A variety of French language classroom activities are described, including a game to familiarize immersion students with Canada; exercises using songs; a teacher-student competitive vocabulary game; communicative activities; three games to practice verb conjugations, previously learned structures, and vocabulary; and a whole-language activity…

Describes a lesson that shows high school students a work of art derived from literature, acquainting them with methods an artist can use to present a story in visual form. Students discuss how Anthony van Dyck controlled and manipulated light, color, gesture, and composition in his painting to depict a moment from literature. (LS)

A classroom exercise is described that simulates the everyday interactions within a French apartment house. The cultural, linguistic, and affective benefits of the activity are discussed. (MSE)

Classroom simulation of a hotel is proposed as a motivating method for functional language learning. Related activities and exercises are outlined. (MSE)

Classroom activities used in acting courses that can be useful in developing French second language skills are described. Appropriate adaptations for variety, different purposes, and different skill levels are discussed. (MSE)

Describes the teaching approach and materials in "Origins," a book about word origins and how to teach them to elementary students. Notes that this book includes step-by-step activities, a brief history of the English language, relevant poetry examples, and several writing ideas. (MM)

Considers alternative methods for using the computer in the intermediate macroeconomics course. Presents a flexible approach to using computer spreadsheets to illustrate the principal elements of macrotheory. Shows that the ability to fully integrate algebraic, numerical, and graphical presentations with electronic spreadsheets adds a significant…

Examples used to illustrate Simpson's paradox for secondary students include probabilities, university admissions, batting averages, student-faculty ratios, and average and expected class sizes. Each result is explained. (DC)

Offers an abridged version of a handbook designed for use in a seminar required of all seniors in the Henry M. Jackson School's International Studies Program at the University of Washington (Seattle). The culminating experience requires students to apply their knowledge about the world to an actual research problem. (KO)

This article suggests several lessons, exercises, and class projects that utilize the Iran-Contra affair as a theme. Designed to aid the development of abilities necessary for civic virtue, the activities focus on fact gathering, validating claims, reflecting on the source of opinions, and learning to ask questions. (IAH)

Describes a class activity demonstrating the reality of revolution to introductory political science students. Student "plants" rebel against a teacher's "injustice," overthrow the teacher when he calls on a higher authority, and mobilize the class to sign a petition. Follow-up discussion covers elements required for revolution. (LS)

Examines connections between children's social pretend play and their improvised classroom drama. Describes similarities and differences between language used to frame social pretend play and language used by teachers and students to frame the imaginary worlds of drama. (MM)

Outlines two assignments: (1) analyzing an article from the popular press for its use of slanting and propaganda devices; and (2) writing an article that incorporates various techniques of slanting and propagandizing. Includes two "slanted" articles about Walter Mondale's presidential campaign to use in this exercise. (MM)

Describes a rationale which suggests that repetitious activities and motivational techniques should be integrated to produce successful achievement, enhanced perseverance, and positive self-concept. (RS)

Discusses the creative techniques used in eight recently published picture books deemed "age appropriate" for three- to seven-year-olds. Urges preschool teachers to familiarize themselves with available books, and suggests a technique for incorporating literature into the curriculum. Offers a bibliography of story, science, alphabet, and "must…