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Introduction
New to This Edition
About the Authors
1. Teaching Students to Think Like Scientists
How Well Are U.S. Students Doing in Science?
What Foundations Do We Need to Have in Place?
What Are the Features of Purposeful Science Instruction?
What Do Real-World Scientists Do?
2. Knowing and Using Scientific Language to Communicate Like a Scientist
Language Is the Foundation for Learning
Using Language in Science
Connecting the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards
Next Generation Science Standards Support the Precision of Language Use
Science Instruction
Assess to Instruct: Developing Knowledge and Language
Fostering Independent Word Learning in Science
Word Play Promotes Increased Vocabulary Knowledge
3. Reading Like a Scientist
Connecting the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core State Standards
Features That Make Texts Complex
Teaching Students to Read Science Texts
Collaborative Conversations Support Learning and Sharing Scientific Language and Concepts
The Connection Between Vocabulary and Reading Success
Why Teach Reading in Science?
4. Writing Like a Scientist
Connecting the Common Core State Writing Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards
Writing Like a Scientist Is Different
WebQuest: Collecting Data for Writing
Writing Frames: Scaffolds for Scientific Writing
Teaching Scientific Phrasing
Writing Formats in Science
Writing Well-Supported Arguments
Why Learn to Write Like a Scientist?
5. Assessing Student Learning in Science
The Purpose of Assessment in Science
Using Assessment Information
Identifying Literacy-Language Strengths and Needs
Creating Science Assessments
Final Thoughts About Assessment
References
Index

Maria C. Grant, EdD, is a professor in the Department of Secondary Education at California State University Fullerton and the director of the Single Subject Credential Program at CSUF. She works with both pre-service and in-service teachers in the credential program and at school sites. Her work includes research and publications in the areas of disciplinary literacy, literacy in the content areas, science education, and pedagogy. In addition to her efforts at the university, Maria's experience includes many years of teaching in high school and middle school science classrooms. She has taught physics, oceanography, coordinated science, chemistry, and earth science. She currently supports learners as teacher and coach at Health Sciences High & Middle College. Over the years, Maria has acted as a leader in curriculum development and professional development at both the school and district levels. Her most recent efforts include research and professional development work centered on reading, writing, and language within content classrooms. Maria can be reached at mgrant@fullerton.edu. Follow her on twitter at @mgrantfullerton