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Preparing students to be active, informed, literate citizens is one of the primary functions of public schools. But how can students become engaged citizens if they can't read, let alone understand, their social studies texts? What can educatorsand social studies teachers in particulardo to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation to become engaged in civic life? Building Literacy in Social Studies addresses this question by presenting both the underlying concepts and the research-based techniques that teachers can use to engage students and build the skills they need to become successful readers, critical thinkers, and active citizens. The authors provide targeted strategiesincluding teaching models, graphic organizers, and step-by-step instructionsfor activities such as * Building vocabulary, * Developing textbook literacy skills, * Interpreting primary and secondary sources, * Applying critical thinking skills to newspapers and magazines, and * Evaluating Internet sources. Readers will also learn how to organize classrooms into models of democracy by creating learning communities that support literacy instruction, distribute authority, encourage cooperation, and increase accountability among students. Realistic scenarios depict a typical social studies teacher's experience before and after implementing the strategies in the classroom, showing their potential to make a significant difference in how students respond to instruction. By making literacy strategies a vital part of content-area instruction, teachers not only help students better understand their schoolwork but also open students' eyes to the power that informed and engaged people have to change the world. Preparing students to be active, informed, literate citizens is one of the primary functions of public schools. But how can students become engaged citizens if they can't read, let alone understand, their social studies texts? What can educators—and social studies teachers in particular—do to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation to become engaged in civic life?

Building Literacy in Social Studies addresses this question by presenting both the underlying concepts and the research-based techniques that teachers can use to engage students and build the skills they need to become successful readers, critical thinkers, and active citizens. The authors provide targeted strategies—including teaching models, graphic organizers, and step-by-step instructions—for activities such as
• Building vocabulary,
• Developing textbook literacy skills,
• Interpreting primary and secondary sources,
• Applying critical thinking skills to newspapers and magazines, and
• Evaluating Internet sources.

Readers will also learn how to organize classrooms into models of democracy by creating learning communities that support literacy instruction, distribute authority, encourage cooperation, and increase accountability among students. Realistic scenarios depict a typical social studies teacher's experience before and after implementing the strategies in the classroom, showing their potential to make a significant difference in how students respond to instruction. By making literacy strategies a vital part of content-area instruction, teachers not only help students better understand their schoolwork but also openstudents' eyes to the power that informed and engaged people have to change the world.

It's tough to teach social studies and history to students who have trouble reading and understanding textbooks and other resources. But you can overcome those obstacles and motivate students to excel in social studies classes by using the concepts and research-based techniques in this guide. Renowned reading expert Donna Ogle teams up with two experienced educators to equip you with can't-miss ideas and advice, including: (1) four strategies that help students learn new vocabulary terms; (2) eight hands-on lessons for teaching students to comprehend textbooks; (3) step-by-step approaches to helping students read and interpret primary sources, newspaper and magazine articles, and information from Internet sites; and (4) five easy ways to involve students more fully in thinking about history. All strategies feature step-by-step instructions for modeling and teaching the strategy. Graphic organizers are included to help teachers learn the strategies in teacher study teams and teach them to students in the classroom. Plus, the authors explain how to organize learning environments and student groups to reinforce literacy instruction and knowledge of democratic principles Preface......Page 5 Part 1......Page 8 1—Reading Social Studies Texts......Page 10 2—Fostering Engaged Learning in Social Studies Classrooms......Page 23 3—Teaching Vocabulary to Older Students......Page 40 4— Organizing a Classroom for Democratic Engagement......Page 60 5—Promoting Civic Engagement......Page 77 Part 2 PART......Page 94 6—Strategies for Textbook Literacy......Page 96 7—Strategies for Reading Primary and Secondary Sources......Page 134 8—Strategies for Newspaper and Magazine Literacy......Page 149 Appendix A: Unit Example: Immigration to the United States......Page 191 Appendix B: Graphic Organizers and Resources for Vocabulary Development......Page 193 Appendix C: Civic Engagement Quiz and Resources for Promoting Civic Engagement......Page 205 Bibliography......Page 216 Index......Page 222 About the Authors......Page 224 Presents the concepts and techniques needed in order to help students develop the skills necessary to become good readers, critical thinkers, and active citizens; and contains activities for vocabulary study, interpreting primary and secondary sources, and evaluating Internet sources This book demonstrates how teachers can help their students understand their social studies texts, leading them to become successful readers, critical thinkers, and active citizens.