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Language and Literacy in Inquiry-Based Science Classrooms, Grade 3-8


By: Zhihui Fang, Linda Lamme, and Rose M. Pringle

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Type of Product:Acquired Book
Publication Date:9/1/2010
Pages:176
Stock Number:PA013X
ISBN:978-14129-8842-1
Grade Level:Elementary School, Middle School


Description

Boost students’ understanding of science with literacy strategies!

Research has long supported the positive effects of integrating literacy practices into the science curriculum; now this helpful and timely resource offers science educators effective strategies that they can implement immediately. Teachers of students in Grades 3–8 will find innovative ideas—aligned with national science education standards—for incorporating language analysis and science literature into inquiry-based science classrooms. Included are activities as well as sample lessons to help students:

• Read and comprehend science texts
• Find related resources to explore particular interests
• Build their science vocabulary
• Write to learn science concepts

This volume is valuable for teachers, leaders of professional development workshops, institutes, topical seminars in science and literacy, science and reading methods courses and study groups.


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Additional Info

Science Discipline: (mouse over for full classification)
Communicating
Scientific habits of mind
Intended User Role:Curriculum Supervisor, Elementary-Level Educator, Middle-Level Educator, Professional Development Provider, Teacher
Educational Issues:Achievement, Assessment of students, Classroom management, Inquiry learning, Instructional materials, Interdisciplinary, Professional development, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies

Contents

Foreword by Sandy Abell
Acknowledgments
About the Authors

1. Teaching Science as Inquiry

Inquiry-Based Science
Language and Literacy in Inquiry-Based Science
Overview of This Book

2. The Challenges of Science Reading

What Does it Take to Comprehend a Text?
Linguistic Challenges of Science Reading
Conclusion

3. Using Trade Books to Support Science Inquiry

Why Read Trade Books in Science?
Award-Winning Science Trade Books
Becoming Familiar With the Format of Science Trade Books
Using Trade Books to Empower Science Learning
Conclusion

4. Learning Language, Learning Science

Building a Language-Rich Science Curriculum
Developing Vocabulary Knowledge
Learning About Nouns
Disentangling Discourse
Conclusion

5. Scaffolding Reading Through Strategy Instruction

Reading Strategy Instruction and Text Comprehension
Reading Strategy Instruction in Action: A Vignette
Bootstapping Comprehension: Activating and Integrating Prior Knowledge
Monitoring Comprehension: Promoting Thinking During Reading
Consolidating Comprehension: Organizing Information From Text
Principles and Practice of Reading Strategy Instruction in Science
Conclusion

6. Learning to Write and Writing to Learn in Science

Why Write in Science?
Learning to Write Scientifically
Writing to Learn in Science: An Instructional Framework
Implementing the Writing-to-Learn-Science Instructional Model
Classroom Activities That Promote Writing to Learn Science
Conclusion

References
Index


National Standards Correlation

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  • Science as Inquiry
    • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • Communicate investigations and explanations.
      • Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations.
  • Process Standards for Professional Development
    • Research-Based
      • Connect and integrate all pertinent aspects of science and science education. (NSES)
    • Design
      • Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (NSDC)
    • Learning
      • Incorporate ongoing reflection on the process and outcomes of understanding science through inquiry. (NSES)
  • Teaching Standards
    • Teachers of science plan an inquiry-based science program for their students.
      • Select teaching and assessment strategies that support the development of student understanding and nurture a community of science learners.
    • Teachers provide students with the time, space, and resources needed to learn science.
      • Create a setting for student work that is flexible and supportive of science inquiry.


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