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Boyer, Tara L. – Social Studies, 2006
One of the best ways to enrich students' social studies experience is to include assignments in which students interact with social studies content and skills. In this article, the author explains how teachers can use writing exercises to encourage such interaction. She describes the following writing activities: (1) acrostics; (2) haiku; (3)…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Writing Exercises, Diaries

Simon, Linda – Social Studies, 1990
Maintains that in order to get quality engaging essays, students must be fully cognizant of what is expected of them. Discusses areas that need to be defined for students. Proposes four C's for designing assignments: clearness, completeness, conciseness, and candidness. (RW)
Descriptors: Assignments, Content Area Writing, Higher Education, Political Science