Teaching English Creatively - Bushman, John H. (Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD, 2001)
Half title: teaching english creatively; about the author; title: teaching english creatively; preface; contents; chapter 1: middle and high schools in america; chapter 2: creating an effective classroom climate; chapter 3: getting ready for group interaction; chapter 4: teaching oral english; chapter 5: the teaching of writing; chapter 6: teaching literature; chapter 7: reading in the english classroom; chapter 8: teaching the english language; chapter 9: teaching thinking skills; chapter 10: the english curriculum; chapter 11: celebrate the special days; chapter 12: a potpourri; index
The plan and purpose of this book is to provide educationally sound theories and creative activities in the teaching of English. This Third Edition retains many of the activities that were included in previous editions but also offers much new material based on the most current research and practice in English education. The book provides, in great detail, proven and tested measures for teachers to use to be successful in their instructional efforts. Major topics well described include creating an effective classroom climate, preparation for group interaction, teaching oral English, the teachi