Drama words : the role of drama in language growth
By: by  David W. Booth.
Contributors: Toronto Board of Education. Language Study Centre. Drama.
Publisher: Toronto Board of Education, Language Study Centre - Drama
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Toronto
Number of pages: 105
Description: Examines the impact of drama on the language arts and the importanceof language and thought in the development of the drama curriculum.

Draws upon drama teaching experience with young children.

Comprises 2 sections.

The 1st section discusses issues such as: the stimulation of language and cognitive development through role playing in drama; new modes of speaking through expressive, interactive and reflective language; the language processes involved in dramatic play, games andexercises, improvised drama, and presenting and performing; dramaticplay vs.

drama; and the teacher role in drama.

The 2nd section examines how drama activities help students bring meaning to reading and build their own narratives, read aloud, write, and experience whole language.

Concludes with summary of the reciprocal relationship between drama and language.

Includes bibliography.