I’ve been thinking a lot about how important sentences are in science. The new DfE Writing Framework puts sentences at … More
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Building Sentences in Physics – Talking Precisely about Energy at KS 3&4
It’s a mistake to think that we don’t have time to explicitly teach the sentences that students need to talk … More
Words Flowing Through Me: Nothing Going In
Sometimes when I read, the words just flow through me. The meaning doesn’t go in. Comprehension isn’t passive: it takes … More
Tier Three Vocabulary: The Forgotten Words`
How important is science vocabulary in everyday reading? Are geographical terms helpful outside of a geography lesson? To what extent … More
Telling Stories in Physics Lessons
One of the great pleasures in physics teaching is telling stories. But who is the world greatest physics storyteller? I … More
10 Principles of Teaching Reading Comprehension in Science Lessons
Science teachers face a packed curriculum, and the thought of dedicating teaching time to literacy might seem impossible. However, reading … More
Rich and Connected Science Texts
Reading texts in science lessons is the best way to develop rich and connected knowledge. How many science lessons do … More
Rich and Connected Science Texts
I’m more excited about this post than I’ve been about any post I’ve written in recent years. I’ve been building … More
Some Thoughts on Reading Fluency
We often think of reading fluency as speed: the faster you read, the better reader you are. Or, we may … More
How Does Comprehension Happen?
https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-shows-milky-way-is-destined-for-head-on-collision/ It’s Sunday afternoon. I’m cutting down some ivy in my garden which is growing up a neighbour’s wall. I’m … More
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