Interdisciplinary Links between Science and English
A. Vocabulary
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Use context clues such as words and phrases to
understand the meaning of unknown words.
Use dictionaries or other online or print references to
find other features of unknown of words e.g.
collocations [other words that go with the one
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looked up, e.g. preposition, verbs, nouns, etc.],
register [formal/informal/neutral].
Use dictionaries or other online or print references
to find the pronunciation, precise meanings of
words and phrases.
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B. Reading
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Apply knowledge of word patterns and known words
to determine word meanings.
Read and understand factual text.
Demonstrate understanding of the main idea and
details of the text.
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Explain the text referring to explicitly stated or inferred
information.
Read and understand a variety of grade-appropriate
information texts.
Summarize or retell main ideas, facts, and key details
in a text.
Connect the information in a text to life
experiences.
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Gather information from two written sources on the
same topic to demonstrate understanding of the
subject.
C. Speaking
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Give and explain instructions of 2 or more steps.
Build upon the ability to compare between two
things using common regular and irregular adjectives.
Participate in collaborative short conversations with
others on grade-appropriate level making comments
expressing needs,
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions [e.g. gaining
the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with
care, speaking one at a time about the topic under
discussion.]
Explain personal ideas and understanding in the light
of the discussion.
D. Presentation
of Ideas
Report on a topic with appropriate facts and relevant
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E. Research
Skills
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[descriptive] details speaking clearly at an
appropriate pace.
Deliver presentation using technology when
appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
Deliver presentation using visual displays when
appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
Conduct short research on a topic of interest.
Identify the research question. locate information in
print or digital sources, record, organize, and present
information choosing from a variety of formats.