Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts
Arts Integration for Classroom Teachers: International Edition
4th Edition
Published on 13. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-13-215359-1 (ISBN)
Description
The new edition of this best-selling text on arts-based teaching redefines literacy in light of the 21st century need for multiple literacies. Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts: An Integration Handbook for Teachers, 4th Edition provides teachers with an Arts Integration Blueprint, comprised of 10 building blocks for arts-based instruction that includes collaborative unit planning, best arts-based teaching practices, and assessment for learning. The Five Seed Strategy chapters provide a compendium of activities to jumpstart the use of literature, art, music, drama, and dance as integral teaching tools for science, social studies, math, and literacy instruction.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
770 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-215359-1 (9780132153591)
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Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts
An Integrated Resource for Classroom Teachers
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Claudia Cornett is Professor Emerita of Education at Wittenberg University. During her tenure there she has directed the Literacy Center and taught graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy methodology and arts integration. She is a recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award from Wittenberg. Before moving to the college level, she taught grades 1-8 and was a literacy specialist. She received a Ph.D. from Miami University in curriculum and instruction.
Claudia is the author of numerous books and articles about literacy, using the arts as teaching tools, bibliotherapy, children's literature, phonics and the strategic use of humor. Her most recent publications include Comprehension First: Inquiry into Big Ideas using Important Questions in press. In 2006 the International Reading Association published her article, Center Stage: Arts-Based Read Alouds in the November Reading Teacher. In 2002 Phi Delta Kappa published a second edition of Learning through Laughter.
Claudia regularly particpates in keynote addresses and professional development for educators throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada. Her current research focuses on redefining literacy to include all the communication arts, including the fine and performing arts.
Claudia is the author of numerous books and articles about literacy, using the arts as teaching tools, bibliotherapy, children's literature, phonics and the strategic use of humor. Her most recent publications include Comprehension First: Inquiry into Big Ideas using Important Questions in press. In 2006 the International Reading Association published her article, Center Stage: Arts-Based Read Alouds in the November Reading Teacher. In 2002 Phi Delta Kappa published a second edition of Learning through Laughter.
Claudia regularly particpates in keynote addresses and professional development for educators throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada. Her current research focuses on redefining literacy to include all the communication arts, including the fine and performing arts.
Content
Foreword
Preface
PART I: An Introduction to Arts Integration
Chapter 1: Creating Meaning through the Arts: Why? What? How?
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: Multi-arts Integration with Social Studies
Teacher Spotlight: Judy Trotter
The Push for Arts integration
The Arts AS Meaning makers
Unique Contribution of the Arts: Processes and Content
What Is Integration?
What Is Meaningful Arts Integration?
School Spotlight: Arts Integration in Action
Levels and Models of Arts Integration
Arts-Based Reform: National, Regional and State Efforts
Teacher Spotlight: First-Year Teacher
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 2: Philosophy, Research, and Theories That Support Arts Integration
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
School Spotlight: School Wide Reform
WHY Arts Integration?
What Research Supports Arts Integration?
Brain Research
Arts Integration and Learning Theories
Creativity and Creative Problem Solving (CPS)
Teacher Spotlight: Risk, Creativity, and Children
Student Spotlight: Day's End
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 3: Arts Integration Building Blocks
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
School Spotlight: Tanglewood Middle School
How to Plan and Implement Arts Integration
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy of Arts Integration
Block II: Arts Literacy
Block III: Collaborative AI Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Learning Environment
School Snapshot: Normal Park Museum Magnet
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Ten Best Teaching
Block VII: Instructional Design Practices
Classroom Snapshot: Arts Routines and Inquiry-Based Units
Block VIII: differentiation for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Arts Partnerships.
Teacher Spotlight: Teaching Artist
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
PART II: Integrating the Five Arts: Literature, Visual Art, Drama, Dance and Music
Chapter 4: Integrating the Literary Arts
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Literature at the Core
Classroom Snapshot:Social Studies/Arts-Based Read-Alouds
What Are the Literary Arts?
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Literature?
Block II: Arts Literacy: Literary Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiation for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Literary Arts Partnerships
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 5: Seed Strategies for Literature and Poetry
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: Verbs, Literature, and Pantomime
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Teaching About Literary Elements and Genre Traits
III. Connecting Literature to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
Special Focus: Poetry Sharing and Writing
Classroom Snapshot:Arts-Based Read-Alouds
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 6: Integrating Visual Art throughout the Curriculum
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Visual Learning
Classroom Snapshot: Fantasy Unit with Chagall
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Visual Art?
Block II: Visual Art Literacy: Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning for Visual Art Integration
Block IV: Aesthetic Learning Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Visual Art Partnerships
Classroom Snapshot: Problem Solving through Visual Art
Student Spotlight: What Kids Think
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 7: Visual Art Seed Strategies
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: Problem Solving through Art and Math
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Teaching Art Concepts and Elements
III. Using Different Media
III. Connecting Visual Art to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
Teacher Spotlight: My First Year in Arts Integration
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 8: Integrating Drama throughout the Curriculum
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Arts in Education
Classroom Snapshot: Social Studies through Drama
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Drama?
Block II: Arts Literacy: Drama Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Arts Partnerships
Teaching Artist Spotlight: Poetry Making with the Drama King
Classroom Snapshot: Science through Drama
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 9: Drama and Storytelling Seed Strategies
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Drama Reminders
Classroom Snapshot: Vocabulary Meanings through Drama
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Pantomime Seed Strategies
III. Verbal Improvisation Strategies
IV. Connecting Drama to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
V. Special Focus: Storytelling
Community Snapshot: Storytelling Collaboration
Teacher Spotlight: Science and Drama
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 10: Integrating Dance and Creative Movement
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Curriculum in Motion
Classroom Snapshot: Science and Skeleton Dancing
Teaching Through the Arts
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Dance?
Block II: Dance Literacy: Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Dance Partnerships
Teacher Spotlight: Mary Mac's Minuet
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 11: Dance and Movement Seed Strategies
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: States of Water through Dance
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Dance BEST Elements and Concepts
III. Connecting Dance to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
IV: Multi-arts Focus: Dance Integrated with Other Arts
Classroom Snapshot: Arts-Based Read Alouds
Teachers Spotlight: From Ballet to Fifth Grade
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 12: Integrating Music throughout the Curriculum
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Our Insatiable Appetite for Music
Classroom Snapshot: Music-Based Literacy
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Music?
Block II: Music Literacy: Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiation for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Music Partnerships
Classroom Snapshot: African American Music and History
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 13: Music Seed Strategies
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: Literature through Music
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Music Elements and Concepts
III. Connecting Music to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
Special Focus: Poetry Sharing and Writing
Classroom Snapshot:Arts-Based Read-Alouds
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Epilogue
Bibliography
Children's Literature References
Appendices
Appendix A: Developmental Stages and the Arts
Appendix B: Differentiating for Students with Diverse Needs
Appendix C: Checklist for Planning with Artists
Appendix D: Assessment Tools and Resources
Appendix E: Discipline Prevention and Intervention
Appendix F: Arts Based Book Response Options
Appendix G: Artistic Birthday Buddies Project
Appendix H: Arts-Based Field Trips Guidelines
Appendix I: Websites
Appendix J: Arts-Based Children's Literature
Strategies Index
Subject Index
Preface
PART I: An Introduction to Arts Integration
Chapter 1: Creating Meaning through the Arts: Why? What? How?
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: Multi-arts Integration with Social Studies
Teacher Spotlight: Judy Trotter
The Push for Arts integration
The Arts AS Meaning makers
Unique Contribution of the Arts: Processes and Content
What Is Integration?
What Is Meaningful Arts Integration?
School Spotlight: Arts Integration in Action
Levels and Models of Arts Integration
Arts-Based Reform: National, Regional and State Efforts
Teacher Spotlight: First-Year Teacher
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 2: Philosophy, Research, and Theories That Support Arts Integration
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
School Spotlight: School Wide Reform
WHY Arts Integration?
What Research Supports Arts Integration?
Brain Research
Arts Integration and Learning Theories
Creativity and Creative Problem Solving (CPS)
Teacher Spotlight: Risk, Creativity, and Children
Student Spotlight: Day's End
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 3: Arts Integration Building Blocks
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
School Spotlight: Tanglewood Middle School
How to Plan and Implement Arts Integration
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy of Arts Integration
Block II: Arts Literacy
Block III: Collaborative AI Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Learning Environment
School Snapshot: Normal Park Museum Magnet
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Ten Best Teaching
Block VII: Instructional Design Practices
Classroom Snapshot: Arts Routines and Inquiry-Based Units
Block VIII: differentiation for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Arts Partnerships.
Teacher Spotlight: Teaching Artist
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
PART II: Integrating the Five Arts: Literature, Visual Art, Drama, Dance and Music
Chapter 4: Integrating the Literary Arts
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Literature at the Core
Classroom Snapshot:Social Studies/Arts-Based Read-Alouds
What Are the Literary Arts?
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Literature?
Block II: Arts Literacy: Literary Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiation for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Literary Arts Partnerships
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 5: Seed Strategies for Literature and Poetry
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: Verbs, Literature, and Pantomime
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Teaching About Literary Elements and Genre Traits
III. Connecting Literature to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
Special Focus: Poetry Sharing and Writing
Classroom Snapshot:Arts-Based Read-Alouds
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 6: Integrating Visual Art throughout the Curriculum
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Visual Learning
Classroom Snapshot: Fantasy Unit with Chagall
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Visual Art?
Block II: Visual Art Literacy: Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning for Visual Art Integration
Block IV: Aesthetic Learning Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Visual Art Partnerships
Classroom Snapshot: Problem Solving through Visual Art
Student Spotlight: What Kids Think
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 7: Visual Art Seed Strategies
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: Problem Solving through Art and Math
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Teaching Art Concepts and Elements
III. Using Different Media
III. Connecting Visual Art to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
Teacher Spotlight: My First Year in Arts Integration
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 8: Integrating Drama throughout the Curriculum
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Arts in Education
Classroom Snapshot: Social Studies through Drama
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Drama?
Block II: Arts Literacy: Drama Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Arts Partnerships
Teaching Artist Spotlight: Poetry Making with the Drama King
Classroom Snapshot: Science through Drama
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 9: Drama and Storytelling Seed Strategies
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Drama Reminders
Classroom Snapshot: Vocabulary Meanings through Drama
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Pantomime Seed Strategies
III. Verbal Improvisation Strategies
IV. Connecting Drama to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
V. Special Focus: Storytelling
Community Snapshot: Storytelling Collaboration
Teacher Spotlight: Science and Drama
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 10: Integrating Dance and Creative Movement
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Curriculum in Motion
Classroom Snapshot: Science and Skeleton Dancing
Teaching Through the Arts
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Dance?
Block II: Dance Literacy: Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Dance Partnerships
Teacher Spotlight: Mary Mac's Minuet
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 11: Dance and Movement Seed Strategies
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: States of Water through Dance
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Dance BEST Elements and Concepts
III. Connecting Dance to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
IV: Multi-arts Focus: Dance Integrated with Other Arts
Classroom Snapshot: Arts-Based Read Alouds
Teachers Spotlight: From Ballet to Fifth Grade
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 12: Integrating Music throughout the Curriculum
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction: Our Insatiable Appetite for Music
Classroom Snapshot: Music-Based Literacy
Arts Integration Building Blocks
Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Music?
Block II: Music Literacy: Content and Skills
Block III: Collaborative Planning
Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment
Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form
Block VI: Best Teaching Practices
Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures
Block VIII: Differentiation for Diverse Needs
Block IX: Assessment for Learning
Block X: Music Partnerships
Classroom Snapshot: African American Music and History
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Chapter 13: Music Seed Strategies
MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options
Introduction
Classroom Snapshot: Literature through Music
Organization
I. Energizers and Warm Ups
II. Music Elements and Concepts
III. Connecting Music to Curricular Areas
Science
Social studies
Literacy
Math
Special Focus: Poetry Sharing and Writing
Classroom Snapshot:Arts-Based Read-Alouds
Conclusion
Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy
MyEducationLab Videos
Resources
Epilogue
Bibliography
Children's Literature References
Appendices
Appendix A: Developmental Stages and the Arts
Appendix B: Differentiating for Students with Diverse Needs
Appendix C: Checklist for Planning with Artists
Appendix D: Assessment Tools and Resources
Appendix E: Discipline Prevention and Intervention
Appendix F: Arts Based Book Response Options
Appendix G: Artistic Birthday Buddies Project
Appendix H: Arts-Based Field Trips Guidelines
Appendix I: Websites
Appendix J: Arts-Based Children's Literature
Strategies Index
Subject Index