Reading social studies texts -- Fostering engaged learning in social studies classrooms -- Teaching vocabulary to older students -- Organizing a classroom for democratic engagement -- Promoting civic engagement -- Strategies for textbook literacy -- Strategies for reading primary and secondary sources -- Strategies for newspaper and magazine literacy -- Appendix A. Unit example -- Appendix B. Graphic organizers and resources for vocabulary development -- Appendix C. Civic engagement quiz and resources for promoting civic engagement
Summary
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
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-214) and index
