Resources to Meet the Needs of All Students in
Social Studies |
ConceptLinks®: Social Studies
Reading levels grades 2-5; Content grades 2-8+
- Standards-based social studies content integrated with language and literacy skills—correlated to the new NCSS Standards!
- Ideal for students reading on grade level in grades 2-5 and for students in grades 3-8+ who need extra support—including Special Ed and ELLs.
- Differentiated Student Books with spiraled social studies concepts make it easy to meet diverse student needs.
- Scaffolded lessons build background knowledge, academic vocabulary, and reading comprehension to help all students understand challenging concepts.
- Modules focus on foundational social studies concepts—geography, civics, financial literacy, globalization
- ResourceLinks Website allows teachers to customize instruction and assessment to meet their specific classroom objectives.
- Lesson extensions include Career Explorations and activities to connect social studies to students’ live
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Connect to Literacy |
Reading levels grades 2-5; Interest levels 2-8+ |
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- Short, engaging books on four high-interest social studies themes focus on the skills and strategies needed for critical thinking and effective reading.
- Students learn to connect targeted reading skills with reading strategies, language skills, graphic aids, and writing.
- Each social studies topic is presented in four leveled Student Books to support differentiated instruction.
Teach essential reading skills and strategies - click here for details |
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 Content Literacy Libraries
Reading levels grades 2-5, Guided reading levels J-V; Interest levels 2-8+
- Four standards-based social studies topics (geography, globalization, civics, financial literacy)
- Leveled texts for guided and independent reading
- Embedded reading comprehension strategies and language development
- Audio CDs promote fluency and academic vocabulary development
- Teacher’s Notes to support guided reading available online
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