The nature of mythology is examined and its place in the English curriculum determined in a study that includes a review of the literature since the early twentieth century. Findings indicate that mythology has been used as a symbolic form--a mythical mode of thought--or a way of forming reality. Fundamental to the mythical mode of thought are a…

Elementary-grade reading materials produced in the Navajo language were evaluated at a teacher's conference held in Gallup, New Mexico, on April 28-29, 1972. Participants, mostly teachers, at the conference numbered approximately 45. The 5 texts evaluated were "Mosilgai" (School Cat), "Jasper," Pabii Doo Masi" (Puppy and…

This guide for a quinmester course in folklore provides performance objectives, teaching strategies, learning activities, and lists of resources for both students and teachers. The course materials include the fable, parable, fairy tale, American tall tale, and the ballad, as well as some American mythology. (DB)

A collection of articles from "The Language of Man" series is presented which describe the ways in which we think and act. The articles deal with semantics, the language of advertising, language and race, and language and politics; they are augmented by humorous features, examples from real life, and graphics. The style is informal. The book is…

Advantages and disadvantages to writing behavioral objectives, especially for teachers of language arts, are discussed. The three commonly accepted domains of learnings--cognitive, affective, and psychomotor--are presented in relation to verbs used to indicate learning in those domains. Steps in identifying evidences of learning are: (1) State…

Prepared for the 1971 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Annual Meeting, this collection of ideas, activities, and unit plans from the Mounds View Environmental Education Project would be useful for junior and senior high school teachers and curriculum planners. Content includes: (1) a senior high course outline and daily lesson plans…

This paper attempts to provide an historical context for defining post-elementary-school "reading," offers a working title for a potentially unifying thesis, and briefly describes the major instructional objectives, operations, and implications issuing from the thesis. The term "Languaging in the Content Areas" is proposed as…

This report discusses the present state of guidance in the writing of book reports by children in Japan, the basic factors considered in proposing standards for book reports, and standards suggested for evaluating book reports. Many different book-report contests are held each year in Japan, and some contests are conducted on a scale large enough…

This follow-up study assessed the effects of two different intervention strategies on the reading, language, and intellectual development of preschool children who participated in a North Carolina Head Start program during the period from 1968 to 1969. Children in the experimental group received structured language arts instruction in the first…

The background of the Kanawha County, language arts textbook controversy is described, and several factors are examined as possible precipitating elements in the controversy. The major actions, reactions, and occurrences in Kanawha County from April 1974 to April 1975 are reported, and various sources are used to document positions taken by…

Article provided a monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources for educating elementary school students. (Editor/RK)

Publishers' descriptions of new books and materials for secondary language arts are presented. (JH)

Any topic, in this case Frogs, can be related effectively to all areas of the curriculum for an exciting and enjoyable reading/language experience. (JH)

Describes ways to develop a strategy for using activity stations in reading and language arts. (RB)