Reading, Thinking, and Writing about History

the long version

"The Common Core and C3 Framework emphasize literacy and inquiry in social studies, but do not offer resources to achieve these goals. This practical guide presents six research-tested investigations, along with corresponding teaching materials and tools that have improved the historical thinking and argumentative writing of academically diverse students. Each investigation integrates content with reading, analysis, planning, composing, and reflection in a writing process that results in an argumentative history essay. Modified primary sources allow struggling readers to access the material, while Web links to original and additional primary sources provide challenging extensions. Sample student essays and formative feedback illustrate the progress of two different learners and explain how to support students' development."--Back cover.