Language And Literacy In Inquiry Based Science Classrooms Grades 3 8

Download or read book Language and Literacy in Inquiry-Based Science Classrooms, Grades 3-8 written by Zhihui Fang and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide helps teachers effectively integrate reading strategy instruction, language analysis, and trade books into inquiry-based science classrooms to promote content learning. Inspired by a middle school reading-science integration project, this book explores: The science reading connection and the function of inquiry in science education The challenges associated with science reading and classroom-based strategies for learning language and science The role of literature in the science curriculum How to develop a home science reading program