All Literacy articles
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IdeasFrayer models offer a window into students’ science capital
Use the literacy framework to explore, break down, explain and consolidate chemistry concepts
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for structure and bonding, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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ResourceParticle model | Key terms support | 11–14
Language support pack for structure and bonding, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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ResourceAtomic model | Key terms support | 14–16
Language support pack for atomic model, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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OpinionWhy and how we should teach literacy in science lessons
Scientific literacy is a key skill for all learners and it should feature in all our teaching, says Ben Rogers
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Reading comprehension | 14–16 years
Use this reading comprehension based on a real science research news story to develop literacy skills and confidence
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ResourceAtomic model | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding of the atomic model
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges by applying, building and sharing understanding of bonding
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ResourceParticle model | Structured talk | 11–14 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding by applying the particle model
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ResourceSolutions | Structure strip | 11–14 years
Support learners to retrieve information and write about solutions
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ResourceStates of matter | Structure strip | 11–14 years
Support learners to recall and write about the properties of solids, liquids and gases
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ResourceDiffusion | Structure strip | 11–14 years
Use scaffolded prompts to support learners to write about diffusion
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NewsImprove assessment accessibility for multilingual learners
Teaching tips to help you tackle four key language challenges EAL learners face in chemistry
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IdeasFour super replicable steps to embed new vocabulary
Effective tips for teaching tier 2 and 3 terms that’ll improve learning outcomes
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IdeasA sweet solution to extended questions
Motivate learners to structure their answers for full marks
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ResourceParticle diagrams | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to describe and evaluate the particle model for solids, liquids and gases with this writing activity
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Ideas5 ways to use structure strips to scaffold learning
Boost your students’ ability to digest topics and write independently with these margin-sized prompts
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ResourceAtoms and ions | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to recall and write about ion formation and factors that affect it
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ResourceStructure of the atom | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to recall and write about the properties of subatomic particles and the structure of an atom
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FeatureWhy you need to collaborate with English and maths teachers to boost student outcomes
Work with out of department colleagues to help your students acquire essential literacy and numeracy skills