Texas Education Service Centers
The Texas regional social studies leaders and OER Project believe that teachers are the key to providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead our country into the future. In that spirit, Texas regional social studies leaders and OER Project are collaborating on a series of workshops for teachers who are looking to add a few new tools to their toolbox. Developing students’ skills in any social studies classroom is imperative to understanding the content. These sessions will dive deep into a particular skill and leave you with ideas and tools that can be implemented immediately in your classroom. Members of the OER Project team will work with Texas social studies leaders to design each session with your needs in mind. We are excited to begin this partnership and look forward to learning together throughout the school year.
Session 2: Amping Up Argumentative Writing: Making Strong Claims – October 19, 2022, 5 to 6:00 p.m. CT
What should we believe? How do we know that what we are reading is a reliable source? To create a solid argumentative writing piece, learners must understand how to develop worthwhile claims. We delve into the world of making and testing claims with students as they begin the writing process. Come along and learn how a few engaging claim testing activities can serve as a springboard for your student’s writing.
