Watching Media Learning: Making Sense of Media Education
Webster's New World College Dictionary. 3rd ed.
What a Writer Needs
What If?: Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers. Rev. ed.
What Is News?
What Shall We Do?
When We Were Young: A Collection of Canadian Short Stories Selected and Introduced by Stuart McLean
Who Has Seen the Wind
Who Has Seen the Wind
Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life
Women in Advertising
Work and Leisure
Work in Progress: A Guide to Writing and Revising. 3rd ed.
Worlds Unrealized, Volume I: Short Stories of Adolescence by Canadian Writers
Worlds Unrealized, Volume II: Short Stories of Adolescence by Canadian Writers
Write to be Read: A Practical Guide to Feature Writing
Write to Learn. 5th ed.
The Writer Within: Dialogue and Discovery
Writer's Mind: Crafting Fiction
The Writer's Workshop. 2nd ed.
Writers Inc: A Student Handbook for Writing & Learning
Writers Inc: School to Work: A Student Handbook
Writing Across Cultures: A Handbook on Writing Poetry and Lyrical Prose (From African Drum Song to Blues, Ghazal to Haiku, Villanelle to the Zoo)
Writing and Reporting News: A Coaching Method. 2nd ed.
Writing by Doing: Learning to Write Effectively. 3rd ed.
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft. 4th ed.
Writing in the Real Classroom
Writing Poetry
Writing Portfolios: A Bridge From Teaching to Assessment
The Writing Process
Writing That Works: Effective Communication in Business. 2nd Can. ed.
Writing the Short Film
Writing Toward Home: Tales and Lessons to Find Your Way
Writing With an Expressive Aim
Young Adult Literature Series
Watching Media Learning: Making Sense of Media Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Buckingham, David, ed. Taylor & Francis, Inc. (ADD), 1990. 234 p. ISBN 1-85000-653-9 ($48.00 pbk.).
The essays in this British resource focus on the process of teaching and learning, the relationship between theoretical and practical work, teaching about race and gender, and the place of media education in curricula. The book contains a table of contents, notes on the contributors, and an index.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Webster's New World College Dictionary. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc (LRDC), 1996. 1574 p. Order no. 7601 ($24.45 hdc.).
In this tabbed edition, entry words are accompanied by pronunciation, definitions, etymology, suffixes and verb endings, idioms, illustrative sentences when relevant, cross-references to variant spellings, and synonyms.
Suggested Use: Communication Studies 20; Creative Writing 20; English Language Arts 20; Language Resource
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
What a Writer Needs (Print-Non-Fiction). Fletcher, Ralph. Heinemann Educational Bks. (LRDC), 1992. 182 p. Order no. 14194 ($33.35 pbk.).
Using anecdotes and examples, this text provides practical strategies for challenging and extending student writing. Included are discussions of topics such as the use of time, details, voice, character, and beginnings and endings. This text is suitable for use by both elementary and secondary level teachers. It contains a table of contents, an appendix of student titles, and an index.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference/Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
What If?: Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Bernays, Anne and Painter, Pamela. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 520 p. Order no. 8674 ($21.20 hdc.).
This writing manual contains chapters that introduce elements of fiction, elements of style, and writers' techniques, and gives exercises and examples for each that encourage exploration in writing. As well, the book includes a collection of 24 short stories. The book provides a table of contents, index, brief notes about the authors, and a selected bibliography. This is an excellent compendium of idea starters, not a program for whole-class instruction.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
What Is News? (Video). (News Writing Series). Annenberg/CPB Project (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3166.
Through film clips and interviews with journalists, this American video discusses the issues surrounding selection of news stories. It looks at selection as a balance between public interest and journalistic discretion, news items suited to different times of the day, the use of fillers, and competition between stations.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20
What Shall We Do? (Video). (Mixed Messages: Portrayals of Women in Media Series). Friday Street Productions (MGR), 1995. 28 min. Dup. order no. V9427.
(CAN) This video briefly reviews the portrayal of women and violence across the various forms of media seen in previous episodes. It examines a range of actions that media consumers can take to influence the portrayal of women in the media. The on-screen participants consider actions that they themselves can take in order to make changes.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20
When We Were Young: A Collection of Canadian Short Stories Selected and Introduced by Stuart McLean (Print-Anthology). Viking Penguin (PBC), 1996. 351 p. ISBN 0-14-026290-3 ($17.99 pbk.). ISBN 0-670-87328-4 ($32.00 hdc.).
(CAN) The 22 short stories in this anthology represent Canadian writing from several eras and regions of Canada. The stories describe children's views of the adult world, their insecurities and minor tragedies, and young people's first journeys into adult experiences. Included are a table of contents, brief introductions to each story, and an introduction by Stuart McLean.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories
Who Has Seen the Wind (Print-Fiction). Mitchell, W.O. Macmillan Canada (LRDC), 1993. 318 p. Order no. 2154 ($4.50 pbk.).
(SK) As Mitchell states in the preface to this quasi-autobiographical novel, he has used the wind as a prairie symbol to show one boy's search for the meaning of life. Set in a small Saskatchewan town, this novel illustrates life on the drought-stricken prairie and depicts one boy's attempts to understand the purpose of the daily events around him.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection
Who Has Seen the Wind (Video). King Motion Picture Corporation (MGR), 1977. 104 min. Dup. order no. V702-V703.
(SK) This feature film based on the novel by W. O. Mitchell presents a moving account of one boy's realization of what it means to be a man. Brian is ten-years-old and growing up in a small prairie town set in the dust bowl that was Saskatchewan during the Dirty Thirties. He is faced with the finality of death and the irrepressible force of new life.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Recollection
Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life (Print-Non-Fiction). Goldberg, Natalie. Bantam Books of Canada Inc. (LRDC), 1990. 238 p. Order no. 14174 ($11.90 pbk.).
This book contains essays and related suggestions for writing experimentation that address several practical aspects of writing such as finding time to write, discovering personal style, and overcoming writer's block. This is a personal and often humorous book of practical ideas suitable for showing students how to channel their creative ability.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference/Professional Development; Creative Writing 20
Women in Advertising (Video). (Mixed Messages: Portrayals of Women in Media Series). Friday Street Productions (MGR), 1995. 28 min. Dup. order no. V9424.
(CAN) This video examines the ways in which women are portrayed in advertising. Viewers are encouraged to interpret the implicit and explicit messages about women in advertising images by analyzing particular techniques which are used to make the image. The video reviews the regulatory controls that apply to advertising images and the opportunities for influencing the images in advertisements through consumer action.
Suggested Use: Media Studies 20
Work and Leisure (Print-Anthology). Fenwick, Tara J., ed. (The Senior Issues Collection). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1995. 248 p. ISBN 0-07-551694-2 ($18.45 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-07-551695-0 ($38.55 pbk.).
(CAN) The prose and poetry in this collection relate to the satisfactions and problems associated with work as well as the varied nature of leisure. The book contains a table of contents. The teacher's guide provides brief author biographies, suggestions for teaching and extending the selections, sample assessment and production forms, and indexes by theme and by readability rating.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Multigenre; Recollection
Work in Progress: A Guide to Writing and Revising. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ede, Lisa. St. Martin's Press, Inc. (LRDC), 1995. 300 p. Order no. 8670 ($50.30 pbk.).
This American manual gives useful suggestions to help teachers guide their students throughout the writing process. The book looks at understanding the rhetorical situation, writing with a word processor, peer assessment, analyzing textual conventions, as well as developing strategies to explore ideas, drafting, and revising of non-fiction. Included are illustrative examples and suggestions for activity. The book contains a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; English Language Arts 20; Language Resource; Teacher Reference
Worlds Unrealized, Volume I: Short Stories of Adolescence by Canadian Writers (Print-Anthology). Garrod, Andrew and Webster, Janet, eds. Breakwater Books Ltd. (BRE), 1991. 246 p. ISBN 1-55081-007-3 ($19.95 pbk.). ISBN 1-55081-036-7 ($29.95 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 1-55081-045-6 ($19.95 pbk.).
(CAN) The 19 short stories in this anthology are grouped according to the themes of sexual awakening, family relationships, friends and the peer group, and loss of innocence. The book contains a table of contents and biographic notes. The teacher's guide includes suggestions for teaching and activities relating to stories in both volumes.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories
Worlds Unrealized, Volume II: Short Stories of Adolescence by Canadian Writers (Print-Anthology). Garrod, Andrew and Webster, Janet, eds. Breakwater Books Ltd. (BRE), 1991. 271 p. ISBN 1-55081-008-1 ($19.95 pbk.). ISBN 1-55081-038-3 ($29.95 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 1-55081-045-6 ($19.95 pbk.).
(CAN) The 20 short stories in this collection are focused on the themes of identity, religion and values, the dark side of adolescence, and transition to adulthood. The book includes a table of contents and biographic notes on the authors. The teacher's guide includes suggestions for teaching and activities relating to stories in both volumes.
Suggested Use: Anticipation; English Language Arts 20; Recollection; Short Stories
Write to be Read: A Practical Guide to Feature Writing (Print-Non-Fiction). Patterson, Benton Rain. Iowa State University Press (IOWA), 1986. 146 p. ISBN 0-8138-1943-1 ($25.95 pbk.).
This is an in-depth guide to gathering, analyzing, and organizing the news in effective feature articles. The book contains sections dealing with interviewing, finding an angle, the lead, establishing the newsworthiness in a justifier, writing in the first person, and writing small features. Included are a table of contents, index, and concluding chapter of rules for writing.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Write to Learn. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Murray, Donald M. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 253 p. Order no. 7651 ($44.70 pbk.).
This American manual provides information, examples, and suggestions for activities that will help students through each stage in the writing process. Using the writer's workshop approach, the book deals with topics such as using the computer, finding a focus, working toward clarity in writing, and adapting the writing process for different audiences or tasks. This is a practical overview of writing from preparation to editing. The book contains a table of contents, index, and concluding chapter of works by several recognized writers.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
The Writer Within: Dialogue and Discovery (Print-Non-Fiction). Soutar-Hynes, Mary Lou and Wood, Madeline Trina. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1989. 240 p. ISBN 0-7747-1266-X ($24.95 pbk.). Teacher's Edition - ISBN 0-7747-1302-X ($49.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This book uses numerous and varied short story and essay selections to illustrate writing process techniques. Included are a table of contents and index. The teacher's edition provides suggestions for writing activities and assessment.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; English Language Arts 20
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Writer's Mind: Crafting Fiction (Print-Non-Fiction). Cohen, Richard. NTC Publishing Group (LRDC), 1995. 240 p. Order no. 15939 ($9.95 hdc.). Instructor's Manual - Order no. 15940 ($21.95 pbk.).
This is an easily understood overview of the process of writing fiction. The book gives practical advice at each stage in writing, offers tips for creating effective fiction, and encourages readers to study models. Included are a table of contents, chapter-end suggestions for writing, annotated lists of novels for further reading, and an index. The instructor's manual gives ideas for teaching and assessing writing, additional writing and discussion questions for each chapter, and suggestions for differentiating assignments for students of varying abilities.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
The Writer's Workshop. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Parker, John F. Addison-Wesley Longman, Ltd. (LRDC), 1990. 458 p. Order no. 6113 ($36.05 hdc.).
(CAN) A writing resource that provides assignments and activities, this book stresses the workshop approach in peer editing and defining the audience. The book explores 20 traditional writing tasks, as well as journal writing, developing style, and the stages in the writing process. The book contains a table of contents, index, glossary, and appendix of proofreader's marks and literature samples. This resource is also being considered for English Language Arts 30.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Language Resource
Writers Inc: A Student Handbook for Writing & Learning (Print-Non-Fiction). Kemper, Dave, Meyer, Verne and Sebranek, Patrick. Write Source, The (LRDC), 1996. 853 p. Order no. 7932 ($18.80 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8217 ($23.00 pbk.).
This book provides information about a broad range of language subjects including the writing process, forms of writing, research and study skills, speech, grammar and mechanics.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Language Resource
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Writers Inc: School to Work: A Student Handbook (Print-Non-Fiction). Sebranek, Patrick, et al. Write Source, The (LRDC), 1996. unp. Order no. 15076 ($17.85 pbk.).
This American manual focuses on oral and written communication at the workplace. It contains sections that discuss the basic elements and forms of writing, business correspondence and research writing, as well as stages in the writing process, including use of the computer. The book includes information about effective speech in small or large group settings, a guide to workplace terms and ethics, a proofreader's guide, and an almanac. The book contains a detailed table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: English Language Arts 20; Communication Studies 20; Language Resource
Writing Across Cultures: A Handbook on Writing Poetry and Lyrical Prose (From African Drum Song to Blues, Ghazal to Haiku, Villanelle to the Zoo) (Print-Non-Fiction). Kovacs, Edna. Blue Heron Publishers (LRDC), 1994. 168 p. Order no. 15938 ($TBA pbk.).
Providing a multicultural approach to writing, this handbook is organized alphabetically to describe and model varied elements and types of writing worldwide. Included are a table of contents and a list of contributors.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10
Writing and Reporting News: A Coaching Method. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Rich, Carole. Wadsworth Publishers (NEL), 1997. 610 p. ISBN 0-534-50879-0 ($68.95 pbk.). Workbook - ISBN 0-534-50880-4 ($34.95 pbk.).
Using numerous examples from American news media, this manual models and discusses journalism topics that include ways of collecting information, constructing stories, dealing with ethical issues, and writing several types of news reports. The book contains a table of contents, chapter-end questions, an index, appendix giving advice on the use of the Lexis-Nexis data base, and lists of on-line journalism sources.
Suggested Use: Journalism Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Writing by Doing: Learning to Write Effectively. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Hughes, Elaine and Sohn, David A. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1997. 324 p. ISBN 0-8442-5909-8 ($25.95 pbk.). Teacher's Manual - ISBN 0-8442-5910-1 ($11.95 pbk.).
This practical resource gives ideas for mini-lessons to aid students' writing in several genres and to give help in grammar and usage. Each lesson includes a warm-up activity, illustration, brief literature selection, and writing activities. A concluding section provides a handbook for grammar and usage. A teacher's manual offers background understandings, teaching suggestions, and suggested answers to questions. Teachers are advised that this book is intended as a source of mini-lessons rather than as a program of study.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts 10
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Print-Non-Fiction). Goldberg, Natalie. Shambhala Publications, Inc. (LRDC), 1986. 171 p. Order no. 8672 ($16.30 pbk.).
Based on the premise that writers write to further their own understanding, this book presents practical advice to aspiring authors. In brief, informal style, the author gives suggestions for finding ideas and encouraging free-flowing writing using simplified style and concrete images. This is a clearly written and interesting resource.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Burroway, Janet. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. (ADD), 1996. 380 p. ISBN 0-673-52345-4 ($42.10 pbk.).
Through the use of numerous examples and supporting questions for discussion or writing, this book provides practical support at each stage of the writing process. Also included are sections discussing the fictional elements of plot, style, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, imagery, and point of view. The book contains a table of contents listing topics and major selections, an index, and suggestions for further reading.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Writing in the Real Classroom (Print-Non-Fiction). Parsons, Les. Pembroke Publishers Limited (LRDC), 1991. 112 p. Order no. 14322 ($15.15 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource provides practical strategies for drafting, peer authoring, writing folders, using the computer, assessing writing, and journals and logs.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference/Professional Development; Creative Writing 20
Writing Poetry (Print-Non-Fiction). Tucker, Shelley. Scott Foresman (LRDC), 1992. 144 p. Order no. 14070 ($9.60 pbk.).
This practical resource provides explanation and examples to help students understand 14 elements of poetry. It gives opportunities for practice and encourages students to incorporate the elements into their own writing. The book contains a table of contents, glossary, and bibliography.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Writing Portfolios: A Bridge From Teaching to Assessment (Print-Non-Fiction). Murphy, Sandra and Smith, Mary Ann. (The Pippin Teacher's Library Series). Pippin Publishing Ltd. (PIP), 1992. 96 p. ISBN 0-88751-044-2 ($14.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a clear, practical look at portfolios for writing and assessment purposes. The book describes portfolio use in deciding on purposes for portfolio use, determining what goes in, and using the contents for student reflection and teacher assessment and reporting.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; English Language Arts 20; Teacher Reference/ Professional Development
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
The Writing Process (Video). (Business Communications Series). TV Ontario (MGR), 1994. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9597. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9595 ($2.25 pbk.).
(CAN) An effective message is a well-organized one. This program illustrates how and when a message should be written rather than spoken. It also explains the stages of the writing process, including outline preparation, drafting, and editing.
Suggested Use: Communication Studies 20
Writing That Works: Effective Communication in Business. 2nd Can. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Oliu, Walter E., et al. ITP Nelson Canada (NEL), 1994. 620 p. ISBN 0-17-604182-6 ($41.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource focuses on the principles of effective business writing. It provides information about each stage in the writing process, and discusses collaborative writing, writing strategies for different purposes, memos, proposals, formal and informal reports, several types of business letters, the use of visuals, oral presentations, and international communications. Included are a table of contents, index, guidelines for electronic communication, and handbook of spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
Suggested Use: Communication Studies 20; Teacher Reference
Writing the Short Film (Print-Non-Fiction). Cooper, Pat and Dancyger, Ken. Focal Press (FOP), 1994. 203 p. ISBN 0-240-80165-2 ($26.95 pbk.).
This resource gives background information and suggestions to guide the process of short film writing. Included are chapters dealing with finding stories, shaping and framing plots, characterization, and visualization through sound, location, dialogue, and images. The book contains a table of contents, index, and five short screenplays.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Teacher Reference
Writing Toward Home: Tales and Lessons to Find Your Way (Print-Anthology). Heard, Georgia. Heinemann Educational Bks (GNP), 1995. 145 p. ISBN 0-435-08124-1 ($21.95 pbk.).
An anthology of autobiographical essays, this book traces the author's experiences as a writer. Each selection is followed by a brief invitational exercise designed to help students overcome obstacles to writing, such as writer's block, fear of rejection, and lack of time.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; Short Prose
Writing With an Expressive Aim (Video). (A Writer's Exchange Series). Dallas Telecourses (MAG), 1995. 30 min. Order no. 434-31-418 ($45.00).
Focusing on expressive writing, the video illustrates several writing models and techniques. The program shows how collaboration and observation are useful for creating effective writing, and shows how three different writers have reflected on personal experiences and used the resulting emotional understanding in their writing.
Suggested Use: Creative Writing 20; English Language Arts 20
Young Adult Literature Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Reel Conversations: Reading Films With Young Adults.