12 History structure strips are visual reminders for students who are struggling with essays, writing, primary and secondary source analysis, compare and contrast and more for middle school and high school grade students.

These simple tool yields BIG results and is perfect for struggling learners or advanced who just need a little support focusing on structure. You'll love this simple classroom tool and so will your students! Hadn't them out as laminated bookmarks or paper to be glued into workbooks for the exercise. See the improvement as I have seen in the quality of student work.

12 Structure strips include the following topics and points;

• Historical Essay Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Background context, thesis statement.
  • Body Paragraphs: Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link to thesis.
  • Conclusion: Sum up points, restate thesis, broader significance.

• Historical Narrative Structure Strip:

  • Setting: Time and place.
  • Characters: Important figures involved.
  • Main Events: Chronological order of events.
  • Outcome: Results or effects of the events.
  • Reflection: Why these events are significant in history.

• Cause and Effect Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Event to be analyzed.
  • Causes: Immediate and long-term causes.
  • Effects: Immediate and long-term effects.
  • Conclusion: Overall impact on society, culture, or history.

• Compare and Contrast Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Subjects to be compared.
  • Similarities: Key points of overlap or commonality.
  • Differences: Key points of divergence.
  • Conclusion: What can be learned from the comparison.

• Historical Argument Structure Strip:

  • Claim: State your main point.
  • Evidence: Provide historical evidence to support the claim.
  • Counterclaim: Consider opposing viewpoints.
  • Rebuttal: Explain why your initial claim stands strong.

• Historical Biography Strip:

  • Early Life: Birth, childhood, early experiences.
  • Achievements: Key contributions and events.
  • Challenges: Any obstacles faced and overcome.
  • Legacy: How they are remembered or their impact on history.

• Primary vs. Secondary Source Analysis Strip:

  • Source Identification: Type, author, date.
  • Purpose: Why was it created?
  • Content: What information does it provide?
  • Perspective/Bias: Any evident biases or viewpoints?
  • Reliability: Trustworthiness of the source.
  • Usefulness: Relevance to the topic of study.

• Historical Event Deep Dive Strip:

  • Prelude: Events leading up to the main event.
  • The Event: Detailed description.
  • Key Figures: Important individuals and their roles.
  • Aftermath: Consequences and repercussions.
  • Significance: Why is this event important in history?

• Historical Era Overview Strip:

  • Timeframe: Start and end dates.
  • Key Events: Major occurrences in chronological order.
  • Societal/Cultural Changes: Shifts in society or culture.
  • Technological/Scientific Advancements: Major innovations.
  • Legacy: Lasting impact on the world.

• Historical Debate Strip:

  • Position: One side of a historical debate.
  • Supporting Points: Reasons for this stance.
  • Opposing Position: The counter-argument.
  • Rebuttal: Response to the counter-argument.

Common Core Outcomes :

For Grades 6-8:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriclum Links
Chronology, terms and concepts

• Sequence historical events, developments and periods (ACHHS205) & (ACHHS148)
• Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS206) & (ACHHS149)

Analysis and use of resources

• Identify the origin and purpose of primary and secondary sources (ACHHS209) & (ACHHS152)
• Locate, compare, select and use information from a range of sources as evidence (ACHHS210) & (ACHHS153)
• Draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources (ACHHS211) & (ACHHS154)

Historical questions and research

• • Identify a range of questions about the past to inform a historical inquiry (ACHHS207) & (ACHHS150)
• • Identify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods (ACHHS208) & (ACHHS151)

Perspectives and interpretations

• • Identify and describe points of view, attitudes and values in primary and secondary sources (ACHHS212) & (ACHHS155)

Explanation and communication

• Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)
• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS214) & (ACHHS157)

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