Create to Communicate [antikvár]

RationaleThere are unlimited advantages to using the visual arts for developing English language learning skills. The arts can be a source of inspiration, imagination, and motivation for learners. They can engage students In a variety of themes, subjects, and Issues, as well as Introduce learners to new ways of seeing the world. Most Importantly, the arts can provide students with a voice in a world where they have limited English proficiency.This activity book Is intended for English language teachers who would like to reap the benefits that the visual arts provide, but are unsure of where or how to begin. By providing art Ideas and guidelines, matched with language objectives, this book seeks to use the arts as a tool to build and strengthen English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills and develop the confidence students need to take risks and explore within a new language. Designed to supplement regular coursework, the purpose of this book Is not to provide art lessons, but rather to provide Ideas of how to Incorporate the arts Into the language classroom to make English accessible and understandable to students.OrganizationThe art and language activities In this book are designed for primary and secondary school students. Each activity lists a language objective and suggested skill level. There are four media explored in this book: drawing, collage, sculpture, and mixed media. The activities are designed to be used Independently rather than sequentially, giving the teacher the flexibility to choose an activity that best fits the desired topic, language focus, and available art materials of the language classroom.In addition to flexibility, an Important design feature of this book Is adaptability. While art materials, language objectives, and skill levels are listed for each activity, most activities can be adapted and modified in numerous ways. Look for modification suggestions at the beginning and end of each lesson labeled as Art Options or Extension Activities, or at the Additional Resources to supplement and enhance the lesson plans. These features enable the teacher to use, adapt, and modify an activity In various ways to best suit the needs of the students.The below grid is a model of what will be found at the beginning of each lesson:Objective: This Is the language-learning objective for the lesson plan. Level: This indicates the student level for the lesson. Materials: This lists the materials needed for the art project.Teacher Preparation: This is what the teacher will need to do to prepare for the lesson.Art Options: This will list variations in case the materials listed above do not work In the teacher's specific setting.