Compares selected aspects of Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey" with Homer's The Odyssey." (SW)

A psychological interpretation of the character development of David, in Ester Wier's The Loner," and a suggestion that study of this novel might enhance an adolescent's self-image. (RD)

Criticizes Keneth Kinnamon's advice in his article Afro-American Literature, the Black Revolution, and Ghetto High Schools," English Journal," vol. 5., no. 2 (February 1970), pp. 189-94 (see TE 200 536). (SW)

Relates the experiences of students at Joel E. Ferris High School (Spokane, Washington) who tutored culturally deprived elementary school students. (SW)

Describes an elective English course in which modern rock music and contemporary poetry are used to motivate students to learn how to listen, to appreciate the sharp impact of poetry," and to write about their own feelings and responses. (Author/SW)

Describes a unit (utilizing The San Pebbles") which explores the attitudes of different people and nations toward the United States. (SW)

Presents behavioral objectives and a rationale for their use in teaching character analysis; based on Jack Schaeffer's novel, Shane." (RD)

Discusses a 10-week elective course designed to give students some basis for . . . positive action and creative decision" by carefully studying several literary characters. (Author/SW)

Advocates the teaching of etymology and increased emphasis on vocabulary instruction by English teachers. (RD)

Describes efficient spelling instruction as that which makes maximum use of the fact that part of our competence as speakers of English is our knowledge of underlying phonological forms." (Author/SW)

Sledd's article appeared in English Journal," vol. 58, no. 9 (December 1969), pp. 1307-15, 1329 (see TE 200 401). (RD)