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Write! Social Studies
A Critical Look at History
Take a critical look at history by exploring an event from all angles—or at least six different angles. In this activity, students are led through six questions about the event, then write a coherent1
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Take a critical look at history by exploring an event from all angles—or at least six different angles. In this activity, students are led through six questions about the event, then write a coherent essay about the event.
Write! Science
Outline Review
Outlining is one of the, if not the, most helpful tools for writing and studying. By outlining, students examine main concepts, supporting details, and the interrelations of the learning materials. I1
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Outlining is one of the, if not the, most helpful tools for writing and studying. By outlining, students examine main concepts, supporting details, and the interrelations of the learning materials. In this activity, students outline a chapter or parts of the text. Team members use their outlines to recreate a summary of the chapter or text.
Portraits of Character
A Mother's Love—Clara Hale
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Clara Hale cares for needy babies. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How do you think Clara’s childhood affected her views and goals as an adult? Give reasons for your views.” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Is there a difference between a mother’s love and a father’s love? Write a paragraph and state your opinion. Support your view with examples.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Write! Science
Some Interesting Consequences
Science is full of causal relationships. If bobcats die, deer multiply, deer eat the ground cover causing mice and rabbits to starve. With fewer mice and rabbits, raptors starve too. In this activity1
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Science is full of causal relationships. If bobcats die, deer multiply, deer eat the ground cover causing mice and rabbits to starve. With fewer mice and rabbits, raptors starve too. In this activity, students explore the consequences of different actions, draw a diagram and write about the consequences.
Portraits of Character
The Feast Is on Him - Daddy Bruce Randolph
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Daddy Bruce Randolph feeds the hungry. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why do you believe Daddy Bruce wants to give away most of his money before he dies?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Suppose you were 75 years old and had a great deal of money. Write a paragraph stating how you would like your money spent before and after your death.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Portraits of Character
More Valuable Than Gold—Donnie Finch
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Donnie Finch rescues car crash victims. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What might have happened if Donnie hadn’t been at the scene of the accident?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Why is a caring spirit priceless? Write a paragraph about a caring person. Explain why this person’s caring is priceless.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Write! Science
Experiment Reflections
Experimentation is one of a scientists greatest tools for discovering truths about the world. Often times, experiments generate more questions than they answer. In this activity, students reflect on1
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Experimentation is one of a scientists greatest tools for discovering truths about the world. Often times, experiments generate more questions than they answer. In this activity, students reflect on the purpose, procedure and findings of their experiment and think about the implications of the research for new areas of inquiry.
Write! Social Studies
Interview History's Celebrities
If Benjamin Franklin was alive today, what would you ask him? What would you ask Susan B. Anthony? In this activity, students brainstorm interview questions to ask historical figures then write a fic1
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If Benjamin Franklin was alive today, what would you ask him? What would you ask Susan B. Anthony? In this activity, students brainstorm interview questions to ask historical figures then write a fictitious interview with the character and share it with teammates.
Portraits of Character
Locked Between the Gates - Joe Otero
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Joe Otero saves six people from a train crash. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What lesson could you learn about railroad crossings from this story?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Sometimes eagerness can lead to disaster, as it almost did in this story. Write about a time when your eagerness caused you problems. Make sure you state what you learned.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Write! Social Studies
Quote and Comment
Write a quotation on the board relating to the topic of study, then have students discuss the quotation in pairs. Students write their analysis or evaluation of the quote and share their writing with1
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Write a quotation on the board relating to the topic of study, then have students discuss the quotation in pairs. Students write their analysis or evaluation of the quote and share their writing with teammates. This is a great way to get students thinking about the topic, and can be done daily at the beginning or end of class.