Extremists, whether formalists of the New Criticism or of the humanist-moralist tradition, are taken to task in this attempt to combine elements of both in a more pluralistic approach to literary criticism. An analysis of a Frost poem, "Stopping by Woods", is attempted as an illustration of a kind of criticism that seeks to clarify the parts of…

Describes an experience with a non-directive small group approach to teaching point of view in fiction, concluding that teachers have an obligation to teach sound critical standards. (DD)

Suggests an approach to literary study that examines the personality behind an author's work as well as the literary conventions. (TO)

Advice to teachers on how to deal with student errors, and a discussion of the analogy between writing and film technique." (Author/SP)

In this book designed for the high school drama teacher, several commonly-taught plays are used to illustrate (1) ways to use the adolescents' experience with TV to increase their appreciation of other forms of drama, (2) practical means for removing some of the barriers to understanding plays and producing an active response to the world of the…

Proposes the application of Norman Holland's views on transactional literary analysis to the teaching of basic writing, raising student awareness of reader and writer roles through frequent writing activities and reader feedback. (RL)

This comparative study deals specifically with the teachings of literature to Spanish and English classes in secondary schools. It is designed to assist foreign language teachers develop skills in the preparation of instructional materials and improve their teaching methods. Four chapters include: (1) definition and relevance of literature, (2)…