Demonstration activities that can be developed by teachers and presented at health fairs to increase student awareness of cardiovascular disease risk factors include: (1) blood pressure measurement; (2) exercise and heart action; and (3) healthy snacks. (CJ)

Presents a series of exercises designed to provide freshman composition students with a base for analyzing works rhetorically, to point out how language can be used persuasively, and to illustrate how satire functions. (FL)

Describes a method for teaching writing in which a series of passages are rewritten by the student, altered by progressively difficult transformations and manipulations, as an alternative to grammar instruction. (HTH)

The teaching of writing, an important element in reading instruction, is undervalued in literacy programs. Writing instruction must deal with negative attitudes, lack of self-confidence, and "writers block," as well as with mechanics. Many writing techniques can improve reading comprehension as well. They are essential to both tutorial or…

A study compared two methods of teaching writing by varying the number of writing assignments. The group with less writing practice and more theory instruction was found to be equal in achievement to the group that received extra writing practice. (A suggested method of teaching business writing is presented.) (LRA)

The four mini-centers described here give a sampling of themes and activities for small classroom learning centers on writing. Short descriptions are also included of 20 other possible themes to interest students in writing activities. (SJL)

Undergraduates received training in transcendental mediations (TM), training in a muscle relaxation technique, or no treatment. Measures of trait anxiety, locus of control, maladjustment, and drug use were collected before and after the treatment period. There were no differences in maladjustment, locus of control, or drug use as functions of…

Flexibility is an important aspect of all sports and recreational activities. Flexibility can be developed and maintained by stretching exercises. Exercises designed to develop flexibility in ankle joints, knees, hips, and the lower back are presented. (JN)

Describes a workshop format developed for stress management based on a mechanical model of stress. Uses an adaption of the Holmes-Rahe stress test. Offers students a personal awareness of their own stressors and stress signals, plus sharing ideas on how to manage their stress. (Author/RC)

Suggests ways of designing poetry writing assignments so that students are motivated to practice a particular writing skill. (RL)

Presents an assignment that helps technical writing students develop skills in preparing literature reviews. (RL)

Describes writing exercises that release students' imaginative powers and help their news writing become fresher and more descriptive. (RL)

After discussing J.R.R. Tolkien's "Father Christmas Letters," fifth- and sixth-graders undertook a class project to answer second-graders' letters to Santa Claus. (SJL)

Salient concerns for practitioners of fitness testing are identified. (JD)

Presents an elementary formulation of the work expenditure corresponding to walking, the most common physical exercise. The model described is included in a physics course for freshmen in physical education and physical therapy. (Author/JN)