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

by Olshansky, Beth

• ISBN13: 9780787996673
• ISBN10: 078799667X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-18
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

InThe Power of Picturesbook 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 all students, particularly low performers, to make dramatic gains in both reading and writing.

Author Biography

Beth Olshansky is director of the Center for the Advancement of Art-Based Literacy at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Developer of two dynamic art-based literacy models, Beth oversees and manages a nationwide teacher-training program (www.picturingwriting.org).

Table of Contents

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

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