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Teaching Social Studies: A Literacy-Based Approachoffers innovative ideas and new directions for teaching social studies. By integrating powerful literacy strategies into instruction, social studies teachers can motivate students to deepen their understanding of social studies concepts and ultimately strengthen their overall comprehension. This book addresses how to teach social studies for understanding and how literature can enhance this process. Chapters feature big ideas to guide planning and instruction, book links to encourage the integra... MORE

What Is Social Studies?

(28)

Introduction

(1)

Category One: The Three R's (Read, Recall, Regurgitate)

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(1)

Category Two: Fun, Fun, Fun!

(1)

Category Three: Amnesia

(4)

What Is Social Studies?

(3)

Roots of Social Studies

(3)

History

(1)

Geography

(3)

Economics

(4)

Civics and Government

(2)

Social Studies Skills

(1)

Social Studies for the 21st Century

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

History's Finer Points

(1)

Questions to Consider

(1)

Exercises

(1)

References

(1)

Children's Literature

(3)

Why Teach Social Studies?

(20)

Building a Case for Social Studies in the Classroom

(6)

Our Nation's Report Card

(2)

Building a Case in the Community

(5)

Appealing Content

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

History's Finer Points

(1)

Questions to Consider

(1)

Exercises

(1)

References

(1)

Children's Literature

(2)

What Do We Teach in Social Studies?

(18)

What Exactly Do We Teach in Social Studies?

(3)

National Frameworks and Standards

(3)

State Frameworks and Standards

(1)

Goals and Objectives for Teaching Social Studies

(4)

Topics, Themes, and Concepts

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

History's Finer Points

(1)

Questions to Consider

(1)

Exercises

(1)

References

(2)

Teaching Social Studies for Understanding

(44)

Introduction

(2)

Planning for Effective Instruction

(2)

Topics, Themes, Concepts, and Big Ideas

(12)

Topics

(1)

Themes

(4)

Concepts

(1)

Big Ideas

(6)

Historical Thinking and Analysis Skills

(1)

Instructional Strategies That Work

(11)

Generating Interest

(3)

Inquiry-Based Learning

(3)

Making Connections

(3)

Cooperative Learning

(1)

Simulations

(1)

Creating Additional Opportunities for Social Studies

(8)

Read Aloud

(1)

Literature Circles

(2)

Book Talks

101

(1)

Book Bags

102

(1)

Writing Prompts

103

(1)

Walk and Talk

103

(1)

Musical Chairs

104

(1)

Singing New Songs

105

(1)

Landscapes and Portraits

105

(1)

Acting Up!

105

(1)

Reader's Theatre

106

(1)

Games and Sports

106

(1)

Conclusion

107

(1)

History's Finer Points

108

(1)

Questions to Consider

108

(1)

Exercises

108

(1)

References

109

(1)

Children's Literature

110

(2)

Using Texts for Teaching and Learning Social Studies

112

(30)

Introduction

114

(1)

Reading and Writing Helps Students Understand Social Studies

114

(2)

Students Must Understand How to Transform Text

116

(1)

Students Benefit From ``In Your Mind'' Strategies

116

(9)

Making Connections

117

(3)

Partner Conversations

120

(4)

Visualizing

124

(1)

Students Benefit from ``On Paper'' Strategies

125

(5)

Note-Making

125

(2)

Graphic Organizers

127

(2)

Writing-to-Learn Prompts

129

(1)

Determine When to Use Content Literacy Strategies

130

(5)

Strategies Must Be Implemented During the Before-Reading Stage

131

(1)

KWL Charts

132

(1)

Anticipation Guides

132

(1)

Quickwrites

133

(1)

Strategies Are Used in the During-Reading Stage

134

(1)

Strategies Are Used in the After-Reading Stage

134

(1)

Meet Ms. Amato and Her Class

135

(3)

Conclusion

138

(1)

History's Finer Points

138

(1)

Questions to Consider

139

(1)

Exercises

139

(1)

References

139

(2)

Children's Literature

141

(1)

Effective Uses of Literature to Teach Social Studies

142

(38)

Introduction

144

(1)

Integrate Literature and Social Studies

145

(1)

Teach History as a Story Well Told

145

(1)

Use Guidelines to Select Literature for Your Social Studies Program

146

(3)

Plan for the Effective Use of Literature to Teach Social Studies

149

(1)

Develop Literacy and Social Studies Skills Through the Use Of Literature

150

(3)

Sequence Content Information

150

(1)

Uncover Big Ideas with Overarching Essential Questions

150

(1)

Combine Skills Development

151

(2)

Sequencing Skills Transfer Into Chronological Thinking Skills

153

(1)

Use Reading Instruction Approaches to Teach Social Studies

153

(12)

Read-Alouds

154

(1)

Propose Intriguing Questions

154

(7)

Introduce Interesting Artifacts

161

(1)

Display Visuals, Including Photographs, Charts, Posters, and Documents

161

(2)

Use Maps to Identify Where the Story Takes Place

163

(1)

Let Students Map the Story

164

(1)

Use Hands-On, Minds-On Activities

164

(1)

Use Dramatic Recreation

165

(1)

Rewrite the Story

165

(1)

Shared Reading

165

(1)

Independent Reading

166

(3)

Literature Circles

169

(3)

Teach Social Studies Apart from Teaching Reading

172

(1)

Conclusion

173

(1)

History's Finer Points

173

(1)

Questions to Consider

174

(1)

Exercises

174

(1)

References

174

(1)

Children's Literature

175

(5)

Putting the Pieces Together: Curriculum Planning and Organization

180

(20)

Introduction

182

(1)

Curriculum Mapping

182

(4)

Backward Planning

186

(3)

Lesson Plans

189

(8)

Objectives

193

(2)

Anticipatory Set

195

(1)

Modeling and Guided Practice

196

(1)

Independent Practice

196

(1)

Closure

197

(1)

Conclusion

197

(1)

History's Finer Points

198

(1)

Questions to Consider

198

(1)

Exercises

198

(1)

References

199

(1)

Real-World Teaching and Learning

200

(24)

Introduction

202

(1)

Classroom Management

203

(11)

Class Rules

203

(3)

Our Bill of Rights

206

(2)

Our Rights and Responsibilities

208

(2)

Representative Government

210

(2)

Banking Behaviors

212

(2)

Problem-Based Learning

214

(2)

Service Learning

216

(1)

Field Studies

217

(3)

Guest Speakers

220

(1)

Conclusion

221

(1)

History's Finer Points

222

(1)

Questions to Consider

222

(1)

Exercises

222

(1)

References

223

(1)

Children's Literature

223

(1)

Student Achievement and Assessments

224

(30)

Introduction

225

(3)

Purposes and Uses for Assessments

228

(9)

Assessment Strategies

237

(13)

Character Interpretation

238

(1)

Cooperative Line-Up

239

(1)

Essay

240

(1)

Fishbowl

241

(2)

Graphic Organizers

243

(1)

Hot Seat

243

(1)

Jeopardy or Quiz Bowl

243

(1)

Multimedia Presentation

244

(1)

Oral Performance

244

(1)

Portfolio

244

(1)

Project

245

(1)

Quickwrite

245

(1)

Quickdraw

246

(1)

Rally Table

246

(1)

Research Report

247

(1)

Scored Discussion

247

(1)

Simulation

248

(1)

Socratic Seminar

249

(1)

Tea Party

249

(1)

Turn to a Partner

250

(1)

Written Test

250

(1)

Conclusion

250

(1)

History's Finer Points

251

(1)

Questions to Consider

251

(1)

Exercises

252

(1)

References

252

(1)

Children's Literature

253

(1)

How Do We Share What We've Learned in Social Studies?

254

(17)

Grasping the Brass Ring

256

(2)

Professional Organizations

258

(2)

NCSS

258

(1)

NCHE

258

(1)

NCGE

259

(1)

National Geographic

259

(1)

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

259

(1)

Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History

260

(1)

National Center for History in the Schools

260

(1)

Local Opportunities

260

(1)

Continuing Education

261

(1)

Professional Reading

261

(1)

Social Education

260

(2)

Social Studies and the Young Learner

262

(1)

History Matters!

262

(1)

The Social Studies Professional

262

(1)

Theory and Research in Social Education

262

(1)

The Social Studies

262

(1)

Children's Literature

262

(2)

A Personal Inventory

264

(3)

Planning Your Professional Development

267

(1)

Conclusion

267

(1)

History's Finer Points

268

(1)

Questions To Consider

268

(1)

Exercises

269

(2)

Index

271

Douglas Fisher is Professor of Language and Literacy Education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University and the Co-Director of the Center for the Advancement of Reading, Office of the Chancellor, California State University. Emily M. Schell is the Principal of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at Rosa Parks Elementary School in the San Diego Unified School District.

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