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Writing in Social Studies

Once upon a time, when citizens were upset, they would “write a strongly worded letter.” These days, they more likely write a strongly worded email or social media post. In any of these forms, writing is powerful. It can help you think through your own ideas about a historic or current event. It can also help you express your ideas to others.

This chapter will help you write a current events report and also a response to a document-based question. At the end of the chapter, you’ll discover other social studies forms and subjects for your writing.