Tanya S. Wright|Lisa M. Domke
The Role of Language and Literacy in K-5 Science and Social Studies Standards
Michigan State University|Michigan State University
purpose study understand messages role language literacy next generation science standards c3 framework social studies standards documents engaged content analysis framework documents provide theoretical basis standards b learning expectation statements elementary grade students findings indicated substantial emphasis supporting language literacy disciplinary learning emphases disciplinespecific practices apprenticing children practices often classroom discussion beginning elementary grades although student expectations use similar terminology across science social studiesfor example explain argue askframework documents clarify disciplinary differences ways practices enacted supporting students disciplinary language literacy development alignment ambitious standards likely require substantial instructional change elementary classrooms