Language Skills required by Science
    (with emphasis for English Language
    Learners)

    Listening:

    1. Understand explanations without concrete
    referents
        (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)

    2. Understanding demonstrations
            (K-5 more emphasis)

    3. Follow directions for experiments.
            (K-5 more emphasis)

    4. Listen for specific information.
        (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)

    5. Work with a partner on an experiment.
    (K-2 partial emphasis/3-5 more emphasis)

    Reading:

    1. Understand specialized vocabulary.
    (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)

    2. Understand information in textbook.
    (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)

    3. Find information from graphs, charts, and
    tables.
    (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)


    4. Follow directions for experiments.
    (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)


    5. Find information in reference materials.
    (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)

                    
    Speaking:

    1. Answer questions.
        (K-5 more emphasis)

    2. Ask for clarification.
        (K-5 more emphasis)

    3. Participate in discussions.
        (K-5 more emphasis)

    4. Explain and demonstrate a process.
    (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)

    5. Work with a partner on an experiment.
    (K-2 partial emphasis/3-5 more emphasis)


    Writing:

    1. Write answers to questions.
    (K-2 less emphasis/3-5 partial emphasis)

    2. Note observations.
    (K-5 less emphasis)

    3. Describe experiments.
    (K-5 less emphasis)

    4. Write reports.
        (K-5 less emphasis)


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