Using LoC TPS Research Guides to Investigate Historical Events that Helped Shape American Literature
Baltimore, Maryland. Maryland United States Baltimore, 2012. September. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2013646466/.
This workshop is designed to provide participants with access to the LoC online collections to facilitate strategies on the use of research guides and historical events as primary sources to create lesson plans and materials that help develop ESL competencies and researching skills.
Introductory Webinar
Script LEAP 6
Introduction to Using Library of Congress Research Guides
Access professional development resources including syllabi, agendas, and workshop presentations designed to support educators in enhancing their teaching practice, deepening content knowledge, and implementing effective instructional strategies.
Access thoughtfully crafted lesson plans that guide teachers in using primary sources from the Library of Congress to develop students’ English competencies, critical thinking, and research skills through authentic historical documents, photos, newspapers, posters, music, biography, maps, and more.
Find supplementary materials such as presentations, rubrics, worksheets, handouts, and graphic organizers to support and enrich classroom instruction.