Provides 10 annotations to journal articles from the ERIC database that cover the topic of drama in the classroom. (MM)

Commenting on the concern over using children's books as a means of instruction or using children's books as an end in themselves, this bibliography suggests ways in which teachers and librarians can provide literature activities that will accommodate both objectives. Included in the 49 annotations are books and materials that suggest activities…

Lists 30 resources that provide essential background information, research findings, examples from the field, and recommendations for practice for teachers of students who speak Ebonics. (SLD)

The writing activities in this book are designed to help children build writing skills through the communication of their own ideas, discoveries, and feelings. Developed and field tested as part of a basic skill development project, the book presents a rationale for primary children's writing, outlines the fundamentals of teaching writing, and…

This collection of seven essays focuses on the wealth of language learning possibilities that open up when teachers surround children with attractive and well-written books and know how to use them in imaginative ways. It reflects the current movement in elementary education toward child-centered teaching and integrating the language arts. Essays…

To examine the effects of traditional reading programs on children's attitudes toward reading and what influence children's literature might have on such attitudes, a study proposed a possible rationale for incorporating children's literature into the curriculum to provide a more balanced reading program for students. The study compiled 60…

Five elementary teachers share their favorite books for storytelling, offering strategies to help children bring them to life. The article presents techniques for acquainting students with different stories and includes an annotated list of books recommended for expanding a storytelling library (myths, fairy tales, folktales, contemporary stories,…

Intended for teachers, this monograph encourages educators to think critically both about critical reading and about what constitutes instruction of critical thinking in schools. The book contains the following chapters: (1) "Crisis in Confidence: The Need for Learner-Centered Schools"; (2) "A Mechanistic World View: Knowledge as…

The first part of this bibliography cites selected books concerning the use of drama in teaching English as a foreign language. The second part cites plays designed for various learning levels, with price and addresses included. All entries are British publications. (CLK)

Developed in the belief that the regular inclusion of literature in the elementary school curriculum can lead to a dynamic interaction and integration in the language arts, this booklet provides an annotated bibliography of children's literature with teaching suggestions. The activities are arranged so that they can be modified from one book to…

Developed by a special task force of language arts teachers, this bibliography contains samples of some well-recognized sources to aid teachers oral communication. The citations are categorized as follows: (1) books providing a foundation of oral communication instruction, (2) books dealing with practical classroom application, (3) resources for…

This collection of abstracts in part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 27 titles deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) the effects of second language learning on achievement in English; (2) developmental aspects and effects of variables on prekindergarten, kindergarten, and…

This 34-item annotated bibliography examines the literature concerning language experience in the following areas: (1) the rationale for incorporating language arts in the primary classroom; (2) whether using language experience aids the child in developing reading strategies; (3) the achievement scores of children using language experience; (4)…

This book presents a description of language arts instruction that advocates language learning that is incorporated throughout the curriculum. The book contains the following chapters: (1) "Language Arts and the Beginnings of Language"; (2) "A Literature Foundation"; (3) "Composing and Comprehending via Literature";…

Focusing on integrating the teaching of language arts through varying functions of language, communication modes and audiences, this curriculum guide emphasizes the importance of a language rich environment which will enable students to understand the purposes and power of language and to use it confidently and creatively. The guide provides…