Teaching Social Studies : A Literacy-Based Approach / Emily Schell, Douglas Fisher. [print]

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WHAT IS SOCIAL STUDIES? Introduction Category one: the three R's (read, recall, regurgitate) Category two: fun, fun, fun! Category three: amnesia What is social studies? Roots of social studies History Geography Economics Civics and government Social studies skills Social studies for the 21st century Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References Children's literature.

WHY TEACH SOCIAL STUDIES? Building a case for social studies in the classroom Our nation's report card Building a case in the community Appealing contest Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References Children's literature.

WHAT DO WE TEACH Indiana SOCIAL STUDIES? What exactly do we teach in social studies? National frameworks and standards State frameworks and standards Goals and objectives for teaching social studies Topics, themes, and concepts Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References.

TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES FOR UNDERSTANDING Introduction Planning for effective instruction Topics, themes, concepts, and big ideas Topics Themes Concepts Big Ideas Historical thinking and analysis skills Instructional strategies that work Generating interest Inquiry-based learning Making connections Cooperative learning Simulations Creating additional opportunities for social studies Read aloud Literature circles Book talks Book bags Writing prompts Walk and talk Musical chairs Singing new songs Landscapes and portraits Acting up! ; Reader's theatre Games and sports Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References Children's literature.

USING TEXTS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING SOCIAL STUDIES Introduction Reading and writing helps students understand social studies Students must understand how to transform text Students benefit from "in your mind" strategies making connections partner conversations visualizing Students benefit from "on paper" strategies note-making graphic organizers --- writing-to-learn Determine when to use content literacy strategies strategies must be implemented during the before-reading stage KWL charts Anticipation guides Quickwrites Strategies are used in the during-reading stage Strategies are used in the after-reading stage Meet Ms. Amato and her class Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References Children's literature.

EFFECTIVE USES OF LITERATURE TO TEACH SOCIAL STUDIES Introduction Integrate literature and social studies Teach history as a story well told Use guidelines to select literature for your social studies program Plan for the effective use of literature to teach social studies Develop literacy and social studies skills through the use of literature Sequence content information Uncover big ideas with overarching essential questions Combine skills development Sequencing skills transfer into chronological thinking skills Use reading instruction approaches to teach social studies Read-alouds propose intriguing questions Introduce interesting artifacts Display visuals, including photographs, charts, poster, and documents Use maps to identify where the story takes place Let students map the story Use hands-on, minds-on activities Use dramatic recreation Rewrite the story Shared reading Independent reading Literature circles Teach social studies apart from teaching reading Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References Children's literature.

PUTTING HE PIECES TOGETHER: CURRICULUM PLANNING AND OregonGANIZATION Introduction Curriculum mapping Backward planning Lesson plans Objectives Anticipatory set Modeling and guided practice Independent practice Closure Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References.

REAL-WORLD TEACHING AND LEARNING Introduction Classroom management Class rules Our bills of rights Our rights and responsibilities Representative government Banking behaviors Problem-based learning Service learning Field studies Guest speakers Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References Children's literature.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND American SamoaSESSMENTS Introduction Purposes and uses for assessments Assessment strategies Character interpretation Cooperative line-up Essay Fishbowl Graphic organizers Hot seat Jeopardy or quiz bowl Multimedia presentation Oral performance - Portfolio Project Quickwrite Quickdraw Rally table Research report Scored discussion Simulation Socratic seminar Tea party Turn to a partner Written test Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises References Children's literature.

HOW DO WE SHARE WHAT WE'VE LEARNED Indiana SOCIAL STUDIES? Grasping the brass ring Professional organizations North CarolinaSS North CarolinaHE North CarolinaGE National Geographic Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History National Center for History in the Schools Local opportunities Continuing education Professional reading Social Education Social Studies and the Young Learner History Matters! ; The Social Studies Professional Theory and Research in Social Education The Social Studies Children's literature A personal inventory Planning your professional development Conclusion History's finer points Questions to consider Exercises.

Teaching Social Studies: A Literacy-Based Approach offers 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 integration of children's literature and informational sources, and lesson planning tools to help readers design responsive instruction. Margin notes provide readers with additional information such as history connections, useful websites, and fresh teaching ideas.

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