PART ONE: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN THE SUBJECT Trends and Issues in English/Language Arts Curriculum - Mary Erard and Shirley T McCoy Curriculum Guides - Jurg Jenzer Process and Design Funding Curriculum Projects Topics in the English/Language Arts Curriculum, Grades K-12 - Irene D Thomas State-Level Curriculum Guidelines - Roger Farr and Beth Greene An Analysis State-Level Curriculum Guidelines A Listing PART TWO: CURRICULUM GUIDES AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS Curriculum Guides - Carl B Smith A Selection Curriculum Guide Reprint Ideas for Special Projects in Language Arts - Carlota Cardenas de Dwyer Children's Trade Books - Janice Kristo and Abigail Garthwait A Guide to Resources PART THREE: TEXTBOOKS, CLASSROOM MATERIALS, AND OTHER RESOURCES Curriculum Material Producers Statewide Textbook Adoption Index to Reviews of Educational Materials Kraus Curriculum Development Library Customers
One of a series of practical references for teachers, this handbook provides general information on the background of the English/language arts curriculum in the United States. It also contains current information on publications, standards and special materials for the curriculum, and is designed to be adapted to suit particular schools.