I want you to take a look at this website and tell me where using at least one component of balanced literacy is completely undoable for you. I think you'll find it's easier than you think:
Since my "technical" job is ELA and SS curriculum coordinator, I'm going to focus on Social Studies here:
The obvious is the reading of Social Studies text. Think about it though. They don't just read it. What reading skills can you incorporate while reading and studying about history?
What we need to do is combine our content area standards along with the reading needs of our students to not only differentiate instruction, but to focus on the needs of our students and move them forward.
The other aspect of Social Studies that I absolutely LOVE is timelines. Timelines are a huge part of reading - they have to understand these and be able to use them! And, it's a wonderful visual to have up while teaching historical events!
This is the timeline I used in third grade:
Check out these resources from the State Department. They follow the ELA communication standards, but include ALL core subjects.
This page will contain ideas from teachers on ways we can incorporate academic literacy in all our content areas.
Update 8/15/17
Social Studies Teachers:
2 Opportunities:
1. Be on a writing committee for plans aligned to the 2018 African American History Calendar and our standards.
2. Free professional learning opportunity on historical thinking: the reading analysis, and writing that is necessary to developing our understanding of the past and support the Profile of the SC Graduate. Also, provide feedback on the draft 2020 standards.
See Handouts:
Also see the Fall 2017 Newsletter and Calendar:
Specific links from the above Newsletter:
September, 2017:
5th: USSYP Scholarship Applications due (High School Seniors)
9th: Webinar: Teaching American History: Moments of Crisis: Election of 1800
11th: Day of Remembrance
15th: POW/MIA Recognition Day
17th: Constitution Day Resources
18th: Stock Market Game Sign up
20th: Webinar: Teaching American History: Documents in Detail: Federalist 51
28-30: SCCSS Fall Conference
Professional Learning Opportunities:
Look closely at the underlined information in the documents below. These are wonderful opportunities, but there are many components required that you should be aware as you plan to participate
REGISTRATION LINK: https://scde.formstack.com/forms/founding_principles
For grades 4, 5, and 8 only:
APPLICATION LINK: https://scde.formstack.com/forms/dbq
7th: Webinar: Teaching American History: Nullification Crisis
30th: Green Teachers Webinar: Telling Your Story with Maps.
A Free Civics Resource from Scholastic:
Update 12/6/17
PLO for Spring 2018 - worth 24 hours!
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR6GIScAC0R6gWiILlWXTXEtXzXCEcFdkhYMwRtUYy_h_Giw/viewform
Register by January 10, 2018
Update 12/11/17
NEW SOUTH CAROLINA 2020 SOCIAL STUDIES COLLEGE AND CAREER READY STANDARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW!
Please review the draft standards and give your feedback. The field review period ends January 26, 2018 at 5 p.m.
As the document was set up to reflect vertical alignment K-12, please review the WHOLE document, not just your grade level. Note that the first indicator is the skills indicator and is deconstructed to promote understanding of it.
High School Survey Link: https://apps.ed.sc.gov/Survey/index.phhp?sid=26818&lang=en
K-8 Survey Link: https://apps.ed.sc.gov/Survey/index.php?sid=46527&newtest=Y&lang=en
Link to proposed 2020 Standards:
September, 2017:
5th: USSYP Scholarship Applications due (High School Seniors)
- More Info: https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/scholarships/us-senate-youth-program-scholarship/
- Brochure: http://ussenateyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2018-USSYP-Brochure.pdf
9th: Webinar: Teaching American History: Moments of Crisis: Election of 1800
11th: Day of Remembrance
- 45 Minute Live Presentation
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum
- Scholastic Resources
- Some great activities with historical documents
- US Dept. of Ed. Resources
15th: POW/MIA Recognition Day
- Quick Facts
- Resources (Pinterest - From Wisconsin Dept. of Instruction)
17th: Constitution Day Resources
18th: Stock Market Game Sign up
20th: Webinar: Teaching American History: Documents in Detail: Federalist 51
28-30: SCCSS Fall Conference
Professional Learning Opportunities:
Look closely at the underlined information in the documents below. These are wonderful opportunities, but there are many components required that you should be aware as you plan to participate
REGISTRATION LINK: https://scde.formstack.com/forms/founding_principles
For grades 4, 5, and 8 only:
APPLICATION LINK: https://scde.formstack.com/forms/dbq
Old information to point out:
Civics Test for US Government Students
This School Year (2017-2018) 9th-10th grade students will take the test
Resources can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test
See memo from Dr. Quinn below for a refresher on this information from October, 2016:
October, 2017:
7th: Webinar: Teaching American History: Nullification Crisis
30th: Green Teachers Webinar: Telling Your Story with Maps.
A Free Civics Resource from Scholastic:
Update 12/6/17
PLO for Spring 2018 - worth 24 hours!
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR6GIScAC0R6gWiILlWXTXEtXzXCEcFdkhYMwRtUYy_h_Giw/viewform
Register by January 10, 2018
NEW SOUTH CAROLINA 2020 SOCIAL STUDIES COLLEGE AND CAREER READY STANDARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW!
Please review the draft standards and give your feedback. The field review period ends January 26, 2018 at 5 p.m.
As the document was set up to reflect vertical alignment K-12, please review the WHOLE document, not just your grade level. Note that the first indicator is the skills indicator and is deconstructed to promote understanding of it.
High School Survey Link: https://apps.ed.sc.gov/Survey/index.phhp?sid=26818&lang=en
K-8 Survey Link: https://apps.ed.sc.gov/Survey/index.php?sid=46527&newtest=Y&lang=en
Link to proposed 2020 Standards:
More information/links about the standards can be found here: https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards-learning/social-studies/standards/
More information about Resources and PLO's previously mentioned can be found here: https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards-learning/social-studies/
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