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Welcome to Educators
Overview
We know that art programs are being cut in schools. We also
know that there are ways to deeply engage our students -- through
arts-based learning. Literature comes alive when the teaching
of it becomes as exciting and memorable as the stories themselves.
Our work draws out the artistry of both the student and the teacher
to bring books alive.
Artists for Literacy brings art into schools through the
English Literature classroom. What better way to feed two birds
with one spoon?
Lesson Plans for High School, College,
and Adult Literacy Classes
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Many teachers are using our Songs Inspired By Literature CDs
as learning tools in the classroom to connect students to books
through music By listening to songs inspired by literature,
students at all reading levels can connect to the author's message.
We have lesson plans created by teachers who have had success
with SIBL in the classroom. More... |
Collecting Famous
Songs Inspired By Literature
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Over
200 songs inspired by literature are listed on our 'Famous SIBL'
page, linking you to the Beatles and the Beastie Boys and beyond.
See if a book that you are teaching has a song associated with
it. More... |
The Ekphrasis Project- Using the
novel "Kindred"
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Inspired
by the greek word, ekphrasis - 'an artistic description
of art', Artists for Literacy now offers a methodology on how
to create art about books in order to deepen students' connection
to those books. More... |
AFL Educator Newsletter
We'll send you updates on new songs, art and lesson plans related
to the literature you teach. Join...
"New Literacies" Resolution
(NCTE)
The National Council of Teacher of English has recently passed a resolution
validating, in pedagogical terms, the use of non-print media in
the teaching of English and language arts. More..(pdf)
Endorsement from Dale
Allender - VP of NCTE
Links to Literacy Sites
We've come in contact with many literacy organizations over the
past few years. Their sites can be helpful to you if you're exploring
the issue of literacy on a local, national, or international level.
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