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Tables of Contents for Dramatizing Literature in Whole Language Classrooms
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
vii
Preface
ix
Acknowledgments
xi
Introduction and Definitions
1
25
Why Is Drama a Language Art?
4
1
Components of Classroom Drama
5
2
Terminology
7
3
Interpreting Versus Improvising
10
4
Qualities of Spontaneous Drama
14
1
Psychological Values of Dramatics
15
2
What Is Whole Language?
17
2
Summary
19
1
Related Reading
19
5
Related Children's Books
24
2
The ``What'' of Spontaneous Drama
26
26
Components of Spontaneous Drama
26
7
Qualities of Spontaneous Drama Experiences
33
6
Drama and Language Growth
39
9
Some Uses for Dramatics in Other Subject Areas
48
2
Summary
50
1
Related Reading
50
2
The ``How'' of Creative Drama
52
40
Characteristics of the Leader
52
7
Motivations for Drama
59
6
The Leader's Role in the Drama Session
65
3
Gaining Freedom of Response
68
3
How Does One Begin with Children?
71
1
Essential Drama Elements
72
4
Redoing the Improvisation
76
1
Evaluating the Session
77
2
Physical Environment Problems: What to Do?
79
4
Drama and the Exceptional Learner
83
6
Selling the Idea to a School System
89
1
Summary
90
1
Related Reading
90
2
Drama as a Language Art
92
29
Reasons for Lack of Emphasis
92
2
Drama and the Reading Program
94
6
Drama and the Literature Program
100
1
Oral Language Development
101
4
Nonverbal Elements
105
7
Vocabulary Development
112
3
Development of Listening Skills
115
1
Drama and Creative Writing
116
2
Summary
118
1
Related Reading
118
3
Dramatizing Across the Curriculum--Kindergarten Through Grade 3
121
34
Drama in the Content Areas
121
1
How to Use Drama for Acquiring Content Material
122
13
The Content Areas
135
14
Evaluating a Program
149
1
Summary
150
1
Related Reading
150
3
Related Children's Books
153
2
Dramatizing Across the Curriculum--Grades 4 Through 8
155
38
Drama for Social Studies
155
11
Drama for Science
166
6
Drama for Mathematics
172
6
Drama for Language Arts
178
4
Drama for Art
182
4
Drama for Music
186
2
Summary
188
1
Related Reading
188
1
Related Children's Books
189
4
References
193
6
Recommended Children's Books
199
6
Index
205
7
About the Authors
212