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Corcoran, Bill, Ed.; Evans, Emrys, Ed. – 1987
Focusing on the need to offer and encourage the experience of reading literature in elementary schools, the essays in this book (1) explicate the range of theory known as reader-response criticism; (2) argue its distinctive relevance to the needs of young, developing readers; and (3) indicate how classroom practices might be changed to accommodate…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
Armstrong, Cherryl – 1986
Poets' working drafts and their comments on their processes indicate overwhelmingly that they, like experienced writers of other genres, are extensive revisers. The biggest difficulty with the term "revising" is that it designates both the changes made to a text and the mental processes and attitudes that underlie these changes. Even the…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Discourse Analysis, Expressive Language, Language Research
Smith, Louise Z., Ed. – 1988
A tribute to the work of Ann Berthoff, this book--a collection of 6 poems and 21 essays--explores issues in the philosophy and teaching of composition. Each of the five sections is introduced with a poem by Marie Ponsot. Essays and their authors consist of (1) "Genre Theory, Academic Discourse, and Writing within Disciplines" (James F.…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, English Departments
Alexander, Karenlee Clarke – 1988
Possible causes for adolescent suicide and its increase are reviewed, and suggestions are offered to educators and therapists for using poetry writing and visual arts to reach potential young suicide victims. At a developmental age when they become cognitively able to employ abstract concepts, adolescents find poetry writing a safe way to clarify…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Art Therapy, Creative Art, Creative Expression
Download full textKrause, Claire S. – 1984
The CREST (Creative Resources Enriching Student Talents) Project, an enrichment approach for elementary gifted, talented, and creative students, is described. The project is explained to incorporate an interdisciplinary approach to instruction in art and science using resources within the community. Chapter 1 outlines the project philosophy,…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Development, Creative Writing, Creativity
Coughlan, Margaret N., Comp.; And Others – 1984
The annotated materials contained in this list of children's books for 1983 have been selected for literary merit, usefulness, and enjoyment, and are intended to reflect a year's publishing with a balance between books to be enjoyed for free reading, for reading aloud, and for individualized reading programs or as background and supplements to the…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art, Biographies, Books
Blake, Robert W., Ed. – 1989
The purpose of this book is to provide teachers of literature with a sampling of a wide range of theoretical backgrounds and possible pedagogical applications for reading, writing, and interpreting literature in school classrooms, elementary through college. The book contains the following essays listed with their authors: (1) "Henny Penny to…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Drama, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1988
This book, compiled by teachers, administrators, curriculum planners, and librarians located throughout California, is meant to (1) encourage students to read and to view reading as a worthwhile activity; (2) help local curriculum planners select books for their reading programs; and (3) stimulate educators at the local level to evaluate their…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Lewis, Robert W.; DeFlyer, Joseph E. – 1982
A study guide to American Indian Literature (English 367), a 3-credit hour correspondence course available through the University of North Dakota, contains eight lessons to be used with the following six textbooks: "Black Elk Speaks,""Carriers of the Dream Wheel,""Ceremony,""The Portable North American Indian Reader,""Winter in Blood,""In the…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indian Studies, American Indians
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Office of Educational Evaluation. – 1984
The Arts Partners program, run collaboratively by the New York City Public Schools and other city offices and agencies, was designed to help community school districts initiate or enrich arts education experiences in the basic curriculum. In its pilot phase (from March to June, 1984), the project linked 13 school districts with 13 arts agencies to…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Creative Writing, Dance, Educational Cooperation
Karolides, Nicholas J., Ed. – Wisconsin English Journal, 1977
The articles in this document present ideas for teaching English and the language arts creatively. Topics include a letter writing project in which ninth graders wrote letters to celebrities; an English elective course designed to increase students' creativity; ways of using the newspaper to teach language skills; the value of games in teaching…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Creative Development
Phillips, Jean – Speech Teacher, 1975
Examines the styles and themes of Chicano literature and cites specific examples of fiction and poetry that may prove challenging for students of Oral Interpretation. (MH)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Hispanic American Literature
Matthews, Dorothy, Ed. – Illinois English Bulletin, 1981
In this special journal issue, ten teachers who have consistently produced award-winning student writers share their thoughts on the teaching of poetry. The first article provides reminiscences of student poets taught by one teacher and provides a guide for use in the close reading and analysis of poetry. The second article suggests techniques for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Awards, Course Descriptions, Creative Writing
Pla, Myrna; Toro, Leonor – 1981
Written in Spanish, this booklet contains brief information on six June events celebrated by Puerto Ricans: Nathan Hale, Dia de la Bandera (Flag Day), Francisco Oller, Dia de los Padres (Father's Day), Fiesta de San Juan Bautista, and school graduation. Designed for teachers, the booklet includes a listing of 16 historical events occurring in…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Elementary Education
Mote, Patricia M. – 1981
High school students in vocational education programs can be challenged in their English classes with more than a basic diet of programmed instruction, worksheets, and tests. In between the drill and the practice required to strengthen communication skills there should be activities designed to motivate and encourage students to think beyond their…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cultural Activities, Drama, English Curriculum
