Supporting Literacy Through Social Studies Civics Alive! has literacy instruction built into the Student Text, Interactive Student Notebook, and Activities. The following key points emphasize integration of literacy in social studies instruction.
Reading Comprehending Informational Text
Text written at grade level invites all students to engage with rich, informative content. Online supports include the option to see the main ideas, leveled text online, and meaningful visuals, making the text accessible to all learners.
Vocabulary Development
Civics Alive! scaffolds the learning of social studies and history vocabulary by presenting the words and phrases in context but offering succinct definitions in the margins and glossary. Students record information based on text structure and historical perspective in their Reading Notes.
Analysis of Primary and Secondary Sources
Analysis of both primary and secondary sources takes place throughout lessons, through both written and visual literacy skills.
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