Debate can be used instructionally as a systematic, orderly procedure for resolving conflicts and teaching students the importance of judgments adequately supported by facts. (MM)

The author describes what skills he used and how he applied them in teaching Language Arts. (MF)

The author describes a method of teaching initial sounds in words. The teacher writes a story using vocabulary that have the same initial sounds. The stories keep the students' attention and help in the teaching of phonics. (MS)

A rationale for using film in the language arts classroom and suggestions on how to use it. (DD)

Defends the place of grammar instruction in the language arts curriculum by distinguishing it from prescriptive and orthographic conventions. (HTH)

In the article the major principles of a whole language approach are identified and discussed as they may be applied with learning disabled (LD) children. Theoretical assumptions and specific educational practices are described, with recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of whole language programs for LD children. For related…

The article describes language arts and curriculum methods used in a graduate seminar to promote appreciation for creative writing. Students were asked to rewrite the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" in various styles. (CL)

A kindergarten teacher of children with advanced language discusses her use of poetry activities to promote reading readiness, auditory discrimination, oral language, creative thinking, independent working, and a love for poetry. Creative activities begin with drawing picture interpretations and proceed to the students writing their own poems. (CL)

Discusses four basic trends in children's literature that reflect four possible ways of viewing childhood: the mythic, the didactic, the Rousseauvian, and the nihilistic. (DD)

Recommends that in reading and English language arts accountability not be imposed on classroom teachers of black children at this time. (DD)

Storytelling need not be a difficult, time consuming occupation, but should involve dramatization to reach television-oriented children. (DD)

Reviews the events leading to the publication of the journal "English Education" in 1963 and the history of the journal from what it was once to what it has become today. (TB)