Boost students' understanding of science with literacy strategies! Research has long supported the positive effects of integrating literacy practices into the science curriculum; now this helpful and timely resource offers science educators effective strategies that they can implement immediately. Teachers will find innovative ideas—aligned with national science education standards—for incorporating language analysis and science literature into inquiry-based science classrooms. Included are activities as well as sample lessons to help students; Read and comprehend science texts Find related resources to explore particular interests Build their science vocabulary Write to learn science concepts This volume is valuable for teachers, leaders of professional development workshops, institutes, topical seminars in science and literacy, science and reading methods courses and study groups. Table of Contents: Foreword Sandra K Abell Teaching Science as Inquiry The Challenges of Science Reading Using Trade Books to Support Science Inquiry Learning Language, Learning Science Scaffolding Reading Through Strategy Instruction Learning to Write and Writing to Learn in Science Endnotes References Index