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Rainer, John; Lewis, Martin – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
"Drama at the Heart of the Secondary School" provides a rationale for the curricular centrality of drama together with rich and detailed examples of cross-phase thematic projects which are drama-led, but which promote learning across a wide range of curriculum areas, from the humanities and other arts, to English and literacy, science and PSHE.…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Empathy, Educational Strategies, Citizenship
Sandrock, Paul – Learning Languages, 2013
The Common Core Standards have defined literacy and outlined the mission for English Language Arts in a way that provides a natural fit with the National Standards for Language Learning. Taking advantage of this connection, language teachers can showcase the importance of learning languages by demonstrating how literacy is learned, practiced, and…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Core Curriculum, FLES
Cai, Ling – Learning Languages, 2010
Traditional folktales constitute a social institution that reflects the value, customs, and lifestyles of the culture and are a natural way for students to explore the historical past, the belief systems of varied societies, and diverse factual information. A carefully selected folktale can be a powerful tool to bring culture to the foreign…
Descriptors: National Standards, Beliefs, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction

Norton, Donna E. – Language Arts, 1982
Discusses procedures for selecting literature reflecting the subtopics of a specific theme. (HTH)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Language Arts
Ritter, Naomi – 1999
This Digest discusses teaching interdisciplinary thematic units in language arts, noting that such units typically integrate broad areas of knowledge, such as social studies, mathematics, or ecology with the teaching of the four major language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The Digest presents a definition and rationale for…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Interdisciplinary Approach

Lauritzen, Carol; Jaeger, Michael – Language Arts, 1994
Describes a full-time, six-week block which immerses preservice teachers in a self-directed, collaborative, transdisciplinary learning adventure that they translate into a teaching adventure. Shares a vision of what teacher education can be by describing examples of learning contexts, the supportive curriculum model, and the effects these…
Descriptors: English Teacher Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts

Brodzik, Karen; And Others – Language Arts, 1996
Evaluates materials for classroom instruction or professional development in the language arts. Addresses the effort to create better teaching through thematic inquiry units by reviewing three professional development texts, three instructional kits or multimedia packages, and three magazines for children. Concludes by sharing some general…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Education, Faculty Development, Instructional Materials
Powley, Sarah A.; Moon, Sidney M. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1993
This article provides a pragmatic approach to the development of theme units in a secondary English program for verbally talented students. The article provides a rationale for theme-based teaching, describes the structure of a thematic unit, and provides guidance on teacher development of thematic units. A unit on "losses/gains" is presented as…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Gifted
McAllister, Elizabeth A.; Hildebrand, Joan M.; Ericson, Joann H. – 1998
This book is part of a series of books presenting ready-to-use instructional units on themes typically taught in the primary grades. The topics focus on science, math, social studies or literature, but use language arts skills consistently in each unit. Each book in the series also uses as many frames of mind or intelligences as possible. Within a…
Descriptors: Animals, Class Activities, Habitats, Integrated Activities

Ganapole, Selina J. – Roeper Review, 1989
Implications of constructivist educational theory for language arts curriculum development for gifted students are proposed. A framework for designing curricula in which language and higher level thinking skills are integrated with content drawn from multiple disciplines is offered. A sample unit for sixth grade, "Life in a Space…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted

Erwin, Barbara; And Others – Reading Horizons, 1992
Describes a Scottish elementary grade classroom where a literature-based, integrated approach to instruction (1) improved pupil's schema for the world around them and their understanding of the organization of text; (2) developed their ability to solve problems and work cooperatively; and (3) improved their self-concept as they became more…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions, Elementary Education

Wepner, Shelley B. – Reading Teacher, 1993
Uses a thematic unit on Japan to show how software can become an additional resource for elementary students' literacy learning in social studies, science, language arts, and art. Notes that the five-week unit addresses Japan's culture and customs. (RS)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Five, Cora Lee; Dionisio, Marie – 1996
Detailing a collaboration between an elementary school teacher and a middle school teacher, this book is about making connections--connections that make learning meaningful for students and teachers. The book describes how the teachers worked to bridge the gap between content area subjects and the gap in their understanding of each other's…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Grade 5, Grade 6, Integrated Activities
Walmsley, Sean A. – 1994
With this book as a guide, elementary school teachers can build classroom themes that offer students substantive encounters with knowledge, literature, and language. The book discusses a rationale for theme teaching; an explanation of the different kinds of themes; a variety of ways in which themes can be treated in the classroom; a detailed…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Instructional Development

Wepner, Shelley B. – Reading Teacher, 1992
Uses a teacher's thematic unit on endangered species to share how technology can help to make meaningful connections across the curriculum. Shows how the unit includes science, social studies, mathematics, art, language arts, and music. (SR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Mathematics Instruction