Suggests pre-poetry writing exercises can introduce poetry writing as fun rather than frustrating. (RB)

Describes a game which enhances spelling skills, improves pronunciation, stretches vocabularies, increases listening abilities, and develops a new interest in words. (Author/MB)

An open letter by the President of the National Council of Teachers of English; appears also in College English," vol. 32, no. 2 (November 1970), pp. 237-38, and English Journal," vol. 59, no. 8 (November 1970), pp. 1154-56. (RD)

Explains how the language of mathematics can be used in teaching boys who have negative attitudes toward learning the lnaguage arts. (SW)

Explores the arguments for and against bidialectalism and discusses various approaches used in teaching standard English to nonstandard speakers. (MM)

Critically analyzes Paul J. Schafer's advocacy (in Return to Normalcy," Elementary English," vol. 47, no. 5 (May 1970), p. 671--see TE 200 730) of a return to the teaching of traditional grammar. (SW)

A discussion of nonstandard varieties of English implies a standard variety. What "standard" English actually is should be defined in order to approach it in the classroom. C.C. Fries described it as the variety used by those who hold positions of trust and respect and conduct the important affairs of a community. This definition admits that what…

Although research studies have found young children to be aware of patterns in language, this innate power is not being encouraged in them during their elementary school years. If they are to gain control of structure in their writing and to utilize vocabulary gained through reading experiences, then a carefully planned program for syntax study in…

Through example, shows that the accuracy of the assessment of language competence, performance, and dominance of the potentially bilingual student may be seriously impaired by inappropriate conditions of observation and lack of knowledge by the assessor. (TO)