Teaching Literacy through the Arts

2. The Role of Music in Literacy Achievement

3. The Role of Visual Art in Literacy Achievement

4. The Role of Drama in Literacy Achievement

5. The Role of Dance and Movement in Literacy Achievement

6. Putting It All Together

Resources

Appendix A. Stormy Weather: Leading Purposeful Curriculum Integration with and through the Arts

Appendix B. Movin' Along: The Poetry of Transportation

Appendix C. Expressive Literacy within Musical Listening: The Moldau, a Symphonic Poem by Smetana

Appendix D. Haiku: Active Learning with and through the Arts

Appendix E. American Panoramas: A Literature-Based Integrated Arts Curriculum Unit

Appendix F. Jazz Listening Activities: Children's Literature and Authentic Music Samples