Reading, writing and inquiry in the science classroom: A

Differentiated Strategy

Reading, writing and inquiry in the science classroom: A

Differentiated Strategy

James A. ShymanskyUniversity of Missouri-St. Louis

James A. ShymanskyUniversity of Missouri-St. Louis

When students are reading at different

levels??

When students are reading at different

levels??

NGS Theme SetsNGS Theme Sets

A differentiated content reading approach

A differentiated content reading approach

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

Science Themes

Animals in Their HabitatsShaping Earth’s Surface

Extreme WeatherUsing Simple Machines

Cells at WorkLife Cycles

EnergyUsing Earth’s Resources

Level A Level B Level C Level D

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)

Theme SetsTheme Sets

Provide Provide each and everyeach and every student access to student access to core standards-based science (and social core standards-based science (and social

studies) content – regardless of their studies) content – regardless of their reading level.reading level.