2016 Conference
May 5–6, 2016
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Teaching Science Writing to English Learners: From Reports to Explanations
Abstract
Participants will actively engage in learning to teach science writing that supports content knowledge and language development while enriching the experiences of all students in multicultural classrooms. Presenters will share a science writing unit on ecosystems informed by systemic functional linguistics (SFL).
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Primary Audience
Elementary Schools (PK-5)
Secondary Audience
Teacher Education Programs
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Presenter/Organizer
Tracy Hodgson-Drysdale, Ph.D., Lesley University
Biographical Statement
Tracy Hodgson-Drysdale, a former classroom teacher and reading specialist, is a teacher educator who focuses on teaching writing, bilingualism and culturally responsive teaching.
Presenters
Holly Rosa, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Holly Rosa, an experienced K-12 science educator and BetterLesson content coach, works in BPS’s Science Department supporting diverse learners through science writing and outdoor learning.