NCTE Bibliography Series
NCTE Forum Series
NCTE Teacher's Introduction Series
Nelson Canadian Dictionary of the English Language: An Encyclopedic Reference
The New Fowler's Modern English Usage. 3rd ed.
New Leaf Editions, Series 3
News Groups
News Writing and Reporting for Today's Media. 4th ed.
News Writing Language and Style
News Writing: Student Study Guide
The Newspaper Designer's Handbook. 4th ed.
The Non-Designer's Design Book: Design and Typographic Principles for the Visual Novice
Northern Lights Books for Children Series
Notes Across the Aisle
Notes Across the Aisle: Student Reading and Response Guide
NTC's Anthology of Nonfiction
NCTE Bibliography Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Books for You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High Students.
NCTE Forum Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Perspectives on Talk and Learning.
NCTE Teacher's Introduction Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Teacher's Introduction to Reader-Response Theories.
Nelson Canadian Dictionary of the English Language: An Encyclopedic Reference (Print-Non-Fiction). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1997. 1694 p. Order no. 7730 ($31.45 hdc.).
(CAN) In this tabbed edition, clear definitions for each relevant part of speech are accompanied by pronunciation, etymology, suffixes and verb endings, usage notes and illustrative sentences when relevant, cross-references, numerous illustrations, variants, regional meanings, and idioms. This is an encyclopedic resource that includes entries for numerous historical and modern figures from Canada and the world in the fields of the arts, politics, and the sciences. The dictionary contains a section giving historical, political, and statistical information about Canada, 16 pages of colour maps, and information on Indo-European roots.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Communication Studies 20; Creative Writing 20; Journalism Studies 20; Language Resource
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
The New Fowler's Modern English Usage. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Burchfield, R.W. Oxford University Press (OUP), 1996. 864 p. ISBN 0-19-869126-2 ($37.00 hdc.).
This is an alphabetical compendium of practical advice about grammar, syntax, style, and word choice.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Communication Studies 20; Creative Writing 20; Journalism Studies 20; Language Resource
New Leaf Editions, Series 3 (Print-Anthology). Please refer to the title: Farm.
News Groups (Video). (Life on the Internet Series). McNabb and Connolly (MCN), 1995. 25 min. No order number is required. ($95.00).
News groups are the town square of the Internet, a place where millions of people gather to debate, find information, or leave a group message for anyone who cares about the same subject. This video shows viewers various news group users and regulators, who discuss the history of news groups, their organization, and their uses for several purposes. Note: This video includes sensitive content.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20
News Writing and Reporting for Today's Media. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Anderson, Douglas A. and Itule, Bruce D. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1997. 508 p. ISBN 0-07-032874-9 ($56.95 pbk.).
A comprehensive overview of print and broadcast journalism, this resource discusses news gathering, the rudiments of writing, and varied writing assignments. The book contains information about types of leads, steps in writing a news story, principles of clear writing, human and electronic sources of information, multicultural sensitivity, basic and special assignments, wire services, broadcast writing, and legal and ethical guidelines. Included are a table of contents, index, code of ethics, glossary, and Associated Press style rules.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
News Writing Language and Style (Video). (News Writing Series). Annenberg/CPB Project (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3169.
Giving concrete examples of appropriate style for different news stories, this American video focuses on use of the Associated Press Stylebook in ensuring truth and accuracy in gathering and writing the news. It addresses the issues of establishing personal style and writing in a culturally sensitive manner.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
News Writing: Student Study Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). Berkow, Peter F. Wadsworth Publishers (NEL), 1997. 335 p. ISBN 0-534-52254-8 ($36.95 pbk.).
Designed to complement the videos in the News Writing Series from Annenberg, this guide provides a focus for students' interest and discussion before, during, and following viewing of the videos. As well, the manual gives background information, a glossary of terms, and suggestions for student writing.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
The Newspaper Designer's Handbook. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Harrower, Tim. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1998. 230 p. ISBN 0-697-32720-5 ($42.95 coil-bound).
This valuable resource contains numerous photographs, examples of page layouts, and easily read text that provide an interesting and informative overview of page design. The book shows effective choice and arrangement of headlines, text, photographs, and captions in sections looking at fonts, columns, charts, graphs, headlines, maps, and special effects. Included are a table of contents, glossary, and index.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
The Non-Designer's Design Book: Design and Typographic Principles for the Visual Novice (Print-Non-Fiction). Williams, Robin. Addison-Wesley Longman, Ltd. (ADD), 1994. 144 p. ISBN 1-56609-159-4 ($20.95 pbk.).
This is an easily understood introduction to typography and page design. Using examples of page layouts, the book provides an overview of the four design principles: contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity. The manual illustrates several styles of type as well as concordant, conflicting, and contrasting relationships when combining fonts. Included are a table of contents, short quizzes, and an index.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Northern Lights Books for Children Series (Print-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Josepha: A Prairie Boy's Story.
Notes Across the Aisle (Print-Anthology). Carver, Peter, ed. Thistledown Press Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 187 p. Order no. 8663 ($14.90 pbk.).
(SK) The 17 stories in this anthology have been selected from submissions to Thistledown's second young adult short story competition. The book includes a table of contents and brief notes about the contributing authors.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
Notes Across the Aisle: Student Reading and Response Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). Forrie, Allan. Thistledown Press Ltd. (THI), 1996. 48 p. ISBN 1-895449-63-4 ($24.95 spiral-bound).
For each story in the anthology, this guide provides an introductory focus, response questions, as well as suggestions for writing, oracy, drama, and enrichment. Included are a glossary of literary terms, a list of related audiovisual resources, and a summary matrix.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; English Language Arts 20
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
NTC's Anthology of Nonfiction (Print-Anthology). Gordon, Jane Bachman and Kuehner, Karen. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1996. 470 p. ISBN 0-8442-5808-3 ($31.95 U.S. pbk.).
The more than 40 essays in this collection are useful for teachers as models of literary non-fiction. Organized thematically, the selections focus on ancestors, working, sports, nature, science and technology, values, and travel. Included are a table of contents, index of authors and titles, and suggestions for reflection, writing, and analysis of the style and structure of essays.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Journalism Studies 20; Short Prose; Teacher Reference