Power of Pictures Creating Pathways to Literacy Through Art, Grades K-6

Name: Power of Pictures Creating Pathways to Literacy Through Art, Grades K-6
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ISBN: 9780787996673

ISBN-10: 078799667X

ISBN-13: 9780787996673

Edition: 2008

Authors: Beth Olshansky

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In "The Power of Pictures" book and companion DVD, Beth Olshansky introduces teachers to her innovative art-based approach to literacy instruction. Widely practiced in classrooms across the country, the model has been proven by research to improve literacy achievement with a wide range of learners, especially those who struggle with verbal skills. At the heart of her approach is the Artists/Writers Workshop. Through study of quality picture books and hands-on art experiences, students learn to visualize, "paint pictures with words," and ultimately create their own extraordinary artistic and literary work. The book and DVD explain how any teacher can successfully use this process to enable…

Book details

List price: $34.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/18/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


The Author


About the DVD



The Foundation



Why Build Art into Literacy Learning?



Bringing Words and Pictures Together: A New Model



The Workshop Process



Reading: Study of Quality Picture Book



Art: Thinking in Pictures



Writing: Weaving Pictures into Words



Refining and Celebrating the Work



Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Lessons



Developing Visual Literacy: Study of Two Picture Books



Mini-Lessons: Painting to Writing



Conclusion: The Power of Pictures



Program Effectiveness: Research Results



Instructional Tools


References


Index