Making Thinking Visible: A Method to Encourage Science Writing in Upper Elementary Grades

Authors

Roxanne Greitz Miller, Chapman UniversityFollow
Robert C. Calfee, University of California - RiversideFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2004

Abstract

In order to make a dramatic change in the way teachers approach science writing, the authors found it necessary to address both science instruction as a whole and the use of writing during various stages. To guide them in this endeavor and communicate a concrete idea of an ideal foundation for highly effective science writing to teachers, the authors turned to the CORE Model of Instruction. The CORE Model on instruction, which was originally developed as a representation of the manner in which reading and writing can be linked and reinforcing to each other, is described in this article. The CORE Model incorporates four elements: Connect, Organize, Reflect, and Extend.

Comments

This article was originally published in Science & Children, volume 42, issue 3, in 2004.

Recommended Citation

Miller, R. G., & Calfee, R. C. (2004). Making thinking visible: A method to encourage science writing in upper elementary grades. Science and Children, 42(3), 20-25.

Peer Reviewed

1

Copyright

National Science Teachers Association