A short presentation about some iPad apps (Quizlet, Subtext) that can be used in Science classrooms to enhance literacy instruction

1. Using iPads to Improve Literacy
in the Science Classroom
Paul Cancellieri - Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy
pcancellieri@wcpss.net | @mrscienceteach

2. What to Expect
What is literacy? Why is it my
job?
How can I reinforce it in my
science classroom?
What can iPads do to make this
more effective/efficient?
Paul Cancellieri - July 15, 2013

3. Literacy:
1. The ability to read and
write.
2.Competence or knowledge
in a specified area.
Paul Cancellieri - July 15, 2013

4. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.1: Cite specific
textual evidence to support analysis of science
and technical texts.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.4: Determine the
meaning of symbols, key terms, and other
domain-specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.10: By the end of
grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical
texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band
independently and proficiently. Paul Cancellieri - July 15, 2013

5. Skill Strategy in Science
Decoding
vocabulary
Analyzing context, defining
terms, making flashcards
Summarizing
Identifying keywords,
synthesizing meaning
Recognizing bias
Researching sources,
differentiating fact/opinion
Making
connections
Activating prior knowledge,
parallel thinking
Paul Cancellieri - July 15, 2013

6. Strategy in Science iPad App
Analyzing context, defining
terms, making flashcards
Identifying keywords,
synthesizing meaning
Researching sources,
differentiating fact/opinion
Activating prior knowledge,
parallel thinking
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8. Quizlet Demo
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9. Subtext Demo
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10. Using iPads to Improve Literacy
in the Science Classroom
Paul Cancellieri - Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy
pcancellieri@wcpss.net | @mrscienceteach