A basic skills model is presented which stresses the skills of writing, reading, study, and research for elementary school pupils. The model focuses on lesson background, the purpose of the reading, independent reading, follow-up discussion, developing related skills, and extending and applying ideas. A lesson about the 1910 British expedition to…

Describes four lessons for teaching chronological skill concepts in secondary world history courses. Objectives and teaching methods are provided for each lesson. (RM)

This exercise shows how to turn the expository treatment of a topic or event into a mystery or puzzling situation that students are asked to solve. Once a puzzle is presented, students may pose only questions that can be answered yes or no. Three sample lessons are included to illustrate the process. (JDH)

Addresses the question of which basics to teach in the social studies and how to find time to teach basics as well as everything else required in the curriculum. Gives practical hints on ways to integrate basics into conventional social studies objectives. (Author/AV)

Presents a two-day lesson integrating the basic skills of reading, writing, and critical thinking with social studies content at the secondary level. The lesson on indentured servitude in colonial America requires students to list information they have gathered, write a main idea, and then write a well-structured paragraph based on prewriting…