1. Reading, writing and inquiry in the science classroom: A Differentiated Strategy James A. Shymansky University of Missouri-St. Louis James A. Shymansky University of Missouri-St. Louis

2. When students are reading at different levels??

3. NGS Theme Sets A differentiated content reading approach

4. Theme Sets Provide each and every student access to standards-based science (& social studies) content, regardless of their reading level –Teach the same critical core content to every student from struggling to fluent readers – with differentiated student books –Strengthen nonfiction literacy skills needed for success on standardized tests –Engage students with high-interest topics and powerful visuals –Streamline planning and teaching time with all the tools you need for differentiated instruction

5. Science Themes Animals in Their Habitats Shaping Earth’s Surface Extreme Weather Using Simple Machines Cells at Work Life Cycles Energy Using Earth’s Resources

6. Level A Level B Level C Level D

7. A Look inside the Animals in Their Habitats Theme... Opening pages in the student books: Forest Animals (level A) Ocean Animals (level B) Desert Animals (level C) Rain Forest Animals (level D)

11. Theme Sets Provide each and every student access to core standards-based science (and social studies) content – regardless of their reading level.