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Includes bibliographical references (p. [146]-150) and index

· Contents Foreword - Jay L. Lemke iv Acknowledgements vi 1 Introduction: the importance of language in science education 1 2 Looking at the language of science 9 3 Talk of the classroom: language interactions between teachers and pupils 24 4 Learning from reading 41 5 Writing for learning in science 63 6 Discussion in school science: learning science through talking 82 7 Writing text for learning science 103 8 Practical ploys for the classroom 118 9 Last thoughts 138 Appendix 1: Measuring the readability of text 142 Appendix 2: Resources 145 References 146 Index 151