A notation system for the representation of interacting plans of action is presented in this paper and applied in the analysis of a portion of "Hansel and Gretel." The notation system explicates interactions among plans: how cooperation takes place, how conflicts arise and are resolved, how beliefs about plans determine actions, and how…

This booklet discusses the development of science fiction, tracing its origins to the time of the industrial revolution. Many of the people of this time realized that life was changing and would continue to change, that there were new forces at work in the world, and that humankind should exercise some forethought about the direction in which…

This paper contains a historical review of the literature pertaining to American popular literature and analysis of two different samples of adult fiction on best sellers, one an analysis of readability levels and one an analysis of the portrayal of female characters. In the first analysis the Fry Readability Formula was applied to each of 60…

The books listed in this annotated bibliography are tales of fantasy and have the elements of real magic, enchantment, an imaginary world, internal logic or laws, heroes, a quest, and good versus evil. Entries, listed alphabetically by author, include the title, publisher, date, price, and a brief description of the literary work. Lists of sources…

Almost 400 titles are included in this bibliography of contemporary black fiction. Entries are listed alphabetically by author. (JM)

One of the Afro-American writers who spoke out clearly during the postreconstruction period was Albery A. Whitman (1851-1902). A romantic poet, Whitman produced seven volumes of poetry. His profound belief in freedom and equality for his race is expressed forcefully in two long narrative poems, "Not a Man and Yet a Man" and "The…

Since science fiction imaginatively explores the future, technology, and the human role in problem solving, it lends itself to the development of a process-oriented curriculum. Students may participate in planning, executing, and evaluating a study of science fiction, while they may learn through process goals to deal intelligently with change--a…

The first part of this dissertation deals with fiction, friendship and a theory of substitutes. Chapter one offers a number of friendship types from which a definition of friendship can be built. Chapter two shows how language functions as a substitute for friendship and what is meant by private language. The second half of the dissertation deals…

Intended primarily as an aid for secondary teachers of American literature, this book discusses fiction in which the hero is a young person. The techniques of teaching content and style of literature are presented. Twenty-three works of fiction are considered. (DB)

The children's books listed and annotated in this book were selected by Canadian children's librarians; they represent the most informative and relevant books in print for children, providing knowledge and understanding of the Canadian environment and cultural milieu. Each entry indicates bibliographic information and availability.…

In her writings about the Ingall's family, Laura Ingalls Wilder has provided for all level of readers an informative and interesting picture of pioneer life. (JH)

Science fiction today provides the best opportunity to introduce ideas that will get students involved.

Shows how Bigger Thomas, in Richard Wright's "Native Son," fights to free himself from the stereotyped image others have of him and to develop his own individual identity. (GW)

Describes two narrative techniques revealed in a chamber theatre production of Grace Paley fiction in order to argue that chamber theatre, by forcing the audience to attend to particular types of narrative issues, functions as a critical methodology. Substantiates the claim that performance functions as criticism. (SKC)

Describes teacher developed materials that will acquaint secondary students with the human aspects of war. The materials use fiction and the emotional impact of drama. Samples of dramatic scripts developed by the author for use in his school's Remembrance Day are included. (RM)