Reading Lyrics, Read Books
Using Creative Methods to Expand Reading and Writing
Music and Lyrics: Reinventing Reading with Short Text and Close Reading
Come see how song lyrics are used to build background knowledge and prompt close reading of connected texts in an exciting 20 minute classroom exercise. The focus is on a 1970's single that invites students to explore the Aztec conquest in connection with the Kidlit picture book. You will experience how students reading motivation and curiosity expands within complex text and inquiry.
Event Information
NCTE 2013
This is an session feature three unique ways of integrating media with literacy. Four speakers will be sharing three fascinating ideas with a wide variety of educators.
When?
Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 11:00 AM
Where?
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, Room 310, Level three
Justin Stygles, Gr. 5/6 Teacher, Guy E. Rowe School
Email: justin.vocabularyteacher@yahoo.com
Website: intermediatehumanities.weebly.com
Location: Norway, ME
Phone: 207-743-5183
Twitter: @justinstygles