Unit 4️⃣: Integrating Movement Into Reading
Learning Objectives
Learners will:
- Assess and evaluate learning activities that incorporate movement into reading instruction
- Apply ideas to their own experience
- Analyze the videos in looking for how movement was integrated and additional ideas
- Create their own activity that integrates movement into reading
Literacy & Movement
Read this article by Kreider (2018) and think about the following questions:
- 💭 What are some benefits of incorporating physical movement in the classroom?
- 💭 How does movement impact retention of knowledge?
- 💭 Why is it recommended to start with books that include movement concepts within the book already?
✍️ You can jot down your notes and reflections here!
Examples of Learning Literacy Through Movement
Read this article by Nandzo (2014) for several examples of how to incorporate movement into literacy learning for various ages.
Literacy Brain Breaks
2. Rhyme Time
🤔 What were your thoughts on these brain breaks as you were watching?
✍️ You can jot down your notes and reflections here!
Video Analysis
Choose either Video 1 or Video 2 to watch. When you are finished watching the video, consider the following questions:
- 💭 How did the teacher structure the movement activity in the lesson?
- 💭 Do you think the lesson and activity was successful?
- 💭 Would you have done something differently? Why or why not?
✍️ You can jot down your notes and reflections here!
Create-Your-Own Activity!
💭 Come up with your own literacy and movement activity using the current grade of students that you work with. (If you do not currently work with any students, decide on a grade level and literacy topic that is developmentally appropriate.)
Resources you may use:
- The New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
- Watch this video for some activity suggestions
📝 Fill out this form with your idea!
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