Language Arts, Vol. 74, No. 4, April 1997

Table of Contents

Issue Theme: Pasts, Presents, and Futures

• Dear Readers

  William H. Teale

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  Abstract: Letter to Language Arts readers from Bill Teale, LA editor.

  Keywords: Elementary

• Story Time as a Magical Act Open Only to the Initiated: What Some Children Don't Know About Power and May Not Find Out

  Karen Gallas

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  Abstract: Karen Gallas began this instance of classroom research when she encountered a student in her second grade classroom who could not/would not listen to stories during the daily read aloud experience. The findings from her study raise questions about the purpose of listening to stories and paths to educational equity for all children.

  Keywords: Elementary, Reading

• Literature and Cultural Awareness: Voices from the Journey

  Phyllis A. Wilkinson and Elissa Kido

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  Abstract: Two teacher educators discuss the effects of promoting teachers’ awareness and use of multicultural literature in their classrooms.

  Keywords: Elementary, Literature

• It's About Time: The Literacy TopPics Awards

  Jeanne Swafford, Valerie Chapman, Mary Kallus, and

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  Abstract: Examines the last five years of articles in this journal to show what topics were most often written about (the "Top Picks" or "TopPics"). Discusses these results and makes recommendations that deserve considerable attention in the future. Notes that integrated language arts was a perennial TopPic.

  Keywords: Elementary, Language

• Writing for Language Arts

  The Language Arts Editor, Editorial Review Board

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  Abstract: Offers comments, intended for writers of language arts education articles, discussing both positive and negative aspects of the writing that the editors and editorial board and staff of this journal have seen in the writing submitted over the past few years.

  Keywords: Elementary, Writing

• Focus on Research: The Future of Research in Language Arts

  Victoria Purcell-Gates

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  Abstract: Offers observations and reflections on research and research issues in the field of language arts. Discusses issues and factors significant to the state and future of language arts research, including: sociopolitical context, new and old issues confronting the field, and research needed for the public good.

  Keywords: Elementary, Research

• Bookalogues: Too Good to Miss

  Miriam Martinez and Marcia F. Nash

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  Abstract: Presents brief annotations of 28 highly recommended children's picture books.

  Keywords: Elementary, Literature, Reading

• Materials That Make the Mark: Explicit Skills Instruction

  Sherrell Shanahan, Joyce Macphee, Linda McMillen, Maribeth Lynch, Jennifer Hester, and Karen Brodzik

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  Abstract: Abstract for this article is currently not available.

  Keywords: Elementary

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