English Journal, Vol. 86, No. 4, April 1997

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Issue Theme: Literary Festival

• RainbowTeachers/Rainbow Students: Teachers for the Dream

  Bobbi Ciriza Houtchens

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  Abstract: Describes a high school program that encourages bilingual students to become tutors in their own community and to finish school and become teachers.

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• Teaching Ideas

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  Abstract: Describes assignments which engage students and are suitable for end of year: (1) a video or booklet for incoming students describing what the grade they are about to enter is all about; (2) a book of poetry for a special person; (3) a research packet for next year's students; and (4) a letter from parents explaining their feelings for their children.

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• From the Editor

  Virginia R. Monseau

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• One Person's Opinion: “And Now a Word from Our Sponsor!”

  Jeffrey S. Kaplan

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• Resources and Reviews: Celebrating Poetry in the Classroom

  Bonnie Ericson

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• Software: Entering the Electronic Conversation

  Peter Smagorinsky

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• Bedside Table: Living History with Asian Women: A Review of Two Recent Books

  Ellen Shull

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• This World of English

  Daniel A. Heller

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• 1996-97 Reviewers

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• Global Issues: Our International Day: Its Origins, Features, Outcomes

  John S. Simmons

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  Abstract: Reviews a range of topics addressed at the annual business meeting of the International Assembly on the Teaching of English during the 1995 National Council of Teachers of English meeting. Topics include cultural diversity outreach, test-driven curricula, diversity versus tradition, and literacy.

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• New Teachers: Designing Lesson Plans: What New Teachers Can Learn from Moffett and Wagner

  Lois Weiner

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  Abstract: Explains a method for assisting preservice and new teachers in their understanding of James Moffett and Betty Jane Wagner's classic work, "Student Centered Language Arts, K-12" (1992).

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• The Judges: The English Journal 1997 Literary Festival Judges

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• SHORT FICTION: First Place: Cranes

  Francis E. Kazemek

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• SHORT FICTION: Second Place: Grace and the Mechanical Storm

  Jim Slagel

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• SHORT FICTION: Honorable Mention: Lonely Hanging Around Inside

  Cathy Belben

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• SHORT FICTION: Honorable Mention: Maine Day

  Deidre O. Carr

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• SHORT FICTION: Honorable Mention: Philip McPherson Tells About Mr. Sansworth's Class

  P. R. Crutchfield

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  Abstract: Presents an award-winning short story about a middle school student's wistful reflections on his civics teacher and the other students in his class, many of whom were pregnant, poor, or disadvantaged in some way. Full text in print version only.

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• SHORT FICTION: Honorable Mention: Merry Christmas, Coretta

  Sue Ellen Herring

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• POETRY: First Place: Multiple Listings

  Merry McDonnell

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• POETRY: Second Place: Family Receipts

  Marcia Denius

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• POETRY: Honorable Mention: My Mother Meets My Father

  Mary Crosley DeBow

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• POETRY: Honorable Mention: Walking the Quarry Reserve

  Lori Hohlbein-Koechley

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• POETRY: Honorable Mention: Emblems

  Carol Nolde

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• POETRY: Honorable Mention: Sweetheart

  Diane Stroud

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• ESSAY: First Place: Sweet Sorrow's Son

  Deborah Brothers

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  Abstract: Presents an award-winning essay about a teacher's relationship with a troubled student placed in her alternative classroom. Shows how the two worked together on science, math, and "Romeo and Juliet." Full text available in print version only.

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• ESSAY: Second Place: The Swiss Proposition

  Janet Yearns McClaskey

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• ESSAY: Third Place: Living at the End of the Slough

  Meredith Bouldin Andersen

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• PHOTOGRAPHY: First Place: Zesto Ice Cream Shop cover

  Amy Lynn King

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• PHOTOGRAPHY: Second Place: Spring Thaw

  Wendy W. Cleveland

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• PHOTOGRAPHY: Third Place: Just Takin' It Easy

  Kathleen Ramonda

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• PHOTOGRAPHY: Honorable Mention: Swamp Sentinel

  Kathleen Bader-LeNormand

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• PHOTOGRAPHY: Honorable Mention: Sunset Ride

  Jeanine Turpie

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• Letters to EJ

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