Describes the linguistic approach for improving science vocabulary skills. Its efficiency lies in the fact that mastery of a relatively small number of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots unlocks a vast treasure of scientific terminology. (Author/SK)

Describes remedies to help students read chemistry texts for increased understanding. Some of the suggestions include reading aloud, illustrating, and organizing students into small groups. (BR)

Presents some suggestions for easily-prepared audio materials to assist pupils who have difficulty in reading in comprehending science information. (PB)

Discusses the importance of reading in science learning. Some ways to help improve reading skills are presented. (MDR)

Discussed is the difference between reading fiction and reading science. The importance of reading orally and developing an awareness of text structure are discussed. A checklist and questions for analyzing the language structure of science textbooks are included. (KR)

Reading is an essential part of science literacy, yet teachers often face challenges in incorporating reading in science classrooms. In this article, the authors share how they brought reading back into their science classrooms. They designed four quarterly reading projects with yearlong literacy routines that they used successfully with their…