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West Indian Writers for the Classroom. No. 1. Michael Anthony.
Hollingworth, Brian – Use of English, 1987
Discusses specific stories and approaches for introducing the works of West Indies author Michael Anthony in secondary school literature classes. (HTH)
Descriptors: Authors, English Instruction, Foreign Countries, Literary Criticism
The Crisis in English Teaching: An Alternative View.
Griffin, Gerry – Use of English, 1984
Refutes points made in an earlier published article on the crisis in English teaching, particularly references to the threat of "structuralist arguments." (AEA)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Linguistic Theory, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
The Teaching of "Tess": A Disagreement.
Williamson, David – Use of English, 1982
Argues that the study of "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" will provoke both agreement and disagreement in its premises and its particular judgments, but that the ensuing thought and discussion can constitute an education in novel reading. (HOD)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, English Literature, Individual Differences, Literary Criticism
"Thou" and "Ye" in Chaucer's "Clerk's Tale."
Wilcockson, Colin – Use of English, 1980
Examines the use of the second person pronoun in Chaucer's "Clerk's Tale" to demonstrate that students of medieval texts may well miss important areas of meaning if they fail to give adequate attention to the historical study of language. (GT)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English Literature, Higher Education, Language Usage
The Growth of Criticism.
Richardson, John – Use of English, 1988
Examines possible causes and consequences of the growth of English literary criticism. Asserts that the current mass of publication is inappropriate to literary criticism, and damages the status of the discipline as well as the development of the individual critic. Calls for a reappraisal of the role of critical publication. (MM)
Descriptors: English Literature, Foreign Countries, Literary Criticism, Publications
Liking It
Powell, Neil – Use of English, 1974
Presents a rationale for teaching "As You Like It" to elementary school students and discusses some of the problems teachers may encounter in teaching this particular comedy of Shakespeare's. (RB)
Descriptors: Comedy, Drama, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education
There's Only One Catch in Teaching 'A' Level English....
Gibbs, G. L. – Use of English, 1985
Presents a rationale for teaching "Catch-22" in the 1980s. (DF)
Descriptors: English Curriculum, English Instruction, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
The Tone Poem.
Wilson, Raymond – Use of English, 1984
Outlines a procedure that increases students' understanding of an assigned novel as it encourages them to write poetry. Suggests that students create lists of about 10 words or phrases that they felt helped create a successful opening to the novel and build on these words to create tone poems. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Writing, English Instruction, Literary Criticism
Teaching and the Linguistic Critic.
Skelton, John – Use of English, 1983
Argues that the application of a linguistic framework to the study of literature provides a vocabulary with which certain features may be discussed, may communicate certain aspects of literary language to students, and offers a new venture to the study of literature. (HOD)
Descriptors: Language Patterns, Language Styles, Language Usage, Linguistic Theory
From A Teacher's Notebook--II: Books.
Gibbs, G. L. – Use of English, 1982
A teacher reflects on the choice of books available for high school students that will reflect their own interests and concerns. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Discovery Learning, Literary Criticism, Poetry
Shakespeare on Film and the National Curriculum.
Gibbs, Gerald – Use of English, 1991
Discusses how films of Shakespeare's plays can be used to teach literary analysis in the classroom and to nurture an interest in Shakespeare. Suggests some books for teachers which specifically address Shakespeare and film. (PRA)
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, English Instruction, English Literature, Films
From a Teacher's Notebook--20: Making the Work Their Own: Responses and Ways In.
Fynes-Clinton, Michael; Mills, Perry – Use of English, 1987
Discusses ways to teach modern plays and poetry, using a reader response approach that makes the works more accessible to students. (HTH)
Descriptors: Drama, English Instruction, Literary Criticism, Poetry
From a Teacher's Notebook--19: Using 13 Types of Narrative.
Crosher, Judith – Use of English, 1985
Explains how to involve students in a composition unit that requires them to complete writing assignments from various points of view. (DF)
Descriptors: Literary Criticism, Literary Styles, Literature Appreciation, Narration
An Approach to "Hamlet."
Sherlock, Stafford – Use of English, 1986
Discusses the concept that a philosophical approach to reading "Hamlet" is the easiest for students to comprehend. (DF)
Descriptors: Drama, Educational Theories, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
The Rarer Action: Some Thoughts about "The Tempest."
Haddon, John – Use of English, 1984
Examines the strength of Prospero's feelings against those who wronged him and uses that as a focus for a consideration of the way in which readings and interpretations change. (CRH)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Drama, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
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