ESOL STRATEGIES FOR SCIENCE!!! Cognitive Strategies

Cognitive Strategies

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

SC.5.N.2.1

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Recognize and explain that science is grounded in empirical observations that are testable; explanation must always be linked with evidence. 

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.5.3a 
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.

ESOL Standards

11.  Apply essential strategies for developing and integrating the four language skills of listening composition, oral communication, reading, and writing.

Students need to learn cognitive strategies to help them process and learn new information. Students can do this mentally or physically. When teaching lessons, teach them this self help so that they can learn to solve problems on their own. Here are some strategies to help them stay organized and focused.

Elaborating Prior Knowledge: What do I need to know about this topic or type of problem? What experiences have I had that are related to this? How does this information relate to other information?

Resourcing: Where can I find additional information about this topic? Encyclopedia? Science book? Library?

Taking Notes: What is the best way to write down a plan to record or summarize the data? Table? List?

Grouping: How can I classify this information? What is the same? What is different?

Making Inferences: Are there words I don't know that I must understand to solve the problem?

Using Images: What can I draw to help me understand and solve the problem? Can I make a mental picture or visualize this problems?

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