Dance Like a Poor Man
Dawn Land
Days of Thrills and Laughter
Dear Nobody
Deep Revision: A Guide for Teachers, Students, and Other Writers
Demographics
Departures
The Detective Story: From Sherlock Holmes to Hemlock Jones, a Panorama of Great Detective Mysteries
Development and Organization of a Story
Dimensions II: Precise Thought and Language in the Essay
Dimensions: A Book of Essays
The Dionne Years: A Thirties Melodrama
Discoveries in Non-Fiction
Discovering. 2nd ed.
Doing Cultural Studies: The Story of the Sony Walkman
Dreamland: A History of Early Canadian Movies 1895-1939
Dance Like a Poor Man (Print-Fiction). Hofer, Samuel. Hofer Publishers (LRDC), 1995. 157 p. Order no. 14177 ($10.25 pbk.).
(SK) As a 12 year-old Hutterite boy, Peter Waldner faced censure because his actions were in violation of the community's traditional order. Simply told through Peter's eyes, this story provides opportunities for discussion about how youth react to adults' desire for maintaining traditions and about the religious heritage of Hutterians.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection
Dawn Land (Print-Fiction). Bruchac, Joseph. Fulcrum Publishing (FUL), 1993. 317 p. ISBN 1-55591-134-X ($19.95 hdc.).
(I/M) Drawing on the oral traditions of the western Abenaki, this quest novel depicts life in pre-contact northeastern United States. The mythic hero, Young Hunter, sets out with his faithful dogs to find and destroy the evil Ancient Ones, who threaten the people. Joined by Redbird, who has escaped from the Ancient Ones and their twisted human slave, Young Hunter is guided by the wisdom of traditional stories and visions of the future. He and Redbird show courage and ingenuity in confronting and outwitting their enemies. This story includes sensitive content and challenging plot shifts between Young Hunter and his evil nemesis.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection
Days of Thrills and Laughter (Video). (Hollywood Chronicles Series). MPI Motion Picture (KDK), 1987. 93 min. Order no. MP1329 ($19.99).
Excerpts from silent movies present the performers and varied styles of 1920s cinema. Note: The video includes footage of Aboriginal stereotypes in silent movies.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20
Dear Nobody (Print-Fiction). Doherty, Berlie. William Morrow & Co. (LRDC), 1994. 232 p. Order no. 14166 ($5.30 pbk.).
Addressed to an unborn baby, this is the story of two 18 year olds, Chris and Helen, when they discover that Helen is pregnant. Chris' mother, who walked out on the family years before, reappears and wants to be reunited with her son. Chris attempts to work through his reactions to these two traumatic events.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20
Deep Revision: A Guide for Teachers, Students, and Other Writers (Print-Non-Fiction). Willis, Meredith Sue. Teachers & Writers Collaborative (TWC), 1993. 176 p. ISBN 0-915924-40-4 ($23.95 U.S. hdc.). Order no. 8673 ($16.50 U.S. pbk.).
This is an excellent, easy-to-follow resource that explains the steps involved in each stage of the writing process, from pre-writing to the final draft. The author delineates revision as a natural, logical, and rewarding process.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Language Resource
Demographics (Video). (Life on the Internet Series). McNabb and Connolly (MCN), 1996. 25 min. No order number is required. ($95.00).
This video promotes the Internet as an exciting source of information and entertainment for people of varied ages and walks of life. The program discusses the gender and geographic demographics of current Internet use.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20
Departures (Print-Anthology). Barry, James, ed. (Reflections in Literature Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1991. 240 p. Order no. 6225 ($21.95 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 6226 ($26.15 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology contains a blend of traditional and modern poetry by Canadian and international poets. Included are a table of contents, glossary, index of authors, and index of titles.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Poetry; Recollection
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
The Detective Story: From Sherlock Holmes to Hemlock Jones, a Panorama of Great Detective Mysteries (Print-Anthology). Schwartz, Saul. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1975. 441 p. ISBN 0-8442-5613-7 ($28.95 pbk.).
The 15 detective stories in this collection represent the work of several leading mystery writers. Accompanying text offers suggestions for analysis and research, as well as background information about the authors and their historic contributions to the genre. Included are a table of contents, bibliography, and information about the Mystery Writers of America, Incorporated.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Short Stories
Development and Organization of a Story (Video). (News Writing Series). Annenberg/CPB Project (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3171.
Through conversations with American journalists, this video discusses truth and accuracy in gathering and writing the news. It deals with the use of the inverted pyramid as well as the hourglass and circle story shapes, focus sentences, and transitions in concise, effective news reporting. This video is suitable as an introduction or reinforcement of concepts discussed in the classroom.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
Dimensions II: Precise Thought and Language in the Essay (Print-Anthology). Davies, Richard and Kirkland, Glen. Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 1996. 183 p. Order no. 8037 ($19.90 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8038 ($29.30 spiral-bound).
(CAN) This anthology provides students with visuals and essays designed to encourage an understanding of and appreciation for the essay. Included are a photo essay as well as nine types of written essays organized thematically. Each essay is followed by questions and suggestions for activity. Included are a table of contents and a glossary. The teacher's guide provides a commentary, biographic note, and pre-, during, and post-reading response suggestions for each selection.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Prose
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Dimensions: A Book of Essays (Print-Anthology). Davies, Richard and Kirkland, Glen. Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 1986. 183 p. Order no. 729 ($23.00 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 738 ($24.05 pbk.).
(CAN) The 36 essays in this collection are written by high-profile media personalities and internationally known authors, many of them Canadian. Though classic essays by writers such as Hutchinson, Leacock, and Chesterton are included, the emphasis is on recent works. Essays have been arranged according to theme. The book contains a table of contents, a glossary, brief biographies of the writers, and background notes.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Prose
The Dionne Years: A Thirties Melodrama (Print-Non-Fiction). Berton, Pierre. Penguin Books Canada Limited (LRDC), 1992. 232 p. Order no. 14165 ($6.55 pbk.).
(CAN) Berton's account of the Dionne quintuplets' birth and the sensational struggle for control of their upbringing is written against the backdrop of life during the Depression. The book includes a map, black and white photographs, and excerpts from personal accounts of people close to the quints.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection
Discoveries in Non-Fiction (Print-Anthology). Drapeau, Patricia, Terpening, Jon and White, Alex, eds. Oxford University Press (LRDC), 1993. 202 p. Order no. 7923 ($18.30 pbk.). Teacher' s Resource Book - Order no. 7924 ($17.50 pbk.).
(CAN) The non-fiction titles in this collection include personal essays, biographic and autobiographic selections, and feature or opinion articles. Topics such as family ties, scientific advances and environmental issues make this a useful resource.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Prose; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Discovering. 2nd ed. (Print-Anthology). Davies, Richard and Kirkland, Glen, eds. (Connections Series, Book 3). Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 1990. 231 p. Order no. 6104 ($28.30 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 6200 ($23.60 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a collection of easily read prose, poetry, and drama for less proficient readers. Included are a table of contents and a concluding chapter of reader response activities for each selection.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Multigenre
Doing Cultural Studies: The Story of the Sony Walkman (Print-Non-Fiction). du Gay, Paul, et al. (Culture, Media and Identities Series). Sage Publications (SAG), 1997. 151 p. ISBN 0-7619-5401-5 ($73.50 hdc.). ISBN 0-7619-5402-3 ($22.50 pbk.).
Using the Sony Walkman as one example of a cultural study, this resource explores the product through five cultural processes: representation, identity, production, consumption, and regulation. Following discussion of the meanings associated with culture, the book provides illustrations of advertisements and the product itself to help analyze the cultural practices and institutions that played a role in the Walkman's success. Concluding readings focus on art, contemporary lifestyle, popular Chinese music, public response to Walkman wearers, and the history of the Walkman. The book contains a table of contents, bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Dreamland: A History of Early Canadian Movies 1895-1939 (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1974. 74 min. Order no. 1-0174-112 ($34.95).
(CAN) People have become so sated with spectacular inventions and achievements that it is now difficult to imagine the sensation created by the first motion picture films. Little is left of these early days of Canadian cinema. But from the footage available, the filmmakers have pieced together an absorbing account of what went on the screens of the nation in those times, and of the people who influenced the fledgling industry.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level