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Peer reviewedLong, Maxine M., Ed.; McCleary, William J., Ed. – The English Record, 1981
The seven major articles in this journal issue are devoted to literature and to literary analysis. The articles deal with the following topics: (1) collapse and regeneration in Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself," (2) freedom and identity in "Invisible Man," (3) the character of St. John Rivers in "Jane Eyre," (4) integrating poetry study and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Drama, English Instruction, Literary Criticism
Download full textNational Council of Teachers of English, Urbana, IL. – 1980
The twenty-four articles in this collection focus on the problems presented by the increasing numbers of exceptional students with whom the English classroom teacher must deal: physically, emotionally, and mentally handicapped; nonnative speakers of English; nontraditional students; speakers of nonstandard dialects; the gifted and talented; and…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, English Instruction, English (Second Language), Hearing Impairments
Notes Plus, 1984
Three installments of "Ideas from the Classroom," a regular feature of the National Council of Teachers of English publication, "Notes Plus," are presented in this compilation. "Ideas from the Classroom" offers a variety of teacher-submitted activities for English and language arts instruction. The three articles in…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique), English Instruction, Language Arts
Fleming, Margaret, Ed. – Arizona English Bulletin, 1982
Focusing on the challenges the future will bring to English teachers, this journal issue contains 24 articles dealing with a variety of philosophical and pedagogical topics. Article titles and authors are (1) "The End of Us: 1986" (R. E. Stratton); (2) "2082: A College Speaking Course" (C. Yetman); (3) "Competing with the Mass Media" (M. Keiffer);…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Totten, Samuel, Ed. – Arizona English Bulletin, 1986
Focusing on the rationales and materials for teaching social issues in the English classroom, this thematic issue contains the following articles: "Introduction: Reflections of Society in Literature" (M. B. Fleming); "Addressing Social and/or Controversial Issues in the English Classroom" (S. Totten); "The Growing Threat to Quality Education: How…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Censorship, Classroom Environment, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Kelly, Barbara – Primary English Notes (P.E.N.), 1985
The teaching activities presented in this pamphlet present some ways of helping children acquire a few "mechanisms" to support exploration, growth, and search in language learning and, more specifically, in spelling awareness. The pamphlet begins with a discussion of the context for learning strategies to use in exploring language. Then…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Integrated Activities, Language Acquisition, Language Arts
Peer reviewedReed, Arthea, Ed. – The ALAN Review, 1984
Intended for junior high and high school English teachers, the articles and features in this journal focus on adolescent literature and the young adult audience. Articles in the journal discuss (1) politics as an emerging topic in young adult novels, (2) teacher attitudes and practices relevant to the use of the young adult novel in secondary…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Educational Research, English Instruction
Peer reviewedLong, Maxine M., Ed.; McCleary, William J., Ed. – English Record, 1982
The study and teaching of literature is the emphasis of this special journal issue. The nine articles included in the issue discuss the following: (1) time and social class in William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily," (2) Robert Frost's "Yankee Ironist," (3) an approach to teaching "Moby Dick," (4) using games to review…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Educational Games, English Instruction, English Literature
Gebhardt, Richard, Ed. – 1979
The nine articles in this publication examine the integration of career education with English instruction and suggest techniques for teaching literature and composition. The following topics are discussed: steps by which an English teacher can guide students toward pursuing career choices while instructing them in English skills; a college course…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Business English, Career Education, Career Planning
Crowley, Sharon, Ed. – 1978
The 23 articles in this collection suggest practical speech and drama activities for the English classroom. Among the topics discussed are the following: classroom discussion as theatre, using groups for more effective teaching, role playing activities that teach language concepts, improvisation as an instructional method, an oral approach to…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Drama, English Instruction, Group Instruction
Davis, James E., Ed.; And Others – Focus: Teaching English Language Arts, 1979
The 17 articles in this journal issue focus on a response to the basics movement. Specific topics covered in the articles include the following: a definition of literacy, the meaning of the basics, the back-to-the-basics movement from a historical-linguistic perspective, behavior modification and the teaching of English composition, developing…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Strickland, James, Ed.; Kiernan, Henry, Ed. – English Leadership Quarterly, 1994
These 4 issues of the English Leadership Quarterly comprise volume 16, published during 1994. Articles in number 1 deal with practical advice, and include: "The Law of Privacy and the Writing Teacher" (Ben T. Allen); Beware of Teachers Who Laminate Their Lesson Plans and Other Useful Suggestions about Teaching" (Robert Perrin);…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, English Instruction, English Teachers, Higher Education
Strickland, James, Ed. – CSSEDC Quarterly, 1990
These four issues of the CSSEDC Quarterly (Conference for Secondary School English Department Chairpersons) represent the quarterly for 1990. Articles in number 1 deal with student teachers and include: "Student Teaching: Smoothing Out the Rough Spots" (Susan B. Argyle and Fred C. Feitler); "A Partnership for Urban Student…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperating Teachers, Department Heads, English Departments
Davis, James E., Ed.; Davis, Hazel K., Ed. – FOCUS: Teaching English Language Arts, 1983
The 26 articles in this journal issue discuss the use of the computer in the English classroom. Among the topics and applications discussed are (1) computer assisted invention, (2) word processing, (3) overcoming computer anxiety, (4) using computers in technical writing classes, (5) grading student essays by computer, (6) the experiences of an…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Karolides, Nicholas J., Ed. – Wisconsin English Journal, 1983
The articles in this journal issue suggest techniques for classroom use of literature that has "withstood the test of time." The titles of the articles and their authors are as follows: (1) "The Storytelling Connection for the Classics" (Mary Ellen Martin); (2) "Elizabeth Bennet: A Liberated Woman" (Geneva Marking);…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Classics (Literature)
