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Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students Lesson PlanApplying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students Lesson Plan
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Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students

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What is a KWL chart? Here is a well thought-out lesson that has learners use KWL charts to gain historical perspective. Your class examines primary sources about historical events and identifies what they know, want to know, and, finally, what they learned about the chosen topic.  Consider having them write a summary paragraph after completing their chart. 

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primary source analysis, primary sources, critical thinking, textual evidence, evidence

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critical thinking skills, historical perspectives, kwl guides, primary source analysis, Informational Text, textual evidence, w.2.8, social studies
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2nd - 7th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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