Chapter 5. Post one. Social studies

Is it feasible to teach social studies the way Schmoker advocates when it is not assessed via TCAP? How much time would it really take to find the "30 or so" primary source documents nd write the formative and summtive assessments needed?

Chapter 4 post 4

What do you think about the reading list for Hobert Elem and the discussion of the teaching methods used?

Ch 4 post 3

Re discussion of english class requirements on pp 115-116: one of the strengths of the AP tests are that the AP courses must all cover the same pieces of literature, with some teacher choice for additional selections. Is this something that should be considered for younger students? This could eliminate basals and some teacher choice.