As teachers, there are few lessons for which we can each claim originality. This one is no different; it’s a combination of the well known “Postcards” activity and some ideas about using Twitter I got from teachers at the reading…
Bucket List DBQ
Here is a lesson that was quite successful last year in getting the students familiar with grouping and analyzing documents. You can find the graphic organizers and evaluation forms (as well as a printable copy of this lesson) here. Materials…
Building an Argument Tower
A collection of assertions is no more an argument than a pile of bricks is a building. Both must be planned, organized, and thoughtfully supported. Students rarely come into class with this skill. The following is a lesson plan to help students…