Literacy in Science Extended Writing. Why literacy skills are important in science Many KS4 exams require extended writing outcomes New specifications.

Literacy in Science

Extended Writing

Why literacy skills are important in science

• Many KS4 exams require extended writing outcomes • New specifications from Sep 2011 will have a greater

emphasis on extended writing• KS5, and certainly university, requires good written

literacy to communicate clearly• Good thinking is closely connected to good literacy• BTEC course requires pupils to produce numerous

pieces of written work

So whose responsibility is it?

• Literacy is, or ought to be a shared responsibility. It is important because it

enables pupils to gain access to the subjects studied in school, to read for

information and pleasure and to communicate effectively.

• HMI Secondary Literacy Survey

Better writing in science• ks3_sc_better_writing_poster[1].pdf

• ks3_sc_better_writing_10step[1].pdf

Writing to support learning in science when:

• the purpose is clear;

• the writing helps pupils to organise their thinking;

• pupils are challenged to think and make decisions about their writing; pupils are asked to write for a variety of purposes and audiences;

• the writing is well chosen and supports the point of the lesson;

• pupils are clear about the characteristics of the writing expected.

A strategy for supporting writing in science

1 Establish clear aims

2 Provide example(s)

3 Explore the features of the text

4 Define the conventions 4 Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part01.wmv

5 Demonstrate how it is written

A strategy for supporting writing in science

6 Compose together Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part03.wmv

7 Scaffold the first attempts

8 Develop independent writing Developing writing in science\

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9 Draw out the key learning

10 Review Developing writing in science\video_demonstrating_modelling_part05.wmv

From Literacy across the curriculum, Key Stage 3 National Strategy.

1.Descriptive writing steps tablesExam question: AQA-BLY1F-W-QP-JUN07.pdfConstructing an answer that meets the requirements of the mark scheme:• Use key information from the question including from graphs, tables, pictures• Include key scientific vocabulary• Use appropriate connectives to link statements• Construct a logical sequence

• Explanatory writing steps tables

• Arguments writing steps tables

2. Explanatory writing steps tables

Writing frames:

• Connectives• ..\key stage 4 revision\resources\Chemistry Explanations.doc

• Problem solver poster• ..\key stage 4 revision\resources\Science problem solver poster.doc

• Compare and contrast

AF1 thread 1: Modelling

Model of the digestive system

Develop a writing frame that could be used to help pupils achieve a level 3,4,5, 6 or 7

3. Argument writing steps table

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Additional guidance for EAL pupils

EAL steps table.pdf

guidance for EAL.pdf

Plenary