MacbethMacbethMacbethMacbethMacbethMacbethMacbethMacbethMacbethMacbethMacbethMacbeth and Related ReadingsMacbeth. 2nd ed.Macmillan Paperbacks; 27Making the Link: Teacher Professional Development on the InternetMalcolm X: By Any Means NecessaryThe Man From the Other SideMany Patrols: Reminiscences of a Game OfficerMarking Success: A Guide to Evaluation for Teachers of EnglishMass Media and Popular Culture, Version 2The MediaMedia and Communication: Video PackageMen of StoneThe Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of Venice: ShylockMerriam Webster's Collegiate ThesaurusMighty Women: Stories of Western Canadian PioneersMischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany: What's Fair? Novel PackMomiji: Japanese MapleThe Monkey's PawA Morbid Taste for BonesA Morbid Taste for BonesMore StrawberriesMr. Higginbottom's CatastropheThe Mulberry TreeMultiSource SeriesMurder on the Orient ExpressThis 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
(Video). Films for the Humanities & Sciences Inc. (FFH), 1988. 148 min. Order no. ABB749 ($89.95 U.S. ).
Starring Philip Anglim and Maureen Anderman of the Lincoln Center Theater Company, this is an interesting interpretation useful for comparison with other versions.
Suggested Use: Decisions
(Print-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (HBJ Shakespeare Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1988. 265 p. Order no. 5805 ($10.45 pbk.). Teacher's Notes - Order no. 6755 ($4.60 pbk.).
This edition presents clear text and alternating pages of notes or explanations. Using a response-based approach, the book provides summaries as well as suggestions for discussion or activity prior to, during, and following reading of each scene. Introductory information includes a map. The teacher's guide is a complete text edition giving information about Shakespeare, historical notes on the era, stage history of the play, and additional suggestions for teaching.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Print-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (Longman Literature Shakespeare Series). Copp Clark Ltd. (LRDC), 1992. 284 p. Order no. 7999 ($10.45 pbk.).
This edition features clear text and alternating pages giving explanations of difficult words or phrases. The book contains photographs of scenes from recent productions, summaries of the action in each act, as well as an introduction to Shakespeare's life and works, and the language and imagery of his plays. This edition provides a response-based approach to the play, and includes information and suggestions for activity prior to, during, and after reading.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Print-Non-Fiction). Cookson, Linda and Loughrey, Bryan, eds. (Longman Critical Essays). Copp Clark Ltd. (ADD), 1988. 141 p. ISBN 0-582-00650-3 ($14.95 pbk.).
This resource contains essays by literary critics who discuss the play's themes, issues, and characters. Included are a table of contents and questions for further reflection or response.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
(Print-Non-Fiction). King, Neil, ed. (Illustrated Shakespeare Series). Stanley Thornes Publishers (LRDC), 1989. 96 p. Order no. 8001 ($11.45 pbk.).
This edition is suitable for students requiring additional support. It provides photographs of productions, black and white illustrations, questions, and sidebar explanations of difficult words or phrases. The print type is smaller than in other editions.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Print-Fiction). Green, Frank, ed. (Heinemann Shakespeare Series). Irwin Publishing Inc. (LRDC), 1994. 240 p. Order no. 7997 ($10.45 pbk.).
In this edition, clear text is accompanied by numerous line drawings. Alternate pages provide summaries of the action and explanations of difficult words or phrases. Suggestions for activities follow major scenes in the play. Included are a table of contents, introduction to Shakespeare's theater, introduction to the play, information about the language of the play, and glossary of literary terms.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(CD-ROM). Shakespeare, William. Voyager Company, The (PEX), 1994. ISBN 1-55940-433-7 ($69.95).
This program provides full text, as edited by A. R. Braunmuller, accompanied by sound performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Selected video clips from three different productions can be viewed in conjunction with text and critical analysis of the scenes. Included are an introductory essay and a gallery of visuals depicting the Elizabethan era. Two scenes may be performed by students playing opposite the audio performance of actors Lisa Harrow and Robert Thaler.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Video). (BBC Shakespeare Series). BBC Enterprises (ITF), 1983. 150 min. No order number is required. ($99.00).
Starring Nicol Williamson and Jane Lapotaire, this is a quality production featuring elegant period costuming and sets.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
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
This version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth includes poems, a literary criticism of the character Macbeth, and other readings relating to the play.
A teacher’s sourcebook is available with suggestions for individual activities, as well as suggestions for adaptations for students with special needs.
Suggested Use: Plays
This edition presents clear text and alternating pages of notes or explanations. Using a response-based approach, the book provides summaries as well as suggestions for discussion or activity prior to, during and following reading of each scene. Introductory information includes a map.
The teacher's guide for Harcourt's Macbeth presents a student-centred approach to the study of Shakespeare. The guide provides a wide range of writing, reading, speaking, listening, critical viewing and independent learning project activities that allow for personal and creative response. It also assists students to recognize both the accessibility and the relevancy of Shakespeare's plays to their own experience, and it gives them the opportunity to further explore Shakespeare in ways meaningful to them. Background information on Shakespeare's England and the history of London and the theatre during Shakespeare's time is included.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: The Donnellys Must Die.
(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
(Print-Non-Fiction). Myers, Walter Dean. Scholastic Inc. (SUS), 1993. 210 p. ISBN 0-590-46485-X ($3.25 U.S. pbk.).
An autobiography of the controversial African American civil rights leader, this book traces the events in his life from his birth to his youthful criminal activity, his entry into the Nation of Islam and the civil rights movement, and his assassination. This is a carefully researched account that includes a table of contents, an index, a bibliography, and a chronology.
Suggested Use: Equality; Challenges
(Print-Fiction). Orlev, Uri. Houghton Mifflin Co. (ALL), 1989. 186 p. ISBN 0-395-53808-4 ($20.95 hdc.).
Marek is a 14 year old Polish boy who lives with his mother and step-father near the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. When Marek begins to help his step-father as a mercenary smuggling food through the sewers into the ghetto, he sees the injustice and human cost of anti-Semitism. This is an easily read resource.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Challenges
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Symons, R.D. Coteau Books (COT), 1994. 156 p. ISBN 1-55050-073-2 ($14.95 pbk.).
(SK) During the 1920s and ‘30s, the artist and writer R.D. Symons patrolled much of the province on horseback, working as a conservation officer to protect wildlife and their habitats. This memoir chronicles the colourful characters he encountered, life-threatening incidents, and Symons' growing love for the beauty of the natural environment. Teachers may wish to use excerpts of this book as starting points for discussion.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland
(Print-Non-Fiction). George, Jerry and Graham, Neil. Pembroke Publishers Limited (PPL), 1992. 96 p. ISBN 0-921217-85-4 ($13.65 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a brief, practical look at the principles and varied techniques related to assessment of literacy. Included are suggestions for peer and self-assessment, adapting techniques to specific genres or classroom needs, and involving the educational community in change. The book contains a table of contents and sample forms for diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment and evaluation.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
(Print-Non-Fiction). Duncan, Barry, et al. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 202 p. Order no. 7854 ($33.50 pbk.). Teacher's Binder - Order no. 7855 ($32.45 binder).
(CAN) This resource presents an inquiry-centred approach to the study of mass media and its effect on culture. Students are encouraged to analyze and respond to media concerns such as the nature of Canadian identity and media representations of violence, sexuality, and gender roles. Independent and group skills such as brainstorming, interviews, investigation, conducting surveys, role-playing, videotaping, and keeping a log are a few of the follow-up activities suggested. The examples cited are largely Canadian. The book includes a table of contents and an index. The teacher's guide discusses teaching approaches such as student media logs, and gives suggestions for using the "Responses" sections in the student resource.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; Arts Education: Secondary Level
(Video). (Power Surge Series). Core Career Strategies Inc. (CCS), 1993. 16 min. Order no. PSMEDI ($139.00).
In this fast-paced presentation, teens and celebrities advise students about the power and influence of the mass media. Included are discussions of television's portrayals of violence, sexual activity, and behavior that it presents as normal. Brief interviews with students are juxtaposed with examples from television shows and advertising. This video does not attempt to discuss the benefits of media such as television. Note: One of the segments discusses the use of condoms.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Video). (MultiSource Series). National Film Board of Canada (PRN), 1994. ISBN 0-13-137373-0 ($170.82).
(CAN) This collection contains the three videos annotated below.
The Bronswik Affair (24 min.) This fictitious documentary by the National Film Board uncovers the mystery of the Bronswik television. These televisions contained a unique component that manipulated viewers into unnecessarily buying large quantities of products. Animated effects add to the humour of this film.
The Veldt (25 min.) In this presentation of a Ray Bradbury story, a family lives in a house that cooks, entertains, and counsels. These conveniences become the family's undoing. The story ends tragically when the children program the house to kill their parents.
Knowledge Navigator / New Ideas for Television (6 min., 2 min.) Apple Computer's Knowledge Navigator shows how a teacher uses a sophisticated computer to plan a lecture. The second clip is a series of humorous television spots by The Media Foundation designed to encourage thinking about the environment and television addiction.
Suggested Use: Media Studies; The Unknown
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
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
(Print-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (Illustrated Shakespeare Series). Stanley Thornes Publishers (LRDC), 1992. 90 p. Order no. 8002 ($13.95 pbk.).
This edition is suitable for students requiring additional support. It provides photographs of productions, black and white illustrations, questions, and sidebar explanations of difficult words or phrases. The print type is smaller than in other editions.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Print-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (Longman Literature Shakespeare Series). Copp Clark Ltd. (LRDC), 1992. 284 p. Order no. 8000 ($9.70 pbk.).
This edition features clear text and alternating pages giving explanations of difficult words or phrases. The book contains photographs of scenes from recent productions, summaries of the action in each act, as well as an introduction to Shakespeare's life and works, and the language and imagery of his plays. This edition provides a response-based approach to the play, and includes information and suggestions for activity prior to, during, and after reading.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Print-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (HBJ Shakespeare Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1988. 240 p. Order no. 5801 ($10.45 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 5802 ($25.10 pbk.).
This edition presents clear text and alternating pages of notes or explanations. Using a response-based approach, the book provides summaries as well as suggestions for discussion or activity prior to, during, and following reading of each scene. Introductory information includes a map. The teacher's guide is a complete text edition giving information about Shakespeare, historical notes on the era, stage history of the play, and additional suggestions for teaching.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Print-Fiction). Shakespeare, William. (Heinemann Shakespeare Series). Heinemann Educational Bks (LRDC), 1994. 237 p. Order no. 8201 ($16.10 pbk.).
In this edition, clear text is accompanied by numerous line drawings. Alternate pages provide summaries of the action and explanations of difficult words or phrases. Suggestions for activity follow major scenes in the play. Included are a table of contents, introduction to Shakespeare's theater, introduction to the play, information about the language of the play, glossary of terms, and suggestions for activity related to the play.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Video). (BBC Shakespeare Series). BBC Enterprises (ITF), 1982. 115 min. No order number is required. ($99.00).
Starring Warren Mitchell, Gemma Jones, and John Franklyn-Robbins, this production features elegant period costuming and sets. Note: Teachers are advised to discuss the play's stereotyped interpretation of Shylock.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
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 focussing 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
Patrick Stewart acts and discusses scenes from the play to illustrate varied interpretations of the character Shylock. Stewart demonstrates traditional views of Shylock, either as a noble and dignified Jew who has been persecuted, or as a vicious, Christian-hating monster. He then presents a third, more complicated interpretation combining aspects of both views.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Plays
(Print-Non-Fiction). Merriam-Webster (LRDC), 1988. 868 p. Order no. 8052 ($26.95 hdc.).
In this tabbed edition, entries are organized alphabetically and include definitions, synonyms, related words, idioms, contrasting terms, antonyms, and cross-references.
Suggested Use: Language Resource
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(Print-Anthology). MacEwan, Grant. Douglas & McIntyre Limited (LRDC), 1995. 275 p. Order no. 8054 ($10.45 pbk.).
(CAN) This book, which profiles 32 pioneering women in western Canada, was formerly titled…And Mighty Women Too. Included are a table of contents and archival photographs of the women.
Suggested Use: Canadian Frontiers and Homeland; Short Prose
Ilse Koehn describes her experiences as a youth living in Berlin and in evacuation camps during World War II. Because Ilse has a Jewish grandparent, she is a "Mischling, second degree" and is in great danger. This autobiography recounts the strategies that Ilse’s parents devise to keep her safe, and the sacrifices that these changes entail.
Suggested Use: Equality
(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
(Print-Fiction). Peters, Ellis. Warner Books (LIT), 1994. 208 p. ISBN 0-446-40015-7 ($5.99 pbk.).
In this medieval whodonit, Brother Cadfael solves a mystery in a Welsh monastery. Peters effectively captures another time and place. See also: the audiocassette version.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
(Audiocassette). Houston, Glyn and Peters, Ellis. Durkin Hayes Publishing Ltd. (DHP), 1991. 167 min. ISBN 0-88646-275-4 ($16.99 cassette).
This audiocassette, performed by Glyn Houston, presents a medieval mystery in which Brother Cadfael utilizes his skills as an herbalist and his powers of observation to uncover the identity of a killer. This is one of a series of Brother Cadfael mysteries in which the Benedictine monk combines his detective skills with a concern for fair treatment of the inhabitants of nearby Shrewsbury.
Suggested Use: The Unknown
(Print-Anthology). Banel, Joseph S., MacNeill, James A. and Sorestad, Glen A., eds. (Reflections in Literature Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1990. unp. Order no. 6107 ($20.90 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8179 ($21.75 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a collection of short stories grouped according to contexts such as humour, conflict and suspense. The selections, largely of Canadian content, are accompanied by questions suitable for discussion or reader response.
Suggested Use: Short Stories
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9
(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
(Kit). Please refer to the titles: Blood Red Ochre: Changes Novel Pack, Death on the Ice: The Great Newfoundland Sealing Disaster of 1914: What's Fair? Novel Pack, Eva: Changes Novel Package, Heroic Adventures: Video Package, Media and Communication: Video Package, Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany: What's Fair? Novel Pack, People Profiles: Video Package, Relating: Video Package, What's Fair: Video Package, and Working Together: Video Package
(Print-Fiction). Christie, Agatha. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. (HCP), 1991. unp. ISBN 0-06-100274-7 ($5.99 pbk.).
On his way home, Hercule Poirot is pressed into service in order to solve a challenging murder case. Set on the world-famous rail line, this story provides a surprise ending for Poirot and for the reader.
Suggested Use: The Unknown