The new edition of this best-selling text on arts-based teaching redefines literacy in light of the 21st century need for multiple literacies. Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts: An Integration Handbook for Teachers, 4th Edition provides teachers with an Arts Integration Blueprint, comprised of 10 building blocks for arts-based instruction that includes collaborative unit planning, best arts-based teaching practices, and assessment for learning. The Five Seed Strategy chapters provide a compendium of activities to jumpstart the use of literature, art, music, drama, and dance as integral teaching tools for science, social studies, math, and literacy instruction.

Table of Contents:
Foreword Preface   PART I: An Introduction to Arts Integration Chapter 1: Creating Meaning through the Arts: Why? What? How? MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction Classroom Snapshot: Multi-arts Integration with Social Studies Teacher Spotlight: Judy Trotter The Push for Arts integration The Arts AS Meaning makers Unique Contribution of the Arts:  Processes and Content What Is Integration? What Is Meaningful Arts Integration? School Spotlight: Arts Integration in Action Levels and Models of Arts Integration Arts-Based Reform: National, Regional and State Efforts Teacher Spotlight: First-Year Teacher Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 2: Philosophy, Research, and Theories That Support Arts Integration   MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction School Spotlight: School Wide Reform WHY Arts Integration? What Research Supports Arts Integration? Brain Research Arts Integration and Learning Theories Creativity and Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Teacher Spotlight: Risk, Creativity, and Children Student Spotlight: Day’s End Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 3: Arts Integration Building Blocks                                                                       MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction School Spotlight: Tanglewood Middle School How to Plan and Implement Arts Integration Arts Integration Building Blocks Building Block I: Philosophy of Arts Integration Block II: Arts Literacy Block III: Collaborative AI Planning Block IV: Aesthetic Learning Environment School Snapshot: Normal Park Museum Magnet Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form Block VI: Ten Best Teaching Block VII: Instructional Design Practices Classroom Snapshot: Arts Routines and Inquiry-Based Units Block VIII: differentiation for Diverse Needs Block IX: Assessment for Learning Block X: Arts Partnerships. Teacher Spotlight: Teaching Artist Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources   PART II: Integrating the Five Arts: Literature, Visual Art, Drama, Dance and Music Chapter 4: Integrating the Literary Arts                                                       MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction: Literature at the Core Classroom Snapshot:Social Studies/Arts-Based Read-Alouds What Are the Literary Arts? Arts Integration Building Blocks Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Literature? Block II: Arts Literacy: Literary Content and Skills Block III: Collaborative Planning Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form Block VI: Best Teaching Practices Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures Block VIII: Differentiation for Diverse Needs Block IX: Assessment for Learning Block X: Literary Arts Partnerships Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 5: Seed Strategies for Literature and Poetry                                   MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction Classroom Snapshot: Verbs, Literature, and Pantomime Organization I. Energizers and Warm Ups II. Teaching About Literary Elements and Genre Traits III. Connecting Literature to Curricular Areas Science Social studies Literacy Math Special Focus: Poetry Sharing and Writing Classroom Snapshot:Arts-Based Read-Alouds Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 6: Integrating Visual Art throughout the Curriculum                              MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction: Visual Learning Classroom Snapshot: Fantasy Unit with Chagall Arts Integration Building Blocks Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Visual Art? Block II: Visual Art Literacy: Content and Skills Block III: Collaborative Planning for Visual Art Integration Block IV: Aesthetic Learning Environment Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form Block VI: Best Teaching Practices Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs Block IX: Assessment for Learning Block X: Visual Art Partnerships Classroom Snapshot: Problem Solving through Visual Art Student Spotlight: What Kids Think Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 7: Visual Art Seed Strategies                                                           MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction Classroom Snapshot: Problem Solving through Art and Math Organization I. Energizers and Warm Ups II. Teaching Art Concepts and Elements III. Using Different Media III. Connecting Visual Art to Curricular Areas Science Social studies Literacy Math Teacher Spotlight: My First Year in Arts Integration Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources   Chapter 8: Integrating Drama throughout the Curriculum                                    MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction: Arts in Education Classroom Snapshot: Social Studies through Drama Arts Integration Building Blocks Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Drama? Block II: Arts Literacy: Drama Content and Skills Block III: Collaborative Planning Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form Block VI: Best Teaching Practices Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs Block IX: Assessment for Learning Block X: Arts Partnerships Teaching Artist Spotlight: Poetry Making with the Drama King Classroom Snapshot: Science through Drama Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources   Chapter 9: Drama and Storytelling Seed Strategies                                     MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction: Drama Reminders Classroom Snapshot: Vocabulary Meanings through Drama Organization I. Energizers and Warm Ups II. Pantomime Seed Strategies III. Verbal Improvisation Strategies IV. Connecting Drama to Curricular Areas Science Social studies Literacy Math V. Special Focus: Storytelling Community Snapshot: Storytelling Collaboration Teacher Spotlight: Science and Drama Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 10: Integrating Dance and Creative Movement                              MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction: Curriculum in Motion Classroom Snapshot: Science and Skeleton Dancing Teaching Through the Arts Arts Integration Building Blocks Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Dance? Block II: Dance Literacy: Content and Skills Block III: Collaborative Planning Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form Block VI: Best Teaching Practices Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures Block VIII: Differentiating for Diverse Needs Block IX: Assessment for Learning Block X: Dance Partnerships Teacher Spotlight: Mary Mac’s Minuet Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 11: Dance and Movement Seed Strategies                                                  MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction Classroom Snapshot: States of Water through Dance Organization I. Energizers and Warm Ups II. Dance BEST Elements and Concepts III. Connecting Dance to Curricular Areas Science Social studies Literacy Math IV: Multi-arts Focus: Dance Integrated with Other Arts Classroom Snapshot: Arts-Based Read Alouds Teachers Spotlight: From Ballet to Fifth Grade Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 12: Integrating Music throughout the Curriculum                                                MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction: Our Insatiable Appetite for Music Classroom Snapshot: Music-Based Literacy Arts Integration Building Blocks Building Block I: Philosophy: WHY Integrate Music? Block II: Music Literacy: Content and Skills Block III: Collaborative Planning Block IV: Aesthetic Literary Environment Block V: Literature as a Core Art Form Block VI: Best Teaching Practices Block VII: Instructional Design: Routines and Structures Block VIII: Differentiation for Diverse Needs Block IX: Assessment for Learning Block X: Music Partnerships Classroom Snapshot: African American Music and History Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Chapter 13: Music Seed Strategies                                                                MyEducationLab: Questions to Guide Reading and Chapter Response Options Introduction Classroom Snapshot: Literature through Music Organization I. Energizers and Warm Ups II. Music Elements and Concepts III. Connecting Music to Curricular Areas Science Social studies Literacy Math Special Focus: Poetry Sharing and Writing Classroom Snapshot:Arts-Based Read-Alouds Conclusion Teachers as Leaders: AI Advocacy MyEducationLab Videos Resources Epilogue Bibliography                                                                                                   Children’s Literature References                                                                 Appendices                                                                                                     Appendix A: Developmental Stages and the Arts  Appendix B: Differentiating for Students with Diverse Needs  Appendix C: Checklist for Planning with Artists Appendix D: Assessment Tools and Resources Appendix E: Discipline Prevention and Intervention Appendix F: Arts Based Book Response Options Appendix G: Artistic Birthday Buddies Project  Appendix H: Arts-Based Field Trips Guidelines Appendix I: Websites  Appendix J: Arts-Based Children’s Literature   Strategies Index Subject Index