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Integrating the Arts in Language Arts - (Strategies to Integrate the Arts) 2nd Edition by Jennifer M Bogard & Lisa Donovan (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Imagine a classroom buzzing with excitement--students reenact dramatic scenes from their favorite books, craft captivating "found poetry," or transform stories into stunning visual art.
- About the Author: Jennifer M. Bogard, Ph.D., is an educator, author, and poet.
- 264 Pages
- Education, Professional Development
- Series Name: Strategies to Integrate the Arts
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About the Book
Motivate and inspire students during language arts instruction! This teacher-friendly resource provides practical strategies to help teachers integrate creative movement, drama, music, poetry, storytelling, and visual arts in language arts instruction.Book Synopsis
Imagine a classroom buzzing with excitement--students reenact dramatic scenes from their favorite books, craft captivating "found poetry," or transform stories into stunning visual art. The arts ignite curiosity, build cultural connections, and foster a vibrant classroom community, all while boosting academic success.
Integrating the Arts in Language Arts by Jennifer M. Bogard and Lisa Donovan provides a game-changing toolkit for educators to weave drama, music, visual arts, poetry, storytelling, and creative movement into everyday lessons. Designed to make learning meaningful and engaging, this resource offers practical strategies for all grade levels to turn traditional instruction into unforgettable experiences.
What's inside:
- Model lessons designed around real-world topics
- Engaging classroom discussion prompts that spark critical thinking
- Interactive activity sheets to bring lessons to life
- Grade-specific guidance for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 classrooms
Perfect for both new and seasoned teachers, this comprehensive guide equips educators to tap into the transformative power of the arts.
Inspire creativity. Foster engagement. Transform learning. Bring the arts into your classroom today and watch every student thrive!
Review Quotes
"A treasure trove of instructional ideas with thorough explanations for each activity, key vocabulary, recommended resources, and additional support exclusive to that art form."-- "MiddleWeb"
About the Author
Jennifer M. Bogard, Ph.D., is an educator, author, and poet. As an adjunct professor at Lesley University, she teaches courses in literacy and integrating literacy and the arts. Dr. Bogard taught elementary school for nearly two decades and is a former literacy coach. She presents for schools and professional organizations and has authored books for educators, journal articles, and curriculum guides. As a poet, Jennifer writes books for children including The ABCs of Plum Island, Massachusetts.
Lisa Donovan, Ph.D., is a professor in the Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Previously, she served as Lesley University's Director of the Creative Arts in Learning Division. Dr. Donovan has published widely and presented across the country and internationally on arts integration, rural arts education, and arts integration assessment. She is the 2021 Recipient of the Massachusetts ArtsLearning Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award.