A Call for Articles

English Notes wants to know what you have to say.  We're looking for anything that might be of benefit to people just like you--people who teach language arts.  Do you have a particular lesson or unit plan that has been successful in your classroom?  Do you have some reflections on teaching or on yourself as a teacher or writer?  Have you recently read a good book that might be useful in the classroom?  Do you write poetry, short fiction or essays that other teachers might find encouraging or challenging?  It doesn't matter what age group you teach, elementary to college, we would love to add your voice to our publication.

If you have something you'd like to submit, just e-mail it (text, or preferably as a Word attachment) to ssimpson@mystic.bhsu.edu.  Please include your name, of course, and also where you teach and what you teach.  English Notes is for your benefit.  We'd like to think that it can become a sort of "lifeline" for some in our state who may not get to interact with other teachers as much as they'd like.  That means you must be willing to share your ideas too.

So get those ideas together and don't forget to get student permission if you use any student work.  Nancy and I can't wait to hear what you have to say.

Scott Simpson, Editor