Argues that it is time to return figurative language to the classroom. Claims teachers should teach writers more figures, regardless of the approach to composition instruction. (MS)

Examines the relationship between children's attribute saliency and metaphor interpretation. Findings indicate that attribute saliency for the individual perceiving the metaphor plays a key role in the interpretation process. (Author/CB)

Suggests that generational cliches exist, and that it is necessary to redefine both the conception of cliches and pedagogical approaches to them. (MS)

Clarifies the principles behind preparing a piece of literature for a Readers Theatre production. Uses Sylvia Plath's autobiographical novel, "The Bell Jar," as an example. (PD)

Discusses the critical role vocabulary knowledge plays in metaphorical processing and gives teaching suggestions on dealing with metaphors and similes. (FL)

Argues that, despite the capacity of cognitive psychologists to shed light on certain disputes in literary theory, it is necessary to continue to look to poets for insight into how authors share their experience with others through print. (FL)

Educators worry that high-stakes testing will induce teachers and their students to focus only on the test and ignore other, untested aspects of knowledge. Some counter that although this may be true, knowing something is better than knowing nothing and many students would benefit even by learning the material that is to be tested. Using the…

This lesson is an exploration of figurative language using the novel "The Phantom Tollbooth" and various Web resources. Students examine figurative language in the story and create a chart representing the literal and figurative meanings of words and phrases. During the four to eight 40-minute class sessions, middle school students will: read the…

All lessons in this unit of study are designed to introduce some of the basic elements of poetry (simile, metaphor, alliteration, sensory language, etc.) while exposing students to a realistic slice of Appalachian life. Appropriate grade levels and a time frame are suggested, and relevant Virginia Standards of Learning are outlined in the unit.…

This experiment tested whether children rely (relatively more than adults) on sensory imagery as the internal representation of sentences in memory. Age differences were found. (ST)

This study analysed the writing of elementary children, grades 2 through 6, to determine the presence, frequency of use, and development by grade level of specified literary devices. Conclusions indicate that elementary school children are capable of using all specified literary skills. (JA)

Revised version of a paper read at the Annual Workshop of the Cincinnati Association of Teachers of the Classics, University of Cincinnati, January 16, 1971. (RS)