English Journal - Volume 97, Issue 6, 2008

Research Matters” provides teachers with review and application of research that illuminates the daily concerns and activities of English language arts teachers and classrooms.

“New Voices” raises questions, offers insights, and provides a forum for novice teachers to engage in the professional conversation surrounding the teaching of English.

“Stepping into the Classroom” shares innovative lesson ideas grounded in current literature or action research.

“Tools for Teaching” helps you find the best print and electronic resources for teaching English language arts.

“Personal Reading” contains reviews of fiction and nonfiction books, with a special interest in multicultural works.

“Bold Books for Teenagers” provides dynamic, informative viewpoints on important issues in publishing and teaching contemporary literature, especially literature for adolescents. Reviews of young adult literature also appear in this column.

“Poetry” features poems by teachers and professional poets.