Teaching Social Studies A Literacy-Based Approach

by Schell, Emily

• ISBN13: 9780131700178
• ISBN10: 0131700170
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-17
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

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 integration of childrenrs"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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

What Is Social Studies?	2	(28)
Introduction	3	(1)
Category One: The Three R's (Read, Recall, Regurgitate)	4	(1)
Category Two: Fun, Fun, Fun!	4	(1)
Category Three: Amnesia	4	(4)
What Is Social Studies?	8	(3)
Roots of Social Studies	11	(3)
History	14	(1)
Geography	15	(3)
Economics	18	(4)
Civics and Government	22	(2)
Social Studies Skills	24	(1)
Social Studies for the 21st Century	25	(1)
Conclusion	25	(1)
History's Finer Points	26	(1)
Questions to Consider	26	(1)
Exercises	26	(1)
References	27	(1)
Children's Literature	27	(3)
Why Teach Social Studies?	30	(20)
Building a Case for Social Studies in the Classroom	32	(6)
Our Nation's Report Card	38	(2)
Building a Case in the Community	40	(5)
Appealing Content	45	(1)
Conclusion	46	(1)
History's Finer Points	46	(1)
Questions to Consider	47	(1)
Exercises	47	(1)
References	48	(1)
Children's Literature	48	(2)
What Do We Teach in Social Studies?	50	(18)
What Exactly Do We Teach in Social Studies?	52	(3)
National Frameworks and Standards	55	(3)
State Frameworks and Standards	58	(1)
Goals and Objectives for Teaching Social Studies	59	(4)
Topics, Themes, and Concepts	63	(2)
Conclusion	65	(1)
History's Finer Points	65	(1)
Questions to Consider	65	(1)
Exercises	66	(1)
References	66	(2)
Teaching Social Studies for Understanding	68	(44)
Introduction	71	(2)
Planning for Effective Instruction	73	(2)
Topics, Themes, Concepts, and Big Ideas	75	(12)
Topics	75	(1)
Themes	76	(4)
Concepts	80	(1)
Big Ideas	81	(6)
Historical Thinking and Analysis Skills	87	(1)
Instructional Strategies That Work	88	(11)
Generating Interest	88	(3)
Inquiry-Based Learning	91	(3)
Making Connections	94	(3)
Cooperative Learning	97	(1)
Simulations	98	(1)
Creating Additional Opportunities for Social Studies	99	(8)
Read Aloud	99	(1)
Literature Circles	99	(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