Gatherings Volume II
Gatherings Volume III
Gatherings Volume IV
Gatherings Volume V
Gatherings Volume VI
Gatherings Volume VII
Gatherings Volume VIII
Getting Started in Journalism. 3rd ed.
Getting Started in Mass Media
Getting the Knack: 20 Poetry Writing Exercises 20
The Glass Menagerie
Global Matters
Global Reading Safari
The Globe and Mail Style Book: A Guide to Language and Usage. 4th ed.
Golden Girl and Other Stories
Good Writing vs. Good Reporting
The Great Movie Massacre
Great Writing: A Reader for Writers. 2nd ed.
Guide to Canadian News Media. 2nd ed.
Guidelines for Report Writing. 3rd ed
Gatherings Volume II (Print-Anthology). Young-Ing, Greg, ed. (The En'owkin Journal of First North American Peoples Series). Theytus Books Ltd. (LRDC), 1991. 240 p. Order no. 8066 ($7.55 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Subtitled Two Faces: Unmasking the Faces of Our Divided Nations, this collection contains prose and poetry of mainly Aboriginal Canadian authorship about Aboriginal peoples' emotional reactions to their "weaving through two cultural worlds." Included are a table of contents and brief biographic notes.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Gatherings Volume III (Print-Anthology). Young-Ing, Greg, ed. (The En'owkin Journal of First North American Peoples Series). Theytus Books Ltd. (LRDC), 1992. 251 p. Order no. 8067 ($7.55 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Subtitled Mother Earth Perspectives: Preservation Through Words, this collection, of mainly Aboriginal Canadian authorship, contains poetry and selected prose writing about Aboriginal peoples' "reverence, love and concern" for the land and all of the natural world. Included are a table of contents and brief biographic notes.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Gatherings Volume IV (Print-Anthology). Fiddler, Don, ed. (The En'owkin Journal of First North American Peoples Series). Theytus Books Ltd. (LRDC), 1993. 286 p. Order no. 8068 ($7.55 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Subtitled Regeneration: Expanding the Web to Claim Our Future, this collection of poems and selected prose writing is of predominantly Aboriginal Canadian authorship. The text, which is printed in larger type than previous volumes, is organized into sections which explore self, spirit, and society. Included are a table of contents and brief biographic notes. This is an excellent anthology of Aboriginal literature. Note: Teachers are advised that some selections deal with gritty reality and mature issues.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Gatherings Volume V (Print-Anthology). Cuthand, Beth and George, William, eds. (The En'owkin Journal of First North American Peoples Series). Theytus Books Ltd. (LRDC), 1994. 284 p. Order no. 8069 ($7.55 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Subtitled Celebrating the Circle: Recognizing Women and Children in
Restoring the Balance, this collection contains poetry and selected prose writing in chapters entitled Water, Earth, Fire, Wind, and Children. Literature selections recognize the role of women and children in healthy balance, and explore the concept that all of nature connects and celebrates the circle.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; English Language Arts 20; Multigenre
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Gatherings Volume VI (Print-Anthology). Fiddler, Don and Jaine, Linda, eds. (The En'owkin Journal of First North American Peoples Series). Theytus Books Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 164 p. Order no. 8070 ($7.55 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Subtitled Metamorphosis: Manifesting and Respecting Diversity in Our Transformation, this collection contains prose and poetry focusing on transformation, empowerment, and new beginnings. Note: Teachers are advised that some selections contain language that may be considered offensive.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Gatherings Volume VII (Print-Anthology). Akiwenzie-Damm, Kateri and Armstrong, Jeannette, eds. (The En'owkin Journal of First North American Peoples Series). Theytus Books Ltd. (THY), 1996. 236 p. ISBN 0-919441-83-1 ($12.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) Subtitled Standing Ground: Strength and Solidarity Amidst Dissolving Borders, this anthology includes prose and poetry organized thematically. The book contains a table of contents and short biographies of the contributors.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Gatherings Volume VIII (Print-Anthology). Joe, Joyce B. and Beaver, Susan M., eds. Theytus Books Ltd. (THY), 1997. 133 p. ISBN 0-919441-67-X ($12.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) This anthology contains several selections featuring Aboriginal humour. The book is one of a continuing series that presents First Nations prose and poetry about varied topics.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Getting Started in Journalism. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Harkrider, Jack. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1997. 141 p. ISBN 0-8442-5952-7 ($17.95 pbk.).
This resource provides a basic introduction to topics such as generating story ideas, desk top publishing and traditional typesetting, as well as editing news stories, features, and editorials. Each topic is supported by concise information and suggestions for assignments. Included are a table of contents, index, copyediting symbols, a brief stylebook, an organization chart showing responsibilities of staff, as well as a sample editorial policy, statement of content guidelines, and code of ethics.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
Getting Started in Mass Media (Print-Non-Fiction). Beckert, Christine. NTC Publishing Group (LRDC), 1992. 120 p. Order no. 15587 ($14.70 U.S. pbk.). Teacher's Manual - Order no. 15779 ($13.65 U.S. pbk.).
This American manual explores mass media, focusing on advertising, news stories, books, technology and the media, as well as newspapers, magazines, television, radio and movies. Each chapter provides information, activities, and viewpoints relating to the medium. Included are a table of contents, glossary and index.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
Getting the Knack: 20 Poetry Writing Exercises 20 (Print-Non-Fiction). Dunning, Stephen and Stafford, William. National Council of Teachers of English (LRDC), 1992. 203 p. Order no. 8675 ($26.75 U.S. pbk.).
This resource provides samples of several types of poems and accompanying exercises that are designed as starting points to writing poetry. This is an interesting introduction for teachers whose students require structure in their beginning explorations of poetry writing. The book contains a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
The Glass Menagerie (Print-Fiction). Williams, Tennessee. McClelland & Stewart Limited (LRDC), 1969. 115 p. Order no. 1519 ($10.55 hdc.).
An anxious mother has arranged for her son to bring home a man in order to arrange a meeting between him and her spinster daughter. Their ill-fated encounter is the basis of the play. The girl's glass collection is used as a comparative vehicle to show her fragility and inability to face the world around her.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Plays; Recollection
Global Matters (Print-Anthology). Waldron, Ian and Steinhauer, Nancy, eds. (The Senior Issues Collection). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 1995. 248 p. Order no. 14300 ($15.75 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 15442 ($38.65 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology of prose, poetry, and plays centres on the issues that affect the global community. The book contains a table of contents. The teacher's guide provides brief author information, suggestions for teaching and student response or extension, reproducible assessment charts, and a thematic index.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
Global Reading Safari (Print-Anthology). Barry, James, ed. (Reflections in Fiction Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1994. 256 p. Order no. 8177 ($21.95 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8178 ($26.15 pbk.).
(CAN) Selections in this anthology range from the oral folk tradition to contemporary literature, and include stories from every continent. The book contains a table of contents, map of the world, brief author notes, an index by region, and an index of themes.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories; Teacher Reference
The Globe and Mail Style Book: A Guide to Language and Usage. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). McFarlane, J. A. (Sandy) and Clements, Warren. Penguin Books Canada Limited (LRDC), 1996. 409 p. Order no. 8682 ($23.25 pbk.).
(CAN) An alphabetical listing of terminology, this book is a guide to spelling, usage, and background information about a wide variety of political, scientific, and geographical vocabulary. The manual is designed to aid the writing of clear, accurate, and concise news stories.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Language Resource
Golden Girl and Other Stories (Print-Anthology). Chan, Gillian. Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1994. 119 p. Order no. 14707 ($3.50 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a collection of stories about students at a high school. The stories illustrate the fears and worries of contemporary students as they deal with their peers and families. In each story, classmates influence and are influenced by other classmates in a credible manner. This anthology contains language that may be considered offensive.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
Good Writing vs. Good Reporting (Video). (News Writing Series). Annenberg/CPB Project (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3173.
Top American journalists discuss essential issues such as accuracy, objectivity, fairness, and credibility in good reporting. The video focuses on use of the most effective nouns, verbs, and adjectives to convey an accurate, interesting story.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
The Great Movie Massacre (Video). (Images of Aboriginals Series). Four Worlds Development Project (CLC), 1982. 30 min. Order no. 5-4127 ($59.95). Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. 5-41280 ($50.00 binder).
(I/M) This first program from the Images of Aboriginals Series describes how and why Hollywood created the image of the Aboriginal warrior.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; English Language Arts 10
Great Writing: A Reader for Writers. 2nd ed. (Print-Anthology). Eisenberg, Nora and Wiener, Harvey. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1997. 584 p. ISBN 0-07-070190-3 ($55.95 pbk.).
This collection represents a broad sampling of prose, poetry, and plays serving as models to show the process of writing in several genres. Included are an introductory chapter discussing the writing process, notes preceding each chapter and selection, and suggestions for analysis and writing. The book offers a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Multigenre
Guide to Canadian News Media. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Desbarats, Peter. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1996. 319 p. ISBN 0-7747-3375-6 ($32.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource provides background information and understandings about the history, structure, and methods of Canadian news media, as well as a look at the journalists who have shaped the media and their impact on contemporary Canadian society. The book discusses ways in which electronic technology changes how journalists access and communicate the news. Included are a table of contents, index, and selected bibliography.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Guidelines for Report Writing. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Blicq, Ron S. and Moretto, Lisa A. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (LRDC), 1995. 230 p. Order no. 14171 ($31.80 pbk.).
(CAN) In a practical approach to report writing, this manual offers techniques for writing formal and informal reports and proposals. Included are general ideas for inserting graphs and illustrations into text, team writing, and use of the computer. The book contains a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Communication Studies 20