1. Science Literacy strategies

2. CLoSE READING
Use when reading informational texts- students can become investigators of the text.
Close reading is reading using annotation to make connections, predict, ask questions and find purpose in what they are reading
Should not be busy work, should have purpose and be enjoyable
Comprehension- annotating
Good strategy for informational texts- informational texts are very prevalent in national assessments.

3. Science NOTEBOOKS Connects prior knowledge to new material
Input and output side
Output side is left side, diagrams/pictures and reflections
Input on right side, notes, lab activities, and questions
Students can add personal way to remember what they are learning
Having science notebook, always in the same way can create an engagement in science and critical ways of thinking.
Parents, teachers and students can view their progress and way of thinking

4. Discussion/Dialogue/Presenting
Problem Based Learning (PBL)/ Inquiry Based Learning- students have freedom to learn what they want and are interested in
Teachers are still able to guide and ask questions to monitor students’ understandings
Discussions can be based around texts
Activates prior knowledge
Requires reasoning and explanation - elaboration
Speaking in small groups and as a whole class- fishbowl, think/pair/share
Practicing communication skills

5. Science Vocabulary Go BEYOND definition
Don’t copy down the word and definition
Super important to say the word out loud and use it in context
Using vocabulary games
Word Walls
Context clues
Using models
Construct own definitions
root/base words
Make sure students understand the words not just MEMORIZE them!

6. Argumentation Justifying Agreeing and disagreeing Dialogue
Respectful criticism
Discussions / debates
Listening
Using and finding evidence to support ideas
Defending/supporting arguments
Evaluating own argument