Reading, Writing & Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Gr 6-12

Combine literacy and inquiry-based instruction to advance student achievement in science! Integrating reading and writing with inquiry in the science classroom can present a challenge for teachers who may be concerned about how to strengthen their students' literacy skills while effectively and memorably teaching science content. In this timely resource, the authors demonstrate how nurturing strong communication skills can have a significant impact on student performance, and provide research-based strategies for successfully integrating literacy skills with science instruction. This book is packed with information about reading and writing pedagogy, science standards, adolescent and young adult literature, and powerful lesson design.