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Eichler, Karen – 2003
The writing and art program described in this lesson plan has middle school students examine a work of art of their choice to discern purpose, audience, form and function and use transitional and comparative vocabulary to discuss similarities between writing and painting an idea or story. During the three 50-minute lessons, students will…
Descriptors: Analogy, Art Education, Critical Thinking, Evaluation Methods
Karolides, Nicholas J., Ed. – Wisconsin English Journal, 1984
The articles in this journal issue provide a rationale and methods for enhancing students' critical awareness of visual media and for a process approach to composition instruction. The titles of the articles and their authors are as follows: (1) "Reel English: Film Study in the High Schools" (James Griswold); (2) "Introducing History Media"…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Fleming, Margaret, Ed. – Arizona English Bulletin, 1984
Noting that many elements of the English classroom--printed books, paper, pens, and typewriters--now considered indispensable were once innovations in technology, the articles in this focused journal issue explore the impact of electronic technologies on the English classroom and how to adapt those technologies to instruction. The essays deal with…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education
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Moss, Robert F. – English Journal, 1987
Elaborates some strategies for incorporating soap opera into a composition course for remedial English students. Approach provides an instructional uniformity--everyone will be writing on the same subject matter; and plot, narrative, characterization, structure, etc. can be discussed and essay topics developed. (NKA)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Images, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged
McLeod, Alan M., Ed. – Virginia English Bulletin, 1984
Articles in this journal issue focus primarily on evaluation in the language arts and oral communication. Following an introduction to the two themes, the articles discuss the following: (1) pop quizzes in literature, (2) holistic scoring, (3) self-evaluation strategies in prewriting and rewriting, (4) what not to do in student/teacher…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
This curriculum guide for grades 5-8 divides language arts into ten subject areas. Each subject area is covered in a separate section; however, the focus of the guide is on providing an integrated curriculum. The following topics are included in most or all of the sections: introduction, related research, goals/objectives, enabling procedures…
Descriptors: Dictionaries, Drama, Educational Objectives, English Curriculum
Youngstrom, Mark, Ed. – 1982
Intended for elementary and secondary school language arts teachers, this guide lists suggested outcomes in the development of successful communicators, based on knowledge of child development. Following an introduction, the guide discusses key considerations and procedural sugestions for developing the communications/language arts curriculum. The…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
This curriculum guide for kindergarten through grade four divides language arts into eight subject areas. Each subject area is covered in a separate section; however, the focus of the guide is on providing an integrated curriculum. The following are included in most or all of the sections: introduction, goals/objectives, evaluation, and…
Descriptors: Drama, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, English Curriculum