Linking Science and Literacy in the K-8 Classroom

by Douglas, Rowena; Klentschy, Michael P.; Worth, Karen; Binder, Wendy

• ISBN13: 9781933531014
• ISBN10: 1933531010
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: Natl Science Teachers Assn

Table of Contents

About the Editors	ix
Introduction	xi
Karen Worth
Section 1: Linking Science and Literacy in the Classroom
Visions of Inquiry: Science	3	(40)
Hubert M. Dyasi
Case Stories Introduction	17	(2)
Wendy Binder
Case Story A: On Beyond Ordinary (Swansea, South Carolina)	19	(12)
Section 2: Science and Oral Discourse
Case Story B: Powering Oral Language With the Fuel of Science (Redwood City, California)	31	(12)
Talk in the Science Classroom: Looking at What Students and Teachers Need to Know and Be Able to Do	43	(52)
Jeffrey Winokur
Karen Worth
Section 3: Science and Writing
Case Story C: One Teacher's Rocky Road to Writing in Science (Tucson, Arizona)	61	(14)
Case Story D: Writing and Science: The Perfect Chemistry (Seattle, Washington)	75	(20)
Young Children's Own Illustrated Information Books: Making Sense in Science Through Words and Pictures	95	(22)
Maria Varelas
Christine C. Pappas
Using the Science Writing Heuristic to Promote Understanding of Science Conceptual Knowledge in Middle School	117	(10)
Brian Hand
Comprehension Strategies and the Scientist's Notebook: Keys to Assessing Student Understanding	127	(22)
Ronald D. DeFronzo
Writing to Learn: Science Notebooks, a Valuable Tool to Support Nonfiction Modes/Genres of Writing	149	(14)
Marleen Kotelman
Toni Saccani
Joan Gilbert
Supporting Middle School Students in Developing Scientific Explanations	163	(58)
LeeAnn M. Sutherland
Katherine L. McNeill
Joseph S. Krajcik
Kalonda Colson
Section 4: Science and Reading
Case Story E: ``Is This Science or Reading, Mrs. Heying?'' (Garnavillo, Iowa)	185	(22)
Case Story F: Treasures From Home (Tenafly, New Jersey)	207	(14)
Reading and Writing in the Service of Inquiry-Based Science	221	(24)
Gina N. Cervetti
P. David Pearson
Marco A. Bravo
Jacqueline Barber
Constructing Science-Literacy Workshops: The Journey From Powerful Ideas to Classroom Practice	245	(16)
Joan Armon
Linda Morris
Developing Scientific Literacy Through the Use of Literacy Teaching Strategies	261	(44)
Section 5: Science, Literacy, and Culture
Case Story G: Una Jornada de Aprendizaje Valiosa Para Compartir (A Learning Journey Worth Sharing Out) (Anaheim, California)	289	(16)
Using Diversity as a Strength in the Science Classroom: The Benefits of Science Talk	305	(16)
Ann S. Rosebery
Josiane Hudicourt-Barnes
English Language Development and the Science-Literacy Connection	321	(38)
Mercedes Duron-Flores
Elena Maciel
Section 6: Implementation and Policy Issues
Case Story H: Taking Literacy Integration out of the Closet (Middletown, Rhode Island)	337	(14)
Case Story I: Planting Seeds One at a Time (Timonium, Maryland)	351	(8)
Professional Development and Strategic Leadership to Support Effective Integration of Science and Literacy	359	(14)
Iris Weiss
Science Education in a No Child Left Behind, Standards-Based World	373	(18)
Michael P. Klentschy
Science IDEAS: Making the Case for Integrating Reading and Writing in Elementary Science as a Key Element in School Reform	391	(16)
Nancy R. Romance
Michael R. Vitale
The Administrator's Role in Supporting Science and Literacy in Classrooms	407	(20)
Michael P. Klentschy
Patricia M. Maruca
Contributors	427	(4)
Index	431