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

Brand: Jossey-Bass

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UPC:
9780787996673
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
2008-04-18
Author:
Beth Olshansky
Language:
english
Edition:
1
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In The Power of Pictures book 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.