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Peer reviewedEllis, W. Geiger, Ed. – The ALAN Review, 1983
The articles in this journal issue focus on adolescent literature. In the first article, author John Neufeld discusses how he chooses a particular topic and writes to uncover his own particular bias. The second article discusses the theme of "a price must be paid" in the works of Ouida Sebestyen while the third article presents an…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, English Instruction, Literary Criticism
McLeod, Alan M., Ed. – Virginia English Bulletin, 1983
The 10 major articles in this special journal issue deal with literary works designated by individual educators as "still worth reading." The works discussed are (1) "Madeline" by L. Bemelmans; (2) "The Assistant" by B. Malamud; (3) "The Pitfalls for Readers of Fiction" by H. Sample, the first of the pamphlet publications by the National Council…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adults, Black Literature, Books
Download full textMerson, Martha, Ed.; Reuys, Steve, Ed. – Connections: A Journal of Adult Literacy, 1999
Following an introduction on "Taking Risks" (Martha Merson), this journal contains 11 articles on taking risks in teaching adult literacy, mostly by educators in the Boston area. The following are included: "My Dreams Are Bigger than My Fears Now" (Sharon Carey); "Making a Pitch for Poetry in ABE [Adult Basic…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedSewell, Ernestine P., Ed. – English in Texas, 1981
The major articles in this journal issue deal with various aspects of young adult literature. Specific topics covered in the articles are (1) questions worth asking students about young adult novels, (2) the five major functions of adolescent literature in high school literature programs, (3) Southwestern literature for adolescents, (4) teaching…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Classroom Techniques, Literary Criticism
Matthews, Dorothy, Ed. – Illinois English Bulletin, 1983
This special journal issue contains nine articles on the subject of using popular literature in the classroom. Subjects covered in the articles include (1) using vernacular supernatural literature to teach the skills of literary analysis, (2) teaching Agatha Christie's "Curtain," (3) pairing the classics with detective fiction, (4) using fantasy…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1979
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 28 titles deal with a variety of topics, including the following: the ethics and aesthetics of literature study in the secondary school; the relationship between adolescents' levels of moral development and their responses to…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis
Matthews, Dorothy, Ed. – Illinois English Bulletin, 1987
Focusing on young adult reading and instruction, this issue addresses teachers' concerns about recommended recent authors and books, integrating independent reading into the reading program, and student motivation. The titles of the articles and their authors are as follows: (1) "Some YA Authors Worth Knowing, and a Few Books, Too" (Ken Donelson);…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Content Area Reading, Reader Response
Silverman, Linda, Ed. – Understanding Our Gifted, 1990
This document consists of six issues (all of volume 2) of a newsletter subtitled "Dedicated to Helping Gifted Children Reach their Full Potential". These issues deal with all aspects of parenting and educating gifted children. Major articles include: "Re-examining the Concept of Underachievement" (Joanne Rand Whitmore);…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adolescents, Child Rearing, Elementary Secondary Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1980
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. Among the topics dealt with in the 22 titles are the following: (1) the influence on reading ability and behavior of instructional objectives, the answering of self-generated questions, writing in the expressive mode, instruction in…
Descriptors: Adults, Annotated Bibliographies, College Freshmen, Content Area Reading
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1980
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 20 titles deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) the relationship of self-monitoring and the study orientation of adult students; (2) the efficacy of the reading miscue inventory in evaluating the reading…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Annotated Bibliographies
Fleming, Margaret, Ed. – Arizona English Bulletin, 1983
Noting that most junior high level curricula do not take into account students' rapid mental and physical changes, the articles in this focused journal issue recommend works and teaching strategies that harmonize with these student needs. The titles and their authors are as follows: (1) "Adolescent Development and the Growth of Writing…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Developmental Stages, English Instruction
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1980
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 16 titles deal with the following topics: (1) guiding the learner through a textual passage with an associate passage; (2) use of direct-functional study skill technique in seventh grade social studies classes; (3) three types of…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Annotated Bibliographies, Attitudes, Content Area Reading
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1979
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 15 titles deal with the following topics: the effects of reading preference, diagnostic-prescriptive teaching, prior knowledge, training in visual imagery, and electromyograph biofeedback training on reading comprehension;…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Diagnostic Teaching, Doctoral Dissertations, Low Income Groups
Elliott, Alison, Ed. – Every Child, 2000
This document is comprised of the four 2000 issues of a periodical published by the Australian Early Childhood Association focusing on the needs of children from birth to 8 years and on issues related to child care and early childhood education in Australia. Each issue features articles focusing on a particular theme along with editorials and…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, At Risk Persons, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Brain
Karolides, Nicholas J., Ed.; Quinn, Laura, Ed. – Wisconsin English Journal, 1986
Incorporating diverse viewpoints and featuring articles by teachers and administrators on both the university and the elementary-secondary levels, this focused journal issue offers useful practical suggestions and pragmatic guidance for all levels of curriculum development. The articles and their authors are as follows: (1)"Teaching Students to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching
