MATSOL 2018 Conference Program
May 29 - June 1, 2018
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
www.matsol.org/2018-annual-conference
Please note: MATSOL reserves the right to make changes to the conference program if necessary.
Teach complex sentences in the science classroom
Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
UL5: Sudbury
Session Abstract
Complex sentences are essential for reading and writing about science. I present a quick summary of the frequency of complex sentences in the science MCAS and grade level science texts, and several planning and teaching strategies to help ELL students start working with complex sentences in the science classroom.
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Academic Language in the Content Areas
Context (primary)
High School (9-12)
Context (Secondary)
Middle School (6-8)
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Miguel Angel Hernando Cupido, Ph.D, B.Sc., M.A.T., Chelsea High School
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