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Peer reviewedBeck, Cathy; And Others – New Advocate, 1995
Reviews five sets of thematically related books with the intent of helping instructors make connections between children's literature and real living. Investigates five areas, all broadly speaking to the issue of "security": (1) unsettling experiences; (2) nature study; (3) overcoming evil; (4) exploring adolescent angst; (5) journeying for…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, English Curriculum, Language Arts
Peer reviewedMoore, Sharon Arthur; Moore, David W. – Reading Teacher, 1992
Reviews two handbooks of research and focuses on what they have to offer professionals in the field of reading and language arts. (MG)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedRief, Linda – English Journal, 1993
Reviews "The Community as Classroom" by Candida Gillis. Asserts that the book systematically shows how to take a segment of society--in this case, the elderly--and use that community in the language arts classroom. (MM)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Language Arts, Older Adults, School Community Relationship
Robinson, Sandra R. – Teachers and Writers Magazine, 1989
Describes the teaching approach and materials in "Origins," a book about word origins and how to teach them to elementary students. Notes that this book includes step-by-step activities, a brief history of the English language, relevant poetry examples, and several writing ideas. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Oral Language
Peer reviewedOshiro, Madelline; And Others – Language Arts, 1996
Offers reviews of 10 professional books that offer valuable information to language arts teachers who are concerned with the linguistic and cultural diversity in their classrooms. (SR)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Books, Cultural Differences, Educational Research
Peer reviewedEddowes, E. Anne – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1994
Reviews "Favorites, Friendships, Food, and Fantasy: Literature-Based Thematic Units for Early Primary" (A. Lukasevich and F. Pieronek), a two-volume publication that presents four literature-based thematic units for use in the language arts curriculum. The units are designed to be used sequentially in 12- or 15-day segments, and each lesson has 4…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Elementary School Curriculum, Language Arts
Kinnamon, J. C.; Oehring, Sandra – Instructor, 1990
Computer programs covering several subject areas and grade levels are reviewed. The programs include multimedia courseware, simulations, and interactive software. Teaching tips which suggest methods of utilizing the programs are offered. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviewed are three computer software programs: (1) "World GeoGraph"--geography, discovery tool, grades 6-12, Apple IIGS; (2) "Grammatik III"--language arts, grade 7-adult, IBM, PS/2, Tandy 1000; (3) "Words & Concepts I, II, III"--language and concept training for special education, age 3-9, Apple II with speech…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Teaching, Discovery Processes
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
The use of programs on the topic of dinosaurs in interdisciplinary exercises which may include mathematics, science, history, and language arts is described. Reviews of 16 different computer programs are included. Possible misconceptions and how they are dealt with in various programs are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Milone, Michael N., Jr. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
Teaching techniques and the use of grammar checking programs are described. Assignments using these programs are suggested. Four specific packages are reviewed. The importance of the revision process in writing is stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviews three computer software programs: (1) "The Children's Writing and Publishing Center"--writing and creative arts, grades 2-8, Apple II; (2) "Slide Shop"--graphics and desktop presentations, grades 4-12, Apple II and IBM; and (3) "Solve It"--problem solving and language arts, grades 4-12, Apple II. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedForsyth, Al, Jr., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1990
Recommends two computer programs for elementary social studies use that help solve the problem of one-computer classrooms: Little Shoppers Kit, a store-in-the-classroom role play; and Choices, Choices, a two-part program concerning ethical questions relevant to students' experiences. Emphasizes cooperative learning, teacher as facilitator, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning
