Teaching Social Studies to ELLs

What are some ways to scaffold social studies instruction for ELLs?

• Graphic organizers

• visuals

• discussions

• word walls

Which is NOT one of the four main disciplines of social studies?

• Psychology

• economics

• history

• civics

What is one thing that is lacking in Social Studies education for ELLs?

• Assessing civic assets

• Thinking in multiple perspectives

• certain content areas

• Engaging in historical thinking

Educators should exercise student voice, written and spokesn

• True

• False

Classroom instruction should promote what?

• academic success

• cultural competence

• prior knowledge

• critical conciousness