Examines the poetic and rhetorical structure that shapes the message of John Jay Chapman's 1912 civil rights speech. (JMF)

Provides a brief review of the literature and an annotated bibliography of reading materials for the young, middle, and older child. The 42 citations are listed in several categories: picture books; easy reading books; fiction; nonfiction folklore, science, and nature; poetry; history; and biography. A general indication of level is given.…

A discussion of some special problems in translating medieval poetry into a modern language while conveying the original meaning, emotional tone and word play. The discussion centers on the poetry of Machaut, a medieval poet of interest to English scholars because of his influence on Chaucer. (AMH)

An account by the translator herself of her collaboration with Brauquier in translating his poetry. Many poems are reproduced in both the original French and the English translation along with excerpts from their correspondence on the best rendering of his thought, expression and emotions. (AMH)

Rimbaud's "Illuminations," one vast word-game, is used as an example of one of the most interesting challenges in translation--the rendering of plays on words. The process is discussed and illustrated by the analysis of numerous segments from "Illuminations." It is concluded that a satisfactory translation is almost impossible.…

Presents samples of children's poetry and art work which describe the feelings and reactions of hospitalized young people toward skin injections. (BR)

Presents the conditions necessary to stimulate creative writing in school classrooms. (AA)

Describes the outcomes from a poetry workshop for teachers, showing how teaching poetry helped the instructor's writing of poetry. Encourages teachers to become more interested in their own writing. (RL)

This poet notes that Third World poetry must transcend the pure aesthetic and deal with concrete social and political issues. (Author/AM)

The symbolism of the American Indian oral tradition is discussed in terms of the poetic expression of Indian philosophy, religion, and art. (JC)

Recalls from five passages learned by undergraduates in the course of growing up in America were obtained. Recalls, while partial, were exact with no evidence of constructive memory. Results fit a simple model of associative chaining retrieval of passively stored surface structure units. (CHK)

Seven poets share their views on poetry and teaching it to children. (Editor)

Presents a method for using photography (student-made pictures) as a stimulus for writing poetry and for combining the two modes of expression to encourage self-awareness. (KS)

Describes several practical ideas for using poetic expression in an elementary school. Notes that counselors can promote increased sensitivity and insight among children while assisting them in achieving greater cognitive, emotional, and behavioral awareness of themselves, others, and their environment, by using poetry. (ABB)