Strategies to support reading and writing in your Science classroom
Module Description:
Welcome to this month's self-paced module on Strategies to support reading and writing in your Science classroom. Reading and writing are such essential skills for all students and require teachers in all disciplines to provide opportunities and lessons on how to read and write. In this module you will read about strategies for reading and writing that are specific to a science classroom, explore exemplars of lab reports, and learn about strategies on how to deal with science vocabulary, a major hurdle for students accessing the reading of Science text and information.
Topics Addressed:
Different ways to incorporate reading into your Science classroom
Pre-reading strategies
Reading strategies to use while students are reading
After reading strategies
Strategies to deal with Science vocabulary
Writing activities including Lab Reports and expository writing
Immediate Application for the Classroom:
Teachers will have tools and knowledge when asking students to complete a lab report
Teachers will provide more opportunities for students to read and write in their science classrooms
Students and teachers use specific strategies and templates to support writing and vocabulary