Discusses the need to incorporate the use of language in language-related activities rather than just skills such as reading, writing, and the mechanics of language. An annotated bibliography of 12 titles that incorporate language play is included. (LRW)

Presents four fully developed library media activities designed to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in reading/language arts and science. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and followup are described for each activity. (MES)

Established in 1969, the Coretta Scott King Awards, given by the American Library Association were established to honor African American authors and illustrators. Presents nine activities to promote awareness of Coretta Scott King, the Coretta Scott King Awards, and the lives and works of past award winners. Lists and describes winners and honors…

This review of the literature on graphic organizers includes discussion of background readings, the research base, applications, books, journal articles, and ERIC documents. Resources on creating and managing the literate classroom and on language arts activities are also described. (MES)

Describes the use of primary source letters to teach middle school students language arts skills as well as historical research. Discusses handling old documents; how old letters can be discovered; transcribing letters; learning about human nature; and comparing aspects of life in the past with present life. (LRW)

Provides six fully developed library media activities designed to be used in connection with specific curriculum units in mathematics, social studies, reading/language arts, and science. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and followup are…

Provides five fully developed library media activities designed to be used in connection with specific curriculum units in art, health, reading/language arts, and social studies. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activity and procedures for completion, evaluation, and followup are described for…

Describes photosketching, including classroom applications in language arts, social studies, history, art, geography, and physical education; the materials that are needed; and actual procedures involved in teaching students the photosketching process. (Contains three references.) (LRW)

Presents seven fully developed library media activities designed to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in health, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures, evaluation, and followup are described for each activity. (MES)

Provides eight fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in health, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, procedures, evaluation, and follow up are described for each activity. (MES)

Provides six fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up are described for each activity. (MES)

Provides library media activities in art, reading/language arts, science, and social studies on the following specific topics: (1) creating with paper; (2) faces of Santa; (3) insect homes and environments; and (4) life in the Middle Ages. Objectives, resources, instructional roles, procedures, evaluation, and follow-up are outlined for each…

Provides seven fully developed library media activities to be used in connection with specific curriculum units in music, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, grade level, resources, instructional roles, learning activities, and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow…

Provides seven fully integrated library media activities to be used in connection with curriculum units in art, music, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, grade level(s), resources, instructional roles, activity and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow up are…

Describes a project which utilized children's interest in television to focus on integrating media and language arts skills. Field trips, classroom activities, and print resources are described, and some results of the project are discussed. (CLB)