Accelerate English Language Learners' Academic Vocabulary Development with Vocabulary Boosters: Newcomer Science

Use Vocabulary Boosters: Newcomer Science to help English language newcomers build essential academic vocabulary and language skills while preparing them to learn and talk about standards-based, middle-level science topics.

Vocabulary Boosters: Newcomer Science offers 100 large-format vocabulary cards that students can use to work independently, in pairs, or in small groups. Each card highlights a science vocabulary word and uses it in a context sentence. On the reverse side, the vocabulary word is highlighted along with various forms of the word, such as plural form or multiple meanings.

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• Great for introducing, reviewing, and building academic vocabulary and language patterns
• Strong visual support for science-content words
• Includes a Teacher's Note card that provides suggestions and tips for using the set
• Includes sentence stems for practice of useful language patterns