Past, Present and Personal Teaching Writing in U. S. History

Name: Past, Present and Personal Teaching Writing in U. S. History
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ISBN: 9780325004495

ISBN-10: 0325004498

ISBN-13: 9780325004495

Edition: 2002

Authors: William Kashatus

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William Kashatus knows from years of teaching history that history education can be much improved by teaching the craft of writing. Without learning to write well, students also miss out on one of the most meaningful ways to develop critical thinking and reading skills. In this book, he offers methods to move students from basic descriptive writing to more complex expository essays and term papers on history. In the process, he shows teachers how to tap into students' multiple intelligences and cultivate their intellectual curiosity while encouraging their writing success. Reflecting his title, Kashatus divides his book into three parts. "Past History" explores interpretation and assessment…

Book details

List price: $33.50
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: 8/5/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.32" tall
Weight: 0.440



Foreword


Prologue


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Past History--Teaching with Documents


Distinguishing Between Primary and Secondary Sources


A Model for Analyzing Primary Source Documents


Analyzing Treatises, Declarations, and Speeches


Analyzing Broadsides and Letters


Analyzing Photographs


Analyzing Cartoons


Summary


Endnotes



Present History--Position and Local History Research Papers


Forming the Argument


Writing the Position Paper


Revising the Position Paper


Assessment


Diagramming the Position Paper


Local History Research Paper


Guidelines for the Research Paper


Where to Do Research


Topic Selection


The Process of Writing a Research Paper


Note Taking


Assessment of Two Research Papers


Summary


Endnotes



Personal History--Teaching Methods That Inspire Other Genres of Historical Writing


Living History


Oral History


Simulation Exercises


Service Learning


Summary


Endnotes


Conclusion


Selected Bibliography