e.e. cummings: The Making of a Poet
Each Man's Son
The Easy Access Handbook: A Writer's Guide and Reference
Edge Books Series
Editing Your Newsletter. 4th ed.
Educating Everybody's Children: Diverse Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners
Electronic Media Ethics
The End of News
English Journal
The En'owkin Journal of First American Peoples Series
Envisioning Literature: Literary Understanding and Literature Instruction
Essays: Patterns and Perspectives
Essays: Thought and Style. 2nd ed.
Essentials of Business Writing and Speaking: A Canadian Guide
The Ethics of Journalism
Eureka! Seven One-Act Plays for Secondary Schools
Everyday Creative Writing: Panning for Gold in the Kitchen Sink
Explorations in the Teaching of English. 3rd ed.
Exploring Perspectives
Eyewitness: 150 Years of Photojournalism. 2nd ed.
e.e. cummings: The Making of a Poet (Video). (American Literature on Video Series). Films for the Humanities & Sciences Inc. (FFH), 1988. 24 min. Order no. EX103 ($89.95 U.S.).
This video presents readings from Cummings' poetry and scenes from his home to illustrate how the poet's joy in living is reflected in his poetry.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20
Each Man's Son (Print-Fiction). MacLennan, Hugh. Macmillan Canada (LRDC), 1978. 246 p. Order no. 1603 ($4.85 pbk.).
(CAN) A moving novel set in Cape Breton in 1913, this is the story of a childless married man who attempts to adopt a neighbour's son after her husband's disappearance. When the husband returns, a bitter and broken-down prize-fighter, tragedy ensues.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20
The Easy Access Handbook: A Writer's Guide and Reference (Print-Non-Fiction). Keene, Michael L. and Adams, Katherine H. Mayfield Publishing (OUP), 1996. 414 p. ISBN 1-55934-431-8 ($35.50 pbk.).
This handbook provides easily accessed and understood information about research papers, common punctuation and sentence structure problems, as well as a table of contents, index, alphabetically organized guide to grammar, and glossary of usage. Included are both APA and MLA documentation styles and additional information on many topics for students of English as a second language.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Language Resource
Edge Books Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Shizuko's Daughter.
Editing Your Newsletter. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Beach, Mark. Writer's Digest Books (MHR), 1995. 153 p. ISBN 0-89879-641-5 ($32.99 pbk.).
This easy-to-follow resource takes the reader through the planning stages of newsletters, and then through the writing layout, photography, design, production, and distribution of the paper. Included are a table of contents, illustrative visuals, ideas for evaluating the newsletter, glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Journalism Studies 20
Educating Everybody's Children: Diverse Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners (Print-Non-Fiction). Cole, Robert W., ed. Association for Supervision (ASCD), 1995. 184 p. ISBN 0-87120-237-9 ($25.95 U.S. pbk.).
This book is written as a guide to developing school programs that meet the needs of students from diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The book offers a range of instructional strategies for teaching oracy, literacy, and mathematics. Each strategy is supported by rationale, classroom examples, and references. The book contains a table of contents and bibliography.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
Electronic Media Ethics (Print-Non-Fiction). Limburg, Val E. Focal Press (FOP), 1994. 188 p. ISBN 0-240-80145-8 ($29.95 pbk.).
This American resource raises ethical issues relating to broadcast media programming, advertising, and business. The book examines ethical dilemmas in historical context and illustrates the need for journalists to examine their own values. Included are a table of contents, index, and business ethics self-quizz.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
The End of News (Print-Non-Fiction). Bird, Roger. Irwin Publishing Inc. (IRW), 1997. 165 p. ISBN 0-7725-2285-5 ($24.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a clearly written, provocative discussion about the future of news. Using examples from the Canadian and international press, the author argues that entertainment and information databases are becoming more important than news, and that, in the future, what news remains will be less reliable and less relevant. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
English Journal (Periodical). National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). ISSN 0013-8274 ($6.25 U.S. pbk.).
Published 8 times a year - September through April. Subscription Cost is 50.00 U.S/non-member and $40.00 U.S/member. This journal contains articles, literature selections, and reviews of interest to secondary level language arts teachers.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
The En'owkin Journal of First American Peoples Series (Print-Anthology). Please refer to the titles: Gatherings Volume II, Gatherings Volume III, Gatherings Volume IV, Gatherings Volume V, Gatherings Volume VI, and Gatherings Volume VII.
Envisioning Literature: Literary Understanding and Literature Instruction (Print-Non-Fiction). Langer, Judith. Teacher's College Press (LRDC), 1995. 171 p. Order no. 7640 ($26.05 pbk.).
Using narratives from practising teachers, this book sets forth the instructional goals and practices for literature instruction in classrooms. Langer describes the complex interactions among text, reader, and the classroom environment, and suggests strategies for teaching and assessing students with varied backgrounds and abilities. The book contains a table of contents, references, and an index.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Essays: Patterns and Perspectives (Print-Anthology). Barker-Sandbrook, Judith. Oxford University Press (LRDC), 1992. 214 p. Order no. 8661 ($20.10 pbk.).
(CAN) This student-centred resource contains 45 varied essay types and forms as models for identifying general characteristics associated with four essays patterns: narration, exposition, argument, and persuasion. The essays and brief suggestions for activity are presented as vehicles for developing students' awareness of the genre and for focusing their writing. The book contains a table of contents, a guide to themes and patterns, a sample student essay, and concluding chapters giving writing tips, descriptions of differing learning styles, patterns of listening, and steps in the writing process.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Short Prose
Essays: Thought and Style. 2nd ed. (Print-Anthology). Kellow, Brian and Krisak, John. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (PRN), 1996. 263 p. ISBN 0-13-378225-5 ($23.47 pbk.).
(CAN) The essays in this collection represent a wide range of styles, structures, and topics. Each essay is accompanied by questions designed to promote analysis and response. Included are a table of contents, chapter-end activities and suggestions for further reading, thematic listing of selections, and concluding chapter modeling essay writing. This resource is also being considered for Grade 12.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Prose
Essentials of Business Writing and Speaking: A Canadian Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). Reid, Beverley, et al. Copp Clark Ltd. (LRDC), 1989. 366 p. Order no. 1170 ($28.20 pbk.).
(CAN) This business-oriented stylebook is an easily read resource that stresses revision in the writing process to ensure clear, effective vocabulary and style in business letters, memos, reports, proposals, and résumés. Included are chapters dealing with oral communication in public speaking, telephone conversations, using visual aids, and job interviews. The manual contains a table of contents, index, and appendices reviewing parts of speech, sentences, spelling, and mechanics.
Suggested Use: Communication Studies 20
The Ethics of Journalism (Video). (News Writing Series). Annenberg/CPB Project (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3164.
Through interviews with American journalists, this video discusses ethical principles found in the code of journalism. This video is a useful review of ethical issues.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
Eureka! Seven One-Act Plays for Secondary Schools (Print-Anthology). Lewis, Jacquie Johnston and Warren, Dianne, comp. (Florence James Series). Coteau Books (LRDC), 1994. 174 p. Order no. 8665 ($13.95 pbk.).
(SK, I/M) This anthology includes seven one-act plays written by Saskatchewan playwrights or student collectives for high school students. Each of the titles can be purchased individually from Coteau Books in sets which include a script for each character plus three extra copies for the director, the manager and the prompter. The titles and ordering information follow:
Dreamkeeper by Bruce Sinclair - ISBN 1-55050-065 -1 ($5.00 - 5 booklets)
The Park by Geoffrey Ursell - ISBN 1-55050-066-X ($10.00 - 16 booklets)
Me 'n' Alfred by Beechy High Drama Club - ISBN 1-55050-067-8 ($10.00 - 24 booklets)
Wheel of Justice by SUNTEP Theatre (Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program) - ISBN 1-55050-068-6 ($10.00 - 14 booklets)
Switching Places by Rex Deverell - ISBN 1-55050-069-4 ($10.00 - 7 booklets)
Men and Angels by Lynn Kirk - ISBN 1-55050-070-8 ($5.00 - 5 booklets)
No Means No! by Richard Frost, Greg Olson and Lyle Johnson - ISBN 1-55050-071-6 ($15.00 - 28 booklets)
The plays range from the traditional narrative to impressionistic dream sequences to an ironic and humorous courtroom trial. They explore themes such as Aboriginal land rights, alcoholism, date rape, teenage pregnancy and the rights of individuals. All plays are accompanied by an author's statement about the work, an author biography, premiere production information, character lists and set descriptions. The anthology offers a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Plays
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
Everyday Creative Writing: Panning for Gold in the Kitchen Sink (Print-Non-Fiction). Smith, Michael C. and Greenberg, Suzanne. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1996. 218 p. ISBN 0-8442-5900-4 ($19.95 pbk.).
This resource suggests ways that people can use everyday objects and events as ideas for writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. It offers writing models, ideas for pre-writing activity, and suggestions for writing. The book contains a table of contents, list of further reading, and index.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Explorations in the Teaching of English. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Mitchell, Diana and Tchudi, Stephen. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1989. 430 p. Order no. 7641 ($75.95 hdc.).
This is a clear, easy-to-read resource for secondary level language arts teachers. It contains many practical ideas for teaching and assessment. Included are a detailed table of contents, glossary, and bibliography.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Exploring Perspectives (Print-Anthology). Graham, Neil. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 1991. 225 p. Order no. 15079 ($21.80 pbk.). Teacher's Resource Book - Order no. 14274 ($25.45 pbk.).
(CAN) This process-oriented resource contains essays and articles intended as springboards to research, response, and study activities. The book includes topics such as conversation, drinking and driving, ethical questions in animal research, censorship, and advertising. The book provides a table of contents and suggestions for activities such as learning logs and role playing.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20; Short Prose
Eyewitness: 150 Years of Photojournalism. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Lacayo, Richard and Russell, George. Time-Life Books (GAG), 1995. 192 p. ISBN 1-883013-06-2 ($34.95 hdc.).
This collection is comprised of some of the best known and most evocative photographs printed in Life magazine between 1839 and 1995. Accompanying text discusses the images, their impact on society, the photographers, and the changing styles and roles of still photography in journalism.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20