Facilitator: Sharon L. CarterContent Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D.Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.
Facilitator: Sharon L. CarterContent Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D.Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.
Westward Movement/Children’s Literature:
Session II
Westward Movement/Children’s Literature:
Session II
A CCSD Teaching American History
Grant Module
A CCSD Teaching American History
Grant Module
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
InstructionsInstructions
• Sign in
• Sign up for book/chapters
• Complete the “L” column of the “K-W-L”
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
AgendaAgenda• Welcome/Announcements• Teacher’s Guides Activity• Book Discussion• Lecture: “Westward Expansion II”• Demonstration: Forms• Break• Lecture: “Teaching Writing using Historical
Children’s Books”• “On the Line” Activity• Demonstration: Blogs• Paired Brainstorming Activity• Closing
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A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Teacher’s Guide SamplesTeacher’s Guide Samples
1. Review guides2. Give each guide a “Thumbs Up”
or “Thumbs Down”3. Jot notes to justify your decision
1. Review guides2. Give each guide a “Thumbs Up”
or “Thumbs Down”3. Jot notes to justify your decision
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Book Discussion andWestward Expansion IIBook Discussion and
Westward Expansion II
Dr. DeAnna BeachleyDr. Michael Green
Dr. DeAnna BeachleyDr. Michael Green
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Dr. Christy KeelerDr. Christy Keeler
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Using Forms in Microsoft Word
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A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
BreakBreak
How might you use the “Forms” function for history instruction?
Write at least one idea on the board.
Teaching Writing through Historical Children’s BooksTeaching Writing through
Historical Children’s Books
Dr. Christy KeelerDr. Christy Keeler
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
WritingWriting
Writing is a fundamental intellectual activity.Writing helps you learn content.
Writing clarifies content understanding.
-Steffens and Dickerson
Writing is a fundamental intellectual activity.Writing helps you learn content.
Writing clarifies content understanding.
-Steffens and Dickerson
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Building Writing SkillsBuilding Writing Skills• Write often
• It is not necessary to write lengthy passages – Consider quickwrites
• Make writing a process
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Writing Example: SummariesWriting Example: Summaries
• Prepare daily summaries
• Share summaries in pairs
• Check summaries for comprehension
• Share quality summaries as advance organizers
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Writing Example: Journal Entry TypesWriting Example: Journal Entry Types
• Observation• Speculation• Questions• Awareness• Connections• Information• Synthesis
• Dialog with historical people or the teacher
• Revisit previous entries
• Problem posing or solving
From Toby Fulwiler
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Writing Example: News MagazinesWriting Example: News Magazines
• Collaboratively create a news magazine• Each student is a feature editor• Use artifacts, pictures, drawings, and self-
written text
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Writing Example: Commemorative Stamp AlbumWriting Example: Commemorative Stamp Album
• Design 5 event stamps• Write about each stamp
– Letter written by an event participant– Diary entry of event participant– Article from a period newspaper– Report of facts– Leaflet/Flyer distributed at event– Narrative with dialog– Song memorializing the event– Poem (e.g., diamante)
Modified from Colonial Williamsburg materials
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Writing Example: Bio-PoemsWriting Example: Bio-Poems
Line 1 —First nameLine 2 — Four adjectives describing him/herLine 3 — Who loved… (things, people, ideas)Line 4 — Who wanted… (things or ideas)Line 5 — Who is famous for… (things or ideas)Line 6 — Who would never…Line 7 —But who always…Line 8 —Who said… (direct quote)Line 9 — Four new adjectives describing him/herLine 10 — Last name
From Colonial Williamsburg materials
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Full Research Projects
(“How much do I have to write?”)
Full Research Projects
(“How much do I have to write?”)
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Why teach research at the intermediate level?Why teach research at the intermediate level?
• Teach literacy skills (e.g., increased vocabulary)
• History Day
• Build self-esteem
• Cultivate good habits
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Student MotivationStudent Motivation• Use
– Bright red pocket folders– Large data pages– Three highlighters for identifying details
• Yellow: Early Life• Pink: Young Adulthood• Green: Adulthood
• Provide– Collection of picture books– Refreshments– Examples of previous student work– Visits from former students/History Day winners
Based on the work of Delise Sanders and Nancy Polette
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Project ComponentsProject Components
• Essay
• CD cover
• Display (e.g., movie, tri-fold poster)– Presentation in costume– Include 5-8 primary sources
Based on the work of Delise Sanders and Nancy Polette
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Biography Board
Illustration Timeline
Focus Question
Person’s Name
Illustration
Caption
Student Name
Quotes
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Suggestions for SuccessSuggestions for Success
• Public library field trip• Parental buy-in• Prepare a calendar/checklist • Offer links to resources
– Identify credible and reliable sources– Link to primary sources/artifacts
• State archives• National Archives• National Historical Parks and Sites
– Visit grave sites/markers (http://FindAGrave.com)
Based on the work of Delise Sanders and Nancy Polette
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Alternative IdeasAlternative Ideas• Butcher paper research papers• Prepare papers in teams• Scripted stories
“On the Line”“On the Line”
Do you agree or disagree?Do you agree or disagree?
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Building Teacher’s GuidesBuilding Teacher’s Guides• Published teacher’s guides
• Guide design
• Requirements– Appreciate differentiated needs (e.g.,
special education, ELL, gifted, learning styles, multiple intelligences)
– Active engagement
• Using Blogger
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A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Paired BrainstormingPaired Brainstorming• Choose a partner
• Share ideas
• Consider long-term projects requiring collegial communication
A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
HomeworkHomework• Read Joy and Riley; Listen to podcast• Collaborate with quad members; Post book
review (11/14)• View
– “Introduction to Blogger” – “Accepting a Blog Invitation” – “Using, Posting, and Commenting in Blogs” – “Using and Creating Forms in Microsoft Word”
• Post teacher’s guide (11/17); Review guide (11/21)
• Complete module post-test and pedagogy assessment (11/23)
• Get help if needed (Dr. Keeler: 702.577.2331)
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A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
Facilitator: Sharon L. CarterContent Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D.Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. (702.577.2331)
Facilitator: Sharon L. CarterContent Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D.Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. (702.577.2331)
Westward Movement/Children’s Literature:
Session II
Westward Movement/Children’s Literature:
Session II
A CCSD Teaching American History
Grant Module
A CCSD Teaching American History
Grant Module