Document-Based Assessment Activities

Today's students need to know how to evaluate sources and use evidence to support their conclusions. This K-12 resource for teachers provides instructional support as well as a variety of learning opportunities for students.

Through the activities in this book, students will ask and answer compelling questions, analyze primary sources, approach learning through an inquiry lens, and hone their historical thinking skills. Highlights include:

• The lessons teach skills and strategies for analyzing historical documents, partnered with document-based assessments
• Graphic organizer templates help students structure their analyses
• Prepares students for standardized tests and engages students with inquiry
• The scaffolded approach to teaching analysis skills can be applied across grades K-12

Jody Smith, M.A., has worked for over 30 years in education, as both as classroom teacher and more recently as an instructional coach for kindergarten through second grade teachers. She supports teachers in understanding why and how to implement the science of reading in their literacy instruction. In addition, Jody develops curriculum and has authored a wide range of resources that translate educational research into practical classroom strategies, including What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood.

Jodene L. Smith, M.A., has worked for over 30 years in education, as both as classroom teacher and more recently as an instructional coach for kindergarten through second grade teachers. She supports teachers in understanding why and how to implement the science of reading in their literacy instruction. In addition, Jodene develops curriculum and has authored a wide range of resources that translate educational research into practical classroom strategies, including What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood.