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Reference Resources
Encyclopedia of English Studies and Language Arts
Ref PE 65 .E47 1994
A two volume encyclopedia of language arts produced by the National Council of Teachers of English.
Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts
Ref LB 1576 .H234 1991
Summaries of research findings on language arts teaching methods, arranged by subject.
Children's Literature Review
Ref PN 1009 .A1 C5139
This multivolume set consists of excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people.
The Young Reader's Companion
Ref PN 1008.5 .C373 1993
An encyclopedia of literature and literary terms designed for students from 5th through 12th grade.
Encyclopedia of Education
Ref LB 15 .E47 2003
This eight volume encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of topics in education. It is an excellent starting point for almost any educational research project.



Articles
Education Abstracts / Full Text Indexes 400 core journals and magazines in education; includes the full text of about 100.
ERIC Indexes over 800 education journals from around the world. Also indexes over 450,000 ERIC documents, which are available on microfiche in the Library. Includes the full text of several hundred review articles called ERIC Digests.
Articles for Elementary and Secondary School Students
via DISCUS
SIRS Discoverer A magazine and reference database for elementary school students.
Infotrac Student Edition A magazine and reference database for high school students.
SIRS Knowledge Source A magazine and reference database for high school students.


Language Arts Journals at Furman
  • Booklinks
  • Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
  • Children's Literature in Education
  • English Education
  • English Journal
  • Forum for Reading
  • The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books
  • Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy
  • Journal of Literacy Research
  • Journal of Reading Education
  • Reading & Writing Quarterly
  • Reading Improvement
  • Reading Psychology
  • Reading Research and Instruction
  • Reading Research Quarterly
  • School Library Journal (New York, NY)
  • Yearbook (Claremont Reading Conference)
  • Yearbook of the American Reading Forum
  • Yearbook of the College Reading Association



Selected Language Arts Videos
Reading and Young Children
Media Coll : LB 1140.5 .R4 R395 1991
This introductory training tape shows practical techniques for reading aloud, choral reading, using big books and storytelling. Also suggests methods of and resources for selecting children's books.


Web Resources
International Reading Association
SC Reading/English/Language Arts Curriculum Standards
Children's Literature Web Guide



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