Posts tagged with: Writing In Social Studies

Writing In Social Studies

Deconstructing Essay Questions in 4 Simple Steps

All students need support in learning how to deconstruct an essay prompt. Whether it’s for an AP or on-level class, no matter now straightforward or complex the question, it needs... Read More

How to Scaffold Social Studies Essay Writing Like a Pro

Essay writing is the one thing I felt the least prepared to teach when I become a social studies teacher. And by least, I mean not at all.  Early in... Read More

Teach Historical Text-Based Writing Like A Pro

Primary source analysis is the cornerstone to teaching history these days. And once you have a few good analysis strategies in place, it’s easy to assume your students can seamlessly turn their... Read More

7 Ways Teaching Writing in History will Empower Your Students

We know teaching writing in history class is important. But it can also be incredibly daunting to even think about how to weave it into your content-heavy classroom. So, we... Read More