"Teaching Literacy Online (TLO)" is a practical guide for secondary and college teachers of English in digital and online environments. Like other practical, "how to teach online" books, "TLO" includes an overview of good practices and guidelines for teaching in digital environments and provides detailed suggestions…

This volume on reading and teaching the novel contains six articles: "Close Reading: The Novel in the Senior School" by S. E. Lee discusses the advantages of rereading and analytical reading in high school; "Teaching 'The Great Gatsby'" by David Mallick discusses the difficulties of teaching this novel and provides a lesson plan; "The Operation of…

This paper outlines a complete junior high school language arts curriculum and presents in detail two of the suggested courses, creative writing (advanced students) and literary appreciation (remedial students). The rationale is given for each course, along with the objectives, scope, and sequence. Units contain several sample lesson plans, varied…

The English curriculum described in this document emphasizes the use of the following methods for implementing performance objectives: the integrated approach to language arts, the student-centered approach, the activity-oriented approach, the small-group process, the large-group process, and individualized instruction. This document outlines the…

This booklet begins with a rationale for a strategy for structuring reading activities in the English classroom in order to facilitate growth in reading ability and to accommodate students with varying initial levels of achievement. Specific suggestions are provided for prereading activities, the reading itself, and postreading activities. A…

This paper is divided into the following five sections, each of which considers an aspect of teaching grammar: the importance of teaching English grammar, teaching the patterns of words and sentences, the functions of words, making sentences, and a curriculum proposal for teaching standard English in the elementary grades through high school. (LL)

The guidelines suggested by the East York Curriculum Committee (Toronto, Canada) attempt to define fundamental principles about both language and child development. Geared toward the intermediate level student, this curriculum guide breaks down the essential skills of (1) listening, including note-taking; (2) speaking, with emphasis on intonation…

To provide a framework for secondary English program planning, the first half of this book defines the rationale and nature of an English curriculum, outlines content in language, literature, composition, reading, and speaking and listening on five levels, and offers procedural suggestions for developing a local English program. The last half of…

The instructional program outlined in this curriculum guide is designed to develop junior high school students' communication skills and their appreciation for and enjoyment of the communication arts. The first part of the guide deals with developing skills in written composition, grammar and usage, spelling, vocabulary, speech, and library…

Divided into three chapters, this manual suggests career-related activities designed to be infused in the standard school curriculum, K-12. Chapter 1 provides an overview of career education, including a rationale and outline of the eight basic elements accepted by the federal Office of Education. Chapter 2 explains what is meant by career…