Speaking My Mind

Note: English Journal will have a new editor beginning with the September 2008 issue. Please click here for more information about submitting for this call.

We invite you to speak out on an issue that concerns you about English language arts teaching and learning. If your essay is published, it will appear with your photo in a future issue of English Journal. We welcome essays of 1,000 to 1,500 words, as well as inquiries regarding possible subjects.

Teacher to Teacher

Note: English Journal will have a new editor beginning with the September 2008 issue. Please click here for more information about submitting for this call.

"Teacher to Teacher" manuscripts should be sent to:
Ken Lindblom, Editor
English Journal
English_Journal@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

This is a forum for teachers to share ideas, materials, and activities in short pieces of 300 words. Topics are as follows:

>What gets in the way of or assists you in addressing issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression in your classroom?
(Deadline: July 15, 2008)

> How would you respond to someone who says English teachers don't live or work in the “real world”?
(Deadline: September 15, 2008)

> What is your “guilty pleasure” within the field of English language arts?
(Deadline: November 15, 2008)

> What value do side-by-side or parallel-text editions such as No Fear Shakespeare or Shakespeare Made Easy have in a classroom?
(Deadline: January 15, 2009)

Note: English Journal will have a new editor beginning with the September 2008 issue. Please click here for more information about submitting for this call.

"Student Vocies" manuscripts should be sent to:
Ken Lindblom, Editor
English Journal
English_Journal@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

This is a forum for students to share their experiences and recommendations in short pieces of 300 words. Teachers are encouraged to submit the best responses from their classes, not whole class sets, please. Individual students are welcome to submit as well. Topics are as follows:

>How does awareness of different sexual orientations and gender identities and society's difficulties in embracing this aspect of diversity affect your social and academic life in school?
(Deadline: July 15, 2008)

>Some students think English class is too far removed from the “real world.” How can English teachers make class more “real” for students?
(Deadline: September 15, 2008)

>What could English teachers do that would make English class more fun, while still ensuring students are learning?
(Deadline: November 15, 2008)

> How has performing Shakespeare helped you appreciate his work?
(Deadline: January 15, 2009)

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