Standards in Sync: Bridging Social Studies & ELA for Student Success

In this episode, Lindsay Simpson, Janelle Freer, Sarah Cartmill, and Alex Freer explore how aligning ELA and Social Studies standards can enhance student learning. They discuss shared skills like argument writing, source evaluation, and vocabulary development, emphasizing the importance of cross-disciplinary literacy. Practical strategies and tools—like the Bookmark Tool and “Because, But, So”—are highlighted to help teachers support critical thinking and evidence-based writing across content areas. In addition, Alex Freer shares resources available through Learning Resources that teachers and students can utilize to support this work in their instruction.

Thank you to today's guests!

Alex Freer – Digital Resources and Technology Coordinator

Janelle Freer- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development

Sarah Cartmill- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development

Lindsay Simpson- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development

Resources From Today's Episode

• Insignia to Kids Discover/Castle Learning

• Login questions: contact Alex Freer

• • The Bookmark Tool

  • ELA Standards

  • Social Studies Standards

  • Writing revolution

  • ExplicitInstruction.org

  • Partner work

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