Covert rehersal, which is the inner speech that prepares the student for overt expression, can be stimulated by a variety of classroom activities. Developing this facility will result in student involvement with their writing. (MM)

The author advocates and describes a composite unit on rhetorical analysis. (MM)

Describes an etymology lesson in which students study the derivation of their surnames. (FL)

An English educator reflects on why--despite the malaise reported in the media and elsewhere--all is not anguish in the teaching of English. He presents profiles of both new and experienced teachers as reasons for his optimism. (RL)

Suggests using children's literature to help high school students understand the elements of literary form. (MKM)

Provides a guide for teaching Edwin Morgan's poem, "O Pioneers!" (TJ)

Considers teachers' uncertainties about approaches to teaching fiction, and suggests one practical beginning for a coordinated program. (AA)

Discusses a paperback program designed for new entrants to secondary school. A sample pupil progress sheet is included as an appendix. (AA)

A mild satire on a part of the English teacher's occupation. (Author)

Discusses how to help students prepare for, evaluate, and understand the "new" television season. (DD)

Discusses the history of the author's involvement with books for more than 65 years and with the teaching of English for more than 40 years. (DD)

Discusses the need for English teachers to have an historical perspective on their profession. (DD)

Suggests ten guidelines to follow to ensure the success of writing programs. (KS)

Argues that literature of nature teaches teenagers about life and home. Describes how personal narratives, essays, and fiction that look at human interaction prepare students for life. Focuses on three main elements important in establishing strong connections: landscape, community, and work. (SR)

Shares one particular success that the author has had using technology with English instruction, but also offsets this with some of the disappointments that he has had, and no doubt will continue to have. Discusses how he asks students to consider the ways in which they could visualize the text using the PowerPoint application. (SG)