Strategies to help students write scientifically

By 2023-04-12T07:19:00

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Essential advice from an English teacher on how to successfully model the writing process and boost your learners’ skills

Explicit vocabulary instruction is required so that secondary school chemistry students grasp the meaning of exam questions and compose successful written responses. In this article, an English teacher shares their experience and approach, offering strategies to help science teachers model writing skills to their learners, encouraging them to become better scientists as a result.

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