Using art and other disciplines to enrich classroom conversations /

Reveals how the arts and other disciplines can enhance individual literary experiences for each student. Uses classroom footage and group discussion to show how drama, drawing, and music add depth and dimension to literature, and offer students alternative ways of expressing their understandings of...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Maryland Public Television, Annenberg/CPB
Other Authors: Langer, Judith A.
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:Closed captioned.
Published: South Burlington, Vt. : Annenberg, ©2003.
Series:Engaging with literature : a workshop for teachers, grades 3-5 ; 5.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Reveals how the arts and other disciplines can enhance individual literary experiences for each student. Uses classroom footage and group discussion to show how drama, drawing, and music add depth and dimension to literature, and offer students alternative ways of expressing their understandings of the text. Also discusses various ways to encourage students as writers.
Item Description:Series web site offers lesson plans and links to additional information.
Graduate credit video workshop features teachers discussing and demonstrating the philosophy and techniques they employ to guide students in becoming effective and engaged readers of literature.
Format:Mode of access: Windows Media Player, World Wide Web.
Audience:Professional.