Writing


 * A recent study has found that there are several methods/classroom activities that specifically strengthen students' overall writing abilities; 3 of these ideas can be easily implemented in the social studies classroom and have a strong positive effect size based on meta-analysis of writing studies. A description of each follows, as well as a few links and resources for teachers to use to try these ideas. **

1. Writing Strategies: **Resources:**

Here is a power point presentation using the metaphor of a "dig" as a way to view the writing process - could be easily modified:
 * Here is one example of an easy mnemonic to use with students about the writing process: **

Below are the CSAP writing rubrics, for both students and teachers:

2. Summarization:

**Resources:** Several strategies for teaching/practicing summary from WVDE

See pages 30-34 for information on summarizing here: media type="custom" key="10634360" width="170" height="170"

3. Specific Product Goals:



**Resources:** Below is a .pdf file on RAFT assignments, a good way to set some specifics: