Teaching Literacy through the Arts

1. The Five W's of Integrated 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