Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Heatherg Ite326 Arts Advocacy
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Research Shows
Language and literacy is developed
through
Exploring language through dramatic
play
Using vocabulary in context
Communicating their understanding
through performance.
Makes Thinking
Visible
Drama Assessment
Demonstrate Understanding through
authentic practice and performance.
Communicate in a variety of
methods.
Reading body language
Interpreting
Drama Teaches
Literacy
Resources
Cornett, C. E. (2011). Creating meaning through literature and the arts: arts integration for classroom teachers (4th
ed). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon/Pearson.
Tompkins, G. E. (2010). Literacy for the 21st century: a balanced approach. Boston, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon.
NCTE http://www.ncte.org/positions/statements/21stcentdefinition