A semi-annual refereed publication of research and instructional practices in English/language arts and allied fields, preschool through adult levels, this volume of "Maryland English Journal" presents articles on a variety of subjects and showcases the work of young writers. Articles in volume 29, number 1 are: "Expertise in Tutoring" (Bennett A. Rafoth and Erin K. Murphy); "Reflections on Student Teaching" (Eden Barbely); "The Joys of Supervising a Student Teacher" (Kathryn A. Megyeri); and "Trends and Issues in English Instruction, 1994." Volume 29, number 1 also presents 7 samples of award-winning creative writing by senior citizens, and 17 samples of second- through eighth-grade Maryland students' writing. Contributions in volume 29, number 2 are: "'What Do You Want Me To Do?': A Delayed Answer to a Distracted Student's Question" (Richard M. Johnson); "Where Have All the Women Gone? Gender Issues and the High School Literature Curriculum" (Susan Davis); "Literature without Lectures--A Different Approach" (Craig Etchison); "The Role of Story Schema in the Understanding of James Joyce's 'Araby'" (Marie A. Nigro); "I'm Telling!" (Carol F. Peck); "Confessions of an Ex-Podiophile" (Carol A. Downey); and "A Brief History of MCTELA" (Jennifer L. Klemens). Volume 29, number 2 also presents 18 samples of writing by fourth- through eighth-grade Maryland students. (RS)