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

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.

Author: Beth Olshansky
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 04/01/2008
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.94h x 7.98w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780787996673

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 241

About the Author

THE AUTHOR

BETH OLSHANSKY is director of the Center for the Advancement of Art-Based Literacy at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Developer of two dynamic art-based literacy models, Beth oversees and manages a nationwide teacher-training program (www.picturingwriting.org).

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