Part 1:

Explain the role academic science terms play in learning science. Provide one example of how you plan to teach academic science terms in your future classroom.

Minimum of 150 words with in-text citation(s) and reference(s).

 

What are the benefits of explicit academic vocabulary instruction in science? At what age should this vocabulary instruction begin? Select two elementary ages and, for each, describe one way teachers can explicitly teach students the academic vocabulary for a science lesson.

Minimum of 150 words with in-text citation(s) and reference(s).

Part2:

Proficiency in academic language in all content areas is key to learning and achievement. Science involves a variety of academic terms essential to understanding science concepts.

Review the Disciplinary Core Ideas from NGSS (physical sciences, life science, earth and space sciences, engineering, technology and applications of science) and

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choose a grade level (4^th grade) and one Disciplinary Core Idea to identify key language and vocabulary.

Identify five key academic vocabulary terms.

Describe the instructional strategy you would use to explicitly teach the terms.

Describe two vocabulary development activities you would implement to allow students opportunities to practice and apply their knowledge of the terms.

Part 3:

Write a 500-750 word reflection about how you could revise your 5E Lesson Plan from Topic 3 to include academic vocabulary instruction and development, including possible ways to differentiate to meet the needs of ELL and students with exceptionalities.

Use at least two scholarly sources to support your reflection.

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