1. Music Education and Literacy Presented by: Juan P Mantilla

2. Integrating Music and Literacy “Take the natural connection between lyrics and literacy. Lyrics are the words in music and if you take lyrics of your favorite songs and recite them, you have poetry. Most lyrics also often tell a story. In many cases a song is a form of storytelling.” Elizabeth Peterson

3. Teach English Through Songs There is evidence to support the idea that language and musical information processes actually occur in the same area of the brain (Medina 1993).

4. Songs that Encourage Children to Read Make Reading a HabitMake Reading a Habit — Ben and Elizabeth Stiefel Partner ReadingPartner Reading — Kathleen Wiley R.E.A.D.R.E.A.D. — Susan Harrison Read A BookRead A Book — Marilyn M. Linford Ready to ReadReady to Read — Jack Hartmann Read, Read, ReadRead, Read, Read — David East We Love to ReadWe Love to Read — Marla Lewis You Want to ReadYou Want to Read — Jennifer Fixman

5. Composing Music & Writing Process: Prewriting - Brainstorm ideas/topics Rough Draft - Get ideas down Revision - What do I want to improve Editing - Final corrections Publishing - Final draft: Perform or read the piece to an audience

6. Music and Motivation Music activities enhanced motivation and ability in reading skills. Interestingly, the use of song lyrics as reading materials evoked great enthusiasm in students, and was preferred over classic reading material. (http://languageandliteracytheoryandpractice.wikispaces.com)