semantics, vocabulary, spelling, and the history of the English language. Teacher references are included at the end of each chapter. (MS)