{"product_id":"reading-and-writing-in-science-9781483345680","title":"Reading and Writing in Science","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngage your students in scientific thinking across disciplines!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDid you know that scientists spend more than half of their time reading and writing? Students who are science literate can analyze, present, and defend data  both orally and in writing. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe updated edition of this bestseller offers strategies to link the new science standards with literacy expectations and specific ideas you can put to work right away. Features include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003e A discussion of how to use science to develop essential 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century skills \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eInstructional routines that help students become better writers \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e Useful strategies for using complex scientific texts in the classroom \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eTools to monitor student progress through formative assessment \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen students are curious, they thrive. Give your students the strong base they need to create and sh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The authors of \u003c\/em\u003eReading and Writing in Science \u003cem\u003ebring together expertise in \u003c\/em\u003eNext Generation Science Standard\u003cem\u003es, English language arts, and excellent teaching methods to produce an eminently readable guide for the novice and experienced teacher. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeachers who wish to teach science while improving their students’ reading and writing skills will find a wealth of practical ideas in this volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe many practical ideas in this volume demonstrate that improving students’ skills in reading and writing can also improve their understanding and abilities in science.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Cary Sneider, Associate Research Professor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReading and Writing in Science \u003cem\u003eis a teacher friendly book that drew me in from the introduction to the end. Through real life scenarios combined with useful methods for instruction, it illustrates how science teachers can use language as a tool for teaching science.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Trina Allen, Science Content Specialist\u003cbr\u003eThe real strength of the book is the almost equal weighting given to the four strands of literacy; oral, aural, reading and writing. This provides a useful prompt for the reader to go beyond the obvious when incorporating a greater literacy focus into their curriculum. -- Kristy Turner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 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","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770099859799,"sku":"9781483345680","price":23.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781483345680.jpg?v=1758724213","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/reading-and-writing-in-science-9781483345680","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}