Use of Literary Sources in Social Studies, K-8 - Techniques for Teachers to Include Literature in Instruction

The Use of Literary Sources in Social Studies, K-8 is a resource for teachers who wish to include varied literary genres in their social studies instruction along with a required social studies textbook.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Why Include Literature Sources in Social Studies Instruction, Kindergarten-Grade 8?
Chapter 2: Extending the Facts: Using Nonfiction to Complement Social Studies Textbook Content
Chapter 3: Learning About People: Including Biographies, Autobiographies, and Historical Fiction in Social Studies Instruction
Chapter 4: Traditional Literature, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry to Recognize the Beliefs, Values, Institutions, and Culture of a Group of People
Chapter 5: Putting It All Together: Implementing a Literature Library for Social Studies Learning
Afterword: Why Should I Include Varied Literature in My Social Studies Classroom?
About the Author
Appendix A: The Themes of Social Studies (National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, (2010)
Appendix B: Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, K-5 (Common Core State Standards, 2010)
Appendix C: Standards for English Language Arts, 6-12 (Common Core State Standards, 2010)

About the author

By Elaine M. Bukowiecki

Summary

The Use of Literary Sources in Social Studies, K-8 is a resource for teachers who wish to include varied literary genres in their social studies instruction along with a required social studies textbook.

Product details

• Authors: Elaine M. Bukowiecki, Bukowiecki Elaine M.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.03.2014
• EAN: 9781475809190
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-0919-0
• No. of pages: 216
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Citizenship and social education, Educational: Citizenship & social education, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / General, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / General