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Three Steps for Better Reading in Science: Before, During, and After

Science Scope -- December 2006

It’s exciting to have a beautiful new science textbook—if students can read it! Unfortunately, many students can’t read their science textbook unassisted. Since reading and critical thinking skills are an integral component of science, teachers must provide a structure that brings the material to the students’ level and engages them with the text. This model for literacy instruction in the science classroom includes strategies that students can employ before, during, and after reading.
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