Claudia Cornett has created a comprehensive guide to integrating the arts into the curriculum. She gives you lots of reasoning and research to "make the case" and then goes on to devote the rest of the book to the "hows." Full of practical ideas that are very teacher-friendly, this book also provides the nuts and bolts of each art form so that general classroom teachers can get the background information needed to infuse the arts. If you are interested in bringing the arts into your classroom, this is truly the only resource you need to get started!
ISBN: 0131718789
Number Of Pages: 448
Original Language: English
Unknown: English
Published: English
This best-selling resource contains proven techniques for integrating literature, art, music, drama and dance into daily classroom instruction. Complete with research-based examples, authentic teacher stories, and strategies for integration, it addresses INTASC standards, assessment and differentiated instruction throughout. Discover ten ways to integrate the arts using the Arts Integration Blueprint presented in the book. Explore each art form and use the compendium of starter activities (presented in Seed chapters) to generate sound, creative ways to incorporate literature, art, music, drama and dance into K-8 classrooms.
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Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts
Excellent resource to all teachers, especially those classroom teachers who wish to motivate their students to greater understanding. The arts provide a tool for teachers to make relevant the content they must teach and have students retain within the classroom.
