Report Card Comments & Phrases—Social Studies
Comments
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_______ demonstrates a solid understanding of social studies concepts at this grade level.
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_______ has worked hard in social studies this quarter. However, her progress has been slower than I would have liked. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
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_______ enjoys learning about and discussing current topics and events.
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At this point, _______ has successfully mastered the basic social studies concepts for this grade level.
- _______ has developed a strong knowledge of U.S./World history.
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_______ has struggled with tests and quizzes, especially history and geography. Please help _______ work on this before all tests and quizzes.
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_______ is having trouble with many of the basic skills in social studies. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
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_______ is able to easily relate history to current events and think critically about connections between them.
- _______ turns in thoughtful, well-researched papers and assignments.
- _______ has developed a strong knowledge of U.S./World/regional/local geography.
- _______ has struggled with memorizing and recalling important dates/events/concepts. Please help _______ work on this nightly.
- The quality of _______'s social studies homework is inconsistent. His/her grade would improve with more consistent effort on these assignments.
- _______ needs more practice on map skills.
- _______ is skilled at performing research with primary and secondary sources.
- _______ frequently helps classmates with concepts, not answers.
- _______ really enjoys learning about history makes extra effort to be attentive and focused in class.
- _______ is active in class discussions and group activities.

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Phrases
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_______ has difficulty retaining social studies concepts, vocabulary, and historical information.
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_______ understands and can identify basic social structures (communities, families, and jobs).
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_______ enjoys working with maps and learning about new places.
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_______ understands and uses basic social studies concepts and vocabulary to ____.
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_______ is still struggling with social studies tests and quizzes.
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_______ understands and can apply basic concepts of economics and commerce.
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_______ understands and applies math, science, and language arts concepts and skills in social studies class.
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_______ can perform basic research and apply learning to social studies assignments and activities.
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_______ can identify and name U.S./World/regional/local countries/capitals/cities/towns/landmarks on a map.
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_______ works well with other students to complete group social studies activities.
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_______ understands basic civics, government, and law concepts.
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_______ is beginning to memorize the _______.
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_______ has strong knowledge of U.S/World/regional/local history.
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_______ still needs strengthening in the concept of _______.
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_______ struggles with retaining and recalling dates, events, places, and other facts and figures.