How to boost understanding, literacy and confidence with science vocabulary

Learners are constantly bombarded with complex terms and specialised science vocabulary in their chemistry lessons. Being able to decode this vocabularly is key to them developing a sound understanding of chemistry and achieving exam success. In this article, one science teacher shares how she uses rich and connected texts – short, engaging texts about key chemistry topics– to run a reciprocal reading activity that checks for understanding, boosts literacy and builds students’ confidence using complex terminology. Discover how to use rich and connected texts in your classroom and download an example sheet of texts suitable for 11–14 year-old learners.