In this interactive session, participants will explore strategies for guiding students through document analysis to support evidence-based writing aligned with the 8th Grade Georgia Standards of Excellence. Educators will engage with primary and secondary sources related to Indian removal in Georgia and learn scaffolds that help students craft clear, text-based arguments. Leave with practical tools to strengthen historical thinking and writing in your classroom.
This professional learning session will explore how to implement the AVID Quick Writes strategy in the Georgia Studies classroom to promote critical thinking, reflection, and content mastery. Participants will learn how to use Quick Writes effectively to engage students in analyzing historical events, examining political decisions, and evaluating social and economic impacts across Georgia’s history. The session will include practical examples, adaptable prompts, and tips for integrating Quick Writes into daily instruction.
In this interactive session, participants will explore strategies for guiding students through document analysis to support evidence-based writing aligned with the 8th Grade Georgia Standards of Excellence. Educators will engage with primary and secondary sources related to Indian removal in Georgia and learn scaffolds that help students craft clear, text-based arguments. Leave with practical tools to strengthen historical thinking and writing in your classroom.
Join us for an engaging session that explores strategies to boost literacy and vocabulary in Georgia Studies. This presentation will focus on the use of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) frameworks and effective writing techniques to deepen students' understanding of social studies content. Attendees will learn practical approaches to integrate CER into their curriculum, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
