Ultimate Sports: Short Stories by Outstanding Writers for Young AdultsUnderstanding Mass Media. 5th ed.Understanding the Film: An Introduction to Film Appreciation. 5th ed.Understanding War: Exploring Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fictionSixteen original sports stories by sports fiction writers such as Robert Lipsyte and Chris Crutcher are featured in this collection. Water sports, racquetball, tennis, boxing, and wrestling are only a few of the sports found in the selections. Each entry is preceded by a brief paragraph that lures the reader inside the story and ends with a biographical sketch of the author. This anthology is an excellent means of introducing students to the novels of these popular authors.
Suggested Use: Decisions; Short Stories
(Print-Non-Fiction). Jawitz, William. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1996. 512 p. ISBN 0-8442-5831-8 ($78.95 hdc.).
This is an updated edition of an American resource. It provides information and activity suggestions to develop awareness of the influence that various media have on our lives. Included are sections about advertising, journalism, film and recording media, stereotypes, and the effects of technological advances.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
(Print-Non-Fiction). Bone, Jan and Johnson, Ron. NTC Publishing Group (NTC), 1997. 351 p. ISBN 0-8442-5797-4 ($29.95 pbk.).
This interesting film analysis shows how viewing, perceiving, and evaluating film can be effective classroom activities. The book stresses ways in which film genres and techniques affect viewers' emotions and attitudes. Numerous references to popular American films of the 1980s and '90s are included in topics such as the factors influencing our understanding of film, film terminology, a case study of one film's production from script to film, made-for-television movies, and criteria for evaluating film. Interspersed throughout the book are 20 profiles of well-known film professionals including actors, makeup artists, and producers. Brief discussion questions and activities are provided for each chapter. Included are a table of contents, an appendix of selected American films, and an extensive index. The teacher's guide lists objectives of film study, and discussion, activity, and viewing suggestions.
Suggested Use: Media Studies
(Print-Anthology). Ballah, Judy. (Insights Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 154 p. Order no. 8010 ($13.55 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 8011 ($26.15 pbk.).
(CAN) This anthology of prose and poetry represents literature from Canada and abroad. An introductory section contains eight pages of images related to the theme. Included are chapter-end activities, a table of contents, biographies, and index by nationality. The teacher's guide provides teaching and assessment strategies, alternate thematic groupings, a list of related literature, and tips for using the visual unit.
Suggested Use: Equality; Challenges; Multigenre