Language Arts in the Elementary classroom
Reading & Writing
The Book list
Lecture presentation: Learning and the Language Arts
Lecture Presentation via Twitter and Slideshare
Click the picture above: Powerpoint about reading and writng processes
Enjoy this Brainshark presentation.
Click the "Book List" above to access a great reading list for elementary school students.
Drama
Dramatic activities provide students opportunities to discuss and to reflect on the literature, as well as to perform it. Many forms of drama can be explored in the classroom. Variations include pantomime, re-enacting a story, interpretation, improvisation, Readers' Theatre, and role playing.
Dramatizing stories allows students to engage in dialogue and explore various responses to literature. Click the following link for a summary of Shakespeare's play:
Great songs about the letters of the alphabet. YouTube has a plethora of songs for kindergarten students and young readers.
Phonics Songs
More Reading Symbaloos
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