Reading and writing in science : tools to develop disciplinary literacy /: tools to develop disciplinary literacy. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Maria C. Grant, Douglas Fisher.
• Other Names: Grant, Maria C; Fisher, Douglas, 1965-; Fisher, Douglas
• Contents: Introduction; New to This Edition; About the Authors; 1. Teaching Students to Think Like Scientists; How Well Are U.S. Students Doing in Science?; What Foundations Do We Need to Have in Place?; What Are the Features of Purposeful Science Instruction?; What Do Real-World Scientists Do?; 2. Knowing and Using Scientific Language to Communicate Like a Scientist; Language Is the Foundation for Learning; Using Language in Science; Connecting the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards; Next Generation Science Standards Support the Precision of Language Use; Science Instruction; Assess to Instruct: Developing Knowledge and Language; Fostering Independent Word Learning in Science; Word Play Promotes Increased Vocabulary Knowledge; 3. Reading Like a Scientist; Connecting the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core State Standards; Features That Make Texts Complex; Teaching Students to Read Science Texts; Collaborative Conversations Support Learning and Sharing Scientific Language and Concepts; The Connection Between Vocabulary and Reading Success; Why Teach Reading in Science?; 4. Writing Like a Scientist; Connecting the Common Core State Writing Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards; Writing Like a Scientist Is Different; WebQuest: Collecting Data for Writing; Writing Frames: Scaffolds for Scientific Writing; Teaching Scientific Phrasing; Writing Formats in Science; Writing Well-Supported Arguments; Why Learn to Write Like a Scientist?; 5. Assessing Student Learning in Science; The Purpose of Assessment in Science; Using Assessment Information; Identifying Literacy-Language Strengths and Needs; Creating Science Assessments; Final Thoughts About Assessment; References; Index;
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (192 pages)
• Subjects: 507.1/2; Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Science -- Terminology -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Language arts -- Correlation with content subjects
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781483345666; 1483345661
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