Applying Common Core

• Hit every 6–8 Common Core History/Social Studies Standard at least once, tracking them as you go with
  a convenient chart.
• Students develop writing skills as they assess history topics using short-answer questions, close reading, essay assignments, Socratic seminars, and analysis of primary and secondary sources.

Components

Packs contain 15 or 16 booklets. Each booklet has 6 activities and 3 writing assignments, selected answers, a glossary of the standards, and Tracking Common Core Standards chart.

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1. Chapters of each booklet are organized in the same way as the Common Core Standards, for example, "Craft and Structure."
2. Each activity explicitly states standards covered, with a glossary of what they are.
3. Directions are short, organized, and to the point; designed for quick prep.
4. Extensions for deepening skills and knowledge-base with engaging activities.

Common Core Assessments

• Develop strong historical thinking skills with reading and writing activities, crafted to correspond to the standards.
• Each booklet contains lessons for the 9 Common Core History/Social Studies Reading Standards, and 2 writing assignments using 2 of the 4 anchor Common Core History/Social Studies Writing Standards. These work perfectly as focused Common Core activities to supplement topics you already teach.

Components

Packs contain 16 or 24 booklets. Each booklet has Basic Level activities for middle school and Advanced Level activities for high school, plus suggested answers.

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1. Each activity lists which standards are covered.
2. Includes thorough explanations of what abilities and skills the standard is designed to measure.
3. Assessment is easy with answers provided for reading activities and examples of best responses provided for writing questions.
4. Reproducible student handouts provide primary sources along with in-depth source information to indicate historical context.