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Book Synopsis: Engage your students in scientific thinking across disciplines! Did 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. The 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:
- A discussion of how to use science to develop essential 21st century skills
- Instructional routines that help students become better writers
- Useful strategies for using complex scientific texts in the classroom
- Tools to monitor student progress through formative assessment
- Tips for high-stakes test preparation
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Your students deserve the best education possible, and that means equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in science. Introducing "Reading and Writing in Science: Tools to Develop Disciplinary Literacy," the ultimate resource to engage your students in scientific thinking across disciplines. This updated edition takes the new science standards and seamlessly blends them with literacy expectations, providing you with strategies and ideas that you can implement immediately.
Did you know that scientists spend more than half of their time reading and writing? By making your students science literate, they will be able to analyze, present, and defend data both orally and in writing. With this book, your students will not only excel academically, but they will also develop essential 21st-century skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
One of the key features of this book is the instructional routines that help students become better writers. With practical strategies, you can guide your students in improving their writing skills in a scientific context. Additionally, this book provides useful strategies for using complex scientific texts in the classroom, allowing students to engage with real scientific literature and develop a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.
Furthermore, "Reading and Writing in Science" offers tools to monitor student progress through formative assessment. With these tools, you can easily track your students' growth, identify areas of improvement, and provide targeted support to ensure their success. And for high-stakes tests, this book also includes tips for test preparation, ensuring that your students are well-prepared and confident when it comes to demonstrating their knowledge.
Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for science educators. Take your students' learning to the next level and unlock their full potential with "Reading and Writing in Science: Tools to Develop Disciplinary Literacy." Click here to order your copy now.
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