Mission: To collaborate with science faculty in order to develop effective and positive learning environments; to promote critical reading skills and fruitful writing in the science classroom…

Task (Part I): 30 minute Writing Workshop  Research note-taking models and how to close read  Close reading activity using a dialectical notebook  Class discussion  Reflective writing exercise

Task (Part II): Research> Discuss/Debate> Reflect> Write

Slows down reading process, forcing the reader to take notice of detail Promotes reflection—a deeper level of thinking Builds confidence

 Promotes research and accountability  Collaborative approach  Designed and sequenced to develop critical levels of inquiry  Process over product

Conclusion: using the right tool What I have learned… When the emphasis is on process, patience is key. Science is still hard (for me, personally)

Taking a chance—trying it out… Developing further assessment of WebQuest implementation… Will this model be effective for Science students??