Easy Strategies for Teaching Science Vocabulary Collected by a Study Group of 4th and 5th Grade SMFC Teachers Why is vocabulary instruction a key to students’ success in science? There are three important reasons: • When we teach science vocabulary, we are really teaching important concepts. Words like erosion, electromagnetism, and respiration require much more than simple definitions; they incorporate complex ideas about how the world works. • Success on the fifth grade STAR test in science requires that students have an understanding of science content vocabulary. • Research shows that knowledge of vocabulary is one of the most significant predictors of reading comprehension and success in school in general. Why this handbook? Because developing students’ understanding of vocabulary in science is so important, we have put together this booklet of trategies that are proven to be effective. The use of a few strategies consistently will have the most impact on student learning.
A Postcard from America from the writer Robert Olen Butler is the feature article of this issue and is accompanied by an integrated skills lesson plan. Other articles cover the areas of vocabulary, error correction, portfolios, writing, and authentic video.
This issue has a feature article and lesson plan on one-room schools. Article topics include varieties of English, ESL versus EFL, pronunciation, vocabulary strategies, and word recognition exercises.
Your vocabulary is key to your success in school. From assigned essays
to standardized tests, words help you share your thoughts and ideas
clearly and correctly. How to Build a Super Vocabulary gives you the
power to understand and use new words. You'll explore how words are put
together, where they come from, basic spelling rules, and ways to avoid
common blunders. Plus, you'll get to know 600 words that are often
found on standardized tests.
Filled with easy-to-follow
advice, this hands-on guide includes 7 Keys to Success that will help
you discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and put new words to good
use in your speaking and writing:
* Know the History of Language
* Find the Roots
* Use Context Clues
* Use Your Tools
* Tackle the Tough Ones
* Build Your Vocabulary
* Use the Best Words
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Many professional people in science and technology have an excellent command of their scientific subject, but have difficulty in expressing their knowledge in simple, accurate English. Good Style explains the tactics that can be used to express scientific information in a coherent, readable style. The book discusses in detail possible choices of vocabulary, phrasing and sentence structure. Many examples of writing from a variety of scientific and technical contexts.
This issue has a feature article and lesson plan on one-room schools. Article topics include varieties of English, ESL versus EFL, pronunciation, vocabulary strategies, and word recognition exercises.
