The four lectures in this publication were composed with the common concern for making the study of high school English more effective and more delightful. Papers are (1) "Robert Frost's Chicken Feathers" by C. W. Geyer (discusses the influence of oral folklore and humor on Frost's poetry); (2) "Nature in Literature" by Gerhard T. Alexis; (3)…

A total of 202 entries published mostly in the 1950's and 1960's are included in this annotated bibliography. The listings are divided into categories which include 88 non-fiction books, 35 biography and fiction books, 11 recordings, 4 filmstrips, 8 films, and 52 professional education books. In addition, the bibliography cites 4 learning…

The central theme of "To Kill a Mockingbird," one of the most widely taught novels in high school English classes, is frequently misinterpreted by well-meaning teachers. Although the cause of racial justice deserves classroom attention, the central theme and the focus of the four significant parts of the novel--the opening words, the…

This instructional bulletin is designed to assist teachers in whose classes are one or more gifted pupils who are reading above grade level. The books discussed have been chosen, and the instructional bulletin developed, specifically for use with gifted pupils at grades 5 and 6. This bulletin provides guidance for the study of historical fact and…

The major prerequisite to studying science fiction as literature is determining the criteria by which it is to be evaluated. A middle ground which recognizes both literary merit and the genre's uniqueness (scientific orientation, dominancy of idea, and interest of speculation) proves to be the most workable approach and stresses the versatility…

This curriculum guide to a mini-course in world literature for high school students is restricted to the study of five short novels written in the twentieth century: "Demian" and "Siddhartha" by Hesse, "Platero and I" by Jimenez, "We Never Make Mistakes" by Solzhenitsyn, and "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" by Joyce. The objectives of the…

The purpose of this paper is to trace a descriptive history of woman's psyche as manifested in English and American literature by and about women during the period from 1688 through 1975. The application of archetypal theory (the description of recurrent patterns in symbolic and narrative structures within a wide and complex field of material) to…

Fifty children's books about the Pacific Northwest area of the United States are listed in this annotated bibliography. Fiction, nonfiction, and biographies published during 1963-1973 are included. The books were chosen for use with grades 1-9 and the appropriate grade level is noted after the annotation for many of the entries. Entries are listed…

The major function of science fiction writers is to describe the nature of and to find resolutions for the role conflicts which confront their social group as it moves into the future. Most science fiction performs what is best described as a "magical" function. The conscious exploration of the meaning of various social roles is seldom attempted;…

Both fiction and nonfiction citations are included in this booklist of children's literature pertaining to the American Revolution, and grade levels are assigned to each of the nearly 500 citations. (JC)

College teachers of history can use science fiction to help students understand historical concepts. A seminar at the University of Tulsa used futuristic literature to provide a broader perspective on the present and the past. Available from: Loren E. Pennington, Division of Social Sciences, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial, Emporia,…

Actively involving a class in creating a story in the classroom can introduce new vocabulary and structures in a meaningful context. Varied forms of language skill can be practised, and work can be assigned according to levels of competence. (SW)

Historical concepts can be taught through analysis of science fiction. Offers a class outline with science fiction resources to examine the boundaries of historical inquiry; six themes for student investigation based on specific resources; and a bibliography of 44 additional anthologies and books. (AV)

Describes the use of science fiction in teaching about the effects of science and technology on human interaction. Questins appropriate for social studies class discussion and tips to teachers on preparing science fiction stories are included. (Author/DB)

Charts the evolution of the black voice in American literature into a self-sufficient, independent literary language. (GW)