Literacy in Science Extended Writing

Why literacy skills are important in science Many KS4 exams require extended writing outcomes New specifications from Sep 2011 will have a greater emphasis on extended writing KS5, and certainly university, requires good written literacy to communicate clearly Good thinking is closely connected to good literacy BTEC course requires pupils to produce numerous pieces of written work

So whose responsibility is it? Literacy is, or ought to be a shared responsibility. It is important because it enables pupils to gain access to the subjects studied in school, to read for information and pleasure and to communicate effectively. HMI Secondary Literacy Survey

Better writing in science ks3_sc_better_writing_poster[1].pdf ks3_sc_better_writing_10step[1].pdf

Writing to support learning in science when: the purpose is clear; the writing helps pupils to organise their thinking; pupils are challenged to think and make decisions about their writing; pupils are asked to write for a variety of purposes and audiences; the writing is well chosen and supports the point of the lesson; pupils are clear about the characteristics of the writing expected.

A strategy for supporting writing in science 1Establish clear aims 2Provide example(s) 3Explore the features of the text 4 Define the conventions 4Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part01.wmvDeveloping writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part01.wmv 5Demonstrate how it is written

A strategy for supporting writing in science 6 Compose together Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part03.wmv Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part03.wmv 7 Scaffold the first attempts 8Develop independent writing Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part04.wmv Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part04.wmv 9 Draw out the key learning 10 Review Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part05.wmv Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part05.wmv From Literacy across the curriculum, Key Stage 3 National Strategy.

1.Descriptive writing steps tables Exam question: AQA-BLY1F-W-QP-JUN07.pdf Constructing an answer that meets the requirements of the mark scheme: Use key information from the question including from graphs, tables, pictures Include key scientific vocabulary Use appropriate connectives to link statements Construct a logical sequence Explanatory writing steps tables Arguments writing steps tables

2. Explanatory writing steps tables Writing frames: Connectives..\key stage 4 revision\resources\Chemistry Explanations.doc Problem solver poster..\key stage 4 revision\resources\Science problem solver poster.doc Compare and contrast

AF1 thread 1: Modelling Model of the digestive system Develop a writing frame that could be used to help pupils achieve a level 3,4,5, 6 or 7

3. Argument writing steps table Nadya Suleman had a right to have multiple embryos implanted

Additional guidance for EAL pupils EAL steps table.pdf guidance for EAL.pdf

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