Social Studies: Informational Text [Paperback]

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, theyre much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the events that lead to the American Revolution.?With a visually appealing layout, this ESL book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.Students will learn about the American Revolution with this Spanish primary source reader. It examines the ways England tried to control the colonists, how the colonies pushed back, and the brewing revolution.

Jennifer Priorhas written over 100 educational books for teachers and children, covering literacy, language arts, social studies, and early childhood education. Her instructional resources include Focused Reading Intervention, Targeted Reading Intervention, Exploring Nonfiction, Exploring Writing, and Write Time for Kids®, as well as her textbooksFamily Involvement in Early Childhood Education: Research into PracticeandEnvironmental Print in the Classroom: Meaningful Connections for Learning to Read.
For students, she has authored children’s informational books such asAmerica’s Natural Landmarks,Rocky Mountain States, andPolar Regions Through Time, along with science and social studies titles in partnership with TIME?for Kids® and recent works likeOur Grand Canyon.
Jennifer’s books combine classroom-tested strategies with engaging, real-world connections. She is a former classroomlS=