1. Kindergarten through Grade 3 Chris Hayes, 2nd grade at Westergard Elementary Aaron Grossman, 4th grade at Huffaker Elementary K-3 DBQ? Writing Opportunities for Our Youngest Students Global Neutral 01001a Global Warm Neutral d3d1c8 Global Accent On Dark ffbf00 Global Accent on Light ff9800 Global Accent Alt 97c410 ELA - Coral ff5147 Math 009f93 Leadership 7872bf NNCSS 2016

2. Participants will understand how reading, writing, and background knowledge can be improved through the integration of knowledge of words and the world using social studies content by exploring the essential question: How can teachers use social studies materials and instruction to support the CCSS? Today’s Session Goals and Purpose NNCSS 2016

3. I.Make direct links between the ELA shifts and the standards with instructional practices and materials in social studies II.Engage in guided practice opportunities to showcase the instructional moves and student learning involved in a DBQ Agenda NNCSS 2016

4. A growth mindset isn’t just about effort. Perhaps the most common misconception is simply equating the growth mindset with effort. Certainly, effort is key for students’ achievement, but it’s not the only thing. Students need to try new strategies and seek input from others when they’re stuck. They need this repertoire of approaches—not just sheer effort—to learn and improve. NNCSS 2016

5. Shifts of Instruction and Social Studies Focus Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction and informational texts Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary Close Reading with Text Dependent Questions Argumentative Writing Reading and writing grounded in evidence from text Document Based Questions Research Based Discussion Methods NNCSS 2016

6. The Vertical Alignment K-3 DBQs matched to Core Knowledge 4 th Grade OUTs matched to Nevada State History 5 th Grade We The People matched to US History 6-8 DBQs HS includes AP coursework, US History, Government and World History NNCSS 2016

7. SBAC Alignment “Nearly all reading items align to the reading standards requiring close reading, the understanding of central ideas, and use of direct textual evidence in support of a conclusion, generalization, or inference.” NNCSS 2016

8. Democratizing a strategy once reserved for AP high school students Focus on historical thinking skills Independent, small group, whole class Reading, discussion, writing DBQ Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8MlNzi1s_khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8MlNzi1s_k Document Based Questions NNCSS 2016 Focus Question: Base on information in the video, how can a DBQ help democratize your classroom?

9. All students (even primary grades) can do Document Based Questions (DBQs). If AP students can do this work, and other students even in upper elementary can do this work, why not primary students? DBQs Across Grade Levels NNCSS 2016

10. Inspired by the work of a Title 1 District in Atlanta, Georgia Starting with Core Knowledge Domains in order to collect data from multiple sites using the same DBQs WCSD teacher created materials (with guidance from C&I) Can be used for any content literacy unit To build historical thinking and literacy skills so that students have the appropriate skills in later grades Building more DBQs in the coming months Living and changing resources DBQs for Grades K-3 NNCSS 2016

11. Please engage as a learner in the opportunities we provide through these resources. In other words, do the work to learn the work. Write all over your materials! All documents are available electronically. Learning By Doing NNCSS 2016

12. Look carefully at the map. What countries are labeled on the map? What do you think these dotted lines represent? What do the ships represent? How does this document help to explain a reason why the War of 1812 began? Another Grade 2 DBQ – The War of 1812 NNCSS 2016

13. Another Grade 2 DBQ – The War of 1812 NNCSS 2016

14. Another Grade 2 DBQ – The War of 1812 NNCSS 2016

15. Another Grade 2 DBQ – The War of 1812 NNCSS 2016

16. Another Grade 2 DBQ – The War of 1812 NNCSS 2016

17. Another Grade 2 DBQ – The War of 1812 NNCSS 2016

18. Students respond orally to a partner and to the class to the following: Look carefully at Document A. List as many details as you can from this image. Now look carefully at Document B. What do you see in this image? What colonial job do these two pictures represent? What tool(s) is the person using to do the job? Writing Opportunity: What colonial job is shown in these pictures, and what tools are used? Why is this an important job? A Kindergarten DBQ NNCSS 2016

19. The Civil War DBQ: Who were the heroes? Work through the documents. Choose your hero and be prepared to argue with evidence. If time, begin writing – what is required of the students? How can you support their work?

20. How do these resources align to the standards and shifts? NNCSS 2016

21. Shifts of Instruction and Social Studies Focus Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction and informational texts Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary Close Reading with Text Dependent Questions Argumentative Writing Reading and writing grounded in evidence from text Document Based Questions Research Based Discussion Methods NNCSS 2016

22. Share one question you have about the resources and the instructional moves required for DBQs. NNCSS 2016

23. Keep one essential question in mind All questions can be answered using the document Students work together in small groups/partners with the documents Written piece is independent (with scaffolding and supports as needed) Supporting Students with DBQs NNCSS 2016

24. www.63000resources.com Resources for the Common Core NNCSS 2016

25. www.projecttahoe.org Resources for the Common Core NNCSS 2016