Reading is a process in which interactions between the surface and deep structures of the language bring about understanding.

Describes 24 activities for encouraging response to literature, designed for individual work and for classroom work with pairs, small groups, or the whole class. (GT)

Considers creative writing a vital component of an effective language arts program for children in grades four, five, and six. Discusses the content, activities, and evaluation of a creative writing curriculum. (RL)

Describes a school-based reading/language program in terms of the need for change, community participation, policy development, content and organization, and evaluation. (FL)

Presents two articles designed to help teach the basic subjects--some new ways for teaching math drill and a painless approach to vocabulary building. (Editor/RK)

The author suggests that it is time to teach writing with a holistic approach that will produce students who can write and read equally well, and, if commercial publishers do not create well-focused writing programs, that teachers should develop their own instructional materials. (Author/RK)

Educational problems are related to national and international issues; they can be solved if teachers see beyond the atomizing images projected by advertising and the news media. (DD)

Language delayed children need systematic instruction, experience with a range of language functions, and opportunities for spontaneous speech. (DD)

Presents the findings and implications of a study of the interest patterns of fourth and fifth grade children as they pertain to the content of the short film. (DD)

Suggests that small groups be established in the language arts classroom based on students' skill strengths and weaknesses and on students' preferred companions. (DD)

Suggests that teachers employ dialogue rather than censorship in dealing with the moral dilemma provoked by racist or sexist fiction. (DD)

Discover the treasure of learning activities in your daily paper. This 20-cent text has resources for teaching reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, career education, and local history. (Editor)

Use "West Side Story" or another of the many Broadway musicals that lend themselves to classroom activities to take your students off the beaten path of routine learning. (Author)

Describes the objectives and teaching approach to be used in a college or inservice course in psycholinguistics and reading. (DD)