Graduate Project Title
Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 1994
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Joe Schomer
Second Committee Member
Osman Alawiye
Third Committee Member
Franklin D. Carlson
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to develop a means of integrating drama into the basal reading program. This was accomplished by adapting Silver-Burdett & Ginn and Scott Foresman basal stories into plays at the second grade level. The benefits of engaging children in drama were studied. The literature suggests that drama is a fun and effective instructional tool: it effectively develops reading comprehension and language skills in young readers; drama has proven to be an excellent teaching strategy when used to motivate and interest reluctant readers. Drama can be an excellent supplement to traditional basal reading instruction by adding variety and a new reading format.
Recommended Citation
McCormack, Belinda Jo, "Integrating Drama into the Basal Reading Program" (1994). All Graduate Projects. 437.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/437
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