Social Studies, Literacy and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom A Guide for Teachers

Name: Social Studies, Literacy and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom A Guide for Teachers
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ISBN: 9780807754085

ISBN-10: 0807754080

ISBN-13: 9780807754085

Edition: 2013

Authors: Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath

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EDUCATION / Curricula

Book details

List price: $33.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication date: 4/22/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 7.03" wide x 9.95" long x 5.35" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Foreword



Preface


Acknowledgments



Engaging Our Visions


What Does It Mean to Teach for Social Justice?


What Is Social Studies and Why Don't I See More Social Studies Being Taught at My School?


How Can I Integrate Language Arts, Social Studies, and Social Justice?


How to Use This Book


Summary of the Book



Inspiring Wonder


Building on Students' Prior Knowledge


Awakening Students' Questions


Artifact Analysis


Guiding Simulation


Personal Stories


Connecting New Learning to Students' Experiences, Interests, and Background Knowledge


Conclusion


Reflection Exercises



Painting the Picture


Exploring Multiple Perspectives


Building Students' Critical Thinking Skills and Reading Comprehension


Using Children's Literature


Role Play and Simulations


Artifact Analysis


Films, Field Trips, and Guest Speakers


Conclusion


Reflection Exercise



Application


Synthesizing Social Studies Content


Writers' Workshop


Dialogue Poems


First Person Narrative


Dramatization and Visual Art


Rewriting the Narrative


Conclusion


Reflection Exercises



Connecting the Past to the Present


Contextualizing the Present Using the Past


Allowing Students to Make the Connection


Drawing Explicit Connections


Providing Opportunities for Students to Make Connections


Conclusion


Reflection Exercises



Facilitating Change


Reaffirming the Role of Youth


Aligning Social Justice Goals


Letter Writing


Performance and Art


Conclusion


Reflection Exercises


Conclusion


References


Index


About the Author