Using a reading text as an example, describes several possibilities for the use of fiction in the Hauptschule (a 9- or 10-year "terminal" school). Gives justification for the procedures, which are described, and states teaching goals. The text used is appended. (IFS/WGA)

A metaliterary analysis of Orson Welles' famous radio broadcast of H. G. Wells' novel, "The War of the Worlds." Explores the conditions in which fact and fiction can be confused, and the power of the mass media to exploit these conditions. (PD)

The development and selection of meaningful activities associated with literature must take into account the nature of the work, the maturity of the children and the manner in which the story is presented. Activities for literary appreciation must send the child back into the work for reconsideration. (HOD)

An enrichment program in literature for gifted sixth graders is discussed. It is explained that the course lasts for one year and meets for one hour three days a week. The nature and rationale of the course topics (biography, realistic fiction, poetry, and tragedy) are explored. (PHR)

Discusses Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" series and Frank Herbert's "Dune" series as examples of quality science fiction that applies itself to philosophical problems while being entertaining. (FL)

Lists and annotates eight new adult books of interest to high school readers; the books include fiction, essays, biography, and books about travel and about animals. (GT)

Using mystery and detective fiction in the classroom proved to be an effective method of improving the reading, listening, and comprehension skills of below-average high school readers. (MB)

Argues that the primary function of childrens' fiction, through which a society's mood may be understood, in Jacksonian America was not entertainment but the moral education of a new generation, emphasizing social responsibility in contrast to the spirit of individual aggrandizement. (Editor/RK)

Examines current trends in the religious publishing field from a Roman Catholic perspective. Highlights include works on popular subjects such as angels; reference tools; works on other religions, particularly Eastern religions; ecumenical works; Biblical titles; science and religion; and Christian fiction. (LRW)

Profiles the life and accomplishments of a mystery author/librarian. Discusses her early career; mystery writing in general; her writing schedule; position as a reference librarian at a community college; and the main character in her novels, a librarian. (AEF)

Presents a university teacher educator's perspective and a middle school classroom teacher's perspective of Adrian Fogelin's fiction. Discusses the use of "Crossing Jordan" in the schools. Discusses activities that can be used with this novel. Describes how pre-service teachers learn about teaching literature in the middle schools. Presents four…

Describes what students had to say about parental roles. Includes students' views about parental roles in real life, their expectations of parental roles in realistic and historical novels, their impressions of the parents they encountered in the selected books, and a comparison across genres about these parental characters. Presents guidelines…

Focuses on the fiction written by Pacific Islanders, which emerged around 1970 and began to overwrite the perspectives and stereotypes that had characterized colonial narratives set in the Pacific written prior to that times. Pacific Islanders adapted the Standard English code to create a new English with which to express their own cultures and…

Presents experience with creating and teaching a course on mathematics using works of fiction as the primary texts. Describes the goal of the course as giving students an appreciation for the beauty, power, and significance of mathematics. (Author/KHR)