Supporting English language learners': reading in the science classroom. From: Science Scope | Date: September 1, 2007| Author: Corder, Greg | COPYRIGHT 2007 National Science Teachers Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Several organizations in the scientific community have communicated a need for individuals to develop scientific literacy (AAAS 1993; National Academy of Sciences 1996; NSTA 2005). The skill to read and understand science-oriented information is an important means by which students may enhance their ability to acquire scientific literacy.

It might seem obvious that students with limited reading skills also have limited educational opportunities. Students acquiring English...

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