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Civic Literacy Through Curriculum Drama, Grades 6-12

Make social studies accessible, relevant, and engaging with standards-based curriculum drama!

Curriculum drama is a student-centered, inquiry-based teaching method in which the teacher facilitates dramatic exercises that produce deep knowledge and understanding. Students research and take on the roles of senators, judges, lawyers, campaign managers, lobbyists, and more. Aligned to National Council for the Social Studies standards, this hands-on guide features: 

  • Step-by-step guidelines for constructing curriculum dramas such as mock trials, classroom senates, and political campaigns
  • Sample dramas, student voices, and activity sheets
  • An extensive, detailed example to show what curriculum drama looks and sounds like in the classroom 

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Product Details
  • Grade Level: 6-12
  • ISBN: 9781412939294
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2008
  • Page Count: 200
  • Publication date: December 10, 2008
Price: $39.95
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"Offers educators a powerful method for making learning essential to students' experience. Once they enter a curriculum drama, students become actors in a dynamic world that engages them intellectually, emotionally, and intuitively. They must sharpen their thinking, communicate effectively, and write and speak persuasively to be part of the action. Franklin is an imaginative and thoughtful guide taking teachers and students into the fertile territory of history brought to life."
—Judith Ghinger, Early College Liaison
The City College of New York

Make social studies accessible, relevant, and engaging with standards-based curriculum drama!

Curriculum drama is a student-centered, inquiry-based teaching method in which the teacher facilitates dramatic activities that engage students' interest and imagination, develop critical thinking skills, and promote collaboration.

Civic Literacy Through Curriculum Drama, Grades 6–12 shows educators how to provide rigorous and innovative opportunities for students to experience the social studies curriculum firsthand, from mock trials to classroom senates to political campaigns. Rooted in constructivism, these realistic experiences develop deep knowledge and understanding as students research and take on the roles of senators, judges, lawyers, campaign managers, lobbyists, and political activists. Aligned to National Council for the Social Studies standards, this field-tested, hands-on guide features:

  • Step-by-step guidelines for constructing curriculum dramas based on historical cases, current events, and the legislative process
  • Sample dramas, student voices, and activity sheets to help teachers get started
  • An extensive, detailed example showing what curriculum drama looks and sounds like in the classroom

Transform civics instruction into a dynamic, student-driven discourse that will help your students become informed, critically minded, socially conscious citizens.


Key features

  • Inquiry learning, curriculum drama, and constructivist teaching methods for the social studies classroom.
  • Aligns with curriculum standards and assessments as defined by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS).
  • Provides for multiple points of entry in lessons and units.
  • Enhances peer collaboration as well as individual learning.
  • Encourages critical thinking, cooperative learning, and emotional intelligence/character education. 
  • Features sample dramas, resources, and step-by-step guidelines for constructing curriculum dramas.     
Author(s)

Author(s)

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Catherine A. Franklin

Catherine A. Franklin is an assistant professor in the School of Education at The City College of the City University of New York. She teaches social studies education to both undergraduates and graduates. She began her career by teaching in schools around the world (e.g., Colombia, Japan). In New York City, she was a middle school classroom teacher for over ten years. Along with teaching social studies, literature, and writing to eighth-grade students, she worked as a cooperating teacher for student teachers who were placed in her classroom. She earned her EdD at Teachers College, Columbia University in the Curriculum and Teaching Department and her MA in international education from Lesley University. She consults on social studies education and curriculum design.
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Author


1. Curriculum Drama: An Engaging Approach to Social Studies

Understanding Curriculum Drama

Using Curriculum Drama to Meet Standards

Emerging From Educational Drama

Summary

What’s Next?

2. Constructing Curriculum Drama: Exploring Its Structure

The Inner Workings of Curriculum Drama

Using a Blueprint

Setting the Stage

Multiple Entry Points

Summary

What’s Next?

3. Becoming a Senator: Setting the Stage

Starting With a Blueprint: U.S. Constitution

Setting the Stage

Selecting States for the Classroom Senate

Recognizing the Senators: An Event

Researching the States in in the Classroom Senate

Researching U.S. Senators

Summary

What’s Next?

4. Political Parties: Building Belief

Consulting With a Blueprint: U.S. Senate

Setting the Stage

Creating Political Affiliations

Recognizing Political Groups: An Event

Constructing a Political Agenda

Classroom Dilemma: Encountering Disbelief

Summary

What’s Next?

5. Holding an Election: Engaging in Multiple Entry Points

Setting the Stage

Electing Leaders Within the Party

Consulting With a Blueprint - President Pro Tempore

Thinking Strategically

Secret Ballot Election: An Event

Classroom Dilemma: Breaking Too Soon From an Event

Summary

What's Next?

6. Current Events: Doing Legislative Work

Setting the Stage

Consulting With a Blueprint and Constructing Legislation

Introducing Legislation: An Event

Appraising Legislation

Engaging in Committee Work

Classroom Dilemma: Discord in Small Group Work

Curriculum Drama in Action: Committee Work

Summary

What’s Next?

7. Constructing a Hearing: Appraising Witness Testimony

Prioritizing Legislation

Setting the Stage

Witness Testimony: An Event

Curriculum Drama in Action: Witness Testimony

Classroom Dilemma: Rupture of Credibility

Summary

What’s Next?

8. Constructing a Debate: Taking Legislative Action

Committee Decision

Setting the Stage

Senate Debate: An Event

Curriculum Drama in Action: Senate Debate

Classroom Dilemma: Going Along With Student Decisions

Summary

What’s Next?

9. Constructing Curriculum Drama in Other Contexts

Current Events: World Summit on Peace

History: Should Women Vote?

Law: A Criminal Trial

Concluding Words: Letting the World In

Glossary


Resources


A. Oath of Office

B. Research Guidelines: State Report

C. Research Guidelines: Getting to Know a U.S. Senator

D. Activity: Determining Political Affiliations

E. List of Senators in a Classroom Senate

F. Activity: Working on a Political Platform

G. Activity: Creating Legislation

H. Committee Tasks

I. Classroom Legislation: S 125, “Clean Air”

J. Classroom Legislation: S 121, “Reducing Crime”

K. Testimony: Dr. Van Schick

L. Testimony: Mr. Will Cart

M. Activity: Constructing an Amendment

N. Excerpts From a Debaters’ Handbook

References


Index


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