Students enrolled in a 5-hour-per-week (long) English 101 class were compared with students taking the same class 3 hours per week (regular). F ratios from multiple linear regression analyses revealed that (1) significant differences existed between the two groups in ACT scores (ACT scores are one criterion used to assign students to long or…

Describes an attempt to interrelate English and state history classes in a Texas middle school by assigning literature readings, such as Jack Schaeffer's novel "Shane," that help students understand the frontier period in Texas history. (RBW)

This guide provides general guidelines for local school districts in Texas to follow in designing English language arts programs to meet the needs of their students and the expectations of their communities. Instead of providing specific instructional items, strategies, and materials, the guide reflects Texas State Board of Education rules and…