English Language Arts:

Grade 10

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to English Language Arts 10: A Bibliography for the Secondary Level (1997).

Advocating Change: Contemporary Issues in Subject English (Print-Non-Fiction). Barrell, Barrie R. C. and Hammett, Roberta F., eds. Irwin Publishing Inc. (GDS), 2000. 315 p. ISBN 0-7725-2778-4 ($35.10 pbk.).

(WCP) This resource provides a comprehensive examination of the changing conceptions of literacy in high schools and prompts teachers to reconsider their teaching practices relating to the English language arts. The book advocates movement beyond traditional literacy models toward an ever-expanding variety of oral, print and other media texts. The 20 essays in this resource, written by a broad spectrum of educators from across Canada, focus on issues such as multicultural literature, the Internet, television, writing and assessment. Advocating Change presents a challenging and philosophical analysis of teaching practices in a changing technological world.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Ahtahkakoop: The Epic Account of a Plains Cree Head Chief, His People, and Their Struggle for Survival, 1816-1896 (Print-Non-Fiction). Christensen, Deanna. Ahtahkakoop Publishing (LRDC), 2000. 844 p. Order no. 17912 ($58.95 hdc.).

(I/M, SK) This eloquently written, well-researched historical work with its emphasis on authentic voice, oral tradition and primary documentation speaks volumes on the shared history of Canada and Ahtahkakoop. s people. Ahtahkakoop: The Epic Account of a Plains Cree Head Chief, His People, and Their Struggle for Survival, 1816-1896 offers valuable support for serious students of Canadian history at the secondary and post-secondary levels. The use of numerous maps and illustrations in both black-and-white and colour adds to the appeal. An index and a table of contents are provided.

Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; The Unknown

Other Use: Canadian Studies; English Language Arts 20

ARTiculating: Teaching Writing in a Visual World (Print-Non-Fiction). Childers, Pamela B., Hobson, Eric H. and Mullin, Joan A. Boynton Cook Publishing, Inc. (GDS), 1998. 158 p. ISBN 0-86709-442-7 ($42.04 pbk.).

(WCP) Recognizing that representing is an integral aspect of the initial stages of writing, the authors of this teacher resource offer practical strategies for connecting visual and verbal learning. In each of the eight chapters an author describes in detail a successful classroom experience that links visuals and writing. Another author responds with practical and theoretical support, a personal evaluation and suggestions for follow-up learning experiences. The authors promote active student engagement in creative and critical thinking. A bibliography is included.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Assessing Literacy With the Learning Record: A Handbook for Teachers, Grades 6-12 (Print-Non-Fiction). Barr, Mary A. and Syverson, Margaret. Heinemann Educational Bks (GDS), 1999. 97 p. ISBN 0-325-00118-9 ($32.38 pbk.).

(WCP) This resource provides clear explanations of the Learning Record (portfolio-based learning assessment), guidelines for observing and recording student learning activities and examples of actual learning records kept by classroom teachers. The roles of all educational stakeholders are addressed as students work toward agreed-upon goals. The book includes reproducible forms for compiling and organizing evidence of student progress in talking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, the resource includes developmental scales for reading and writing.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

AuthorWorks: World Authors (CD-ROM). Scott Foresman (LRDC), 1997. Macintosh (2 CD-ROMs and Teacher's Guide) - Order no. 9698 ($133.20). Windows (2 CD-ROMs and Teacher's Guide) - Order no. 9699 ($111.40).

System Requirements:

" Macintosh: System 7.1.1.; 8MB of RAM

" All versions: 4x speed CD-ROM drive; monitor; sound card; mouse; printer; speakers.

System Requirements:

Windows: 486/33 Mhz or Pentium processor; Windows 3.1/95 operating system; 8MB of RAM

All versions: 4x speed CD-ROM drive; monitor; sound card; mouse; printer; speakers.

(WCP) This software package offers opportunities for literary research on 12 internationally acclaimed authors including Henrik Ibsen, Leo Tolstoy, Alan Paton and others. The two CD-ROMs are categorized by author and organized thematically. Topics are cross-referenced by index and are also hot-linked within text. A wide range of material is presented through text, audio clips, photographs and slide shows. Students can use the resource to conduct research, record information and plan and create presentations.

The teacher. s guide provides an overview, identifies learning objectives, suggests introductory learning activities, presents research project ideas and offers assessment and evaluation suggestions. This resource is technically appealing, engaging and easy to access.

Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Beware of the Furrow That Shines (Print-Non-Fiction). Van Dyck, Ina Gifford. Matrix Productions Ltd. (MRX), 1998. 172 p. No order number is required. ($19.95 pbk.).

(SK) Ina Gifford Van Dyck recalls growing up near Harris, Saskatchewan about 110 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon where her father homesteaded. The second of eight surviving children, Ina had to take on adult responsibilities after her mother died in childbirth and her older sister moved to Saskatoon. With a distraught and distant father, five younger siblings to worry about and the Depression beginning, young Ina faced several exceptionally trying years. The recollections are often of unhappy times, but this highly personal story also provides accessible and authentic local history. The writing style would provide a good model for students when interviewing grandparents or other persons. Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland

Bone Dance (Print-Fiction). Brooks, Martha. Groundwood Books (LRDC), 1997. 179 p. Order no. 15630 ($7.65 pbk.).

(CAN) This novel beautifully captures the drift and dance of two teenagers whose lives are embraced by spirits of the dead. The two protagonists, Alexandra Sinclair, who lives in Lethbridge, Alberta with her single mom, and Lonny LeFreniere, who lives miles away on the Manitoba plains, are sympathetic, sensitive and likeably flawed. Both enjoy a loving yet unconventional family, and their eventual meeting is preceded by dream sequences that are both poetic and revealing. Please note that this novel contains sensitive issues and language that may be uncomfortable for some students.

Suggested Use: The Unknown

Canadian Student Writer's Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). Donaldson, Chelsea. Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 2000. 178 p. Order no. 9856 ($15.70 pbk.).

(CAN, WCP) This clearly written student reference handbook provides concise information on all elements of the writing process. The seven sections in this resource deal with the writing process, various forms of writing, research, style, word use, grammar, punctuation and mechanics. The guide includes references to current forms of media, provides cross-references where suitable and has a table of contents and an index.

Suggested Use: Language Resource

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Crossroads Series (Print-Anthology). Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 2000. 352 p. Order numbers follow.

(CAN, I/M, WCP) This integrated resource offers a large selection of Canadian selections complemented by a variety of both Aboriginal and multicultural perspectives. It provides a variety of opportunities for students to experience the six language arts and to use them across the disciplines. The student anthology contains a main table of contents organized thematically and an alternate table of contents organized around broad topics. This activity-based resource is organized into six main units: "Personal Focus," "Science and Technology," "Media Perspectives," "Issues," and two genre units. "Short Stories" and "Essays." Each unit features a unit-at-a-glance page that identifies key learning outcomes and provides end-of-unit reflection activities that form the basis for formative evaluation. There are cross-curricular links throughout.

The teacher. s guide provides unit overviews with goals and teacher support for a wide range of student learning activities. It contains ESL support and adapted activities to challenge gifted learners and to support struggling learners. Rubrics, language masters, blackline masters and a wide assortment of assessment and evaluation tools are included.

Suggested Use: Multigenre

Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Haddix, Margaret Peterson. Simon & Schuster Trade (DIS), 1996. 108 p. ISBN 0-689-80097-5 ($24.99 hdc.). ISBN 0-689-81543-3 ($6.99 pbk.).

The life of a 16-year-old girl, Tish, is realistically portrayed in journal entries written on the promise that her teacher will not read anything marked as "Do not read this." Tish keeps her journal faithfully, but rarely allows Mrs. Dunphrey to read any of it. She finds solace in writing about the problems that she faces, problems that threaten to overwhelm her. Her father departs, and then her mentally ill mother leaves, and Tish must care for the house and her little brother. Tish attempts to make adult decisions, but eventually she accepts the trust of Mrs. Dunphrey, who helps her to deal with her situation.

Suggested Use: Decisions

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; Health Education: Grades 6 to 9

Drawing the Line: Creative Writing Through the Visual and Performing Arts (Print-Non-Fiction). Gilmore, Barry. Calendar Islands Publishers (GDS), 1999. 142 p. ISBN 0-9663233-8-6 ($32.07 pbk.).

(WCP) The learning activities in this resource integrate the visual arts, music, movement, performing arts (including stage, film and television) and folk arts with student writing. Each chapter focuses on one genre of art. Individual units offer topic discussions for the teacher, a simple artistic activity, creative writing exercises and examples of students. written work. Strong links among viewing, representing and writing are provided, along with a variety of learning activities suitable for various grade levels. Assessment is linked to the learning activities in the resource. Although no rubrics are included, suggestions are provided for both peer assessment and student self-assessment.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Secondary Level

Earth-Shattering Poems. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Rosenberg, Liz, ed. Henry Holt & Co., Inc. (FHW), 1998. 126 p. ISBN 0-8050-4821-9 ($24.95 hdc.).

This intensely serious anthology of poems, classic and contemporary, American and global will hit adolescent readers with immediacy and passion. Rosenberg says in her introduction, "People often turn to poetry in peak moments. moments of extreme joy or sorrow, or confusion," and these poems speak powerfully to "our most intense experiences and emotions." The collection contains works from Japanese masters of the haiku, the eighteenth and nineteenth century English poets, contemporary poets from around the world and many Americans. The choices are highly personal, and along with the biographical notes on the individual poets, the lists of suggested readings and the indexes of both authors and first lines make this a particularly useful resource.

Suggested Use: Poetry

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Echohawk (Print-Fiction). Durrant, Lynda. Clarion Books (ALL), 1996. 181 p. ISBN 0-395-74430-X ($22.95 hdc.).

(I/M) This historically accurate novel is set in the Hudson River Valley in the early eighteenth century. Echohawk was very young when he was taken from his white family and adopted by the Mohicans. He has become part of the Mohican community; he speaks and thinks in the Mohican language, and he is an expert hunter who is facing the prospect of his coming-of-age vision quest. Echohawk. s earliest memories begin to resurface when he is sent to an English settlement for schooling. Echohawk finds himself facing a choice between the world he knows and the world he came from. a choice all the more difficult because the Mohican way of life may be disappearing forever.

Suggested Use: Decisions

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

The English Language Arts Handbook: Classroom Strategies for Teachers. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Tchudi, Susan J. and Tchudi, Stephen N. Boynton Cook Publishing, Inc. (GDS), 1999. 278 p. ISBN 0-86709-463-X ($33.96 pbk.).

(WCP) Based on theories of oral and written communication and artistic representation, this resource presents innovative and practical teaching strategies. The authors use an integrated approach to discuss the six language arts: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing. Each chapter presents a language art and includes a variety of suggestions for student-centred reflection and practice in individual and group settings. The learning activities engage students in research and in expository and creative writing. The book also includes a list of major professional American organizations and publications, an extensive bibliography and an index.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

The English Teacher's Companion: A Complete Guide to Classroom, Curriculum, and the Profession (Print-Non-Fiction). Burke, Jim. Boynton Cook Publishing, Inc. (GDS), 1999. 366 p. ISBN 0-86709-475-3 ($38.90 pbk.).

(WCP) The English Teacher. s Companion integrates insightful current theory with practical application to the language arts classroom. The resource reflects an integrated philosophy and provides a systematic and strategic application of that philosophy. Chapters of the book present clearly organized, step-by-step discussions on topics such as assessment and evaluation, digital literacy, media literacy, gender, ethics, the politics of education, language development, writing, speaking, listening, thinking and composing curricula. Assessment strategies are integrated throughout the resource. The text includes current information on integrating computer and media literacy into the curriculum. Although the context of this book is American, the content offers a global perspective.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Evaluating Writing: The Role of Teachers' Knowledge About Text, Learning, and Culture (Print-Non-Fiction). Cooper, Charles R. and Odell, Lee, eds. National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), 1999. 408 p. ISBN 0-8141-1625-6 ($32.95 U.S. pbk.).

The 17 essays collected in this resource are intended to speak to the questions all educators have asked at one time or another: Should there be frequent evaluation of student writing, or are teachers even capable of evaluating writing? These essays represent a variety of approaches to evaluation, but underlying all of them are some common beliefs about what is fundamentally important to the teaching of writing. The essays assume that teachers need to distinguish between assessment and evaluation, develop the ability to describe students. writing, connect teaching and evaluation and continually re-examine the assumptions and practices that guide the evaluation of student writing. Although the examples contained in this text are largely American in content, Saskatchewan teachers will find good examples of secondary school students. writing and background information regarding the evaluation of writing. Chapters 4 and 5 deal with syntax and coherence and will be of particular interest to teachers.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Exploring Genres (Video). Classroom Video (CVO), 1999. 18 min. No order number is required. ($79.00).

In a lighthearted fashion, this video addresses the concept of genres in literature. A detective named Scoop visits different genres to solve a mystery. The video explores the reasons for different genres and the components that characterize each one. The rap at the end of the video could provide motivation for writing similar ones.

An excellent teacher. s guide with follow-up activities is included.

Suggested Use: Multigenre

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Faces of War: A Collection (Print-Fiction). Brown, Dave. General Store Publishing House (GSPH), 1998. 155 p. ISBN 1-896182-97-6 ($19.95 pbk.).

(CAN) War, with all its horror and tragedy is revealed in personal memories of unsung heroes of war, including the two World Wars, the Far East and the Atlantic. Dave Brown, one of Ottawa. s best-known journalists, has a genuine feel for the experiences and emotions of these heroes. He has produced this collection from his 54 short articles that deal with service people including such well-known characters as John McCrae and Rudyard Kipling. These articles give insight into the human side of Canada. s military history.

Suggested Use: Challenges

Fit to Print: The Canadian Student's Guide to Essay Writing. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Buckley, Joanne. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1998. 217 p. ISBN 0-7747-3585-6 ($15.96 pbk.).

(CAN, WCP) This resource contains information designed to help students with each step of the essay writing process. It contains major sections on developing, designing, drafting, writing, revising, editing and proofreading essays. One section includes subsections devoted to specific types of essay responses such as essay examinations, reviews, and expository, literary and research essays. A reference section provides current information about grammar, usage and style and includes several practice exercises with suggested answers. The book addresses three basic styles of documentation: Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA) and University of Chicago. A comprehensive index is included.

Suggested Use: Language Resource; Teacher Reference

The Food of Love: A Workshop Approach to Twelfth Night (Print-Non-Fiction). Watson, Ken and Shrubb, Gordon. (The Shakespeare Workshop Series). St. Clair Press (SIR), 1991. 32 p. ISBN 0-949898-27-9 ($19.95 pbk.).

(WCP) This teacher resource provides alternatives to the textual analysis of William Shakespeare. s play, Twelfth Night through interactive exploration using techniques such as performance, role-play and class and group discussions. The dramatic aspects of language and character are explored through the workshop. Most of the suggested learning experiences encourage students to examine the universal concepts and issues inherent in Shakespearean drama using Twelfth Night as the principal text. This resource provides many practical suggestions for experienced teachers who use a wide range of teaching approaches. The text for Twelfth Night is not included.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Gage Canadian Dictionary. Rev. & exp. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). de Wolf, Gaelan Dodds, et al. Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 2000. 1730 p. Order no. 7729 ($34.55 hdc.).

(CAN, I/M, WCP) This current Canadian dictionary contains 140 000 entries. The entries are direct, concise and are supported by illustrative sentences and points of usage. Alternative pronunciations are included. Many words are illustrated with small black-and-white line drawings and photographs. Canadian spelling and the Canadian cultural mosaic are reflected throughout. Particular attention is given to aboriginal people, including Métis and Inuit. In addition, this resource provides a guide to the dictionary, including information on spelling, pronunciation, parts of speech and idioms. Tables, charts and lists found in the appendices make this resource particularly useful for both teachers and students.

Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Gage Canadian Thesaurus (Print-Non-Fiction). Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 1998. 757 p. Order no. 8975 ($16.75 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M, WCP) This thesaurus is distinctly Canadian. Entries are generally sensitive to cultural issues and groups and are clearly cross-referenced. The resource represents Aboriginal people both as a main entry and in an appendix that features a word list of Aboriginal groups in Canada. The word lists in the appendices are extensive and well organized. Please note that the Christian religion is featured more prominently than other world religions in this resource.

Suggested Use: Language Resource

Gage Canadian Writer's Handbook (Print-Non-Fiction). Davies, Richard and Kirkland, Glen. Gage Educational Publishing (GAG), 2000. 195 p. ISBN 0-7715-1747-5 ($17.95 pbk.).

(CAN, WCP) This process-based student handbook on writing, reading and thinking is divided into three major areas: "How to Write an Essay," "Specific Forms of Writing and Representing" and "Conventions of Writing." The book offers writing skills practice exercises and includes a glossary and an index. This user friendly student handbook could also be a valuable teacher and/or parent resource. Please note that some of the works cited are also frequently studied in English Language Arts 20 and 30. Teachers are advised to consult the curriculum guides before using the selections.

Suggested Use: Language Resource

Other Use: English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Gatherings Volume IX (Print-Anthology). Young-Ing, Greg, ed. Theytus Books Ltd. (LRDC), 1998. 152 p. Order no. 13227 ($7.55 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) This book is one of a continuing series that presents First Nations prose and poetry about varied topics. In this ninth volume the theme "Beyond Victimization: Forging a Path of Celebration" is explored. The ceremonies, literature, stories, songs, dances and cultural traditions of aboriginal peoples are encompassed within the anthology.

Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland

Other Use: English Language Arts 30

The Good, the Bad and the Suicidal (Print-Fiction). Goobie, Beth. Roussan Publishers Inc. (UTP), 1997. 159 p. ISBN 1-896184-22-7 ($9.95 pbk.).

(CAN) Dariel Bosma lives in a small town where the school is rife with gangs and suspicions. Hoping to alleviate some of the problems, the town council overreacts and imposes a 9 p.m. curfew to stifle gang activity. Dariel and her cousin mobilize student opposition and, in the process, expose adult hypocrisy. Teachers should note that careful pre-reading is required before using this novel with a class, as the plot contains language and incidents that may be disturbing. The realism of this novel would make it a good choice for literature circles in a modified program.

Suggested Use: Challenges

Handbook for Writers. 3rd Canadian ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Flick, Jane and Millward, Celia. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1999. unp. Order no. 9702 ($40.05 pbk.).

(CAN) Canadian English language issues are reflected in this resource that maintains a problem-solving approach to the writing process. It covers all the essentials, from sentence to paragraph to essay, in a style that is thorough yet easy to follow. Exercises and examples interspersed throughout make this reference a practical writing guide. The book contains many examples and exercises, the most recent MLA and APA documentation styles of traditional and electronic sources and discussion of the Internet as a research tool. Appendices include a glossary of usage, a glossary of grammatical terms and suggestions for proofreading and editing. A comprehensive index and thumb tags enable users to find topics easily and quickly.

Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

In the Middle: New Understandings About Writing, Reading, and Learning. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Atwell, Nancie. Irwin Publishing Inc. (LRDC), 1998. 546 p. Order no. 8920 ($37.75 pbk.).

(WCP) In the Middle represents Nancy Atwell. s extensive reflections and new thinking about teaching reading and writing. This text is much more than a minor revision of her earlier publication (1978) with new material making up more than 70 percent of the resource. As a reflective practitioner, Atwell has evolved in her teaching, and this evolution is reflected throughout the resource. This comprehensive and engaging text explains and describes, through the use of personal anecdotes and student work samples, Atwell. s practical approach to teaching reading and writing in the middle years. In addition to addressing all six language arts, this resource takes a highly collaborative, respectful, supportive approach to building a community of students who are active readers, writers and thinkers. It has several hundred mini-lessons and scripts as well as examples for teaching reading and writing using an integrated approach. The text includes an extensive table of contents, 17 appendices, a bibliography and an index.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Inside Stories I. 2nd ed. (Print-Anthology). Kirkland, Glen and Davies, Richard, eds. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1999. 267 p. Order no. 11661 ($22.25 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 12649 ($19.05 spiral-bound).

(CAN, WCP) Elements of the short story are illustrated in this collection of 28 Canadian and multicultural stories. The student text is organized by units focusing on literary fiction elements including plot and conflict, character, setting and atmosphere, point of view, irony and symbol and theme and meaning. The final unit consists of stories for further reading. Follow-up questions to develop personal and critical responses are included as well as student learning activities that employ the varied English language arts. A detailed glossary of literary fiction terms is referenced to specific stories. Teachers should note that the depiction of aboriginal characters in the selection "Death of a Snow Machine" may be perceived as stereotypical.

The accompanying teacher. s guide provides a brief introduction to the short story as a genre, strategies for presenting short stories, suggestions for writing short stories and sample questions to evoke students. personal, critical and creative response and to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills. Also included are suggestions for teaching each short story and a subject index of the short story titles in the student anthology.

Suggested Use: Short Stories; Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Instant English: Ideas for the Unexpected Lesson, Years 7-12 (Print-Non-Fiction). Belanger, J., et al. St. Clair Press (SIR), 1996. 24 p. ISBN 0-949898-78-3 ($32.95 booklet).

(WCP) This resource consists of 24 short lesson units and blackline masters designed to assist both the classroom teacher and the substitute teacher. Each unit provides a lively and challenging lesson plan in which students are required to integrate their language arts skills and to produce interesting and diverse performances.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Language Arts and Science: Teaching Strategies for Integrating Two Solitudes: A Reference Manual of Teaching Strategies That Really Work (Print-Non-Fiction). Wohl, Sandy M. Sunbury Enterprises of BC (SEB), 1997. 193 p. No order number is required. ($34.95 pbk.).

(CAN, WCP) As the title suggests, this resource presents teaching strategies for bringing together the "two solitudes" of language arts and science. Individual chapters are devoted to the following topics: philosophical statements about integration; integrating English language arts with science; classroom creativity and visualization; constructivism; mind mapping; inductive thinking and categorizing; and mnemonics and other strategies. While this resource emphasizes science projects and activities, it also stresses and integrates the skills and conventions developed in English language arts. This resource includes numerous reproducible blackline masters for students and parents, a bibliography and an index. Suggestions for integrating language arts and science for ESL students are provided.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Lessons to Share on Teaching Grammar in Context (Print-Non-Fiction). Weaver, Constance, ed. Heinemann Educational Bks (LRDC), 1998. 323 p. Order no. 9004 ($44.50 pbk.).

(WCP) This comprehensive resource takes an integrated approach to teaching grammar in the context of reading and writing processes. It provides the theoretical underpinnings of teaching and learning grammar, as well as listing the important grammar concepts to be taught for maximum benefit. Accompanied by practical mini-lessons and ready-to-use examples, the resource focuses on teaching grammar through conferences in the revision and editing stages of the writing process. It also includes chapters on the development of style, sentence combining, meeting the needs of ESL learners and the use of computers in the writing process. The resource is thoroughly referenced and contains both an author and subject index. Although the content is predominantly American, this does not detract from its usefulness in Canadian classrooms.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 30

Literature & Media 10 (Print-Anthology). Andersen, Neil, et al. (Nelson English Series). Nelson Thomson Learning (LRDC/NEL), 2001. 424 p. Order numbers follow.

Recommended components are:

(I/M, WCP) Nelson English: Literature & Media 10 consists of a student anthology with an accompanying teacher. s guide as well as a video with an accompanying teacher. s guide.

The student anthology consists of a wide variety of written and visual texts by Canadian and international authors and producers representing a wide variety of cultures and voices. Many of the selections are Canadian, including some First Nations texts. The anthology consists of five units organized by genre. Each text selection is accompanied by a series of activities. A thematic index is included.

The teacher. s guide to the student anthology includes a lesson plan for each anthology selection, an alternative thematic index of selections and an appendix of assessment tools.

The video, which connects directly to the Media unit in the student anthology, includes seven segments: a documentary excerpt; a movie trailer; public service announcements, an investigative documentary, a music video, a political satire and an interview with author Timothy Findley.

The teacher. s guide for the video provides strategies and suggestions for using the video with the Media unit of the student anthology. It includes a lesson plan for each video segment. Caution: Teachers should preview video segments prior to screening with students.

Suggested Use: Media Studies; Multigenre

Looking for Henry (Print-Anthology). Doucet, Clive. Thistledown Press Ltd. (THI), 1999. 155 p. ISBN 1-895449-91-X ($13.95 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) The Plains Aboriginal tradition of looking for common ancestors and common memories occurred when one family came unexpectedly upon another during the nomadic season. Similarly, Clive Doucet. s search for "missing" Métis painter Henry Letendre and the resulting poem sequence, Looking for Henry, becomes a search for self, for history and for the intricate weave of Métis, Acadien and Micmac destinies and dispossessions. The book is divided into four parts, with an introductory prose selection that helps to set the tone for reading.

Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland

Macbeth (Print-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (Cambridge School Shakespeare Series). Cambridge University Press (LRDC), 1993. 172 p. Order no. 9525 ($13.90 pbk.).

This edition of Macbeth has been prepared to help students interpret the play through activities aimed to increase understanding. On every left-hand page there is a summary of the action, an explanation of unfamiliar words and a choice of activities on Shakespeare. s language, characters and stories. Between each act, and in the pages at the end of the play, there are notes, illustrations and activities. Suggestions for staging a performance are also included.

Suggested Use: Plays

Making the Link: Teacher Professional Development on the Internet (Print-Non-Fiction). Owston, Ron. Heinemann Educational Bks (GDS), 1998. 174 p. ISBN 0-325-00077-8 ($38.90 pbk.).

(WCP) Making the Link assists teachers in using the Internet as a tool for professional development suited to individual needs. The resource explains the functions of the Internet and how to use it for research and communication with individuals and professional communities employing various systems (such as Eudora and Yahoo). The author offers practical suggestions and techniques for learning how to use e-mail, navigating within a website and delineating a search for professional resources. The use of mailing lists and newsgroups for the exchange of ideas with colleagues around the globe is included. The book contains an index and an appendix that lists further topics and links. This resource uses practical applications and includes a variety of hands-on activities. Note: Teachers should be aware that because computer technology is a rapidly changing area, this book may contain dated information.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

The Merchant of Venice (Print-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (Cambridge School Shakespeare Series). Cambridge University Press (LRDC), 1992. 188 p. Order no. 9526 ($14.95 pbk.).

This edition of The Merchant of Venice has been prepared to help students interpret the play through activities aimed to increase understanding. On every left-hand page there is a summary of the action, an explanation of unfamiliar words, and a choice of activities focusing on Shakespeare. s language, characters and stories. Between each act and in the pages at the end of the play there are notes, illustrations and activities. Suggestions for viewing a production of the play and for staging a performance are also included.

Suggested Use: Plays

Momiji: Japanese Maple (Video). Nancy Tatebe (MGR), 1994. 26 min. Dup. order no. V4957.

(CAN) Momiji is a personal documentary tracing three generations in a Japanese Canadian family, from immigration to internment in British Columbia during the Second World War, to the filmmaker. s own idyllic childhood in a predominantly white Montreal suburb. Using super-8 home movies, archival photos and present-day footage, Momiji explores the sacrifices often made by immigrants and their descendants in order to assimilate. Momiji is not only a story about assimilation, racism and shame, but it is also a story about personal discovery and new-found pride in a heritage long forgotten. Excellent for classroom usage, Momiji raises important questions about cultural identity that should initiate thoughtful discussion about multiculturalism in Canada today.

Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland

Other Use: Canadian Studies; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

The Mulberry Tree (Print-Non-Fiction). Friesen, Anna and Friesen, Victor Carl. Prairie Lily Books (VFR), 1997. 206 p. ISBN 0-921435-08-8 ($12.95 pbk.).

(SK) Anne Friesen was born at Rosthern, Northwest Territories (later Saskatchewan), in 1899. The first 14 years of her colourful pioneer life are recounted in this book. A series of vignettes provide a picture of pioneer living as experienced by Mennonites whose forebears came originally from the Netherlands. Several recipes of traditional Mennonite food are included. Excerpts from this novel may prove to be useful for students wishing to learn more about the culture of another time. This easily read novel would also be appropriate for modified classes.

Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland

Naomi: The Strawberry Blonde of Pippu Town (Print-Fiction). Schreyer, Karmel. Great Plains Publications (GPU), 1999. 189 p. ISBN 1-894283-05-8 ($12.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This novel blends the characteristics and cultures of two very different civilizations: Canada and Japan. Naomi is uprooted from her small town in Manitoba with its Ukrainian background to live on the other side of the world in Japan where her recently divorced mother, Sara, has found a job teaching English in a medical school. For Naomi, homesick and unhappy, the move is a cause for rebellion and sorrow. She eventually comes to terms with life in general and Japan in particular, and her story presents Japanese society and customs in a manner that will interest young adults. This novel may be useful in Grade 10 modified classes.

Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War (Print-Non-Fiction). Lobel, Anita. Greenwillow Bks. (HCP), 1998. 193 p. ISBN 0-688-15935-4 ($23.95 hdc.).

This memoir will help readers build a personal connection to World War II and its tragic lessons. Anita Lobel, an accomplished picture book artist, shares the terrors of her childhood beginning in 1939 when she was five. German soldiers marched into her native Krakow, and deportations began. Lobel and her brother embarked on years of flight involving a dangerous stay in the Krakow ghetto, concealment in a convent, capture and concentration camps. Lobel, as a child narrator, observes everyone she meets keenly, and relates the horrors of war through the perspective of a child who is not fully conscious of the terrible losses she is experiencing.

Suggested Use: Decisions

Opening Tricks (Print-Anthology). Carver, Peter, ed. Thistledown Press Ltd. (THI), 1998. 192 p. ISBN 1-895449-78-2 ($11.95 pbk.).

(SK) This anthology is the result of a short story contest. It consists of the two winning entries and a selection of worthy runners-up. The 13 original short stories represent a wide range of themes and styles. The stories are clearly set to give a humourous look at the human condition and to divert readers from viewing life too seriously. The current themes will appeal to students in modified programs. Teachers should note that some of the selections deal with sensitive issues. They should also ensure that the selections support the themes outlined in the curriculum guide.

Suggested Use: Short Stories

Other Use: English Language Arts 20

Policing the Fringe: A Young Mountie's Story (Print-Non-Fiction). Kelly, William and Kelly, Nora Hickson. Centax Distribution (CXD), 1999. 256 p. ISBN 1-894022-30-0 ($22.95 pbk.).

(SK) Bill and Nora Kelly. s book brings the time period from 1933 to 1939 alive with specific and absorbing details about the daily routine of a frontier RCMP constable. Bill Kelly trained and was stationed with the RCMP in Saskatchewan. During frontier postings, he dealt with bootleggers, illicit stills, cattle and horse theft and insanity. He patrolled on horseback, by democrat, dog team, canoe, snowshoes, police car and floatplane. The hardships and adventure he faced are chronicled in this readable novel.

Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland

Public Speaking (Video). (No-Brainers: The Video Guides to Life Series). Cerebellum Corporation (CERE), 1998. 45 min. No order number is required. ($14.99 U.S.).

Ideas for organizing and delivering speeches are presented in a humourous, visually appealing manner in this video. Tips on how to combat speech anxiety, how to "grab" the audience. s attention and techniques for both informative and persuasive presentations are included.

A short teacher. s guide accompanies the video.

Suggested Use: Language Resource

Other Use: English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

The Queen's Man: A Medieval Mystery (Print-Fiction). Penman, Sharon Kay. Ballantine Books of Canada (RAN), 1998. 291 p. ISBN 0-345-41718-6 ($19.95 pbk.).

Young adults will find this book an intriguing medieval mystery and, at the same time, will get a colourful picture of twelfth century England and its people. Justin, the son of a bishop who refuses to acknowledge him, stumbles upon a dying man who presses a letter into his hand. The letter is written to Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who is holding the English throne for her son Richard Lionheart who is missing and presumed dead. The letter brings the news that Richard is alive, but he is imprisoned by the Holy Roman Emperor. Eleanor asks Justin to investigate the murder, and in this way he becomes the Queen. s man. His adventures in London and Winchester provide the excitement in the novel, and the historical context lends credibility to the story. Historical facts and an interview with the author are included at the end of the novel.

Suggested Use: Decisions

A Raisin in the Sun and Related Readings (Print-Anthology). Hansberry, Lorraine, et al. (Literature Connections Series). McDougal, Littell/Houghton Mifflin (NEL), 1997. 198 p. ISBN 0-395-77552-3 ($18.95 hdc.). SourceBook - ISBN 0-395-78398-4 ($15.95 pbk.).

This anthology contains the play A Raisin in the Sun, as well as poems and short stories dealing with the themes of racism and identity.

There is a teacher sourcebook that includes discussion starters, reproducible masters for students and writing activities. The sourcebook also suggests ways to customize instruction for less proficient readers, gifted and talented students and English as another language students.

Suggested Use: Equality

Rationales for Challenged Books (CD-ROM). National Council of Teachers of English (IRA), 1998. ISBN 0-8141-3827-6 ($39.95 U.S.).

(WCP) This resource is intended to help teachers deal with challenge(s) to works they are teaching. It provides rationales in support of challenged books teachers believe to be appropriate for individual programming choices and students. The CD-ROM features 200 rationales for 170 books that have been challenged. Most of the rationales address books used from the middle years to Grade 10; however, rationales for books used in the primary grades are also included. The rationales include: plot summaries, potential objections, advice on how to deal with challenges, lists of reviews, awards received (if any), and, in some cases, suggestions for teaching. The objectives of the resource are to highlight and protect the fundamental rights of learning and teaching. The text does not recommend the books it discusses, acknowledging that the primary responsibility for selecting novels rests with teachers. Note: The majority of books featured are American, but because many are taught at schools across North America, the CD-ROM is a useful and apt resource for teachers in Canadian classrooms. The CD-ROM requires a compatible Internet browser (new versions of browsers are recommended), but does not require a modem connection.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Rationales for Teaching Young Adult Literature (Print-Non-Fiction). Reid, Louann and Neufeld, Jamie Hayes, eds. Calendar Islands Publishers (GDS), 1999. 216 p. ISBN 1-893056-04-X ($41.09 pbk.).

(WCP) This resource provides recommendations for using literature of high interest to adolescents. Rationales for dealing with controversial issues such as self-identity, homosexuality and racism are included. The text contains summaries of the 22 books examined, sample excerpts, brief author biographies, activities and objectives for teaching the books plus listings of alternatives and related works. Note: The content is American, but the selections and issues are relevant to Canadian students. Teacher mediation and a certain level of student maturity are important in order to facilitate a better appreciation of content and discussion of various controversial issues.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Read It Aloud!: Using Literature in the Secondary Content Classroom (Print-Non-Fiction). Richardson, Judy S. International Reading Association (IRA), 2000. 107 p. ISBN 0-87207-256-8 ($16.95 U.S. pbk.).

(WCP) This resource presents a rationale for reading aloud to secondary students in all subject areas. Using examples from contemporary literature genres, the author introduces the strategy of using literature as a starting point for discussion in subjects as diverse as English language arts, mathematics, music and physical education. Each chapter features a content area and includes read-aloud excerpts along with suggested assignments. The book contains an appendix listing subject-specific titles suitable for reading aloud, an appendix of related journal articles written by the author, a list of references and a comprehensive index of topics authors and titles. Note: The book provides a brief list of titles for specific curricula, rather than a comprehensive bibliography of subject-related literature. One chapter of the book is devoted to reading aloud for second language learners.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Reading and Writing for Success (Print-Non-Fiction). Archer, Lynn, Costello, Cathy and Harvey, Debbie. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (LRDC/HBJ), 1997. 256 p. (LRDC) Order no. 16590 ($18.00 pbk.). (HBJ) Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-7747-0198-6 ($29.95 pbk.).

(WCP) Numerous strategies for developing skills and competencies in the reading and writing processes while integrating the six English language arts are provided in the student text. Objectives are clearly stated and consistently integrated. Opportunities for a variety of learning approaches are presented in a well-organized, readable form. Please note that some students may find the graphics unappealing, as they appear to be intended for younger students. No First Nations content is included.

The accompanying teacher. s guide provides additional support and teaching ideas, reproducible pages and some practical assessment suggestions. This easily read resource would be useful for educators instructing students for whom English is a second language.

Suggested Use: Language Resource; Teacher Reference

Reflections on Assessment: Its Purposes, Methods, and Effects on Learning (Print-Non-Fiction). Strickland, Kathleen and Strickland, James. Boynton Cook Publishing, Inc. (GDS), 1998. 224 p. ISBN 0-86709-445-1 ($38.90 loose-leaf).

(WCP) This resource provides teachers with a comprehensive view of assessment, from definitions and history to practical suggestions and political implications. It encourages a reflective approach that questions traditionally accepted assessment and evaluation strategies. The authors encourage teachers to examine their own practices and adopt more authentic assessment strategies consistent with student-centred learning. Based on current research, this resource includes the following chapters: "Assessment Drives Instruction," "Strategies for Assessment and Evaluation," "Portfolios," "Grading: The Square Peg in the Round Hole," "Teachers Aren. t the Only Players," and "Standards and Standardization: The Politics of Assessment and Evaluation." An index is included.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Reinventing Ourselves as Teachers: Beyond Nostalgia (Print-Non-Fiction). Mitchell, Claudia and Weber, Sandra. The Falmer Press (GDS), 1999. 251 p. ISBN 0-7507-0626-0 ($40.38 pbk.).

(WCP) This resource helps teachers to reflect on and to evaluate their practice through a "pedagogy of reinvention." Teachers are encouraged to revisit past teaching experiences from present perspectives in order to enhance future practice. The book moves beyond encouraging self-reflection and includes ideas on the steps that teachers might implement for change. Acknowledging that teaching experiences vary for each individual and for each situation, the authors promote use of a variety of forms, such as photography, memoirs and videos to assist teachers in exploring their personal and professional selves. The book is divided into seven chapters and contains a detailed list of references, as well as a subject and author index. The table of contents lists figures and boxes that provide questions or directions as aids to self-reflection. Five case studies and many personal examples are included.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference/Professional Development

The Research Paper and the World Wide Web (Print-Non-Fiction). Rodrigues, Dawn. Pearson Education Canada (PRN), 1997. 212 p. ISBN 0-13-461724-X ($25.45 pbk.).

Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

ResourceLines 9/10 (Print-Non-Fiction). Dawe, Robert, Duncan, Barry and Mathieu, Wendy. (Prentice Hall Language Series). Prentice Hall Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 346 p. Order no. 1404 ($22.10 hdc.).

(WCP) ResourceLines 9/10 contains strategies for learning and using all six language arts processes in authentic contexts. It also includes a chapter on researching and a language handbook addressing usage, grammar, spelling and style. This student resource is designed for both teacher-directed instruction and independent student work.

Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Re-Viewing English (Print-Non-Fiction). Sawyer, Wayne, Watson, Ken and Gold, Eva, eds. St. Clair Press (GDS), 1998. 349 p. ISBN 0-949898-84-8 ($44.89 pbk.).

(WCP) Re-Viewing English guides teachers to an understanding of curriculum change as an evolutionary process that continually adapts to new knowledge and global development. This collection of 27 essays provides a comprehensive historical survey of English language arts instruction over the past 40 years and shows the relevance of past practices to today. s classrooms. Theoretical and practical information helps teachers develop an informed rationale to guide their current teaching practice. The book invites teachers to look at the major advances in English language arts instruction and to explore the more recent developments in pedagogy. Section topics include writing texts, oracy and drama, language acquisition, assessment and Aboriginal perspectives. Teachers using this book will be affirmed by the positive tone of the pedagogical content and enthused by the synthesis of ideas and strategies. The book. s discussion of Aboriginal perspectives in the Australian curriculum has universal application.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

The Secret of the Northern Lights (Print-Fiction). Kinsella, W. P. Thistledown Press Ltd. (THI), 1998. 199 p. ISBN 1-895449-85-5 ($14.95 pbk.).

(I/M, SK) As a non-aboriginal writer, Kinsella manages to tell stories of aboriginal people in a witty manner. The three protagonists in Secret of the Northern Lights, Frank Fencepost, his pal Silas Ermineskin, and Mad Etta, the reserve. s ageless medicine woman reaffirm their identities through experience and storytelling. Some of the stories are happy, many are sad, but most are stories of how stereotypes hide more than they reveal. Teachers should be careful not to use these stories to stereotype aboriginal people.

Suggested Use: Decisions; Equality

Shakespeare Workshop: Photocopiable Workshop Approaches to Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet (Print-Non-Fiction). Jones, Peter, ed. Calendar Islands Publishers (GDS), 1998. 184 p. ISBN 1-893056-01-5 ($87.88 binder).

(WCP) This teacher resource provides alternatives to the textual analysis of William Shakespeare. s plays through interactive exploration using techniques such as performance, role play and class and group discussions. The dramatic aspects of language and character are explored through workshops dealing with five selected plays: Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet. Most of the suggested learning experiences encourage students to examine the universal concepts and issues inherent in Shakespearean drama. This resource provides many practical suggestions for experienced teachers who use a wide range of teaching approaches. The primary teaching approach is facilitation, which encourages student-generated learning outcomes. The texts for the plays are not included. Note: The five workshops are available both individually and as a set. Teachers should consult the curriculum guide when choosing a play for a specific grade level.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts 30

SightLines (Print-Anthology). Hume, Karen, et al. (Prentice Hall Literature Series). Prentice Hall Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 292 p. Order numbers follow.

(CAN, WCP) SightLines offers a wide range of contemporary materials that support outcome-based teaching and learning. This integrated resource, consisting of both student and teacher materials, provides a variety of opportunities to learn how to use the six language arts.

The anthology deals with complex issues from real life and requires high reading and comprehension levels. The selections stimulate critical and creative thinking and thoughtful response. A combination of mature content, voices and themes and frequent use of complex imagery, vocabulary and description make this challenging reading. Some selections in the student anthology contain material dealing with the supernatural, as well as other sensitive areas.

The teacher. s guide provides unit planning charts, curricular goals, ESL strategies and assessment and evaluation materials. See also: ResourceLines.

Suggested Use: Multigenre; Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

The Songs of Robert Service (Compact Disc). McLaughlin, Les. Les McLaughlin (LSM), 1999. No order number is required. ($16.99).

Suggested Use: Poetry

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Star-Cross'd Lovers: A Workshop Approach to Romeo and Juliet. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Shrubb, Gordon and Watson, Ken. (The Shakespeare Workshop Series). St. Clair Press (SIR), 1998. 42 p. ISBN 0-949898-87-2 ($19.95 pbk.).

(WCP) This teacher resource provides alternatives to the textual analysis of Romeo and Juliet by promoting the dramatic experience of Shakespeare through interactive exploration using techniques such as performance, role play and class and group discussions. The dramatic aspects of language and character are explored through the workshop. Most of the suggested learning experiences encourage students to examine the universal concepts and issues inherent in Shakespearean drama using Romeo and Juliet as the principal text. This resource provides many practical suggestions for experienced teachers who use a wide range of teaching approaches. The primary teaching approach is facilitation, which encourages student-generated learning outcomes. The text for Romeo and Juliet is not included.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Stories With a Twist (Print-Anthology). Hess, Natalie. Alta Book Center (ABK), 1999. 186 p. ISBN 1-882483-65-0 ($16.95 U.S. pbk.).

These selections are entertaining, high interest stories with twists in plot and surprise endings. A short introduction precedes each story, as does a listing of vocabulary words with pronunciation and definitions. There are questions included that are designed to check comprehension and to stimulate critical thinking and discussion. This resource is recommended for students who have difficulty reading or are in modified programs.

Suggested Use: The Unknown

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Teaching Grammar in Context (Print-Non-Fiction). Weaver, Constance. Boynton Cook Publishing, Inc. (LRDC), 1996. 288 p. Order no. 7649 ($44.25 pbk.).

(WCP) The rationale and practical ideas in this resource provide teachers with easily accessible information for helping students at all levels to learn and apply grammatical concepts in the revision and editing stages of the writing process. This is an excellent resource for assisting teachers in understanding and carrying out grammar instruction in meaningful contexts. The book includes a table of contents, index, detailed reference list and a glossary of grammatical terms.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Teaching Through Stories: Yours, Mine and Theirs (Print-Non-Fiction). Roe, Betty, Alfred, Suellen and Smith, Sandy. Christopher-Gordon Pubs., Inc. (GDS), 1998. 232 p. ISBN 0-926842-71-4 ($54.15 pbk.).

(WCP) This professional reference, focusing on oral literacy, provides teachers with a wealth of ideas on how to use storytelling in classroom settings, how teachers and students can tell effective stories and how to use stories in various curriculum areas. The book is written in an easy-to-read, conversational style and provides a theoretical basis for the use of storytelling in a balanced literacy program. This resource is organized into 12 chapters, each opening with an appropriate story and ending with suggested activities for teachers and activities for use with students. Note: Assessment is embedded throughout this resource; however, the resource does not take an in-depth look at how specifically to assess the storytelling process or the suggested activities. Knowledge of assessment techniques would support classroom use of this resource.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; Kindergarten

Teaching With the Internet: Lessons From the Classroom. 1999 ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Leu, Donald J., Jr. and Leu, Deborah Diadiun. Christopher-Gordon Pubs., Inc. (GDS), 1999. 336 p. ISBN 0-926842-85-4 ($60.80 pbk.).

(WCP) The 1999 edition of this resource outlines steps for using the Internet as a teaching and learning resource. Throughout this resource, that emphasizes cooperative learning, there are examples of teachers and students incorporating the Internet into their projects, research, and lessons across the curriculum. Projects are developed around English language arts, social studies, science, mathematics and multiculturalism. The text discusses strategies for search and navigation, e-mail, newsgroups, key/pen pals and publishing on the Internet. The issue of Internet safety is addressed as well as the needs of primary students, ESL students, struggling learners and students with vision and hearing difficulties. Note: As a print resource based on computer technology, this text has the potential to become dated quickly. The websites identified in the resource are primarily American.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Teens for Literacy: Promoting Reading and Writing in Schools and Communities (Print-Non-Fiction). Berger, Allen and Shafran, Elizabeth a. International Reading Association (IRA), 2000. 87 p. ISBN 0-87207-255-X ($16.95 U.S. pbk.).

(WCP) This teacher resource promotes literacy and lifelong learning for inner-city teens. It is a guide to assist teachers in developing a tutoring program in which teenage students tutor younger students. The objectives of the tutoring program are to involve students directly in promoting literacy, to encourage students to continue their learning at a post-secondary educational institution with teaching as a possible career, to encourage and develop leadership skills and to help students understand how they fit into and have an impact on their community. This easily read resource takes a highly collaborative, respectful and supportive approach to building a community of students who are lifelong learners. The tutoring program is currently operating in the United States, but it could easily be adapted for use in Canadian communities. The resource provides an appendix of additional references.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Through Teachers' Eyes: Portraits of Writing Teachers at Work (Print-Non-Fiction). Perl, Sondra and Wilson, Nancy. Calendar Islands Publishers (GDS), 1998. 272 p. ISBN 0-9663233-3-5 ($32.78 pbk.).

(WCP) Through Teachers. Eyes focuses on the practical application of the writing process through generic case studies of various classrooms. This narrative report on ethnographic research highlights insights into six teachers. experiences as they implement a process approach to teaching writing. After having experienced the writing process through a three-week workshop, teachers attempt to implement the writing process into their classrooms. Researchers who were involved in the teacher workshop monitor the students. and teachers. progress through observation and through samples from both students and teachers.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference/Professional Development

Tomie dePaola: His Art & His Stories (Print-Non-Fiction). Elleman, Barbara. Putnam Publishing (PBC), 1999. 218 p. ISBN 0-399-23129-3 ($50.00 hdc.).

Tomie dePaola is among the best known, best loved artist-authors creating books for children today. His art and his stories, filled with imagination, humour, elegance and curiousity, emanate from a love of life reflected in everything he does. In this detailed, copiously illustrated and beautifully produced book, Barbara Elleman explores Tomie dePaola as artist and illustrator. The book looks first at dePaola. s family life and then at the extraordinary scope of his work. autobiographical picture books, folktales, Christmas themes, religious stories and more. The book contains over 200 illustrations that help to give a fresh appreciation of this unique artist-author. Notes, a chronology, a bibliography and an index are also included.

Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Secondary Level; English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Tomorrowland: 10 Stories About the Future. 1st ed. (Print-Anthology). Cart, Michael, comp. Scholastic Inc. (SCH), 1999. 198 p. ISBN 0-590-37678-0 ($19.54 hdc.).

Although the title may suggest a science fiction collection, the stories in this anthology reflect many genres. Ten contemporary American authors offer diverse interpretations of the fate of the universe, the human race or their individual selves. Some selections depict bleak images of the new millennium while others are set in the past. Ranging from optimistic to darkly ironic, these writings should capture the imagination of adolescent readers. The selections would be good prompts for a writers. workshop or responding to reading. Biographical information about the authors is included.

Suggested Use: Short Stories

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Voices of Native America: Native American Ideas, Ideals, Values, and Guides for Living (Print-Anthology). Gilliland, Hap, ed. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. (KHP), 1997. 165 p. ISBN 0-7872-3881-3 ($17.50 U.S. pbk.).

(I/M) This anthology contains inspirational quotations, speeches and poetry written by First Nations peoples. The selections could be used in many ways for discussion, essay writing, research and speech writing. Caution must be used when presenting the content, as some selections contain biases regarding the history of aboriginal people. A consistent guide throughout the text gives additional information about the writers and contains advice on approaches that teachers should consider when delivering the material. Some terminology is dated, but this resource will still be valuable for students and teachers who are looking for an understanding of aboriginal culture and history.

Suggested Use: Equality

Walk the Dark Streets. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Baer, Edith. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc. (GWD), 1998. 279 p. ISBN 0-374-38229-8 ($27.95 hdc.).

Walk the Dark Streets tells the story of Eva Bentheim, a Jewish teenager in Germany, from the rise of Hitler in 1933 until her escape in 1940. Her anguished parents, who are too ill to leave Germany, are forced to make the decision to let her go, and she must wrench herself away from them to flee to the United States. The novel describes in detail the catastrophic events. book burnings, Krystallnacht, the closing of borders and disappearances. and how one family was affected by the politics and history of those terrible times. Students will readily identify with Eva in this fast-paced, resoundingly authentic study in tragedy.

Suggested Use: Challenges

Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20

Walter Borden Reads Sonnets by William Shakespeare to the Music of Fernando Sor (Compact Disc). Borden, Walter and Martell, Paul. SVP Productions (LRDC), 1998. Order no. 9696 ($20.95 compact disc). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 9697 ($3.00 booklet).

(WCP) This compact disc blends Shakespearean poetry with classical guitar music. Beginning with a musical étude, the CD contains Walter Borden. s reading of 30 Shakespearean sonnets, which are printed in the cover notes. Fourteen études written by Fernando Sor and performed by Paul Martell accompany the sonnets.

The teacher. s guide provides information about the artistry in Shakespeare. s sonnets and suggests activities to direct students in listening, interpreting, reading and presenting sonnets to reflect their personal feelings.

Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Webster's New World College Dictionary. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Agnes, Michael, ed. Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 1716 p. Order no. 2152 ($23.95 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. The definitions are very readable in an appealing typeface, and the main entries in the work stand out clearly from the rest of the text.

Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

William Shakespeare's Macbeth. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Coville, Bruce and Kelley, Gary, illus. Dial Press (CDS), 1997. unp. ISBN 0-8037-1899-3 ($25.99 hdc.).

In this illustrated prose version of Macbeth, Bruce Coville uses Shakespeare. s original language to create a gateway toward further enjoyment of the actual play. The powerful illustrations by Gary Kelley help to make this retelling both visually and verbally appealing.

Suggested Use: Plays

Write Source 2000: A Guide to Writing, Thinking, and Learning. Canadian ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Sebranek, Patrick, Kemper, Dave and Meyer, Verne. Houghton Mifflin Company (LRDC), 1999. 473 p. Order no. 15237 ($16.70 pbk.).

(WCP) This process-based guide to writing, reading, and thinking is divided into four major areas: "The Process of Writing," "The Forms of Writing," "The Tools of Writing" and "The Proofreader. s Guide." The book is well organized and uses colour and fonts effectively. Icons are used to highlight specific strategies. The index makes it easy to access information in the handbook and contributes to making this resource very user friendly.

Suggested Use: Language Resource; Teacher Reference

Write to Learn. 6th ed (Print-Non-Fiction). Murray, Donald M. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1999. 348 p. ISBN 0-15-505448-1 ($58.95 pbk.).

Write to Learn presents practical ideas for the writing process with an emphasis on reading, visualizing and revising. Chapters include topics such as discovering the writing process, learning to use the craft of vision to see and write, focusing, planning, drafting, editing and revising. "Help for Your Writing Problems" and "Writing Techniques" are indexed on the inside covers. A comprehensive index and table of contents are included.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Writing in the Middle and Secondary Classrooms: Theory Into Practice (Print-Non-Fiction). Jeffrey, Noreen and Prentice, Bill. Nelson Thomson Learning (NEL), 1997. 129 p. ISBN 0-17-604915-0 ($27.50 pbk.).

(CAN, WCP) This resource addresses the writing process. It invokes various techniques, writing and evaluation strategies to bring out the writer in the student. Well-organized and readable, this resource encourages students to reflect on their feelings, ideas and views when creating original texts. The authors emphasize the importance of peer sharing and discussion, which provide students with access to outside, critical suggestions and responses. This resource provides general and detailed suggestions for facilitating writing classes. It is exploratory, focusing on the creative aspects of the writing process. Its primary emphasis is on the standard forms: expository, narrative, descriptive and argumentative. The bibliography cites many sources for additional consultation.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Writing, Teaching, Learning: A Sourcebook. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Graves, Richard L., ed. Boynton Cook Publishing, Inc. (GDS), 1999. 353 p. ISBN 0-86709-488-5 ($41.33 pbk.).

(WCP) This collection of 32 essays reflects the research on writing over the past 10 years. It provides a fresh philosophical perspective on writing as a holistic process. The resource combines both narrative and theoretical material and includes teaching tips.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference