Reading and Writing in Science: Tools to Develop Disciplinary Literacy - Brossura

Grant, Maria C.

 
9781483345680: Reading and Writing in Science: Tools to Develop Disciplinary Literacy
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ISBN 10: 1483345688 ISBN 13: 9781483345680
Casa editrice: Corwin, 2015

Sinossi

 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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Informazioni sugli autori

Maria C. Grant is a professor in the Department of Secondary Education at California State University Fullerton and a classroom teacher at Health Sciences High & Middle College. She works with both preservice and veteran teachers in the credential and graduate programs. Her work includes research and publications in the area of literacy integration into content areas, with a central focus on science education. In addition to her efforts at the university, Grant′s experience includes over 19 years of teaching in high school science classrooms. She has taught physics, oceanography, coordinated science, chemistry, and earth science. Additionally, she has acted as a leader in curriculum development and professional development at both the school and district levels. Her current efforts include professional development work centered on formative assessment.

Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High. Previously, Doug was an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. He is the recipient of an International Reading Association William S. Grey citation of merit and an Exemplary Leader award from the Conference on English Leadership of NCTE. He has published numerous articles on teaching and learning as well as books such as The Teacher Clarity Playbook, PLC+, Visible Learning for Literacy, Comprehension: The Skill, Will, and Thrill of Reading, How Tutoring Works, and most recently, How Learning Works. Doug loves being an educator and hopes to share that passion with others.   



Diane Lapp, EdD, is a Distinguished Professor of Education at San Diego State University, where her research and instruction focuses on issues related to struggling readers and writers, their families, and their teachers. An instructional coach at the Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, she has recently returned to the classroom to teach sixth-grade English and Earth Science. Dr. Lapp is also a member of both the California and International Reading Halls of Fame for her dedication to reading instruction.

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Editore
Corwin
Data di pubblicazione
2015
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
1483345688
ISBN 13 
9781483345680
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
2
Numero di pagine
192
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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