Weekend Workshop: Thinking through Text

oncept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI) is an instructional program that merges reading strategy instruction, conceptual knowledge in science, and support for student motivation. We define reading engagement as the interplay of motivation, conceptual knowledge, strategies, and social interaction during literacy activities. We believe engagement in reading is crucial for the development of life-long literacy learners. The CORI program is designed to foster reading engagement and comprehension through the teaching of reading strategies, teaching of scientific concepts and inquiry skills, and its explicit support of the development of student intrinsic motivation to read.

Reading Strategies for Middle School Science and Math Teachers

"Reading in the Sciences" The teaching of science and reading have similar goals-to pursue meaning and understanding. Both disciplines share the aspiration of making sense of information. Scientists engage in procedures of investigation to gain knowledge of natural phenomena. Readers interact with text to gain knowledge and make connections to the content. "

"What the Research Says About Science Process Skills"

This site has tons of PDFs to download and use in your instructional setting. Graphic organizers and exemplars/mentor texts are just a few resources on offer.

One of my favorite sites for literacy nstructional resources.

"Differentiating the Reading Experience for Students"

Digital photo story problems

"Prereading Strategies"

"Reading Across the Curriculum"