Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Greg FrancisMcDonnell, William Ryan2022-07-082022-07-082021https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/16501This research was designed to investigate how using an English based reading program in science helps second language learners (native Arabic in particular) acquire scientific content knowledge. Students were taught science content in English using informational texts and a chapter book pertaining to the unit being studied to aid in literacy and language development. They were tested in content vocabulary, general inquiry vocabulary, content writing, writing clarity, writing argument, and writing with the use of science vocabulary.enScience--Study and teachingMiddle school studentsContent area readingEnglish language--Study and teachingVocabularyThe effects of using an English based reading strategy in science to help second language learners acquire science content knowledgeProfessional PaperCopyright 2021 by William Ryan McDonnell