The authors advocate a systems approach to language teaching and learning that takes into account all the interlocking elements of language arts. Through a summer study (a concentrated working session) and ongoing problem solving activities, the system's essentials are respected, and effective and well-coordinated change is possible. (Author/DS)

This issue is devoted to articles describing education games in language arts, social studies, science, reading, and mathematics for the use of the elementary classroom teacher. (JD)

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

The path to power over language is to use it. With that perspective three new directions in language arts are discussed: emphasis upon language for genuine communication uses, a greater concern for oral learning, and a vision of fluent reading as a strategy of using a few selected cues instead of everything on the printed line. (Author/RK)

A series of activities to help junior high school students understand that common barriers to communication are cultural differences, ethnocentrism, prejudice, and misinterpretation. (Author/AV)

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

This joint statement expresses concerns about present practices in pre-first grade reading instruction and makes recommendations for improvement. The statement was prepared by seven organizations concerned with preschool education and/or reading instruction. (BD)

Looks into the functions of children's writing to determine what children can meaningfully write about. Discusses research on the functions of writing and then suggests assignments where children write letters to different audiences, such as to themselves and to their future children. These assignments help children learn about themselves. (SKC)

Describes a workshop offered by elementary library media specialists for teachers and administrators which illustrated ways in which media specialists can support and enhance curriculum. Included are detailed examples of activities and projects in social science, language arts, and science which have been implemented in Maryland schools. (CLB)

Discusses Eliot Wigginton, high school English teacher and founder of Foxfire magazine. Presents excerpts from an interview with Wigginton, in which he discusses his educational philosophy, including cultural journalism. (ARH)

Provides eight fully-developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in guidance, music, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Components described for each activity include (1) objectives, (2) subject area objectives, (3) resources, (4) instructional roles, (5) activity and procedures, (6)…

Presents writing activities appropriate in the mathematics classroom in the five categories of direct use of language, linguistic translation, summarizing, applied use of language, and creative use of language. (PK)

Describes a five-month project wherein three classes of sophomore language arts students with reading and writing deficiencies wrote and produced plays. Claims this "constructivist" technique is effective because individual components of language are acquired intuitively as the learner engages actively in discourse with other active readers and…

Several winter activities and resources about winter activities are described for adaptation by teachers, regardless of the particular climate of the area. Included are descriptions of activities in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, motor skills, and outdoor education. (CB)

Provides descriptions and background information on: the use of workcards; Piaget and science curriculum analysis; a case for integrated science; the mechanism of aqueous bromination; integrating science/mathematics with language arts; and energy education. (ML)