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A Response to Diversity and Globalisation - Shakespeare in the Christian Classroom Grade 9-LifelongLuxton identifies the Christian values that underlie a positive response to differences among people. "It will then explore how these values can be transmitted in the classroom, using English Literature (and the teach of Shakespeare) as a medium. By discussing... -
An Analysis of the Book of Esther as Literature Tertiary-LifelongIn this article with subtitle, "A Methodology for Using the Book of Esther In Secondary or College English or Bible Classes As an Introduction to the Stylistic and Thematic Concerns of Secular Literature", McClarty explores how the book of Esther... -
Dealing with Historical Movies in the History and English Classroom Grade 9-Grade 12Given a correct understanding of how history and cinema interact, and how the cinema differs as a historical source from conventional records, the History teacher can make the most of movies as texts that reveal not so much what happened in history, but rather... -
Differential Perceptions of English Teachers about the Teaching of Literature in Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Schools in Selected Regions of the Caribbean Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: Literature, as a subject in the English curriculum, is not taught in all Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) secondary schools in the Caribbean. This research attempts to investigate and document the reasons why this subject is not taught as part of... -
Fiction and Film - Thoughts on Teaching Potentially Controversial Narratives Kindergarten-TertiaryConsider why fiction is an important part of a student’s educational experience. Gain tips on selecting fictional materials including how to address any possible concerns. -
Guide to the Teaching of Literature in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Grade 1-Grade 12Intended to provide an overview for thoughtful consideration in preparing to teach from a Christian worldview, this short document includes a philosophy foundational to a study of literature, guidelines for the selection of literature, and choices of literature... -
Jane Austen - English Unit Grade 9-Grade 12This Teacher Bulletin unit features the works of Jane Austen. Why? "Because she’s everywhere out there, and almost nowhere in the anthologies we teach high school English literature from. Because she has much to say that is relevant to teenagers... -
Literature and Life - Teaching Fictional Literature in Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongVelez-Sepulveda looks at the teaching of fictional literature in Adventist higher education. It is the prayer of Velez-Sepulveda that the paper will benefit educators "as it clarifies the dilemma of fiction and its selection and presentation in Adventist... -
Little House on the Prairie - Language Arts Unit Grade 3-Grade 5This 16-day unit features reading Wilder's Little House on the Prairie novel, including lesson plans, worksheets, a reader's theater, and a final unit quiz. Connect social studies with the accompanying thematic... -
Poetry Unit Grade 5-Grade 6A quarter-long poetry unit in which students' end product is a poetry booklet. The unit will guide students through the world of poetry by having them write 14 poems (including a week of reading and writing spiritual poetry), each focusing on a unique poetry... -
Should Adventist Academies Teach Literature? Grade 8-Grade 12Literature can be a controversial topic in Adventist schools in many regions worldwide. Shirley McGarrell explores the teaching of literature in Adventist schools throughout select regions of the Caribbean. Two sets of teachers were surveyed and interviewed:... -
Something to Talk About: Ideas for Teaching Literature and Writing Grade 9-LifelongWhat is the role of the Christian English teacher in the college literature and composition classroom? Scott Moncrieff states, "language provides the basis for communication and reflection, and for building relationships with our world, our fellow human... -
The Genre Study Journey Kindergarten-TertiaryThis article defines genre studies, provides practical steps to preparing to teach a unit on genre studies, connects genre studies to the NAD Pathways language art curriculum, and ends with an example of how genre study works in a real classroom setting. -
The Scarlet Pimpernel Literature Unit Grade 7-Grade 10This literature unit is based around the historical fiction novel by Baroness Orczy, featuring the French Revolution. The intention is for there to be an assortment of comprehension strategies (similar to what you would find in a Pathways DLG), discussion...