Student materials are available in print and interactive-digital, in English and transadapted Spanish, with read-aloud translations for 26 additional languages. Over 20 types of literacy tools are embedded at the point of use with further instructional support for teachers. Core instruction combines with these strategies to help student improve their literacy skills over time. Literacy and Experiential Learning Issues and Science lowers the linguistic burden for students by providing content through a variety of instruction. Robust tools further support literacy skills - all from within the core instruction. Students know when they are provided the "low level" reading and this causes increased frustration, lower self-confidence, and poorer performance. At Lab-Aids, we want students to be connected with their learning; therefore, literacy strategies are embedded with experiential learning to deepen student understanding. lab-aids.com/state
ORAL COMMUNICATION SYNTHESIZING CONCEPTS & VOCAB READING COMPREHENSION STUDENT WRITING SKILLS Anticipation Guide Listen, Stop, Write Reading Scientific Procedures Three-Level Reading Guide Writing Frames Writing a Formal Investigation Communicating Scientific Information Student Notebook Discussion Web Intra-act Oral Presentation Walking Debate Assessment: Group Interaction Categorization Activity Concept Map KWL Talking Drawing Venn Diagrams Embedded Literacy lab-aids.com/state
Every strategy is thoughtfully detailed for teachers, describing what it is and why/when to use it. Each unit provides a quick overview of where is literacy strategy is used, in addition to the point of use in the activity. Teacher Support L-1024-07 Watchavideoshowcasingsome oftheseliteracy strategies.
Students read a set of prompts before reading, and again after, to compare their initial ideas to the content. This strategy focuses the key content in the text, both for the initial reading, and the application. Reading Comprehension Watchavideoshowcasingsome oftheseliteracy strategies.
Several different Writing Frames are available to help students outline and guide their composition. Help students organize and deliver facts and clarify their understanding of scientific concepts. Writing Skills lab-aids.com/state
Oral Communication Tools to set expectations and provide feedback around group work. Communication starters promote positive group interaction. Watchavideoshowcasingsome oftheseliteracy strategies.
Talking Drawings allow students to communicate and compare previous knowledge to newly acquired concepts. Concept Synthesis & Vocabulary Interactive concept maps demonstrate student understanding of the connections between topics. lab-aids.com/state
Fillable, interactive notebook pages are provided in both Word and Google documents. Science notebooking models how scientists work and reinforces science learning and literacy skills. Notebooking Watchavideoshowcasingsome oftheseliteracy strategies.