The Communicator's Handbook: Tools, Techniques and Technology. 3rd ed.
Connections Series
Constructing Reality: Exploring Media Issues in Documentary
Constructing Reality Series
The Contemporary Writing Curriculum: Rehearsing, Composing, and Valuing
Content Area Reading. 5th ed.
Content Reading and Literacy: Succeeding in Today's Diverse Classrooms. 2nd ed.
Contest: Essays by Canadian Students. 3rd ed.
Contours: Plays From Across Canada
Cordelia Clark
A Corner in Each Life: Contemporary Canadian Stories
Cornet at Night
Countries of Invention
The Courtship
Covering Disasters
Covering the Big Story
CP Caps and Spelling
CP Stylebook: A Guide for Writers and Editors
The Crafted Poem
Creative Communication: Projects in Acting, Speaking, Oral Reading. 5th ed.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing Handbook
Cultural Perspectives on Literacy and Education Series
Cultural Studies Goes to School: Reading and Teaching Popular Media
Cultural Studies in Question
Culture, Media and Identities Series
The Communicator's Handbook: Tools, Techniques and Technology. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Calvert, Patricia, ed. Maupin House Publishing (MPH), 1996. 263 p. ISBN 0-929895-16-9 ($37.95 pbk.).
This resource gives practical advice to aid effective communication in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and brochures. It also guides communication in radio, television news, multimedia, video, and public speaking in several contexts. Included are sections dealing with photography, graphic and exhibit design, the Internet, and emerging issues in communication. The book contains a table of contents and numerous visuals.
Suggested Use: Communication Studies 20; Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Connections Series (Print-Anthology). Please refer to the titles: Imagining, Relating, and Discovering.
Constructing Reality: Exploring Media Issues in Documentary (Kit). Mosocovitch, Arlene. (Constructing Reality Series). National Film Board of Canada (LRDC), 1993. Resource Book and 6 videos - Order no. 6779 ($276.40 kit). Resource Book - Order no. 6781 ($52.45 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource shows how filmmakers shape a particular viewpoint and version of the story for viewers. Through reference to National Film Board productions and interviews with Canadian filmmaking personnel, the manual highlights the responsibilities of filmmakers and the awareness required by viewers as they create or analyze documentaries and docudramas. Visuals from film productions illustrate various aspects of filmmaking, point of view, bias, the use of violence, and representations of race, gender, and class. Included are ideas for discussion and activity, an index and glossary of film and video terms, and indexes of articles, filmmakers, and themes.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Media Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
Constructing Reality Series (Kit). Please refer to the title: Constructing Reality: Exploring Media Issues in Documentary.
The Contemporary Writing Curriculum: Rehearsing, Composing, and Valuing (Print-Non-Fiction). Huff, Roland and Kline, Charles R. Teacher's College Press (GUC), 1987. 202 p. ISBN 0-8077-2863-2 ($26.50 pbk.).
This is a thorough exploration of strategies for teaching and assessing student writing. Included are sections dealing with journals used for cognitive development and composing, stages in the writing process, peer group responses to student writing, and establishing criteria for assessing writing. The book contains a table of contents, an index, and a sample competency criteria listing.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Content Area Reading. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Vacca, Jo Anne L. and Vacca, Richard T. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 460 p. Order no. 7638 ($74.70 hdc.).
An excellent overview of reading theory and practice, this text discusses topics such as scaffolding instruction to accommodate classroom diversity, activating and building prior knowledge, collaborative learning experiences, writing to learn, authentic assessment, extending and reinforcing concepts and vocabulary, and developing strategies for comprehension and study. The book contains a table of contents, a subject index, an index of names, and an appendix of graphic representations with corresponding text frames.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Content Reading and Literacy: Succeeding in Today's Diverse Classrooms. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Alvermann, Donna E. and Phelps, Stephen F. Allyn & Bacon Canada (LRDC), 1998. 384 p. Order no. 8483 ($68.90 hdc.).
This text offers theoretical and practical information about the teacher's role in developing literacy. The book includes topics such as learning in culturally diverse classrooms, an overview of the reading process, assessment, creating a favourable literacy environment, vocabulary development, and methods of scaffolding reading and study activity. The book contains a table of contents, bibliographies of suggested student literature, an author index, and a subject index.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
Contest: Essays by Canadian Students. 3rd ed. (Print-Anthology). McArthur, Murray, ed. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1998. 212 p. Order no. 16034 ($24.20 pbk.).
(CAN) Following a brief overview of the writing process, this anthology presents winners of a contest that identified student writers from across Canada. The essays in this collection are organized into categories of expressive, persuasive, and expository writing, and include several professional writers' works, along with questions for review or written activity. The book contains a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Short Prose
Contours: Plays From Across Canada (Print-Anthology). Bell, William, ed. Irwin Publishing Inc. (LRDC), 1993. 331 p. Order no. 8666 ($20.70 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) The nine Canadian plays in this collection cover a broad range of themes including Aboriginal issues, love, personal identity, racism and prejudice, contemporary social issues, old age, isolation and loneliness, family, and coming of age. Each play is accompanied by a brief biography of the playwright, as well as pre- and post-reading questions and suggestions for discussion or writing. The book contains a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Plays
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
Cordelia Clark (Print-Anthology). Wilson, Budge. Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. (LRDC), 1994. 167 p. Order no. 8425 ($4.90 pbk.).
(CAN) The ten short stories in this collection explore the complexity of human relationships among family members and school friends.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories
A Corner in Each Life: Contemporary Canadian Stories (Print-Anthology). Armstrong, Sean and Corbeil, Carole, eds. (Reflections in Fiction Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1994. 255 p. Order no. 14765 ($19.50 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 14875 ($21.85 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology contains over 20 short stories chosen to reflect the diversity of Canadian life in its many regions. Stories in the book also illustrate the need for effective communication among people in family, community, and cross-cultural settings. The book includes a table of contents, brief biographic notes on the authors, and an index by theme.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories
Cornet at Night (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1963. 15 min. Order no. 105B0163017 ($39.95).
(CAN) Based on a short story by Sinclair Ross, this film recalls rural life on the Prairies in the 1930s. When a farmer's young son hires an itinerant trumpet player to help with the harvest, he realizes that the man represents a more aesthetic life. That night, as the man's trumpet speaks from the shadows, the boy pauses to listen and ponder his own future.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20
Countries of Invention (Print-Anthology). Stephenson, Craig, ed. Addison-Wesley Longman, Ltd. (ADD), 1993. 340 p. ISBN 0-201-60218-0 ($24.71 pbk.).
(CAN) This collection of contemporary prose from Canadian and international writers includes brief author notes and a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Multigenre
The Courtship (Print-Anthology). Wilson, Budge. House of Anansi Press Limited (IRW), 1994. 151 p. ISBN 0-7736-7456-X ($6.99 pbk.).
(CAN) The nine short stories in this collection are of varied topic and mood. They describe the experiences of characters ranging from the very young to the elderly, and touch on the small events that form the daily successes and tragedies in people's lives.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories
Covering Disasters (Video). (News Writing Series). Annenberg/CPB Project (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3163.
Through conversations with American journalists and broadcasters, this video discusses strategies for effective reporting of unforseen events. The video emphasizes the pressures of writing under deadlines, the challenge that good reporters face in finding the real story, and the use of the stylebook to promote good writing. This video is useful for introducing or reinforcing concepts discussed in the classroom.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
Covering the Big Story (Video). First Light Video Publishing (VEC), 1996. 28 min. Order no. 46210 ($210.00).
Focusing on the O. J. Simpson trial, this video shows the equipment and media personnel needed to cover a large media event.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
(CP) Caps and Spelling (Print-Non-Fiction). Canadian Press News Limited (CAP), 1996. 181 p. ISBN 0-920009-16-6 ($17.00 coil-bound).
(CAN) This is a handy reference to spelling and capitalization of words, proper names, and abbreviations, giving general guidelines and an alphabetical listing of terms. Concluding pages list proper usage of numbers in several contexts and give shorter, more familiar alternatives for long, formal vocabulary.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Language Resource
CP Stylebook: A Guide for Writers and Editors (Print-Non-Fiction). Buckley, Peter, ed. Canadian Press News Limited (LRDC), 1995. 471 p. Order no. 8684 ($29.70 pbk.).
(CAN) A comprehensive reference work used in newsrooms across Canada, this stylebook addresses ethical standards for gathering and writing the news, guidelines for writing several types of basic news stories, legal issues, writing and editing for clarity, illustrations in stories, avoiding common news writing errors, and use of unbiased terminology. The book contains a table of contents, index, maps, and handbook of technical terms, grammar, and usage.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Language Resource
The Crafted Poem (Print-Non-Fiction). Ioannou, Susan. Wordwrights Canada (LRDC), 1994. 58 p. Order no. 14673 ($10.45 pbk.).
(CAN) This booklet provides basic advice about finding inspiration, effective crafting of poetic structure and elements, and publishing. Interspersed throughout are brief illustrative examples of varied types of poetry. The booklet contains a table of contents, glossary, and lists of Canadian resources, including writing associations.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Creative Communication: Projects in Acting, Speaking, Oral Reading. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Tanner, Fran Averett. Clark Publishing (LRDC), 1996. 315 p. Order no. 8051 ($27.85 U.S. pbk.).
This book contains numerous oracy activities, including listening, oral reading, informal acting, and other formal and informal speech opportunities. Each activity includes a vocabulary list, introductory questions, teacher's evaluation chart, and suggestions for project assignments. An appendix lists additional print and non-print sources for study or activity as well as student evaluation charts. Also included is an index. Since activities in this book are presented in isolation as a sequenced program, teachers are advised to use the material within the framework of their thematic units of study.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Creative Writing (Print-Non-Fiction). Mueller, Lavonne and Reynolds, Jerry D. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1990. 256 p. ISBN 0-8442-5365-0 ($21.95 pbk.). Teacher's Manual - ISBN 0-8442-5366-9 ($13.95 pbk.).
This reissue of an older resource offers ideas for writing in several genres, including poetry, the short story, new journalism, and drama. Using samples of writing, the book suggests ways to help students find and explore their ideas in print. Included are chapters discussing the writer's journal, publishing, and technical aspects of verse, dialogue, and staging. The book contains a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Journalism Studies 20
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
The Creative Writing Handbook (Print-Non-Fiction). Amberg, Jay and Larson, Mark. Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 1992. 143 p. Order no. 14442 ($12.60 pbk.).
A source of ideas for the writing process in several genres, this book contains models, pre-writing activities, drafting directions, editing and proofreading activities. Throughout the book are examples and exercises that focus on sentence combining and usage. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Language Resource; Teacher Reference
Cultural Perspectives on Literacy and Education Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Cultural Studies Goes to School: Reading and Teaching Popular Media.
Cultural Studies Goes to School: Reading and Teaching Popular Media (Print-Non-Fiction). Buckingham, David and Sefton-Green, Julian. (Cultural Perspectives on Literacy and Education Series). Taylor & Francis, Inc. (IRW), 1994. 229 p. ISBN 0-7484-0200-4 ($42.00 pbk.).
This British resource provides in-depth, thoughtful rationale for media studies courses. It looks at the relationships between students' involvement with popular culture and their experiences in media education. Included are discussions about the influences of a wide range of print and non-print media, students' active or passive reception of media, and the roles of gender, race, and economic status. Concluding sections suggest a number of classroom media projects. The book contains a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Cultural Studies in Question (Print-Non-Fiction). Ferguson, Marjorie and Golding, Peter, eds. Sage Publications (SAG), 1997. 247 p. ISBN 0-8039-7923-1 ($74.50 hdc.). ISBN 0-8039-7924-X ($24.95 pbk.).
The essays in this resource present varied perspectives on cultural scholarship. Offering critical reflection on issues in contemporary social and cultural analysis, the book contains chapters about cultural studies and political economy, feminism, and the media. This is a useful resource for teachers wanting an in-depth analysis of current cultural studies practice.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Culture, Media and Identities Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Doing Cultural Studies: The Story of the Sony Walkman.