Women in Modern World History

Module Information

• Grade band: 9-10
• Readability level: Lexile Level 1320L
• Focus Standard:
  WHST.9-10.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
  2a Write informative/ explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
  2b Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
  2c Use varied transitions and sentence structures to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
  2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.
  2e Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
  2f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

• Topic: Women in Modern World History
• Completion time: 80-90 minutes (Please note that in order to address the writing standards, the module is particularly intensive with regard to readings and activities and may require a longer completion time.)
• Vocabulary: Visit the Glossary page or click on words highlighted within the module for a narrated definition.