This introductory manual offers an overview of the Hawaii English Program in Literature for elementary students--a program designed to help children enjoy and understand literature through active exploration of a variety of stories and poems from contemporary works as well as from the classics. Part I, "Preparing to Teach the Program", describes goals and objectives, program organization, teaching strategies, learning activities, and resources of the program. Part II, "Teaching the Program," outlines several important guidelines for teachers, such as using the program daily, becoming familiar with all selections on the reading list, and reading aloud to students. Part III, "Managing the Program," presents suggestions on developing a flexible class organization, developing management techniques for small groups, involving students in planning and decision-making, and making adjustments for exceptional children. Part IV, "Evaluating Pupil Progress, the Program, and Instruction," summarizes provisions in the program for monitoring pupil progress and suggests questions that teachers might keep in mind for an ongoing evaluation of the program and of their teaching. (A sixteen-page list of selected childrens' readings, as well as a limited number of records, is attached.) (ARH)