Have students write a first draft of their historical summaries. Students have peer response groups on their first drafts within their writing circles. Students write second drafts of historical summaries. Teacher conferences are held with each student. Challenge students to ask specific questions about their pieces and teachers are able to keep students on the right track to a final draft.
Students are to write third and final draft of historical summaries.
Hold a class meeting and discuss the presentation of the historical summaries. Invite students to present one of the three topics they researched to the class in any matter that may be relevant. Give the students a list of ideas for presentation. Encourage them to be creative and develop an original presentation. Hold a publishing day and invite parents to attend the celebration of students work.