1. Teaching Reading in Science Caryn Hatley Central Teachers’ Academy May 16, 2006

2. Goals Increase Reading Comprehension Build Science Vocabulary

3. Pre-test Administered Comprehensive Assessment of Reading Strategies (CARS), Book 4 – Three Lessons –Lesson 4: The Moon –Lesson 9: Insects –Lesson 10: Rainforests 20 students 6 th grade Physical Science Class Class within a Class (CWC)

4. Fall 2005 Results

5. Reading Strategies Making Predictions Word Meaning in Context Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences

6. Making Predictions Making Predictions Using Artifacts –Danna Brandt, STARR Teacher Anticipation Guide –Teaching Reading in Social Studies, Science, and Math, Laura Robb Predict and Clarify –Teaching Reading in Social Studies, Science, and Math, Laura Robb

7. Word Meaning in Context Predict and Clarify –Teaching Reading in Social Studies, Science, and Math, Laura Robb Concept Definition Map –Stretching Students’ Vocabulary, Scholastic Front-Load the Words –Reading Strategies in the Content Area, ASCD

8. Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences Just Checkin’ –Reading Strategies for the Content Area, ASCD

9. Post-Test Administered Comprehensive Assessment of Reading Strategies (CARS), Book 4 – Three Lessons –Lesson 4: The Moon –Lesson 9: Insects –Lesson 10: Rainforests 20 students 6 th grade Physical Science Class Class within a Class (CWC)

10. Spring 2006 Results

11. Future Plan… Analyze MAP scores – Determine strategies Limit Number of Strategies Consistent terminology among teachers and students