Ten selected papers and a panel discussion are included in these conference proceedings. The first paper is entitled "The Emergence of Women in Twentieth-Century Chilean History and Literature" (Caroline Richards). The second paper is "Attitudes Toward Gender in Two Cultures: Puerto Rico and the United States" (Margaret Berrio,…

Both the American author, L. Frank Baum, and his Brazilian counterpart, Jose Monteiro Lobato, created children's books that featured alternative worlds, peopled by characters who fascinated many generations of young readers. The authors were both born in the second half of the nineteenth century into families of privilege, and both enjoyed idyllic…

This annotated bibliography developed by the San Diego (California) County Board of Education was intended to present positive cultural images of diverse ethnic groups. Entries include books on history, biography, folklore, fiction, poetry, arts and crafts, and contemporary life of black Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, Chinese…

Intended for use by teachers, librarians, and parents, this booklist aims at advancing the cause of better human relations through literature. The booklist contains annotations for titles on various subjects in the following areas: (1) growing into self, including personal values and family heritage; (2) wide individual differences, including…

There has been no specific, detailed study, accompanied by pedagogical apparatus, of Mexican-American literature available for use in the high school English classroom. This study shows that there is a significant amount of Mexican-American literature which can be incorporated effectively into a high school literature program to meet the needs of…

Contains annotations of books from five countries--Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, and United States. Annotations are arranged in following categories: (1) Teaching Theory and Practice; (2) Reading, Writing, and Speaking; (3) Fiction; (4) Poetry; (5) Drama; (6) Course and Source Books; (7) Media and Computers; and (8) Reference Books.…

CraftPlus[R] is an integrated learning package that consists of a K-8 spiraling, core writing curriculum based on explicit Target Skills instruction; professional books; grade-level Curriculum Guides; sixteen workshop and classroom demonstration DVDs; and a CD with student samples and other classroom support materials. The grade-level Curriculum…

Provides an annotated bibliography of Norse mythology (picture books, collections, fiction, and information books), highlights prose and poetry resources for adults, and outlines independent and group activities in drama, art, social studies, and language arts. (PEN)

Continues an article that began in the summer 1995 "Interdisciplinary Humanities." Examines ethical concerns about nuclear power, societal control, and prejudice articulated in science fiction literature. Authors studied include Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, and Damon Knight. The earlier article covered literature concerned with ecology…

This annotated bibliography lists a variety of books and reading materials that may be of interest to teachers of students learning English as a Second Language. They are appropriate for reading outside of class or as a supplement to classroom materials. All are trade books, not language instruction books, reflect a variety of cultures with which…

Resources about Arizona for children in kindergarten through eighth grade are listed. Materials include fiction and non-fiction and are mostly English language titles. Books listed have generally been published since 1977, although classic titles distinguished by literary or artistic merit are included, as are bibliographies published before 1977.…

Understanding and reporting students' affective experiences with mathematics is difficult if those experiences do not resonate with personal experiences. Utilising fiction-writing in narrative reporting can be a technique that helps both the researcher and the reader of the research report to immerse themselves in the student's experiential world.…

WITHIN EACH OF 19 FIELDS, BOOKS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY AUTHOR. ENTRIES INCLUDE THE AUTHOR'S NAME, THE TITLE OF THE BOOK, THE PUBLISHER, THE PUBLICATION DATE AND THE PRICE. THE LIST INCLUDES 3,767 ENTRIES. (WO)

The seven thematic units in this guide focus on communication skills, offering English teachers contemporary plans for teaching writing, listening, reading, reasoning, critical thinking, and appreciation of literary genres. The units were selected for their humanistic approaches to student language learning, combining English instruction with…

Adult materials concerning human relations and the history, culture, and current social issues of Black, Chicano, Asian American, and Native American peoples are listed in this revised and expanded edition of the "Bibliography of Multicultural Materials." For each cultural group, entries are categorized under history and current social…