Five teachers respond to the title question, providing literary analysis of the cult film and explanations for its appeal. (RL)

Discusses the need for teaching junior high and middle school students about the Holocaust of World War II and other incidents of oppression and persecution. (RL)

Contains criteria for recommending adolescent science fiction and fantasy literature and an annotated list of such reading materials. (RL)

Offers examples of research in language arts education to illustrate both the values and difficulties of such research. (RL)

Recounts the experiences of a writer-in-residence at a small liberal arts college as she helped her students through the composing process. (RL)

Notes the improvement in network television programing for adolescents. (RL)

Two English teachers debate the pros and cons of their professional organization's involvement in political issues and activities, focusing on the definitions of politics and teaching. (RL)

Suggests ways of using teacher-produced photographs in English and language-arts classrooms. Offers examples of how a series of pictures was used and how students responded. (RL)

A teacher explains her approach to teaching high school English, stating her educational goals and showing how she builds relationships with her students. (RL)

Describes three class activities that help students analyze the mass media messages of political candidates and that give students insights into language manipulation techniques. (RL)

Notes how the wording of questions can affect the results of surveys and questionnaires. Suggests activities to help students become critical listeners, viewers, and readers. (RL)

Shares some warnings and positive suggestions about preparing students for the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs). Urges teachers to concentrate on improving students' reading and writing skills rather than have students memorize long lists of big words. (RL)

An analysis and appreciation of H. L. Mencken the writer, and Henry Mencken the man. (RL)

Describes an English course that capitalizes on the popularity of running, integrating running with reading and writing activities. Notes the positive results of this interdisciplinary approach. Provides samples of student writings. (RL)

A sampling of reading materials on running that can be used in English classrooms. (RL)