Compares two film adaptations of Robert McCloskey's "Homer Price," concluding that the Weston Woods' version, "The Doughnuts," is valuable for use in the language arts program. (DD)

Uses anecdotes to illustrate suggestions on how to involve reluctant learners in the study of English. (DD)

"Ready...and...tiptoe!" Creative movement adds style and structure to classroom learning. (Editor)

A fictitious festivity features nouns, adjectives and verbs as the guests of honor. (Editor)

A sequential program in listening is just as important as a sequential program in reading. (DD)

Language arts and science activities are combined in a program based on the adventures of an imaginary character. (DD)

One typewriter or many--a typing program delights students and helps improve language skills. (Editor)

Touchdowns, home runs, goals and bull's-eyes! These are some of the rewards in store for the students who play typing drill games at Del Mar Heights Elementary School in Del Mar, California. (Author)

Describes the use of some read-alouds from Alexandre Dumas'"The Count of Monte Cristo" which helped to demonstrate some principles of learning foreign languages. Describes briefly the read aloud selection, discusses some specific activities that relate to foreign language learning, and discusses specific language arts activities. (SR)

Established in 1969, the Coretta Scott King Awards, given by the American Library Association were established to honor African American authors and illustrators. Presents nine activities to promote awareness of Coretta Scott King, the Coretta Scott King Awards, and the lives and works of past award winners. Lists and describes winners and honors…

Discusses how interviews with fifth-grade students about their literacy journeys--the experiences that led them to where they are now in reading and writing--gave great insight (to their teacher as well as to many other teachers) into what makes language arts instruction "take." Conveys the importance of authentic literacy experiences. (SR)

Discusses how language arts educators can promote enduring change, including the need for continuous cooperation, collaboration, and reflection; the active involvement of all the stakeholders during every stage of nurturing visions; and how to support this complex growth process with flexibility and with an enduring commitment. (SR)

Author/illustrator Pat Cummings talks about drawing, her favorite illustrators, her first book, her work habits, teaching, inspiration, working with other writers, and offers advice to parents, teachers, and children about art. Lists books written and/or illustrated by Cummings, and suggests activities based on her books using art, language arts,…