THIS PORTFOLIO, PREPARED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH COMMISSION ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, CONTAINS SIX LEAFLETS ON LITERARY WORKS SIGNIFICANT TO THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE--(1) "BEOWULF," (2) "THE PETERBOROUGH CHRONICLE," (3) "CANTERBURY TALES," (4) WILLIAM CAXTON'S "PROLOGUE TO THE BOKE OF ENEYDOS," (5) SECOND QUARTO OF…

Examines the style, plot, setting, characterization, theme, and language of "The Hobbit and "The Lord of the Rings trilogy. (SW)

Three educators--F. C. Stork, Peter Doughty, and Tony Burgess--continue the debate begun in a previous issue of this journal (see EJ 221 441 and EJ 221 442) regarding the place of language study in the secondary English curriculum. (GT)

Deplores education which makes youth aware of society but not aware of the individual self. (Author)

Describes the way one teacher utilizes a variety of activities by which the power of language is analyzed and fostered among students of English. Describes methods for engaging students in language play, specifically through the use of puns. (HB)

This booklet contains the proceedings of a seminar in which poets demonstrated through readings and analysis of their works how poetry, combining appeals to both reason and emotion, can develop and refine individual awareness of the world and nature around us. The primary participants in the program were Bruce Cutler, Dolores Kendrick, and May…

Describes the way one teacher utilizes a variety of language games by which the power of language is analyzed and fostered among students of English. Describes methods for engaging students in language games. Argues that games, to be effective, must give students a chance at success. (HB)

English teachers should give most attention to counteracting the tendency for public language to become an unreliable instrument of communication. (JH)

Uses examples from five books to illustrate the use of humor in teaching linguistic concepts. (DD)

"A Natural Dialogue Unit" by Vincent Wixon and "Introducing Simile" by Patty Stone are provided as examples of successful techniques for helping students draw upon their knowledge of language. (DD)

Details the various questions regarding the teaching of language and parts of language to high school students. Contends that teachers should aim at providing students with a view of the wholeness of language. Gives suggested criteria for classroom language activities. (HB)

Discusses the world of language and its role in the classroom through a series of vignettes experienced by one English teacher. Argues for a revolutionized view of language instruction in American institutions of education. (HB)

THIS TEST--"DOUBLE-BASE TRANSFORMATIONS"--WAS DESIGNED BY THE OREGON CURRICULUM STUDY CENTER FOR AN EIGHTH-GRADE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM. IT IS INTENDED TO ACCOMPANY CURRICULUM UNITS AVAILABLE AS ED 010 155 AND ED 010 156. (MM)

THIS TEST--"VARIETIES OF ENGLISH"--WAS DESIGNED BY THE OREGON CURRICULUM STUDY CENTER FOR A SEVENTH-GRADE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM. IT IS INTENDED TO ACCOMPANY THE CURRICULUM UNITS AVAILABLE AS ED 010 149 AND ED 010 150. (MM)

Procedures are suggested for helping students to revise their papers. (JH)