1. Dr. Seuss goes to high school An interdisciplinary approach for integrating science and literature. An interdisciplinary approach for integrating science and literature. www.richmond.k12.mi.us

2. I believe that science shouldnt be taught as an isolated subject, but should include; I believe that science shouldnt be taught as an isolated subject, but should include; Reading Reading Writing (including research) Writing (including research) History History Math Math MS Print Shop

3. According to Jim Trelease, author of The Read Aloud Handbook, other benefits of reading aloud to your students include;

4. - Provides a positive reading role model - Furnishes new information - Demonstrates the pleasure of reading worldinfo.info bbc.co.uk Animal Behavior

5. - Provides examples of good sentences and good story grammar - Enables students to be exposed to a book they might not otherwise be exposed to -Provides opportunity for discussions concerning the content of the book usinfo.state.gov

6. Many students with learning and behavior problems have listening comprehension that is several years more advanced than their reading comprehension. Bos and Vaughn, 2003 Many students with learning and behavior problems have listening comprehension that is several years more advanced than their reading comprehension. Bos and Vaughn, 2003 uhigh.ilstu.edu wordinfo.info Reproduction

7. One way students develop the concept of fluent reading is through listening and watching others read aloud. (Reutzel and Hollingsworth, 1993) drscavanaugh.org

8. Improves thinking skills; Summarizing Summarizing Predicting Predicting Visualizing Visualizing Making inferences Making inferences Determining important parts Determining important parts (Bernardo, 2004) redpandaproject.org worldinfo.info

9. Encourages purposeful use of language and writing extensions uhigh.ilstu.edu Compliments and enriches curriculum Symbiotic Relationships symbiosis_necsi.org

10. Reasons I do it: Improves thinking skills Improves thinking skills Increases science content vocabulary Increases science content vocabulary Encourages the enjoyment of reading Encourages the enjoyment of reading Covers state standards and benchmarks Covers state standards and benchmarks CSHS School Improvement Plan CSHS School Improvement Plan Improves reading comprehension in content areas Improves reading comprehension in content areas Increases vocabulary Increases vocabulary

11. Never Cry Wolf; Farley Mowat A groundbreaking essay about Mowats study of wolves for the Canadian government. It portrays the social complexity of these animals. A groundbreaking essay about Mowats study of wolves for the Canadian government. It portrays the social complexity of these animals. LA Benchmarks and Standards;SE-H-B5, SE-H-A10, SE-H-A1, SE-H-A2, SE-H-A3, SE-H-A9, SE-H- B6, SE-H-C5

12. Ecology of a Cracker Childhood; Jannise Ray Ms. Ray was key in saving the almost vanished longleaf pine ecosystem that once covered the south. Ms. Ray was key in saving the almost vanished longleaf pine ecosystem that once covered the south. LA Benchmarks and Standards;SE-H-B5, SE-H-A10, SE-H-A1, SE-H-A2, SE-H-A3, SE-H-A4, SE-H- A5, SE-H-A8, SE-H-A9, SE-H-B6, and SE-H-C1

13. Reading Aloud: Interactive Strategies Stop and Jot Stop and Jot Sketch to Stretch Sketch to Stretch Journal Journal Adapted from Bernardo, 2004 britishcouncil.org

14. More strategies Reading aloud Reading aloud Reading independently Reading independently Reading strategy worksheets Reading strategy worksheets Narrating (Re-telling) Narrating (Re-telling) SAT (Stop and think). What do you think is going to happen next? SAT (Stop and think). What do you think is going to happen next? cs.umbc.edu

15. A few more ideas… 1. Pick a book and read it out loud to the class. Various students can also read. If dictionaries are available have four or five vocabulary terms from the book on the board for students to define is a good bell ringer. 1. Pick a book and read it out loud to the class. Various students can also read. If dictionaries are available have four or five vocabulary terms from the book on the board for students to define is a good bell ringer. 2. Have students choose a book from the library they are to read outside of class. Make sure students select books on their reading level. You want this to be a good experience for them. Oral presentations, PowerPoints, AR tests, posters, brochures and written reports are some ways this can be assessed. 2. Have students choose a book from the library they are to read outside of class. Make sure students select books on their reading level. You want this to be a good experience for them. Oral presentations, PowerPoints, AR tests, posters, brochures and written reports are some ways this can be assessed. 3. Do not overlook picture books! They can be very useful as lesson starters. 3. Do not overlook picture books! They can be very useful as lesson starters.

16. 4. If a classroom set of books is available call on different students to read aloud. Having a reward system always makes learning more fun. Index cards in a different color for each class makes record keeping easy for monthly rewards, such as free late-homework passes. Teacher mini-grants are an excellent source of funding for classroom sets. Grant reviewers like the words science, literature, interdisciplinary, and relevant all in the same paragraph. 4. If a classroom set of books is available call on different students to read aloud. Having a reward system always makes learning more fun. Index cards in a different color for each class makes record keeping easy for monthly rewards, such as free late-homework passes. Teacher mini-grants are an excellent source of funding for classroom sets. Grant reviewers like the words science, literature, interdisciplinary, and relevant all in the same paragraph. 5. For the physical sciences, one of our teachers (Dr. Mike McCoy) has his students pick a science fiction book. They are then to report on the misconceptions in the book. 5. For the physical sciences, one of our teachers (Dr. Mike McCoy) has his students pick a science fiction book. They are then to report on the misconceptions in the book.

17. Reading Strategy Worksheets Link to blank forms Link to blank forms Link to blank forms Link to blank forms

18. Most teachers would agree that this sounds like a good idea but … How to fit it in an already overloaded schedule? Where can I find books to fit a topic? Evolution and specie diversity waza.org unc.org

19. Scheduling About 20 min. at a time. if reading aloud. Students read outside of class and take an AR test on it or make a report. Also: Good for a Sub to do Good for when the power goes Good for when the power goes

20. California State Dept. of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ll/ap/searchlist.asphttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ll/ap/searchlist.asp. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ll/ap/searchlist.asp National Science Foundation: ( Sorry, but I couldnt get this one to link directly). http://appserv02.uncw.edu/booksearch/BookSearchResultsAll.asp Outstanding Science Trade Books published by NSTA in conjunction with the Childrens Book Council http://www.nsta.org/publications/ostb/ http://www.nsta.org/publications/ostb/ University of Florida and Florida State: http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/community/scienceinliterat ure/scienceinliterature.html http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/community/scienceinliterat ure/scienceinliterature.html Sources for finding appropriate books Click on the web address for a direct link.

21. The program of study in science for all students should be developmentally appropriate, interesting and relevant to students lives; emphasize student understanding through inquiry; and be connected with other school subjects (National Science standards, 1996). The program of study in science for all students should be developmentally appropriate, interesting and relevant to students lives; emphasize student understanding through inquiry; and be connected with other school subjects (National Science standards, 1996).

22. Whether students read literature independently or it is read to them, students who are engaged with quality texts will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter and specific concepts. (California Dept, 2006, para 6). Emphasis mine. Whether students read literature independently or it is read to them, students who are engaged with quality texts will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter and specific concepts. (California Dept, 2006, para 6). Emphasis mine.

23. The literacy crisis we face is not can our children read, but do they choose to read. (Bernardo, 2004) We have become an aliterate society. We have become an aliterate society. www.donor-conception-network.org

24. Bibliography Bernardo, P. (2004). Teaching readers to think. ASCD 2004 Annual Conference. New Orleans. Bernardo, P. (2004). Teaching readers to think. ASCD 2004 Annual Conference. New Orleans. Bos, C. & Vaughn, S. (2002). Strategies for teaching students with learning and behavior problems. Downloaded July 12 th from the University of Phoenix website: Bos, C. & Vaughn, S. (2002). Strategies for teaching students with learning and behavior problems. Downloaded July 12 th from the University of Phoenix website: California Dept. of Education. (2006). Literature for science and math. Retrieved 21 July 2007 from http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ll/litscimathstands.asp California Dept. of Education. (2006). Literature for science and math. Retrieved 21 July 2007 from http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ll/litscimathstands.asp National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment, National Research Council. (1996). National science standards. [Electronic version]. Retrieved 21 July 2007 from the National Academies Press website:http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/nses/overvi ew.html#content National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment, National Research Council. (1996). National science standards. [Electronic version]. Retrieved 21 July 2007 from the National Academies Press website:http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/nses/overvi ew.html#content Trelease, J. (1989). The new read-aloud handbook. New York: Penguin Books. Trelease, J. (1989). The new read-aloud handbook. New York: Penguin Books.

25. Lynda Delo Captain Shreve High School Shreveport, LA E-mail: ljdelo@caddo.k12.la.us