Writing in Science in Action

Group Norms  Do homework.  Arrive on time with WISIA and material.  Be Respectful  Be Positive.  Be Active, Attentive and Focused.  Have an Open Mind and Take Risks.  Care for and Support Each Other.

Purpose  Reflect on reading Introduction and Chapter 1  Attributes of Classroom  Develop one scaffolding strategy – because and I think this because

Foundation of Science Writing Approach Three Key Elements Science Content Scientific Thinking Science Skills

Structure of Science- Writing Approach Science Session Engagement Active Investigation Shared Reflection Application Writing Session Shared Review Shared Writing Scaffolding Independent Writing

Science Notebooks What to Write Scientific observations Scientific illustrations and diagrams Comparisons Cause and effect Predictions with reasoning Data tables and graphs Claims and evidence – reasoning

Format of Notebook  Date  Focus Question  Notebook Entry Scientific observations Scientific illustrations and diagram Comparisons Cause and Effect Predictions with Reasoning Data Tables Graphs Claims and evidence – Reasoning Basic and complex Conclusions

Assessment of Notebook Entries 1. A place where students do their thinking 2. A rough draft - resist teaching conventions, sentence fluency, hand- writing, neatness 3. Use student work for formative assessment

Teachers Notebook  Do what students do Understand students’ experience Use for modeling

Three Types of Scaffolding TYPES OF SCAFFOLDING Visual Word Banks Graphic Organ- izers Oral Written

It takes three years….  Begin by applying a few scaffolding strategies Because and I think this because

Reflecting on Practice (30 min)  Attributes of Classroom  Viewing Soils Video Episode

Critiquing Notebooks (15 min)  Mar’Jon’s data table and conclusion in Chapter 2 (Figures 2–1 and 2–2)  Jonah’s data table and conclusion in Chapter 2 (Figures 2–3 and 2–4)

Considering Next Steps  What one or two things could you do with your students during the practicum to help them learn to use the scaffolding strategy - because and I think this because?

Prepare for Next Class  Take notes on class notes – organize, connect.  Do homework – Chapter 2.  View Soils video episode again.  Bring Writing in Science in Action to class