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Direct linkNelms, Ben F. – English Journal, 2008
As heated as the controversy is and has been, most opponents of homework actually support at least a modest amount of "independent study," and the most ardent advocates are likely to emphasize moderation in the amount of homework and emphasis on the quality of independent assignments. In this article, the author focuses on this troublesome issue…
Descriptors: Homework, Independent Study, Grade 8, Teacher Educators
Peer reviewedSpencer, Nick – English Journal, 1990
Shares an African tale about crossing cultural boundaries which the author shares with his eighth grade class at the beginning of each year. (MG)
Descriptors: African Culture, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Folk Culture
Peer reviewedSmiley, Jerome – English Journal, 1986
Describes a project that involved an eighth-grade advanced English class in learning about banned books and censorship with the hope that students would learn enough about a highly controversial subject to be able to form intelligent options. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Censorship, Controversial Issues (Course Content), English Instruction
