by: Jennie Schwab
The aim of this article is to capture young writers’ attention by taking a journey back in time to study the evolution of written communication. Lessons begin with the markings of prehistoric people and continue to modern day technology. Teachings provide a hands-on, impressionistic, experience including a writing sample from each time period.
Website for Social Studies and the Young Learner publication: https://www.socialstudies.org/publications/ssyl
Co-authored with Steve Lapham: Four Examples from the History of Writing: Try It! (pullout section for teachers to copy – giving them a History of Writing lesson!