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Write! Social Studies
Analyze the Difference
Analyzing the difference is contrasting without comparing. A Venn diagram is often used for comparing and contrasting. A graphic organizer is also helpful for analyzing the difference, but in this ca1
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Analyzing the difference is contrasting without comparing. A Venn diagram is often used for comparing and contrasting. A graphic organizer is also helpful for analyzing the difference, but in this case, the circles of the Venn do not intersect, as students are not exploring similarities. In this activity, students analyze the difference in key social studies concepts.
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Political Cartoons
Political cartoonists have an uncanny ability to convey a tremendous amount of meaning with an illustration and just a few words. Sometimes the cartoon is biting, sometimes it’s hilarious, often it’s1
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Political cartoonists have an uncanny ability to convey a tremendous amount of meaning with an illustration and just a few words. Sometimes the cartoon is biting, sometimes it’s hilarious, often it’s both. In this activity, students plan their political cartoon with a partner, create it and share it with teammates.
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News Report on History
The standard format of newspaper articles is to lead with basic information on who, what, when, where, why, and how. In addition to the five w’s, the writer attempts to make the lead (the first parag1
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The standard format of newspaper articles is to lead with basic information on who, what, when, where, why, and how. In addition to the five w’s, the writer attempts to make the lead (the first paragraph) interesting or creative enough to entice the readers to continue reading. Information is reported in descending order of importance. If space requirements demand, the article can be cut, at the end, where the least important information is written. In this activity, students write a newspaper article on any social studies topic.
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Map Interpretation
Astute map readers can induce generalities about an area when presented with specifics on a map. For example, seeing little ears of corn on the map tells you more than corn grows there. It speaks vol1
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Astute map readers can induce generalities about an area when presented with specifics on a map. For example, seeing little ears of corn on the map tells you more than corn grows there. It speaks volumes about the landforms, water supplies, soil condition, life styles, population. In this activity, students develop their map reading skills by reaching conclusions based on specifics.
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Team Travelers
Some students have been to exotic corners of the world; some have never left the state. In this activity, students write about and share their travels. This a fun way to broaden students’ global awar1
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Some students have been to exotic corners of the world; some have never left the state. In this activity, students write about and share their travels. This a fun way to broaden students’ global awareness and bring students’ personal experiences into learning.
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A Critical Look at History
Take a critical look at history by exploring an event from all angles—or at least six different angles. In this activity, students are led through six questions about the event, then write a coherent1
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Take a critical look at history by exploring an event from all angles—or at least six different angles. In this activity, students are led through six questions about the event, then write a coherent essay about the event.
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Battles Over the Bill of Rights
The battle lines over the Bill of Rights are drawn and redrawn again and again. The news is filled with articles about banning pornography from the internet, computer chips that allow parents to keep1
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The battle lines over the Bill of Rights are drawn and redrawn again and again. The news is filled with articles about banning pornography from the internet, computer chips that allow parents to keep selected television programs from appearing on their home TV, the right of citizens to carry weapons, and prayer in public schools. In this activity, students take a stand on issues dealing with the Bill of Rights.
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Visualize Hisotry
When you hear the word Hiroshima, what do you visualize? Can you illustrate what you imagine? In this activity, develop students’ visual/spatial intelligence and make history become vivid by having s1
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When you hear the word Hiroshima, what do you visualize? Can you illustrate what you imagine? In this activity, develop students’ visual/spatial intelligence and make history become vivid by having students draw and describe images that come to mind from historical events.
Portraits of Character
No Greater Love—Andy D'Alesio
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Andy D’Alesio saves his friend who fell in a frozen pond. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Put yourself in Andy’s place. Why do you think he took the action he did?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Using examples and comparisons, write a definition of friendship.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Portraits of Character
Kid Courageous—Matthew Brooks
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Matthew Brooks saves his cousin from drowning. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What kind of courage did Matt and his family show?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write about a time in your life when you were courageous.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.