Lisbeth Dixon-Krauss
Associate Professor, Reading Education
Florida International University
University Park, ZEB 259A
Miami, FL 33199
Kraussl@fiu.edu

Linda McClanahan
Reading Resource Teacher
Armwood High School
Tampa, FL

Abstract
This paper explains the rationale and methods for integrating workplace literacy with English literature instruction. The workplace literacy/English literature activities presented include: (a) a newsletter format reporting on the major historical periods in English literature, (b) a business project report used with Beowulf, and (c) a business training or education proposal used with Pygmalion. Authentic examples of students' work are included.