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~ Writing in the History Classroom ~

A workshop series which provides teachers with explicit instruction to apprentice students in content-based writing. Training focuses on all writing genres that support the grade level English Language Arts Writing standards and expectations. Components include:

Teaching the use of evidence and analysis in thesis, paragraph and essay development.
Explicit instruction in the development of expository explanations and arguments.

Elementary: Note-taking/summary writing, historical narrative, research reports, and persuasive essays. (8 Hours)

Middle School: Persuasive and expository essays (compare/contrast, problem/solution), note-taking/summary writing. Special focus is given to supporting STAR writing in the History/Social Science classroom. (8 Hours)

High School: Expository and persuasive essays. Special focus is given to supporting CHSEE writing in the History classroom. (4 Hours)