Teacher friends, teaching literacy skills in your history and social studies classes can sound daunting but I have a true reading and writing strategy that can really change your teaching life for ever. In education, we are constantly on the lookout for effective ways to help our students think critically, understand texts deeply, and communicate […]
Month: September 2023
DBQ – Unraveling the Past: Understanding the Document-Based Question
In the realm of history and social studies education, the Document-Based Question, commonly known as DBQ, reigns as a powerful and widely used assessment tool. DBQs challenge students to analyze historical documents, such as primary sources, maps, charts, and images, in order to construct a well-reasoned and evidence-based argument. In this comprehensive guide, we will […]