Tools for Teachers:

Connecting Social Studies and the CCSSText-Based Evidence and Argument

Session Objectives

As a result of this session, participants will…

• EXPLORE text-based evidence and argument

• ENGAGE in identifying characteristics of using text-based evidence and argument

• CONNECT questioning strategies to classroom discussion

• REFLECT on how text-based evidence and argument impacts teaching and learning

Watch the following video and answer the questions that follow:

1. What is text-based evidence and argument?

2. What does it look like in the classroom?

3. What strategies will I need to help students understand hot to identify and use text-based evidence and argument?

4. What challenges will I face as students develop proficiency using text-based evidence and argument?

EXPLORE:How do we engage students using text-based evidence and

argument in our current practice?

The Paideia Seminar- CLICK HERE

Use the Characteristics worksheet you printed in the last lesson – add 3 to 4 characteristics on the worksheet.

ENGAGECharacteristics of Text-Based Evidence and Argument

Use the “Characteristics” chart from the last Module,

Video

Critically Analyze Text

Analyzing Texts: “Text Talk Time”

Making the Declaration of Independence Come Alive

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Reflect on HOW you will incorporate the ideas viewed into your practice.

Connecting ideas, read articles:

• READ: Developing Democratic Citizens Through the Use of Socratic Seminar

• VIEW: Socratic Seminar: Supporting Claims and Counterclaims

• ANSWER:Questions on the Journal sheet

CONNECTText-Based Evidence and Argument to Classroom Practice

Use the JOURNAL provided to answer the questions. Discuss with your table partners.

Review the following websites for your grade band:

• Elementary: Paideia Active Learning: Seminar Lesson Plans

• Middle School: Socratic Seminar

• High School:Literacy Design Collaborative: History/Social Studies

CONNECTText-Based Evidence and Argument to Classroom Practice

Complete the Chart – on Reflect: Describe one new way you could incorporate this lesson-type into your practice.

Using the Tools learned in this Module –

Identify ways instruction around text-based evidence and argument is relevant to your teaching.Where will you begin to incorporate lessons learned?What support do you need to get started?

Time to Reflect

• Secondary Social Studies Licensure ProgramA list of student inquiry lesson plans

• Using Socratic QuestioningA portal with resources for conducting Socratic seminars

• Structured Academic Controversy (SAC)A guide and handouts for conducting SAC

• Doing CL: Structured Academic Controversies

An introduction and resources for conducting SAC

Additional Resources

We would like to thank the following partners & contributors:

• MAISA – Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, General Education Leadership Network (GELN) Project

• REMC Association of Michigan – Regional Educational Media Center for the funding of this project

• The Aspen Institute – PowerPoint graphics

• Teaching with Midwest Region – for the content references

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