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“Productions by a First Grade Theater” According to the “Simple View of Reading”, an important area that leads to comprehension is oral language development. In 1962, Piaget, “…found that development goes through three stages: (1) actual experience with an action or object, (2) dramatic reliving of this experience, and (3) words that represent this whole schema verbally.” (Cox, C. 2012) Vygotsky also goes on to say, “activity is the major explanatory concept in the development of human though and language.” (Cox, C. 2012) Story Dramatization is that “activity” to build on experience and schema from the topic at hand. As follows, are our class goals for this project. My first goal is to organize an area for props, puppets, and any other materials that will bring our drama to life. These puppets and puppet theatre will ensure that our students feel confidence and excitement when performing their drama. The audience will also experience enjoyment from a colorful experience and real-life production. “Pantomime, dramatic reading, and full-story performance are all types of drama that can be used in the classroom to enhance student comprehension and enjoyment.” (Kluth, P. 2012) My second goal is to incorporate these materials into our Basal Reading Program and Literature-Based Activities with the goal of building literacy skills and language development. “Research has shown the positive effects of improvised story dramatization on language development and student achievement..." (Cox, C., 2012) Lastly, we want to share these materials with our future students. Keeping the overall goal in mind of transforming and enhancing the way we read in our classroom. References: Cox, C. (2012) Literature Based Teaching in the Content Areas. Kluth, P. (2010). Tell Me About the Story: Comprehension Strategies for Students with Autism.

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“Productions by a First Grade Theater” According to the “Simple View of Reading”, an important area that leads to comprehension is oral language development. In 1962, Piaget, “…found that development goes through three stages: (1) actual experience with an action or object, (2) dramatic reliving of this experience, and (3) words that represent this whole schema verbally.” (Cox, C. 2012) Vygotsky also goes on to say, “activity is the major explanatory concept in the development of human though and language.” (Cox, C. 2012) Story Dramatization is that “activity” to build on experience and schema from the topic at hand. As follows, are our class goals for this project. My first goal is to organize an area for props, puppets, and any other materials that will bring our drama to life. These puppets and puppet theatre will ensure that our students feel confidence and excitement when performing their drama. The audience will also experience enjoyment from a colorful experience and real-life production. “Pantomime, dramatic reading, and full-story performance are all types of drama that can be used in the classroom to enhance student comprehension and enjoyment.” (Kluth, P. 2012) My second goal is to incorporate these materials into our Basal Reading Program and Literature-Based Activities with the goal of building literacy skills and language development. “Research has shown the positive effects of improvised story dramatization on language development and student achievement..." (Cox, C., 2012) Lastly, we want to share these materials with our future students. Keeping the overall goal in mind of transforming and enhancing the way we read in our classroom. References: Cox, C. (2012) Literature Based Teaching in the Content Areas. Kluth, P. (2010). Tell Me About the Story: Comprehension Strategies for Students with Autism.

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