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English Journal - Volume 98, Issue 6, 2009
Volume 98, Issue 6, 2009
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From the Secondary Section: Teaching for the Fun of It
Author(s): Karen MitchamMembers of the Secondary Section Steering Committee comment on topics of importance to English language arts educators. Pp. 13-14.
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EJ Extra: Is It Time to Abandon the Idea of “Best Practices” in the Teaching of English?
Author(s): Peter SmagorinskyAuthor and researcher Smagorinsky argues that because different teachers have different training, experience, and approaches to teaching, a practice that one regards as effective may be insufficient to others. Pp. 15-21.
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A Response to Peter Smagorinsky
Author(s): George HillocksThe well-known researcher responds to Peter Smagorinsky arguments. Pp. 23-29.
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Speaking My Mind: In Toxic Tongues: Our Battle with the Language of the Public
Author(s): Lauren Fazzio“Speaking My Mind” invites readers to speak out about controversial issues relevant to the teaching of English language arts. Pp. 104-106.
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EJ in Focus: Defining Fun and Seeking Flow in English Language Arts
Author(s): Tom RomanoA well-known writer and teacher educator describes the kinds of fun that teachers and students should experience in English classes. Pp. 30-37.
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Comic Relief: Engaging Students through Humor Writing
Author(s): Bruce A. GoebelEmbedded in his top ten reasons for using humor in the classroom, Goebel describes engrossing and enriching humor-writing activities for students. Pp. 38-43.
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Turn It On and Turn It Up: Incorporating Music Videos in the ELA Classroom
Author(s): Luke RodesilerMusic videos are great sources for narrative and social commentary and can serve as excellent prompts for student writing. Pp. 45-48.
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Pedagogy of the Living Dead: Using Students’ Prior Knowledge to Explore Perspective
Author(s): Allan NailNail calls forth zombies to liven up his students’ study of cultural knowledge, debates about human rights, and literary analysis. Pp. 49-55.
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Engaging 21st-Century Adolescents: Video Games in the Reading Classroom
Author(s): Megan Glover AdamsAdams draws on students’ interest in cooperative and competitive gaming to improve their reading skills. Pp. 56-59.
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Naming Tropes and Schemes in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Books
Author(s): Don L. F. Nilsen and Pace Alleen NilsenThe Nilsens show you and your students the linguistic artistry in Rowling’s popular works. Pp. 60-68.
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Celebrating Multiple Literacies with Harry Potter
Author(s): Lisa ArterThe mayhem at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry inspires fun and valuable ELA activities. Pp. 69-73.
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“Ripples in the Upside-Down Lake of the World”: Running a Read-Aloud Marathon
Author(s): Dave IasevoliSpend a day On the Road with Jack Kerouac and Iasevoli’s students and colleagues. Pp. 74-78.
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Self-Directed Writing: Giving Voice to Student Writers
Author(s): Kim Brian LovejoyDrawing on his students’ writing, Lovejoy shows the power of assignments that allow students to write for their own purposes. Pp. 79-86.
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Adolescents and Texts: Scaffolding the English Canon with Linked Text Sets
Author(s): Linda Wold and Laurie Elish-PiperAdolescents and Texts focuses on adolescent literacy and the teaching of reading in high school and middle school. Pp. 88-91.
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