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OverviewAccessible and hands-on yet grounded in research, this book addresses the whats, whys, and how-tos of integrating literacy instruction and the arts in grades K-8. Even teachers without any arts background will gain the skills they need to bring music, drama, visual arts, and dance into their classrooms. Provided are a wealth of specific resources and activities that other teachers have successfully used to build students' oral language, concepts of print, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing, while also promoting creativity and self-expression. Special features include reproducible worksheets and checklists for developing, evaluating, and implementing arts-related lesson plans. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nan L. McDonald , Douglas Fisher , Fran Guastello , Ann KetchPublisher: Guilford Publications Imprint: Guilford Publications Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.420kg ISBN: 9781593852801ISBN 10: 1593852800 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 18 May 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. The Five W's of Integrated Arts 2. The Role of Music in Literacy Achievement 3. The Role of Visual Art in Literacy Achievement 4. The Role of Drama in Literacy Achievement 5. The Role of Dance and Movement in Literacy Achievement 6. Putting It All Together Resources Appendix A. Stormy Weather: Leading Purposeful Curriculum Integration with and through the Arts Appendix B. Movin' Along: The Poetry of Transportation Appendix C. Expressive Literacy within Musical Listening: The Moldau, a Symphonic Poem by Smetana Appendix D. Haiku: Active Learning with and through the Arts Appendix E. American Panoramas: A Literature-Based Integrated Arts Curriculum Unit Appendix F. Jazz Listening Activities: Children's Literature and Authentic Music SamplesReviews'Teachers know that children learn by doing and creating. This book gives teachers a deeper understanding of how to teach with and through the arts to increase literacy learning, and provides needed guidance and support. Demonstrated are ways in which a variety of art activities can be used to meet clear instructional goals.' - Dana Reisboard Korin, doctoral candidate, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 'This practical and meaningful book is among the first of its kind. Written by content experts who collaborated with dedicated teachers, the book articulates innovative activities and integrated instructional units that reflect the National Standards for Arts Education. Throughout, an abundance of comments and anecdotes from teachers demonstrate the impact of teaching through the arts to enhance literacy instruction.' - Robin A. Ward, PhD, University of Arizona 'Teachers know that children learn by doing and creating. This book gives teachers a deeper understanding of how to teach with and through the arts to increase literacy learning, and provides needed guidance and support. Demonstrated are ways in which a variety of art activities can be used to meet clear instructional goals.' - Dana Reisboard Korin, doctoral candidate, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 'This practical and meaningful book is among the first of its kind. Written by content experts who collaborated with dedicated teachers, the book articulates innovative activities and integrated instructional units that reflect the National Standards for Arts Education. Throughout, an abundance of comments and anecdotes from teachers demonstrate the impact of teaching through the arts to enhance literacy instruction.' - Robin A. Ward, PhD, University of Arizona Author InformationNan L. McDonald, EdD, is Associate Professor of Music Education at San Diego State University School of Music and Dance and also teaches integrated arts to teachers and students in K-12 classrooms. She is the author of numerous articles in music, arts, and literacy journals as well as a program author for the Scott Foresman/Silver Burdett Music K-8 music text series Making Music. Dr. McDonald is the Director of Integrated Arts for the City Heights Educational Collaborative and is the recipient of the 2000 Outstanding University Music Educator Award from the California Association for Music Education and the 2003 Outstanding Faculty Award from San Diego State University College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Douglas Fisher, PhD, a former English teacher and language development specialist, is Professor of Language and Literacy Education at San Diego State University and the Director of Professional Development for the City Heights Educational Collaborative. He is the recipient of an International Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award as well as a Christa McAuliffe award for excellence in teacher education. He has published numerous articles and books on reading and literacy, integrated arts, differentiated instruction, and curriculum design. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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