Social Studies: Common Core Literacy Standards

Here is where you can post your reflections about Common Core Reading and Writing standards in the social studies classroom.

      What are the benefits of reading and writing into the social studies classroom?  

      Is it possible to engage deeply in historical thinking without reading, writing, listening, and speaking?  

      What concerns do you have about literacy processes in social studies class?

For credit, please identify yourself and the grade level/course(s) you teach.  And keep the conversation vibrant by responding to at least one of your colleagues who posts here!

Social Studies: Ohio's New Learning Standards

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Here is where you can post your thoughts after studying Ohio's New Learning Standards for Social Studies.

What content has changed in your grade level with the ONLS?

For which standards will you seek guidance from your colleagues?

What knowledge and skills do you hope your students will come to your classroom already possessing?

Which standards seem to you to be power standards for your grade level or course?

For credit, please identify yourself and your grade level/course(s), and respond to at least one of your colleagues.  To build a vibrant learning community, your thoughts are valued!