Resources to Meet the Needs of All Students in
Science
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ConceptLinks®: Science
Reading levels grades 2-5; Content grades 2-8+
- Standards-based science content integrated with language and literacy skills
- Ideal for students reading on grade level in grades 2-5 and for students in grades 3-8+ who need extra support—including Special Ed and ELLs
- Differentiated Student Books with spiraled science content make it easy to meet diverse student needs
- Scaffolded lessons build background knowledge, academic vocabulary, and reading comprehension to help all students understand assessed science concepts
- Lesson extensions include Career Explorations and activities to connect science concepts to students’ lives
- ResourceLinks Website allows teachers to customize instruction and assessment to meet their specific classroom objectives.
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Click here for more information about ConceptLinks
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Improve Student Science Test Scores with ConceptLinks®
- In an independent efficacy study, students demonstrated statistically significant gains in vocabulary and reading comprehension.
- On average, students’ test scores improved by 33%!
Click here to read the full report.
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Connect to Literacy
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Reading levels grades 2-5; Interest levels 2-8+
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- Short, engaging books on four high-interest science themes focus on the skills and strategies needed for critical thinking and effective reading.
- Students learn to connect targeted reading skills with reading strategies, language skills, graphic aids, and writing.
- Each science topic is presented in four leveled Student Books to support differentiated instruction.
Teach essential reading skills and strategies - click here for details |
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Content Literacy Libraries
Reading levels grades 2-5, Guided reading levels J-V; Interest levels 2-8+
- Sixteen standards-based science topics
- Leveled texts for guided and independent reading
- Embedded reading comprehension strategies and language development
- Audio CDs promote fluency and academic vocabulary development
- Teacher’s Notes to support guided reading available online
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