This paper suggests how the "weird fiction" of H.P. Lovecraft might be mobilised within secondary English classrooms to examine aspects of visual literacy, literary style, narrative form and intertextuality. The approach that is outlined is characterised, after Lovecraft's famous monster, as a "Cthulhuic literacy" and is…

According to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), to be college and career ready students must be able to construct logical arguments using facts and reason. A feminist perspective provides an alternative point of view on the value of argumentation. The purpose of this study was to question the theories that frame the current CCSS 9-12 English…

Discusses the inspiration behind the character of Pigman. Discusses the author's life on Staten Island during World War II. (RS)

The dissolving of most of the taboos of content and the rigidities of technique has given adolescent literature a maturity that provides a greater potential for a rich experience for young adult readers. (CJ)

The increased literary sophistication of the adolescent novel and the care taken in presenting them make more defensible than ever the claim that adolescent novels can serve learning purposes. (CJ)

Considers how a modern author succeeds in giving new life to traditional motifs and patterns. Discusses the first book by Carol Hughes, "Toots and the Upside Down House." Discusses the practice of adopting patterns and motifs of literary traditions. Considers features of postmodernism and biographical implications in her work. (SC)

Too much emphasis is placed on writing "rules" and organization, not enough on how to acquire a smooth writing style. (DD)

Discusses three novels that have revived the author's interest in contemporary fiction. (HOD)

Examines some of the characteristics of third-person narrative used commonly in teenage fiction prior to the 1990's. Explores whether first person narrative actually provides a more engaging mode of reading, and how exactly it does this. Concludes that teenagers are responding to Young Adult fiction enthusiastically because these books are very…

Suggests several techniques for teaching grammar and making students aware of style at the same time. (RB)

Intended primarily as an aid for secondary teachers of American literature, this book discusses fiction in which the hero is a young person. The techniques of teaching content and style of literature are presented. Twenty-three works of fiction are considered. (DB)

Discusses the matter of writing style, especially in relation to the press and scholastic journalism. (JM)

Explains the problems of and the school's responsibility for putting out a quality literary magazine. (CRH)