The Act of Writing: Canadian Essays for Composition. 4th ed.
Active Voices III
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Related Readings
After the End: Teaching and Learning Creative Revision
Against Borders: Promoting Books for a Multicultural World
Alternatives to Grading Student Writing
An Anthology for Young Writers
The Arch of Experience
The Art Image Mini Kit: L'Image de l'Art Mini Ensembles: Grade 6
The Art of Fact: A Historical Anthology of Literary Journalism
The Art of Listening
Assessment in the Learning Organization: Shifting the Paradigm
The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual: Including Guidelines on Photo Captions, Filing the Wire, Proofreaders' Marks, Copyright. 6th ed.
The Act of Writing: Canadian Essays for Composition. 4th ed. (Print-Anthology). Conrad, Ronald. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1995. 347 p. ISBN 0-07-551829-5 ($26.95 pbk.).
(CAN) A broad sampling of essays organized by type, this anthology is designed to help students explore varied essay topics, styles, and structures. An introductory chapter discusses common myths about writing, strategies for effective writing at each stage in the writing process, and guidelines for effective use of the computer. For each essay, the book suggests topics and specific strategies for writing. The book offers a table of contents, brief introductions to the authors, suggestions for further reading, ideas for discussion and writing, a glossary, and a listing of contents by subject.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Short Prose
Active Voices III (Print-Anthology). Moffett, James, et al. Boynton Cook Publishing, Inc. (IRW), 1987. 414 p. ISBN 0-86709-113-4 ($42.50 pbk.).
A sampling of varied writing by students, this collection provides students with models of journal and diary entries, memoirs and autobiographies, factual accounts, essays, editorials, and imaginative prose, poetry, and plays. Included are a table of contents and occasional brief suggestions for writing.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Multigenre
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Print-Fiction). Twain, Mark. Penguin Books Canada Limited (LRDC), 1995. 334 p. Order no. 1594 ($4.90 pbk.).
As Huck journeys with Jim down the Mississippi, he encounters a cross section of people and learns about life and civilization in his time. Through a teenage nonconformist character, Twain satirizes early America.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Related Readings (Print-Anthology). Twain, Mark, et al. (Literature Connections Series). McDougal, Littell/Houghton Mifflin (NEL), 1997. 408 p. ISBN 0-395-77550-7 ($17.45 hdc.). Literature Connections Sourcebook - ISBN 0-395-78394-1 ($15.45 pbk.).
This edition of the classic novel includes eight selections of prose and poetry relating to the story's theme. The teacher's guide provides background information to the novel and accompanying selections, teaching strategies, and suggested writing assignments.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
After the End: Teaching and Learning Creative Revision (Print-Non-Fiction). Lane, Barry. Heinemann Educational Bks. (IRW), 1993. 230 p. ISBN 0-435-08714-2 ($42.50 pbk.).
A sourcebook of practical ideas for helping middle and secondary level students in the revision stage of their writing, this is an easily understood and interesting resource. Using brief examples of writing, the book discusses ways to promote the search for new meanings and possibilities throughout the entire writing process. A concluding section of the book demonstrates strategies for teaching creative revision. Included are a table of contents, index, and list of titles for further reading.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Against Borders: Promoting Books for a Multicultural World (Print-Non-Fiction). Rochman, Hazel. American Library Association (CLA), 1993. 288 p. ISBN 0-8389-0601-X ($35.25 pbk.).
This book is based on the principle that experiencing literature from many cultures can work to break down borders among people of different cultures. The first section of the book provides pertinent comments on topics such as multiculturalism, authorship by a person not from the culture, and political correctness. Focusing on epic journeys, heroic tales, and stories of outsiders, friendship, and families, the book discusses literature as a vehicle for exploring universal thoughts and needs. In the second section of the book, the author offers reviews of books and films that illustrate racial oppression and that feature major American ethnic groups.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Alternatives to Grading Student Writing (Print-Non-Fiction). Tchudi, Stephen, ed. National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), 1997. 307 p. ISBN 0-8141-0130-5 ($22.95 U.S. pbk.).
This collection of essays looks at ways of involving students collaboratively in assessing their writing, creating carefully articulated criteria, providing ample response to students' work, and communicating with parents about student progress and achievement. The book includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
An Anthology for Young Writers (Print-Anthology). Meredith, Robert C. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1975. 239 p. ISBN 0-8442-5604-8 ($20.95 pbk.).
The prose selections in this anthology are useful as models for students. The book invites readers to use six basic questions about writing technique as they analyze the writing selections with a view to imitating the form and organization of the modules. Included are a table of contents, introductory suggestions using the book, and suggestions for discussion and writing.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Short Prose
The Arch of Experience (Print-Anthology). Mills, Ian W. and Mills, Judith H. Holt, Rinehart & Winston Canada Ltd (LRDC), 1987. 413 p. Order no. 13719 ($27.31 pbk.).
(CAN) Organized into themes that include making judgments, people's destructive nature, and heroes and idealists, this is a collection of 55 varied prose selections. Each selection is accompanied by challenging assignments relating to writing, discussion, and drama. The book contains a table of contents and concluding chapter of activities for independent study in each thematic unit.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Journalism Studies 20; Recollection; Short Prose
The Art Image Mini Kit: L'Image de l'Art Mini Ensembles: Grade 6 (Art Prints). Briere, Monique. (Art Image Series). Art Image Publications (LRDC), 1988. Order no. 6150 ($22.15).
(CAN) This packet contains 25 colour art prints of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works from various cultures, including a number of works from Canadian artists. The prints, which are 14 cm x 22 cm, provide useful visuals to prompt writing or small group discussion. A small guide is included.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
The Art of Fact: A Historical Anthology of Literary Journalism (Print-Anthology). Kerrane, Kevin and Yagoda, Ben, eds. Charles Scribner's Sons (DIS), 1997. 558 p. ISBN 0-684-83041-8 ($47.00 hdc.).
The more than 50 articles in this collection of literary journalism focus on a wide range of topics and issues. Written by prominent journalists, the selections present the varied styles, moods, and perspectives that encompass "new journalism's" truth in political and social reporting. Included are a table of contents, preface describing the criteria for inclusion, and an index. Teachers are advised to select articles suited to the needs and maturity of their students.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Short Prose; Teacher Reference
The Art of Listening (Video). Learning Seed Company (SSC), 1993. 27 min. Order no. BLS158 ($149.00).
Seven keys to better listening are identified and modelled in this video. Using workplace, school, and home scenarios, the program discusses body stance, note-taking, awareness of filters, maintaining interest, open-ended feedback questions, listening without interrupting, and listening between the words. Note: While the information presented is excellent, one host speaks in a somewhat strident manner.
Suggested Use: Communication Studies 20
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Assessment in the Learning Organization: Shifting the Paradigm (Print-Non-Fiction). Costa, Arthur L. and Kallick, Bena, eds. Association for Supervision (ASCD), 1995. 229 p. ISBN 0-87120-250-6 ($29.95 U.S. pbk.).
In this collection of writings, outstanding educators present personal experiences in the classroom and their insights into assessment practices. They discuss how assessment should involve systems thinking, feedback to promote continual learning, and use of a developmental continuum that helps students set goals. Included are a table of contents, index, and recommended readings.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual: Including Guidelines on Photo Captions, Filing the Wire, Proofreaders' Marks, Copyright. 6th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Goldstein, Norm, ed. Addison-Wesley Longman, Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 317 p. Order no. 8789 ($16.95 pbk.).
The entries in this alphabetized listing of commonly accepted terms include correct usage, abbreviations, capitalization, and hyphenation. As well, the book contains a guide to punctuation, a list of proofreaders' marks, and separate alphabetized listings of sports and business guidelines. Concluding sections giving libel, freedom of information, and copyright regulations relate to American law. The book contains a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20