Post on 27-Mar-2015
Writing in Social Studies Made Simple:
Engaging Strategies for Student Success
Florida Council for the Social Studies
2011 Conference
Kathleen Kopp
Teacher on Special Assignment, Citrus County Schools
Author and Presenter: Maupin House Publishing
koppk@citrus.k12.fl.us
http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/fre/kopp/ContentAreaWriting.htm
Today’s ObjectivesReview of CCSS ELA writing standards as they
apply to social studiesFabulous vocabulary writing strategies to
engage students’ thinkingQuick and easy learning strategies that require
students to think about and respond to learning through writing
Fun, creative, motivating writing projects that allow students to demonstrate their understanding of content while simultaneously addressing the CCSS Writing Standards for Literacy in Social Studies
ComparisonsComplete this thought:
Writing in Social Studies is like
_____________________
because_________________________________________.
Word Bank:
storming a castle jet skiing munching an apple
shopping NASCAR a day at the beach
AnalogiesComplete this thought:
Writing is to Social Studies as
___________________ is to
________________________________________.
Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, gr. 6-8
http://www.corestandards.org/
Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, gr. 6-8
http://www.corestandards.org/
Writing Strategies to Develop Social Studies VocabularyMine, Ours, TheirsFrayer modelGraphic organizers from http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/ Student-generated cloze (story, paragraph, or sentence)
Mine, Ours, Theirs
PROCLAMATIONTo prevent any more fighting with American Indians, Britain made a proclamation. The Proclamation of 1763 said that
colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
My DefinitionMy Neighbor’s
DefinitionGlossary Definition
How these definitions compare______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mine, Ours, Theirs
OBFUSCATIONThe senator’s continuous, disorganized, and irrelevant
prattle left his fellow elected leaders in a state of obfuscation.
My DefinitionMy Neighbor’s
DefinitionGlossary Definition
How these definitions compare______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Total confusion or opaqueness so as to be difficult to perceive or understand
Frayer Model
Total confusion or opaqueness so as to be difficult to perceive or understand
ConfusionLostIn a fogIgnorant
TESOL Conference
?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Wise old owl
My dad
Using Graphic Organizers to Build Vocabulary
http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/
Vocabulary Cards Graphic Organizer
http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/
Vocabulary Word Cluster Graphic Organizer
Vocabulary Sketch Graphic Organizer
“Cognitive Dictionary” Graphic Organizer
Student-generated ClozeHave students write sentences, paragraphs, or
stories using all their vocabulary words.Collect the students’ work.Select the best sentences, paragraph, or story.Type them using a word processing program.Insert blank lines (_____________) for each
vocabulary term.Provide copies of the cloze student activity
sheet and terms.Have students complete this activity to assess
their understanding of the vocabulary presented in the reading selection.
Try it!
appointmentconcurrent powers
delegated powers
impeach
obfuscation representative democracy
reserved powers
veto
Choose one word. Write a sentence.Insert a blank line for your word.
Sample ClozeJeff, the Jamestown historian, began his tour. “The ____________ of Jamestown was established in 1607. The people who came here were some of the first ____________. The original colonists were mostly ____________ and ____________. They were searching for the freedom to live out what they believed to be the ____________ they shared with their God. The ____________ began to thrive when rules were changed. New rules allowed some colonists to grow ____________. One example is corn. Wheat is another. Other colonists could be ____________. Early shopkeepers were blacksmiths, coopers, and tailors. As you can see, life in Colonial America was very different from today.” Then, the tour ended.
colonist Puritan proprietorcash crop settlement pilgrimcovenant
Writing in Social Studies Resources Try it a la carte!
New Resource!
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Writing Strategies to Develop
Concepts and Skills
PMI (Plusses, Minuses, and Interesting)Frayer modelGraphic organizers from http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/
Comprehension skills: main idea/details, compare/contrast, sequencing, cause/effect, etc.
Comprehension connections
Sticky Notes (anchor charts)Give One, Get One (review strategy)Concept map acrostic (review strategy)Writing Projects
PMIYES _____ NO _____
“Should we amend the Constitution to make flag desecration a crime?”
PLUSSES MINUSES INTERESTING
Frayer Model
Frayer Model
Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer
Tree Diagram (main idea/details) Graphic Organizer
Compare/contrast Graphic Organizer
Triple Venn
8 Events Sequencing Chart
“Chain of Events” Graphic Organizer
Cause-effect Graphic Organizer
Note Taker Graphic Organizer
“Open Mind” Making Connections Graphic Organizer
Thinking Stems:•I wonder…•This makes me think about…•This reminds me of…•This relates to…•I imagine•I predict… •I remember when…
Guest SpeakerNotebook Entry
Notes
Issue: Should Parson City develop land in a protected wetland?
Personal Reflection/connection“I think…”
Review Strategy: Give One, Get OneFold paper twice vertically and horizontally
(nine squares)Write three facts about a topic in any three
squares.See six friends (maybe more). You “give”
them one of your facts, and in exchange, you “get” one of theirs.
No facts can repeat on the page.Use this as a concept or topic review.
What It Looks LikeTopic: Latitude and Longitude
Latitude lines are shown every 10 degrees.
Longitude lines are shown every 15 degrees.
Latitude lines run parallel to the equator.
Review Strategy: Concept Map AcrosticUse chart paper. Make enough charts so that no
more than six students are in a group.Write one essential term or concept vertically on
each paper.Give each group a marker.Each student, in turn, writes one sentence related
to the concept using the letter of the concept as the first word of his sentence.
Every student writes a sentence. Encourage collaboration.
Students can use notes, text, or other resources to write their facts.
Use this as a concept or topic review.
Project-based Learning in Social Studies
An opportunity for students to show what they learned through authentic, novel, and creative writing projects
Writing Project ResourcesLots of great authentic writing project ideas
in the Learning through Writing Series (Maupin House Publishing, Inc.)
Award-winning Series!
Why Learning Projects?Dynamic Authentic InterdisciplinaryEmphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, problem
solving, and communication: 21st century skills Students explore real-world problems and
challengesActive learningEngagingMotivate students to find out more about a given
topicGive students a reason to learn and apply learned
skills and information
What would you rather do?Your principal has assigned your team to read an
article related to homework practices. She asks for some evidence of learning. This will be part of your overall year-end appraisal.
Would you rather…1. Write a summary of the article2. Create a Power Point of key points from the article3. Write a narrative which includes examples of best
homework practices described in the text4. Create a poster to explain best practices with regard
to homework with meaningful examples of homework assignments
5. Interview other teachers regarding their homework practices and compare their ideas with those in the article
6. Keep a journal of your own homework assignments throughout the year and analyze how they are aligned with the ideas in the article
7. Other
Jazzed-up Reports“States”Write an acceptance speech as if you have just been
elected Governor of your state. Tell what you plan to do to improve life in this state. Include ideas related to the economy, agriculture, and historic or ecological preservation.
“Historic People”The “People Channel” wants to do a show about this
famous person. Develop three or more scenes or segments for the show. Each scene should highlight an important event in this person’s life.
“Government”Write a script between a former politician and a
present-day politician. Develop a possible dialogue between them as they discuss a past or current issue of interest.
Student StoriesMad LibsRAFTSAnecdotesArticlesBiographiesBook jacketsBook reviewsDiariesFolktalesGhost storiesInterviewsLegends
LettersMysteriesPlaysPostcardsProposalsReviewsScience fictionSpeechSummariesTall talesTraveloguesTributes
Try This!TERMS
colonistPuritanproprietorscash cropsettlementpilgrimcovenant
Begin a graphic novel about the Colonial period. Include all seven vocabulary words in your narrative.
Write a ghost story that takes place during Colonial times. Include all seven vocabulary words in your narrative.
Write a Colonial town tour script as if you were a tour guide leading visitors through a living history museum. Use all seven words in your description of the town.
ON MY OWN
Don’t forget the assessment tool!
CriteriaPoints
PossiblePoints Earned
Effective and appropriate use of seven terms 35
Format is appropriate for purpose 20
Accuracy of facts and information related to the Colonial period 20
Appropriate and effective text structure 10
Correctness of grammar, spelling, and punctuation 10
Attention to audience 5
TOTAL 100
Write Now!Writing allows students to internalize their
learning.Writing about reading helps students build
needed vocabulary.Writing about reading allows students to
organize the content they are learning.Writing strategies can be done before, during,
and after learning.Writing is a great formative assessment
strategy.Writing can be used to assess student learning
of any subject matter, but should include clear, measurable expectations. (And, students should know these expectations ahead of time.)
Thank you for spending time with me!
koppk@citrus.k12.fl.ushttp://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/fre/kopp/ContentAreaWriting.htm