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Irby, Beverly J.; Tong, Fuhui; Lara-Alecio, Rafael; Tang, Shifang; Guerrero, Cindy; Wang, Zhuoying; Zhen, Fubiao – Science Insights Education Frontiers, 2021
In this empirical study we examined the effect of a literacy-infused science intervention on fifth grade economically challenged students' science achievement in the curriculum-based and standardized assessments. A total of 27 treatment students and 20 comparison students from two intermediate schools in a rural district in South Texas in the…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Low Income Students, Science Achievement, Science Instruction
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Mallow, Jeffry V. – Journal of Reading, 1991
Describes techniques which teach students how to read science to help them overcome their anxieties about the subject and their desire to avoid it. (MG)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Reading Assignments, Reading Materials, Reading Skills
Gray, MaryAnn – 1990
When reading science texts, students often do not know what they know. Prereading activities can help students build bridges from the known to the unknown. Brainstorming will help students recognize their own prior knowledge on the subject and learn from hearing each other's responses. An anticipation guide is a teacher-generated list of questions…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Reading Assignments
Embry, Lynn – 1984
Most students enjoy reading interesting selections about unusual plants, animals, insects, spiders, and other creatures. This book attempts to capitalize on the natural curiosity of students by introducing them to some of nature's most intriguing forms of life. The document is designed to provide students with background information, including…
Descriptors: Animals, Botany, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science