Why Write?

Why Write?

By Kasha King

Open Ended

Using a minimum of 3 words, explain “Why it’s important to implement writing in a Social Studies classroom?”

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of writing in the social studies class?

• Writing encourages engagement.

• Writing promotes critical thinking.

• Writing allows students to express their interpretation of historical events.

• Writing should only be used when students are not mature enough to participate in verbal academic discourse.

Multiple Select

All historical writings should ____. [Select ALL that apply]

• have arguments

• be clear

• interpret evidence

• have at least 5 paragraphs

• include quotes from historical figures