English Journal, Vol. 92, No. 2, November 2002

Table of Contents

Issue Theme: Multigenre Teaching

• Zines—The Ultimate Creative Writing Project

  Christie "CJ" Bott

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  Abstract: Christie "CJ" Bott describes her creative writing project based on "independently created and published personal magaZINES." She shares a plan and some student examples.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Writing

• Integrating Poetry and To Kill a Mockingbird

  Susan Arpajian Jolley

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  Abstract: Susan Arpajian Jolley tells of how she taught To Kill a Mockingbird by integrating it with the study of poetry on the themes of courage and compassion and what we can learn from history. Many resources and strategies are presented.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Pedagogy, Writing

• Radical Change in Young Adult Literature Informs the Multigenre Paper

  Jacqueline N. Glasgow

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  Abstract: Jacqueline N. Glasgow writes of the changes in Young Adult books and how those changes lend themselves to the multigenre paper.Appendices of titles, forms, and formats are included.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Writing

• Multiple Voices, Multiple Genres: Fiction for Young Adults

  Candida Gillis

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  Abstract: Candida Gillis discusses several Young Adult novels written in multiple voices or multiple genres and gives suggestions and activities for teaching them.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Reading

• Multigenre, Multiple Intelligences, and Transcendentalism

  Colleen A. Ruggieri

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  Abstract: Colleen A. Ruggieri offers a multigenre, mulltiple intelligences unit on transcendentalism complete with suggested texts and an assessment plan.

  Keywords: Assessment, Literature, Pedagogy, Writing

• When Multigenre Meets Multimedia: Reading Films to Understanding Books

  Benjamin B. Dziedzic

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  Abstract: Benjamin B. Dziedzic recounts a unit based on films made from books.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Media Studies / Journalism

• Blending Multiple Genres in Theme Baskets

  Jeannine D. Richison, Anita Hernandez, and Marcia Carter

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  Abstract: As a way to draw all students to the classics, the authors suggest the use of theme baskets (teaching with a thematic approach; using children's books in the secondary classroom; coupling young adult books with the classics; and capitalizing on the students' background knowledge, interest, and skills in "reading" multiple genres).

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Pedagogy

• The Ins, Outs, and In-Betweens of Multigenre Writing

  Nancy Mack

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  Abstract: Nancy Mack details the multigenre writing assignment she assigned her studetns. She also defines a multigenre paper.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Pedagogy, Writing

• The Multigenre Warning Label

  W. David Lenoir

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  Abstract: W. David Lenoir warns us about doing the multigenre paper.

  Keywords: Language, Pedagogy, Writing

• Tell Me a Story

  Gregory Shafer

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  Abstract: Gregory Shafer describes the Tell Me a Story project he used to enliven his students' oral literacy studies.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literacy, Literature, Pedagogy

• Mothers and Daughters: Sharing Our Stories, Sharing Our Lives

  Katherine R. Morgan

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  Abstract: Katherine R. Morgan writes about the "mother-daughter releationship" focus of her Women's Literature class.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Pedagogy, Writing

• Speaking My Mind: Literary Taxonomy and the Strange Case of J

  Josh Stephens

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  Abstract: Josh Stephens asserts that journalism really is its own genre.

  Keywords: Secondary, Media Studies / Journalism, Writing

• Insights for Interns: What Can I Do about Teacher Apathy?

  Amanda Richey and Dante Petretti

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  Abstract: The column discusses what to do about teacher apathy.

  Keywords: Secondary, Diversity, Pedagogy, Professional Development

• Professional Links: Multiple Genres of Teaching and Researching

  Connie S. Zitlow

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  Abstract: Connie S. Zitlow provides research on multiple genres of teaching and researching.

  Keywords: Secondary, Pedagogy, Professional Development

• Talk about Books -- The Landscape of Divorce: When Worlds Collide

  John Noell Moore

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  Abstract: John Noell Moore reviews Waiting by Ha Jin.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Professional Development

• Young Adult Literature -- 2001 Honor List: A Vote for Diversity

  Chris Crowe

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  Abstract: Chris Crowe reviews a number of young adult books.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Professional Development

• Teacher to Teacher: What Books Are High School Students Real

  Heidi Brautigam, Carol Ann Hart, and Stephenie Swindle

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  Abstract: Find some suggestions for books high school students read for pleasure.

  Keywords: Secondary, Literature, Reading

• Learning about Self and Others through Multigenre Research Projects

  Randi Dickson with Jon DeGraffe and Mark Foard

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  Abstract: The authors describe the multigenre research project their students did instead of a traditional research paper.

  Keywords: Secondary, Pedagogy, Writing

• LETTERS TO EJ

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  Keywords: Secondary

• From the Editor

  Virginia R. Monseau

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  Keywords: Secondary

• From the Secondary Section: NCTE Secondary Section Activities and Annual Report

  Dave Wendelin

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  Abstract: Outlines the highlights of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) 2001 Baltimore convention. Explains the Teacher of Excellence Awards, which identifies outstanding high school English language arts teachers. Comments on a selection of a new editor for the "English Journal," and details new initiatives as well as the Portland Reading Initiative, which helps secondary English teachers provide reading instruction to dependent readers.

  Keywords: Secondary

• FOR FUN: Who on Earth?

  Stephen Sniderman

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  Keywords: Secondary

• English in the News

  Bobbi Ciriza Houtchens, editor

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  Keywords: Secondary

• Learning with Technology

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  Keywords: Secondary

• Poetry

  Michael Angelotti, Editor

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  Keywords: Secondary

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