Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts: Arts Integration for Classroom Teachers, Loose-Leaf Version

Note: This is the loose-leaf version of Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN 013378374X.   The most comprehensive text on arts integration in the market, this bestseller redefines literacy in light of the 21st century need for multiple literacies. It provides an overview of academically linked research in five arts areas: literary arts, visual art, drama, dance, and music, and is intended as a complete introduction to how to meaningfully use the arts as teaching tools on a daily basis in every curricular area. Organized around WHAT, WHY and HOW questions, Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts, 5/e tells the story of how arts integration (AI) has grown so much in a few decades using the story of hundreds of arts-based schools–old and new, public, magnet, and charter, today’s. Each AI school story draws upon cutting edge research, evolving state standards, and constructivist beliefs to transform teaching and learning. The Enhanced Pearson eText features video resources.   Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android® tablet.* Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. *The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7” or 10” tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.  

Table of Contents:
Preface Foreword Table of Contents Table of Figures PART I: Introduction to Arts Integration Chapter 1: Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts Chapter 2: The Underpinnings of Arts Integration: Philosophy, Theories, Research and Wisdom Chapter 3: The Pillars of Arts Integration PART II: Integrating Five Arts: Literary Arts/Poetry, Visual Art, Classroom Drama/Storytelling, Visual Art, Classroom Dance/Movement and Music Chapter 4: Integrating the Literary Arts throughout the Curriculum Chapter 5: Literary Arts Integration: AI Toolbox and Seed Strategies Chapter 6: Integrating the Visual Arts Throughout the Curriculum Chapter 7: Visual Art Integration: AI Toolbox and Seed Strategies Chapter 8: Chapter 8:Integrating Drama Throughout Curricular Areas Chapter 9:  Drama and Storytelling Integration: AI Toolbox and Seed Strategies Chapter 10: Integrating Dance and Creative Movement throughout the Curriculum Chapter 11: Dance and Movement Integration: AI Power Tools and Seed Strategies Chapter 12: Integrating Music Throughout the Curriculum Chapter 13: Music Integration: AI Toolbox and Seed Strategies Epilogue Bibliography References for Children’s Literature Appendices A: Developmental Stages and Suggestions B: Differentiating Instruction C: Planning with Artists D: Assessment Samples and Arts Portofios E: Discipline: Prevention and Intervention F: Arts-Based Book/Text Response Options G: Birthday Buddies H: Field Trip Suggestions I: Websites Seed Strategy Index Index

About the Author :
Claudia Cornett is a Professor Emerita at Wittenberg University. During her twenty-four year tenure at Wittenberg, she taught graduate and undergraduate courses in all aspects of literacy, children’s literature, and arts integration. She also directed the Education Department’s Reading Center. In recognition of her work, the Wittenberg’s Alumni Association honored her with the Distinguished Teaching Award. Before moving to the college level, Claudia taught grades 1–8, served a reading specialist, and earned a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Miami University.   Claudia has written numerous books and articles about how and why the arts should be considered integral teaching and learning tools, and has publications in the fields of bibliotherapy, the strategic use of humor, and different components of literacy. In the latter category, her most recent book is entitled Comprehension First: Inquiry into Big Ideas and Important Questions (Holcomb Hathaway). In addition to writing, Claudia regularly does keynote speeches and conducts professional development for educators throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada. She has also been involved as a writer and worked on camera in various educational television productions including Sounds Abound (a series on early literacy), and Art Chat, which features interviews with artists in their studios. Additionally, she has done costumed interpretation in the role of Harriet Beecher Stowe and serves as a docent for two house museums: Glendower Mansion (Ohio) and the John Mark Verdier House (South Carolina).   Currently, Claudia’s professional work focuses on addressing literacy issues using an arts-infused teaching model. She has also just completed a novel set in the Low Country of South Carolina, where she lives with her husband, a retired school superintendent. She can be reached at ccornett@wittenberg.edu.