Group A2 Social Studies

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Chapter 1
The Problem

In which ways do students struggle with literacy in your content area?

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Chapter 2
Pedagogical Supports

What pedagogical supports are already in place to help you solve the problem?

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Teachers need to model to the students Teachers need to model
the correct way to interact and gain comprehension strategies
understanding which leads to that will lead to interaction
comprehension. Students must be with the text, individual
approached as individuals with perspectives, and a sense
entertaining and relevant information to of inquiry for learning in an
give them a sense of inquiry and embrace entertaining way.
learning.

Chapter 3
Digital Supports

What tools are available as supports to help you solve the problem?

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Tools for Social Studies Texts NewsELA: you can
Rewordify: puts it into simpler words for the students take the level up and
and also teaches vocabulary. down for the
students. You can
Actively Learn: You can enter notes on one
enter text into the level and allow the
article and enter students to test on
questions and notes. another where they
are comfortable.

Chapter 4
Opportunities

What opportunities are presented by the problem?

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