Making Sense of History: Using High-Quality Literature and Hands-On Experiences to Build Content Knowledge

Zarnowski, Myra

ISBN 10: 0439667550 / ISBN 13: 9780439667555

Published by Theory and Practice, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Sense of History: Using High-Quality Literature and Hands-On Experiences to Build Content Knowledge
• Publisher: Theory and Practice
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0439667550
• ISBN 13: 9780439667555
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

For teachers interested in building reading skills and content knowledge simultaneously, this book is for them. Myra Zarnowski breaks the mold on traditional instruction by providing guidelines for building students’ understanding of and excitement for history. She demonstrates how to use high-quality literature and hands-on experiences to help students not only grasp the facts, but make sense of the facts. Loaded with book lists, step-by-step study units, and the work of real students, this book is just what teachers need to get students thinking, learning, and caring about the people and events of the past. For use with Grades 3 & Up.