When students believed they were writing to have their work graded, for the teacher to read it, or to practice for the standardized test, the purpose was too abstract for them to buy into. Furthermore, it was the teacher's purpose and not their own. However, when students were working on revising the same kinds of writing so it could be included…

Discusses trends of corporate ownership on the publishing and book distribution industry and implications for the teaching of English, with particular attention to future availability of textbooks and other books for young readers. (JK)

Describes how to motivate students by helping them publish their own writing or find commercial firms to publish it for them. (DD)

Presents a description of a favorite innovative textbook (published in the 1970s) for an English methods course, entitled "Montage: Investigations in Language." (SR)

Describes the educational paperback publishing system and urges teachers to help preserve this market. (DD)

Describes some of the implications of the 1978 copyright law for English teachers. (DD)

Elaborates on problems in the book industry. Describes current trends in publishing and future possibilities for the book industry. (EL)

Presents a guide for the young writer seeking publication. (JL)

Presents a debate over the problems and possibilities for reviewing children's books that contain religious themes. (RL)

Recounts the history of the "domestic" novel, a genre written by women and intended for the burgeoning female reading audience of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. (RL)

A list of 25 English language arts journals, including the names of the sponsoring organizations, the names and addresses of the editors, and brief descriptions of the contents and editorial policies of the journals. (DD)

English teachers who are encouraging the publication of back-to-basics texts must learn to make more enlightened and coherent choices that reflect new insights into language. (DD)

Tips for teachers who want to get their writing published, lists of resources with information on publications, and annotated list of journals for English educators. (RL)

Examines a variety of channels, including professional magazines, writing contests, and school literary magazines, through which students may have their writing published. (DD)

Presents three commentaries--by a teacher, a textbook author, and a textbook publisher--examining issues associated with elementary and secondary school textbooks. (MM)