Bridging English

by Joseph O. Milner, Lucy F. Milner

Bridging English, fourth edition, is a comprehensive English methods text that is structured on James Moffett’s conception of the “universe of discourse” in the teaching of talking and listening, writing and reading. The book combines theory and practice, that is, overarching structures with particular instructional strategies. It provides prospective teachers with a huge array of approaches and activities that are active, constructivist, and student-centered. It mirrors that emphasis with boxed Invitations to Reflection that continually survey its readers about their experiences of English classrooms, their new learnings as they read the text, and their projection into classroom teaching of their own. It takes into account the range of student learners a teacher will teach from the gifted to the reluctant and struggling. It addresses the special needs of English language learners. It also anticipates the need of its readers – prospective teachers – to put theory and method into practice by designing and delivering effective units and lessons. In several chapters on pedagogy, it helps them answer questions such How do I actually teach writing? design a unit? evaluate student learning? This edition also addresses many of the most persistent issues that arise within the field, issues that bubble up in individual classrooms, English departments, and school communities and in the general culture. Pre-service English Teachers

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Read For School

528 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Caitlin Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best teaching books I've read so far. It was actually helpful and you can tell the authors have actually been in a classroom. I also felt like what I bring to the classroom was respected. I've had education/English grad textbooks that actually defined the word "homework" for me. The authors of this text treat the reader as a professional looking to hone skills. Worth the money.

[Katie G · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the few books I've bought for college that has actually been really helpful. It's a really long book, but there are so many helpful suggestions for teachers! This is definitely one book that I will be turning to on a regular basis when I am a teacher.

[Jazmyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't count reading this last semester, but I'm counting it now since I basically finished reading this thing chapter by chapter.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A severely large text that is designed for new English teachers, specifically. Despite its breadth of knowledge and usefulness, it only begins to scratch the surface of what a new English teacher will need to do, wrap their head around, and somehow implement during their first years as a teacher. It’s intimidating, to say the least, but it IS a helpful text. Though it seems to be urging you to read it cover-to-cover, it might be more helpful to skim and rely on it throughout the first years in piecemeal portions to enliven instruction and management.

[Lilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good applications to classroom. At times has some WEIRD activities.

[Synthia Salomon, Ed.S. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this in Professor Callahan's course at the University of Rochester. We primarily focused on developing an oral foundation and how talk underlies all subjects in school.

[Anne-Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive guide to teaching English.

[Stacy Parrish · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is quite possibly the best resource book for English teachers. I refer to it often. It is a must have for new ideas, great unit plans, and how to differentiate instruction.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Has a 4.5 star rating

This textbok has some great ideas for teaching literature, but it falls short in the vocabulary department. Also, some of the ideas for incorporating drama are very corny...

[Joel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for English teachers. It has a lot of techniques, terminology, and tricks to keep things interesting and effective.