Article deals with the author's proposals for over-coming racism and prejudice by adequately representing minority groups when teaching literature. The author asserts that it is essential to world peace and understanding to begin teaching the literature of the human race, and stop teaching the literature of our own minority. (Author/LF)

The article discusses and describes a program for English teachers that will enable them to give more interesting and creative assignments to their students. (Author/LF)

Beginning 13 years ago with a senior English class making their own Christmas cards, a teacher describes how creative activities can improve the appearance and atmosphere of a classroom while also stimulating students to discover and discuss the past as well as the present. (LF)

The author asserts that by integrating literature and language, students will gain deeper insights into both areas. (Author/LF)

The author discusses a seven-day advanced seminar in General Semantics held at the University of Denver during the summer of 1969, and the profound effects it had on an experienced, disillusioned English teacher. (Author/LF)

The article emphasizes the importance of teaching carefully chosen junior novels in order to develop literary interests and appreciations in junior high school students. (Author/LF)

One of the most fruitful ways of introducing students to the Shakespearean drama is by comparing its techniques with those of a movie. (Author)

The article expounds the theory that, given the right classroom environment, there is no limit to the possibilities of creativity. The limits that do appear are usually the result of the teacher's conception of the acceptable rather than any failing on the part of the student. (Author/LF)

The central concept of a new theory for teaching writing is discussed. The theory states that when students know that the elements in a writing assignment are partly of their own invention, they will be more motivated to produce interesting stories and essays. At the same time, the teacher is able to stress writing skills previously introduced.…

Author makes the case for starting in high school to improve the literacy and communication skills of students destined for scientific/technological careers. Detailed course program and extensive bibliography included. (PD)

An essay on the value of contention, arguing that the object of English classes should not be to classify things and ideas but to advance, possibly through an adversary approach, the differences in opinion, reaction, and value that too often lie buried in literary issues. (Author/JB)

A review of the growth and development of science fiction literature and the ways in which it relates all cultures and reflects the comtemporary world. (RB)

Discusses recent changes in theories and practice of teaching English in the colleges and how this reflects in the teaching of high school literature. Eclectic theory of criticism; intrinsic approach to literary study; impressionism and relativism; student engagement and personal responses to literature are examined. (RB)

Focuses on American Indian and Afro-American oral tradition to explore the substance and potential pedagogic value of American oral literature. Stresses the literary value of modern folk literature, including popular songs and rhetoric. (Author/JB)

An analysis of Algren's short story, used by the author in teaching a high school English class. (JB)